During Navratri, devotees adorn Mata Rani with solah shringaar – the sixteen adornments of a married woman – as an offering of love and devotion. Many of these are jewellery. This guide lists the pieces most commonly used for a Mata Rani or Durga Maa idol and helps you choose the right size.
Mata Rani jewellery checklist
- Maang teeka or mathapatti for the forehead – shop maang teeka
- Bindi – shop tilak and bindi
- Nath or besar for the nose – shop nath and besar
- Earrings – shop earrings
- Choker and haar – chokers · haar
- Bangles – shop bangles
- Kamarband – shop kamarband
- Payal – shop payal
- Mukut or chandrika for the head
Along with the jewellery, devotees usually offer a chunri, bangles, sindoor, mehendi and other items of shringaar.
Buy a complete set or separate pieces?
A set gives every piece in a matching design. Our 15 inch Mata Rani set includes chandrika, choker, haar, bangles, kamarband, payal, nath, earrings, bindi and sarpech, and we also have a 12 inch set. If your idol is a different size, choose separate pieces using the measurements on each product.
Choosing the size
Mata Rani idols are usually measured by height in inches. Measure your idol from base to crown, then check the size listed on each product. Chokers and bangles should be slightly loose so they don't press on the idol. Not sure? WhatsApp a photo to +91 62677 19149.
Order before Navratri begins
Delivery usually takes 4–10 business days, so order two to three weeks before the first day of Navratri.
Frequently asked questions
What is solah shringaar for Mata Rani?
Solah shringaar means the sixteen adornments of a married woman. For Mata Rani it includes jewellery such as maang teeka, bindi, nath, earrings, haar, bangles, kamarband and payal, along with chunri, sindoor and mehendi.
Which size Mata Rani set should I buy?
Measure your idol's height. Kritima has complete Mata Rani sets for 12 inch and 15 inch idols; for other sizes choose separate pieces using the measurements on each product.