Lifestyle for Indian women is cyclical, dictated by festivals (Diwali, Pongal, Durga Puja). No discussion of culture is complete without Solah Shringar (the sixteen adornments). From sindoor (vermilion) to bangles and bichiya (toe rings), jewelry isn't decorative; it is a marker of marital status, regional origin, and even a form of financial security.
Some key statistics that illustrate the progress and challenges faced by Indian women:
