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					<description><![CDATA[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. These are [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The word Sringaar comes from Sri which is the name of Goddess Lakshmi.<br />
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.</p>
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These are</p>
<p>1. bindi, a dot or tiny adorning the forehead.<br />
( This symbolizes the third eye and is said to empower the spiritual energies and intuitive power. Also associated with kundalini)<br />
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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.<br />
( Sindoor symbolizes the energy of Parvati and Sati and Goddess Parvati wards off evil spirits and safeguards her husband, bestowing a longer life.)<br />
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3. maang tiikaa, a gold pendant that hangs over the bride’s forehead.<br />
(Again the place of the mystical third eye as in bindi)</p>
<p>lab-e-laalii&#8217;n pe laakhaa hai na ruKHsaaro&#8217;n pe Gaaza hai</p>
<p>jabeen-e-nuur-afshaan par na jhuumar hai na Tiikaa hai<br />
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4. kaajal, putting kohl in the eyes<br />
(Not only beautifies the eye but wards off the evil eye)<br />
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5. naath, a nose ring.<br />
( Nose ring symbolizes spirituality, royalty, bravery and rite of passage.)</p>
<p>bindiyaa, chuuDii, gajraa, kangan ek taraf</p>
<p>sab par bhaarii kaajal dhaarii aankho&#8217;n mein</p>
<p><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ateeb?src=hash" data-query-source="hashtag_click"><s>#</s><b>Ateeb</b></a> Jazil</p>
<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/ranasafvi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wpid-e709a5a37d8685d0db40c73f08f0378a.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="size-full aligncenter" title="e709a5a37d8685d0db40c73f08f0378a.jpg" src="https://i0.wp.com/ranasafvi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wpid-e709a5a37d8685d0db40c73f08f0378a.jpg" alt="image" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p>6. haar, Necklace of various beautiful  designs worn in the neck<br />
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7. Jhoomar and Karan phuul/ Earrings thatcover the entire ear.<br />
( The triangular jhoomar is inspired by the temple and is considered to be auspicious.)</p>
<p>chamakta hai mere maathe pe jhuumar aaj kyun jaise</p>
<p>KHushii kaa chaand ban kar ghar mein aaye hain mere saajan<br />
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8. menhdi, henna designs drawn on the hands and feet.<br />
( 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 )</p>
<p>chori se uske paanv tak pahunchi thi shab ko kis tarah</p>
<p>aa kahin haath mat bandha kah de ab ai hina ki yun</p>
<p><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShahNaseer?src=hash" data-query-source="hashtag_click"><s>#</s><b>ShahNaseer</b></a><br />
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(From pinintrest )<br />
9. chuuDii, bangles adorning the wrists.<br />
( their sweet sound can convey mood of the girl)</p>
<p>main &#8216;zafar&#8217; taa-zindagi biktaa raha pardes mein</p>
<p>apnii ghar-vaalii ko ik kangan dilaane ke liye</p>
<p><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Zafar?src=hash" data-query-source="hashtag_click"><s>#</s><b>Zafar</b></a> Gorakhpuri</p>
<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/ranasafvi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wpid-iqotwzq9ioqoajeratzpfxyj5cqraq49x-84lnjqnenmrpexjtocyakjf463tkenokpe38k7ncufxx8ty3qb2c1pxqnx3_-xhka9w436-h337-nc.jpg.jpeg"><img decoding="async" class="size-full aligncenter" title="iQotwZQ9IOqoajERAtZpFXyj5cQrAq49X-84lnjQNEnmrpexjtOcYAkjF463tKenOKpE38K7ncufxx8ty3Qb2C1PXqNx3_-XHKa9=w436-h337-nc.jpg" src="https://i0.wp.com/ranasafvi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wpid-iqotwzq9ioqoajeratzpfxyj5cqraq49x-84lnjqnenmrpexjtocyakjf463tkenokpe38k7ncufxx8ty3qb2c1pxqnx3_-xhka9w436-h337-nc.jpg.jpeg" alt="image" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a><br />
10. baajuband, armlets adorning the upper arms.<br />
(Wards of evil eye)</p>
<p>11. Anghooti, rings on the finger.<br />
(Bride wears aarsi which has a mirror where supposedly she could see her husbands reflection )</p>
<p>12.. Keshapasharachana: styling of hair with Gajra, flowers in the hair or jewellry<br />
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13. kamarband, a waist band made of gold and precious gems.<br />
( linked with fertility)</p>
<p>From guiltybytes.com<br />
14. paayal, a chain adorned with small bells, often made of silver, worn around the ankle.<br />
(Announces entry of girl in her beloved&#8217;s life. Usually silver as gold on feet is considered inauspicious )</p>
<p>vo ujle dariicho&#8217;n mein paayal kii chhan chhan</p>
<p>tanaffus* kii uljhan pe table kii dhan dhan</p>
<p><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sahir?src=hash" data-query-source="hashtag_click"><s>#</s><b>Sahir</b></a> Ludhianvi</p>
<p>*saans<br />
<a href="https://i0.wp.com/ranasafvi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wpid-1a102c6cd0e4ffaefdbf7d88ccab0f56.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="size-full aligncenter" title="1a102c6cd0e4ffaefdbf7d88ccab0f56.jpg" src="https://i0.wp.com/ranasafvi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wpid-1a102c6cd0e4ffaefdbf7d88ccab0f56.jpg" alt="image" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p>kyun aangan Te.Dhaa lagtaa hai</p>
<p>kyun paayal barham* rahtii hai</p>
<p><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rasa?src=hash" data-query-source="hashtag_click"><s>#</s><b>Rasa</b></a> Chughtai</p>
<p>*angry/vexed</p>
<p>(From pinintrest)<br />
15. itr, perfumes and fragrant oils<br />
(Perfumes help to smell fresh and entice the Beloved as well as make the atmosphere auspicious)<br />
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16.Dress &#8211; saree or lenhga which completes the Sringaar .<br />
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