Navratri 2023: Traditional Bengali Jewellery Ideas To Ace Your Ethnic Look During Durga Puja

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Durga Puja is the most celebrated Hindu festival in West Bengal and other parts of India. The joyous festival is celebrated to mark the victory of goddess Durga in her battle against the asura, Mahishasura.

The women-centric Hindu festival symbolizes Stree-Shakti and Bengali women across the globe dress up in traditional outfits like Lal Paar Saree and complete the look with traditional gold jewelry that is considered auspicious to wear during festivals!

Planning to celebrate the upcoming Durga Puja festival? Then you have to flaunt the quintessential Bong woman avatar, with the right traditional Bengali jewellery to match the traditional festive look!

Here's our Festive Bengali jewelry guide to complete your authentic Durga Pujo Look.

Kaan Pasha

Kaan Pasha AKA ear cuffs is the authentic Bengali ear ornament. Set mostly in 22-karat gold, the Kaan Pasha is crafted with the shape of ears and features intricate designs like floral, swirls, and even modern geometrical patterns!

The royal ear ornament is mostly paired with traditional jhumkas and makes a must-have traditional jewelry for weddings and festivities like Durga Puja!

Tikli

Tikli or Maang Tika crafted in yellow gold is ideal for creating the authentic Bong look! Preferred mostly for Bengali bridal looks, tikli can be chosen from imitation choices too. To complete the center-parted hair bun look, a tikli or maangtika makes an easy and thoughtful jewelry piece!

Nath

A nath or nose ring is a timeless piece of jewellery, that makes for flaunting the quintessential Indian avatar! Bengali-style nath is usually a big ring and has a certain jewel-like ruby stone or design attached to the hoop. The traditional nath is attached with a sleek golden chain that is clipped to the top of the ear.

Jhumko

Jhumko is the Bengali version of the popular Jhumka earrings and makes a timeless jewellery piece for all Bengalis. The traditional dome-style gold jhumkas are perfect to complement the laal par or silk saree look during Durga Puja. If you wish to flaunt the fusion style, jhumko earrings can be chosen from boho-style silver jhumkas to complement the chosen saree or dress!

Chik

A chik or Bengali-style choker necklace is ideal to complement the saree outfit. Chik necklaces can be selected from various traditional designs like paisley or floral strings or a pendant style chik neckpiece. Complement the traditional red-white saree, Jamdani or tant saree with a chik neckpiece and you are sorted!

Sita Haar

Sita Haar or necklace is another traditional Bengali jewellery that makes an authentic choice to complete the traditional Bengali style! It is essentially a long golden necklace that is crafted with the mythological concept, wherein goddess Sita left the traces of her hair-shaped neckpiece on the ground when she was abducted by demon king Raavan, which made it easier for lord Ram to track her!

Bala

Bala is a thick-sized golden band bangle worn by Bengali women along with thinner bangles called Churi or authentic conch shell-lac bangles, shakha pola. Mostly handcrafted in pure gold, you can get one from gold jewelry stores that sell authentic Bengali jewelry. This timeless piece looks fabulous on hand and makes a versatile choice for Durga Puja!

Mantasha

Mantasha is a beautiful wide bracelet ornament preferred by Bengali women for special occasions like marriage, and festivals like Durga Puja. The ethnic style bracelet can be worn as a statement jewelry piece to complement the traditional Bong look!

Ratnachur

Ratnachur is a traditional bracelet that is attached to rings of every finger with chain strings, similar to hath panja. The ethnic hand bracelet can be chosen from pure gold and can be customized as per your requirements. Ratnachur can be chosen from authentic designs like peacock or lotus patterns and can be selected from imitation choices too.

Angti

Angti means finger ring in Bengali and essentially completes any Indian ethnic wear. A quintessential Bengali Angti can be selected from authentic designs like florals, leaves, or fish-inspired patterns. For your Durga Puja look, you can pick a statement costume jewellery finger ring and accentuate your traditional style.

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