Solah Shringar · 14 of 16

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Also called Oddiyanam, Waist belt

What it is

A belt worn at the waist over the garment, usually of gold or silver.

What it signifies

Traditionally understood as marking the bride as the incoming mistress of the household — in some tellings the household keys were hooked to it, a detail that is more symbolic than literal today.

Across regions

The South Indian oddiyanam is broad and heavily worked; North Indian versions are typically lighter chains.

Solah Shringar is a cultural tradition rather than a requirement — lists differ by region, and including or omitting any item is an ordinary family choice.

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