Shakha is pairs of conch shell the white bangle is made of the well-crafted & polished conch shell. Shakha & Pola are a symbol of a married woman in Bengali Hindu culture. This custom is most popular and accepted in the eastern part of India. In Bengali culture, the Shakha & Pola has a great meaning and significance. Before the actual bengali marriage day in the wee hours of very day, married women perform ceremony referred as Dodhi Mangal in which they soak bangles made with conch shells and pola (the red bangles) in turmeric mixed water. Seven married women put shankha pola ( one red and one white bangle) into bride’s hands. It symbolizes as seven forms of Goddess. According to the Old folk stories in West Bengal, it is believed that this shankha pola custom belongs to poor fishermen since they can’t afford costly pieces of jewellery. The bride has to wear Pola (red bangle) between iron metal bangles or Shankha. It is also believed said that the iron bangle provides fi...
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