Must-Have Things That A Maharashtrian Bridal Look Can’t Be Complete Without!

Every culture has its own style and own traditions. From how the wedding takes place to all the different rituals, each culture has its own sweet ways. But the beauty lies in the different and unique bridal looks that every culture has and one such look is the Marathi bridal look! The Maharashtrian bride has a unique set of details that every bridal look possesses. Want to know which ones are these? Keep scrolling!

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Mundavlya

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Notice these pearl adornments that are tied around the groom and bride’s forehead at Maharashtrian weddings? These are called Mundavlya and are an essential part of every Marathi bridal look!

Nath

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Nath or the nose ring is an integral part of styling the traditional bridal look for a Marathi bride! Traditionally made from pearls, the Maharashtrian nath has a distinctive shape and makes for a gorgeous heirloom in every bride’s jewellery trousseau

Hirva Chudda

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Chudda is a sign of matrimony in almost all cultures and the hirva chudda is no exception. An odd number of green glass bangles have to be worn by every bride on her wedding day that makes for the prettiest pictures with mehendi hands!

Kopa

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A gorgeous hair accessory that has to be tucked over the bridal hair bun – a traditional Maharashtrian bridal hairstyle.

Shela

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Maharashtrian brides rarely have a head dupatta like other brides but what they always have is a shela! It’s a benarasi dupatta taken as an ancillary dupatta in a bride’s arms.

Painjan

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Painjan or payal are silver anklets which are usually gifted by the mother-in-law to the bride on her wedding day.

Jodvi

Another gift by the mother-in-law, jodvi is a set of silver toe rings that a bride is to wear after she gets married.

Paithani Saree

Known as the queen of silks, the Paithani weave saree is one of the most coveted sarees for a Maharashtrian bride! There are various variants like double border saree or even a full paithani style with its traditional motifs like parrots, peacocks, lotuses and even florals!

Check these amazing stores and labels that you can buy authentic Paithani sarees in Maharashtra!

Chandrakor Tikli

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A crescent moon-shaped bindi is a Marathi bridal staple in every look! While now brides opt for different styles and types, the chandrakor tikli is the most popular one!

Nauvari

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A Maharashtrian style saree – a nauvari – a nine-yard saree is a bridal saree as well as style of draping the saree in a dhoti-style. Traditionally most brides wore this on their wedding day and till date is considered a Marathi bride specialty!

Traditional Maharashtrian Jewellery

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While there is a plethora of traditional Maharashtrian jewellery pieces, there are some which Marathi brides always include into their look. The thushi, the kolhapuri saaj, tode and patlya are a must do!

Check out these noteworthy Thushi styles that you can pick!

Still confused? Here's your 101 guide to all things Maharashtrian jewellery!