Bihar’s weddings are incomplete without Sindhora, where the red color of suhaag is traditionally given using lacquer.

Marriages in Bihar feel incomplete without Sindhora, a wooden vessel used to hold vermilion.

In Hinduism, the groom applies vermilion to the bride’s hairline during the marriage ritual.

There’s a unique tradition in buying Sindhora, with various types available at dedicated Sindhora shops.

Traditionally, the groom or his family must choose the Sindhora from a distance without touching it before purchase.

It is believed that the Sindhora stays with a woman for as long as she is alive.

Over time, Sindhora has evolved—earlier, it was a red-colored wooden vessel.

Sindhora evolved with ornate designs, decorated using shells, pearls, and Kevada leaves polished with mustard oil.

Sindhora was adorned with shells, pearls, laces, and polished with mustard oil on Kevada leaves for shine.

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