A Maharashtrian Bride
A Maharashtrian bride wears a traditional saree called ‘Nauvari’. The saree is usually a bicoloured Paithani with golden pattern border. The bride looks very elegant with the saree being draped in a dhoti style. A characteristic headgear is worn which is called the ‘Mundavalya’—a string of flower or pearls with two dangling ends on the sides of the face. The jewellery is made of gold, pearls and mogra flowers are used for adorning the hair. A crescent shaped nose ring is worn matching the bindi on the forehead.