On the auspicious festival of Karwa Chauth, married women perform solah shringar to beautify their look. Solah Shringar are the sixteen adornment which aim at making the lady look more beautiful from toe to head. In fact the process itself pays attention on all her body parts, embellishing them stunningly. Thus, all the married women go through this complete makeover for the special day of Karwa Chauth.

Different adornments of Solah shringar contribute to the complete beautification of a married woman. Almost all the girls wish to look their best and epitomize beauty on this special day. This is why solah shringar is a mandatory practice for all married women. As the name implies, the beautification of a woman consists of sixteen parts and covers almost every part of the body, right from the head to the toe.

Explore the following lines to have a detailed idea on Solah Shringar for Karwa Chauth:

Bindi
Bindi is the first shringar and a sacred symbol of a married woman. It has a strong religious implication. One can even decorate the bindi with red and white dots around it to make it look utmost attractive.

Sindoor
Sindoor is a sacred symbol of suhaag. It is applied on the central parting of the hair and is a part of shrimgar of every married women. In Hindu culture, putting sindoor is significant part of the make-up for a married woman.

Nose Ring
Nose ring, also known as Nath, completes the look of a woman. A nath is used to make the look of a woman more traditional and ethnic. Made up of silver or gold, it is generally worn on the left nostril which is supported by a chain which extends just behind left ear

Mehandi
Mehandi has its own significance for Karwa Chauth. It signifies the essence of love and is essentially applied on the hands and feet of the married woman. It is also believed that the color of mehandi strengthens the bond of love. Now-a-days, women apply mehandi on their palm a day before Karwa Chauth.

Bangles/Choodiyan
Bangles or choodiyan are another symbol of a married women in India. These are used to adore the wrist of a suhagan (married woman) and are usually made up of glass, gold, silver and many other materials. On this auspicious day of Karwa Chauth, women generally adore red bangles.

Perfumes
Perfumes are applied for a special fragrance that emits an aroma and helps the woman to stay fresh for long.

Payal & Bichuas
Women also love to wear payal and bichuas. These are mainly made up of silver which consist of a thick chain like structure that is tied on the ankle and is adorned with tiny bells. The tiny bells attached to the payal make enticing sound. Bichuas or toe rings are similar to rings worn in the fingers of the hand, but these are worn in the fingers of each foot.