This is a continuation of the previous article (Sajna Hai Mujhe, Sajna Ke Liye…). For better understanding, please read the previous article first.

So ladies, ready to get back to your dressing rooms? Only eight steps more, and you will be all dolled up with a stunning Solah Shringaars!

9. Alakta niveshen

How can a girl’s makeup be complete without the lipstick? Did you know that lipsticks have been a favourite among women since ancient times? In those days, herbal lipsticks were made using beeswax and the flower's petals of kusumba.

10. Hasta sushobhitam

Now, the hands of the girl are cleaned and decorated with jewellery.

11. Paad sushobhitam

The feet of the girl are cleaned and lined with Alitah (a red paste used to decorate hands and legs).

12. Maha vastra pridhanam

A bride will put on her heavy wedding dress and a married woman will wear a saree with heavy work. You can choose to put on your favourite saree or lehanga for a similar look and feel.

13. Pushpa dharanam

The girl wears colourful, pretty and sweet smelling flower garlands or gajjraas on her hair, around the neck, as a armlet or around the wrist. This gives a mild aroma to the body. Wearing a perfume is easier, but this will give your body a beautiful fragrance that is incomparable!

14. Alankaar dharnam

The bride’s body is decorated with ornaments that give her a stunning look. Among them are mekahla (a chain worn around the waist), anklets, armlets, chokers and heavy bangles.

15. Tambul sevnam

The bride is given tambulam, opum or paan to chew, which serves as a mouth freshener.

16. Darpan vilokan

The decked up bride looks at herself into the mirror and observes carefully, if there is need for any finishing touches.

An ideal Indian bride’s Solah Shringaar is complete, and so is yours. So, ready to woo your husband into falling in love with you all over again?