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What is Solah Shringar, the 16 adornments of Karwa Chauth?

short by Sourav Kumar / on Friday, 23 October, 2026
Solah Shringar, which translates to "16 adornments," is associated with the Karwa Chauth festival and symbolises a woman's devotion to her marriage and prayers for a healthy marital bond. Each adornment carries traditional meaning, and the list includes a bath, bindi, sindoor, kajal, mehendi, bangles and mangalsutra. Other adornments include gajra, earrings, armlet, anklets, waistband and armlet.
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