Ornaments are priceless adornments every woman wants to adore as it has been an integral part of shringaar in India. It’s not because of it’s beauty or radiance but due to the beliefs, the legacy we follow since vedic times. Before the vedic period, even during early historical periods, excavations revealed the importance of ornaments in human life.
Solah shringaar is mentioned in ancient vedic texts. These 16 adornments beautify women from head to toe. Solah Shringar or sixteen embellishments comprises of necklaces, ear-rings, Gajra, finger-rings, bangles, armlets, bindi, waistbands, Payal, kajal, toe-rings, henna, nose-ring, perfume,vermillion(sindoor) ,and Maang tika.
As per scientific theories these sixteen embellishments provides good health and mind to the wearer.
Let’s see how these traditions are linked with science
1. Ear-ring provides acupressure to ear lobes.
2. Nose ring is considered auspicious and it is seen that women who get their nose pierced have to bear less pain during childbirth.
3. Bangles are said to increase blood circulation
4. Toe rings regularize the woman’s menstrual cycle and provides acupressure to the reproductive organ as well.
5. Finger ring – it is being believed that Frequent metallic friction is good for the mind and health of the wearers.
6. Necklaces or mangalsutra are worn to control blood pressure levels and regulate the flow of blood.
7. Waistbands are generally worn as they are considered to prevent fat saturation in and around the waist area
8. Kajal is used to purify eyes and prevent from bacteria
9. Sindoor on forehead gives calmess and peace
10. Payal or anklet enhances blood circulation
11. Bindi which is placed in middle of the eye brows is where the Ajna chakra is present. Thus provides focus and concentration power to the wearer
12. Armlet maintains blood pressure
13. Mang tika provides acupressure to Muladhar chakra
14. Perfume gives soothing effect
15. Henna gives coolness and maintains body heat
16. Gajra is worn to resemble and worship Goddess Parvati.It provides soothness and aromatic environment
Thus the solah shringaar completes a women in terms of tradition and scientifically benefits her too.
