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India is well known for its love for jewelries and the significance of jewelries in its culture for centuries. The shining glory of the Indian tradition has to be the bridal jewelry. Bridal jewelry is mandatory for all Indian brides and the jewelry worn by a bride on her wedding is a reflection of her family background and her aesthetic position in the society. Maang Tikka is a mandatory and one of the most significant bridal jewelry in the Indian culture. It is made up of a large center piece that is decorated with precious gems and it is worn on the forehead. The maang tikka can be work together with the following jewelry:

• The Nath which is a nose ring that is used to accessorize the wedding look
• Earrings which act as accessories as well as protection from evil spirits according to Indian culture
• Bangles to accessorize the look

The maang tikka, Indian head jewelry and most Indian jewelries were derived from the ancient Indian paintings and artifacts. The maang tikka is important to Indian brides in different ways and they are discussed below.

It is a representation of the third eye or power of the soul

The maang tikka represents the bride’s eye. It gives the bride power, will and wisdom to handle the marriage well. In India, the brides are the ones who marry and therefore they are expected to take charge in the marriage and make it work. The tikka is believed to give the bride power, wisdom and the will to make the marriage right.

It is used for protection from evil spirits and energy

When a wedding is done, not everyone is usually happy about it. The maang tikka is believed to give the bride protection from evil forces that may try to destroy the wedding or marriage. The tikka has religious ties from the ancient Indian Culture and therefore when a bride adorns it; it is believed that they are protected from any negative or evil forces that are against the wedding or marriage.

It signifies a union between the bride and groom

The tikka is placed at the center of the forehead. According to Indian culture, this center of the forehead is believed to be the residing place for the Ajna Chakra. This chakra according to the culture preserves two petals and a deity that is half male and half female. This deity represents the ultimate union of the two halves which signifies the union of man and woman in nature. So if the bride has the tikka on, then naturally she has been unionized with groom in a natural manner.

Used to accessorize or for beauty

Apart from the religious and cultural significances, maang tikka, Indian head jewelry and other jewelry are used for accessorizing looks and for beauty.  Most of the tikkas have amazing designs that give a graceful touch that makes the bride beautiful and that go well with the wedding dress. The tikka can be worn in different styles to bring out the perfect look that is preferred by the bride and to make them look beautiful, flashy and elegant on the wedding day. The tikkas can also be used to accessorize looks of women even after the wedding.