The Solah Shringar or sixteen beautification treatments are a vital part of Hindu wedding custom In India, the beautification of the bride consists of sixteen types of accessories that covers almost all her parts from head to toe.

• The Solah Shringar starts with bride’s hair where the women of the household and friends, washes her hair and apply oil and decorate it with flowers and beautiful ornaments.

• Then a paste of turmeric, turmeric, gram flour and oil are applied on her hands, face and arms, this enhancens her beauty.

• After this, her forehead is adorned with ‘Maangteeka’, a hair accessory that is worn on the central parting of the hair. Bindi forms an important part as it has a strong religious implication.

• Eyes are highlighted with a Kajal or a Eyeliner known as ‘Anjana’

• After this her makeup is done

• Haar (Necklace), Nath (nose ring), Karn Phool (Earnings), Baajuband (Armlets), Choodiyan (Bangles), Kamarband (waist band), Payal (thin silver chain with tiny bells), Bichuas (toe rings) are worn as part of Solah Shringar.

• Last comes the Bridal dress (Red Colored) is a vital part of the Solah Sringar. She also applies Sindoor (vermillion) on the center parting of the hair.