When should we wear shakha Pola?

Shakha pola forms an integral part of the wedding trousseau. It is worn by the bride in the wee hours of the marriage day amidst rituals and customs. The ceremony is called ‘Dodhi Mongol’. It is advisable to wear the bangles for a year after marriage and not supposed to break.

Why is Pola worn?

Hindu Bengali women wear certain symbols of marriage, like Shakha, Pola, Loha, Sindoor and Aalta. Shakha are white bangles of conch-shell and Pola are red bangles made of red corals. Shakha and Pola are worn in both the hands. It is to be seen that within one year of the marriage, they do not break.

How can you tell if a conch bangle is real?

“Customers who know the value of authenticity will always come to us.” “Shakha” signifies purity and is made of conch shell that is beautifully crafted and polished. “Pola” is red in colour and symbolizes power, earlier made of red corals or lac resin, and now is made of Bakelite.

What do you wear first Pok or shakha?

Shakha and Pola are worn in both the hands. The bride has to wear Pola between Shakha or iron metal bangles. It is said that iron metal bangles keep balance between positive and negative powers. It is worn only in the left hand.

Why do Bengali brides wear Mukut?

Why do Bengali brides wear Mukut? The Topor or Mukut is a quintessential element of the Bengali bridal trousseau. This crown that Bengali brides don for their wedding ceremony is considered to be a good-luck charm. It symbolises good luck, prosperity and balance in the bride’s future matrimonial life.

Which type of Shankh is good for home?

Do note here that right-handed conch shells are auspicious and keeping them at home attracts good luck, wealth and prosperity in the household. Also, experts say that conch shell has health benefits, too. Blowing a Shankha purifies the lungs by expelling the impurities and the water from the shell cures ailments.

How do you know if a shankh is real?

The real Shank has 3 to 7 ridges or plaits on its columella, whereas whelk shells do not have such plaits. The so-called “flower-bud opening test”, and the “rice pulling test” (Valampuri said to rise up through a rice heap) are non scientific. The best authenticity test is to take an X-ray image of the Valampuri.

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