In traditional Hindu culture, unmarried girls are generally not allowed to wear toe rings. Toe rings traditionally signify marital status for women.
Significance of Toe Rings
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Symbol of Marriage: Toe rings, particularly the bichiya, are an integral part of the solah shringar (the sixteen adornments of a married woman) in Hinduism.
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Cultural Tradition: Wearing toe rings is a longstanding custom mainly observed in India.
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Material: Typically made of silver.
Therefore, while fashion trends may blur the lines, culturally and traditionally, toe rings are reserved for married women in Hinduism.
