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traditional jewelry as her family can muster, for today, she is goddess lakshmi incarnate, harbinger of prosperity to her new home. like her clothes, the bride's ornaments also differ according to local tradition. however, necklaces, earrings, bangles, rings, a nose-ring, anklets, and toe-rings are worn
by most brides. ornaments like armlets, tikas, hathaphula, and waistbands, traditionally important, are optional today and not worn in all areas. traditionally, the bride was adorned with natural beauty aids. for example, a paste of henna was put over her nails, which stained them red. her eyes were...
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