Karva Chauth and Teej Jewellery: What Married Women Often Wear and How to Choose a Set

For Karva Chauth and Teej, married women often wear a mangalsutra, matching bangles or choodiyan, earrings, a maang tikka and sometimes a nath, chosen to go with a red, green or bridal-style outfit. Customs differ by region and family, so treat this guide as common practice rather than a rule. Sirini's pieces are gold-plated imitation jewellery over brass or copper, and the prices below come from the live catalogue on 21 September 2026.

The pieces most often worn

Many women dress in a version of bridal jewellery for these festivals, often described as the sixteen adornments, or solah shringar. The usual pieces are a mangalsutra, bangles, a necklace, earrings, a maang tikka and a nath, and some families also add kalire, the bangle danglers worn by brides. Not every family follows the same list, so choose the pieces that match your own tradition. Our bridal jewellery checklist explains what each piece is.

Mangalsutra

The mangalsutra is the piece most tied to a married woman's identity, and many wear their own or their in-laws' everyday one on the day. Designs vary widely by community, from black-bead chains to gold pendants. Sirini's mangalsutra collection is a small selection of Kundan mangalsutra sets from about Rs 11,440 to Rs 14,000, so it is Kundan-style and may not match a traditional design from your community. Check the photographs and decide before you order.

Bangles and choodiyan

Bangles are worn in large numbers for both festivals, and many families favour red or green sets, with green especially common for Teej. The bangles collection runs from about Rs 1,600 for bracelets to Rs 24,880 for large bridal sets. The Karva Chauth Kundan bangles in the festive collection start around Rs 5,600. Wearing a few matching bangles on each wrist looks fuller than one wide piece, and you can keep glass or lac bangles from home alongside them.

Nath, tikka and kalire

A nath and a maang tikka complete the face and make the look feel festive rather than everyday. Sirini's nath range starts around Rs 720 and the maang tikka collection runs from about Rs 2,160 to Rs 3,424. If your family wears kalire, the bangle danglers are covered in our kalire guide, and the kalira collection starts from about Rs 1,280.

Earrings and necklace

Jhumkis are the classic choice for both festivals. The jhumkis collection includes Karva Chauth and Teej styles, with Kundan and Polki jhumkas from about Rs 2,080. If you wear a heavy necklace, keep earrings smaller; if you wear a light one, choose fuller earrings. A necklace set that includes matching earrings takes the guesswork out.

How to choose a matching set

Start with your outfit colour and choose one stone family to repeat. Red outfits suit white Kundan, pearls or green stones, and green outfits suit ruby or white. Keep to one metal tone, and choose one statement piece instead of five. Our colour guide covers pairings in detail. If you are on a budget, the under Rs 5,000 collection is a sensible place to look.

Wearing and care on a fasting day

Put jewellery on after makeup and perfume, since fasting days are long and you may be sitting through pooja for hours. Choose pieces you can wear comfortably without adjusting. Wipe each piece dry afterwards and store it in a soft pouch, following our care guide.

Common questions

What jewellery do married women wear for Karva Chauth?

Many wear a mangalsutra, bangles, earrings, a maang tikka and sometimes a nath, often with a red outfit. The exact list depends on the family and region.

What do women wear for Teej?

Green bangles and green outfits are widely popular for Teej, along with earrings, a necklace and a tikka. Traditions differ by community.

Does Sirini sell a mangalsutra?

Sirini has a small selection of Kundan mangalsutra sets, priced from about Rs 11,440. They are Kundan-style and may not suit every community's traditional design.

Is this jewellery real gold?

No. Sirini's jewellery is gold-plated imitation over brass or copper. It is not real gold, diamonds or precious stones.

Can I exchange a set if it does not suit me?

Sirini does not accept change-of-mind returns. There is a 7-day exchange for defective, damaged or wrong items only.

What are the shipping and payment options?

Shipping is a flat Rs 379 within India, and cash on delivery is available. Sirini does not ship outside India.