Mata Rani solah shringar list: the 16 adornments for Navratri

Red bandhani chunri for Mata Rani

During Navratri many families offer Mata Rani her solah shringar – the sixteen adornments of a married woman – as a sign of devotion. Lists differ a little from region to region, but this is the one most commonly followed, with the pieces you can offer her murti.

Shop this shringar

Not sure of her size? Use the Mata Rani size guide.

The 16 shringar

  1. Vastra / lal joda – her dress. For a murti this is the poshak (lehenga, choli and chunni).
  2. Chunri – the veil over her head. See chunri.
  3. Bindi
  4. Sindoor
  5. Maang tikka – worn at the parting of the hair
  6. Kajal
  7. Nath – nose ring
  8. Karn phool / jhumke – earrings
  9. Haar – necklace. See mala for the murti.
  10. Mehndi
  11. Chudiyan / kada – bangles. See kada.
  12. Bajuband – armlet
  13. Angoothi – ring
  14. Kamarbandh – waistband
  15. Payal and bichiya – anklets and toe rings
  16. Gajra / keshpasha – flowers and ornaments for the hair. See hair shringar.

Many families also place a mukut (crown) on Mata Rani and seat her on an aasan.

Getting the size right

Poshak for Mata Rani is sold by the murti's height in inches. Measure from the base to the top of her head and check the Mata Rani size guide, or send a photo with a ruler beside her on WhatsApp and we will confirm the size.

Navratri 2026 is from 11 to 19 October. See the Navratri checklist and the Navratri collection. Delivery is ₹90 per order and free from ₹999.