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The Facinating Jewel on the Nose

This piece of ornament has captured the hearts of poets and painters. Be it a sculpture or a painting or a poem describing a traditional Indian women mention is always made of the nose-ring. It is also known by different names in North and South India (NATH in the north and MUKHUTTI in the south). It can be safely assumed that this nose-ring was brought to India by the muslims, ancient architecture never depicts a female form with this, and neither does ancient Indian literature make mention of the jewel. But the nose-ring, simple and modest is mandatory for every Muslim bride.
In Uttar Pradesh, the nath is adorned with 2 pearls and a pendulous bead to augur prosperity