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    Gandhara Art in Humboldt Forum: Life of Lord Buddha

    Gandhara Art in Humboldt Forum: Life of Lord Buddha

    Jewish Heroes Square in Krakow, Poland

    Jewish Heroes Square in Krakow, Poland

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    Block no. 4 in Auschwitz concentration camp

    Ottoman tent in Princess Czartoryski Museum in Krakow, Poland

    Ottoman tent in Princess Czartoryski Museum in Krakow, Poland

    The Steam Engine Building, Potsdam, Germany

    The Steam Engine Building, Potsdam, Germany

    Assyrian human-headed winged bull from Nimrud; 9th cent. BCE; Pergamon Museum, Berlin

    Assyrian human-headed winged bull from Nimrud; 9th cent. BCE; Pergamon Museum, Berlin

    Catacombs in St Peter’s Abbey Salzburg, Austria

    Catacombs in St Peter’s Abbey Salzburg, Austria

    St Nicholas Church in #Leipzeg, #Germany

    St Nicholas Church in #Leipzeg, #Germany

    Gloriette, Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna,Austria

    Gloriette, Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna,Austria

    Matthias Church on Buda Castle Hill, Budapest

    Matthias Church on Buda Castle Hill, Budapest

    The Neptune fountain in Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria

    The Neptune fountain in Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria

    The Dohany Street synagogue in Budapest

    St Peter’s Abbey Church in Salzburg, Austria

    St Peter’s Abbey Church in Salzburg, Austria

    The Residence Fountain in Salzburg: Oundof Music

    The Residence Fountain in Salzburg: Oundof Music

    Sultana Daku and Raj Bhawan of Nainital

    Sultana Daku and Raj Bhawan of Nainital

    Sultana Daku and Raj Bhawan of Nainital

    Sultana Daku and Raj Bhawan of Nainital

    Jahan koshan cannon, Murshidabad

    Jahan koshan cannon, Murshidabad

    Takht-e Marar, Golestan Palance, Teheran, Iran

    Takht-e Marar, Golestan Palance, Teheran, Iran

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      Jewish Heroes Square in Krakow, Poland

      Block no. 4 in Auschwitz concentration camp

      Block no. 4 in Auschwitz concentration camp

      Ottoman tent in Princess Czartoryski Museum in Krakow, Poland

      Ottoman tent in Princess Czartoryski Museum in Krakow, Poland

      The Steam Engine Building, Potsdam, Germany

      The Steam Engine Building, Potsdam, Germany

      Assyrian human-headed winged bull from Nimrud; 9th cent. BCE; Pergamon Museum, Berlin

      Assyrian human-headed winged bull from Nimrud; 9th cent. BCE; Pergamon Museum, Berlin

      Catacombs in St Peter’s Abbey Salzburg, Austria

      Catacombs in St Peter’s Abbey Salzburg, Austria

      St Nicholas Church in #Leipzeg, #Germany

      St Nicholas Church in #Leipzeg, #Germany

      Gloriette, Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna,Austria

      Gloriette, Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna,Austria

      Matthias Church on Buda Castle Hill, Budapest

      Matthias Church on Buda Castle Hill, Budapest

      The Neptune fountain in Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria

      The Neptune fountain in Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria

      The Dohany Street synagogue in Budapest

      St Peter’s Abbey Church in Salzburg, Austria

      St Peter’s Abbey Church in Salzburg, Austria

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      The Residence Fountain in Salzburg: Oundof Music

      Sultana Daku and Raj Bhawan of Nainital

      Sultana Daku and Raj Bhawan of Nainital

      Sultana Daku and Raj Bhawan of Nainital

      Sultana Daku and Raj Bhawan of Nainital

      Jahan koshan cannon, Murshidabad

      Jahan koshan cannon, Murshidabad

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      The word Sringaar comes from Sri which is the name of Goddess Lakshmi.
      It is believed in Hindu mythology that the 16 phases of moon has a negative effect on the woman’s menstrual cycle. Traditionally the solah sringaar correspond to the 16 phases of moon and when donned they nullify the negative effects.

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      These are

      1. bindi, a dot or tiny adorning the forehead.
      ( This symbolizes the third eye and is said to empower the spiritual energies and intuitive power. Also associated with kundalini)
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      2. Sindoor, a sacred mark of vermillion lining the parting of a bride’s hair. applied as a sign of marriage by Indian women.
      ( Sindoor symbolizes the energy of Parvati and Sati and Goddess Parvati wards off evil spirits and safeguards her husband, bestowing a longer life.)

      3. maang tiikaa, a gold pendant that hangs over the bride’s forehead.
      (Again the place of the mystical third eye as in bindi)

      lab-e-laalii’n pe laakhaa hai na ruKHsaaro’n pe Gaaza hai

      jabeen-e-nuur-afshaan par na jhuumar hai na Tiikaa hai
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      4. kaajal, putting kohl in the eyes
      (Not only beautifies the eye but wards off the evil eye)
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      5. naath, a nose ring.
      ( Nose ring symbolizes spirituality, royalty, bravery and rite of passage.)

      bindiyaa, chuuDii, gajraa, kangan ek taraf

      sab par bhaarii kaajal dhaarii aankho’n mein

      #Ateeb Jazil

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      6. haar, Necklace of various beautiful designs worn in the neck
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      7. Jhoomar and Karan phuul/ Earrings thatcover the entire ear.
      ( The triangular jhoomar is inspired by the temple and is considered to be auspicious.)

      chamakta hai mere maathe pe jhuumar aaj kyun jaise

      KHushii kaa chaand ban kar ghar mein aaye hain mere saajan
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      8. menhdi, henna designs drawn on the hands and feet.
      ( Henna signifies the essence of love, strength of the bond and connection between the lovrr and beloved. It also keeps away death, misery and disease. Henna has a cooling effect )

      chori se uske paanv tak pahunchi thi shab ko kis tarah

      aa kahin haath mat bandha kah de ab ai hina ki yun

      #ShahNaseer
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      (From pinintrest )
      9. chuuDii, bangles adorning the wrists.
      ( their sweet sound can convey mood of the girl)

      main ‘zafar’ taa-zindagi biktaa raha pardes mein

      apnii ghar-vaalii ko ik kangan dilaane ke liye

      #Zafar Gorakhpuri

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      10. baajuband, armlets adorning the upper arms.
      (Wards of evil eye)

      11. Anghooti, rings on the finger.
      (Bride wears aarsi which has a mirror where supposedly she could see her husbands reflection )

      12.. Keshapasharachana: styling of hair with Gajra, flowers in the hair or jewellry
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      13. kamarband, a waist band made of gold and precious gems.
      ( linked with fertility)

      From guiltybytes.com
      14. paayal, a chain adorned with small bells, often made of silver, worn around the ankle.
      (Announces entry of girl in her beloved’s life. Usually silver as gold on feet is considered inauspicious )

      vo ujle dariicho’n mein paayal kii chhan chhan

      tanaffus* kii uljhan pe table kii dhan dhan

      #Sahir Ludhianvi

      *saans
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      kyun aangan Te.Dhaa lagtaa hai

      kyun paayal barham* rahtii hai

      #Rasa Chughtai

      *angry/vexed

      (From pinintrest)
      15. itr, perfumes and fragrant oils
      (Perfumes help to smell fresh and entice the Beloved as well as make the atmosphere auspicious)

      16.Dress – saree or lenhga which completes the Sringaar .

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