- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 08 Oct 2025 02:28 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Karwa Chauth 2025 falls on 10th October 2025. According to Hindu customs, Karwa Chauth Vrat is observed by married women to ensure the well-being, long life and safety of their husbands. This sacred vrat falls on the Chaturthi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. Women fast from sunrise to moonrise and wear traditional attire. Traditional beliefs strongly suggest that women must adorn themselves with Solah Shringar on the sacred occasions of Karwa Chauth as it guarantees Akhand-Saubhagya.
Solah Shringar is an ancient Indian tradition that encompasses 16 steps of beautification for women, typically brides, from head to toe. It's a ritual that celebrates the divine beauty of women, associating them with Goddess Lakshmi, and is believed to bring prosperity, fertility and good fortune. Below, we have mentioned the 16 items of the Solah Shringar that must be worn by married women on Karwa Chauth for martial bliss:
Karwa Chauth 2025: List Of 16 Shringar Items That Married Women MUST Wear For Akhand Saubhagya On This Day
1. Bindiya (Bindi): A sacred mark on the forehead, symbolising marital bliss and spiritual growth.
2. Sindoor: A symbol of marriage, believed to ensure husband's long life and prosperity.
3. Mangal Sutra: A sacred necklace symbolising marriage and protection from evil.
4. Chudiyan (Bangles): Symbolises marriage, with red signifying happiness and green representing prosperity.
5. Mehndi: Henna adorning hands, symbolising love, happiness, and good fortune.
6. Nath (Nose Ring): Adorns the nose, believed to balance planetary influences and add beauty.
7. Gajra: Floral adornments for hair, symbolising beauty and fragrance.
8. Maang Tikka: A forehead ornament, symbolising marital status and modesty.
9. Earrings (Jhumke/Kundal/Bali): Believed to balance planetary influences and symbolises virtues.
10. Bajuband (Armlet): Protects family wealth and prosperity.
11. Kamarband (Waistband): Symbolises the woman's authority in her home.
Solah Shringar is the compulsory 16 adornments that must be worn by Hindu married women. (Image Source: AI Gemini)
12. Bichiya (Toe Rings): Believed to balance planetary influences and symbolise courage. Additionally, it is considered one of the main adornments for married women.
13. Payal (Anklets): Symbolises a woman's marital status and add beauty to her feet.
14. Ring (Anguthi): A symbol of engagement and marital bond.
15. Snana (Bath): The first step in Solah Shringar, symbolising purity and cleanliness, often with herbal ingredients.
16. Kajal: The Kajal is used to enhance and accentuate the eyes of married woman and is a significant component of the Solah Shringar. It also provides protection from evil eye or buri nazar.
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Benefits Of Adorning Solah Shringar On Karwa Chauth
Adorning Solah Shringar on Karwa Chauth brings numerous benefits to married women. By wearing the 16 adornments, women seek blessings from Goddess Parvati for their husband's long life, prosperity and marital bliss. Each ornament holds deep cultural and emotional significance, symbolising love, devotion and commitment. The Solah Shringar is believed to strengthen the marital bond, bring happiness, and ward off negative energies.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)