Indian Bridal Veils and Headpieces

The ghunghat is a traditional Indian bridal veil that covers the bride's head and face, symbolizing modesty and respect.

The odhani is a long, lightweight veil worn by brides in South India, often made of sheer fabric and adorned with intricate embroidery.

The matha patti is a traditional Indian bridal headpiece worn across the forehead, symbolizing the bride's new marital status.

The maang tikka is a popular bridal headpiece featuring a central ornament and strings of pearls or beads, worn in the center of the forehead.

The borla is a traditional Rajasthani bridal headpiece, characterized by a large, round ornament worn at the center of the forehead.

The chunni is a traditional bridal veil worn by brides in the Konkan region, often made of lightweight fabric and adorned with intricate embroidery.

The passa is a traditional Indian bridal headpiece worn on the side of the head, symbolizing fertility and abundance.

The jhumar is a popular bridal headpiece featuring a crescent-shaped ornament and strings of pearls or beads, worn at the center of the forehead.

The passa is a traditional Punjabi bridal headpiece, characterized by a large, elaborate ornament worn on the side of the head.

The dupatta is a traditional bridal veil worn by brides in the North-Eastern states of India, often made of lightweight fabric and adorned with intricate embroidery.

The nath is a traditional Indian bridal nose ring, symbolizing the bride's new marital status.

The maang tikka is a popular bridal headpiece featuring a string of pearls or beads worn across the forehead.

The borla is a traditional Gujarati bridal headpiece, characterized by a large, round ornament worn at the center of the forehead.

The ghunghat is a traditional bridal veil worn by brides in the Central Indian states of India, symbolizing modesty and respect.

The bindi is a traditional Indian bridal forehead ornament, symbolizing the bride's new marital status.