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The Ayurvedic significance of wearing Nose Ring
In India the left side of the nose is generally regarded as the ideal position for nose rings. According to the Ayurvedic belief the spot made by piercing of nose is associated with the female reproductive organs. It is generally believed that woman who have there nose pierced on the left side, experience less pain while delivering the child and they also have less menstrual pain. It is a common belief that wearing nose rings make the process of child birth easier.
Summary of the other parapgraphs-for religion, status, and marriage jewelry.
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It is connected with virginity. A girl with nose piercing is considered as unwed and virgin. It is centuries old symbol which later became gradually fashion and popular in both virgins and married.
In Sub-continent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) in the Oldest Profession (prostitution) a novice and newly entrant fetches price more than normal provided she is virgin and as a symbol of virginity she has nose piercing.
Since majority of people don't know background therefore they take it as "tradition". A tradition always has background.
A quick google search and tada!
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"What is the significance of a nose piercing in Indian culture?"
It's a tradition. Nowadays, not many girls follow this here. Every tradition has some sort of significance. It is done because it decreases mensurational and child birth pain. Nose is associated with sex and that's why, piercing helps there.
"And when is it worn?"
Depends. Back in old days, women used to wear this all the time. But nowadays, it's worn during marriage ceremony only and that's not even necessary.
Not an expert on Hinduism but it's basically traditional. It's not like a recent fashion trend for young girls, but a long-rooted tradition. I've heard that it can signify marriage but also seen lots of Indian girls who were single who had nose piercings (though generally not as elaborate as the one shown in the picture).
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I believe they were originally intended to discourage habitual nose-pickers!
Indian here... The nose ring has no religious significance.
Different parts of India have different kind of nose rings. North and West have nose rings more commonly than east or south. The actress here is playing the role of a north-west Indian.
Girls generally only wear it during festivals/weddings.. not in day to day life.
If you have any questions about India,, you can ask me anytime!
its not only in india but it happens in pakistan too. pakistani women wear that big nose ring on their wedding day
Mostly worn by wedded girls to show that they are married. Some wear as a fashion too
I'm indian and have a nose piercing and I really don't know. All I know is that it is very very common india and has been so for a long time so I just did it too lol.
I guess because generally we (Indian and Pakistani) girls have somewhat bigger and sharper noses and it balances out the length... dont know exactly!
No idea but I always thought it looked cool in traditional Bollywood movies.
no clue, and i dont like it... its becoming a trend again with some girls..
That is absolutely terrifying
What if she accidentally gets it caught on something and tears her nostril?
"What do you think about India? What do you think about nose piercings?"
and while we're at it
"What do you think about Turkey?"
I think most indie chicks are hot! (and yes that IS a generalization)
its just a monocle that went wrong.
There is some theory behind that. Cannot recollect
You most welcome.. what would you like to learn
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