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  2. Ghoonghat - Wikipedia

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    A Hindu woman with a ghoonghat veil. A ghoonghat (ghunghat, ghunghta, ghomta, orhni, odani, laaj, chunari, jhund, kundh) is a headcovering or headscarf, worn primarily in the Indian subcontinent, by some married Hindu, Jain, and Sikh women to cover their heads, and often their faces.

  3. Mangalasutra - Wikipedia

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    As told by religious customs and social expectations, married women should wear mangala sutra throughout their life as it is believed that the practice enhances the well-being of her husband. Bridal jewellery in ancient times also worked as a financial security against old age and widowhood, even though women did have property rights.

  4. Tilaka - Wikipedia

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    A Nepali woman with a tilaka on her forehead. In Hinduism, the tilaka (Sanskrit: तिलक), colloquially known as a tika, is a mark worn usually on the forehead, at the point of the ajna chakra (third eye or spiritual eye) and sometimes other parts of the body such as the neck, hand, chest, or the arm. [1]

  5. List of English words of Hindi or Urdu origin - Wikipedia

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    from Hindi and Urdu: An acknowledged leader in a field, from the Mughal rulers of India like Akbar and Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal. Maharaja from Hindi and Sanskrit: A great king. Mantra from Hindi and Sanskrit: a word or phrase used in meditation. Masala from Urdu, to refer to flavoured spices of Indian origin.

  6. Glossary of Indian culture - Wikipedia

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    Chaand Raat Hindi: a Hindi, Urdu locution used in Pakistan and India for the eve of the Muslim festival of Eid ul-Fitr; it can also mean a night with a full moon. Chakouba : The biggest festival of Manipur, to strengthen the bond of love between married ladies and their paternal families. Chapchar Kut: a festival of Mizoram.

  7. 17 Chic Mules Every Woman Needs in Her Shoe Collection

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    Renn 57MM Leather Mules. Because every woman needs a pair of simple black mules that can be dressed up or down with ease. Size: 5-11 Heel Height: 2.25" Material: Leather

  8. Hindustani kinship terms - Wikipedia

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    The kinship terms of Hindustani (Hindi-Urdu) differ from the English system in certain respects. [1] In the Hindustani system, kin terms are based on gender, [2] and the difference between some terms is the degree of respect. [3] Moreover, "In Hindi and Urdu kinship terms there is clear distinction between the blood relations and affinal ...

  9. 10 essentials every woman needs to have in her purse at ... - AOL

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    Never leave the house without everything you might need to take on the day: tissue, hand sanitizer, business cards and more! 10 essentials every woman needs to have in her purse at all times Skip ...