Why Indian married Women Wear Toe RIngs


Wearing of TOE RINGS is highly practiced in India. It is worn as a symbol of married state by Hindu women and is called Bichiya (pronounced: bee-chee-ya) in Hindi, Mettelu in Telugu, Metti in Tamil,Kalungura in Kannada. Toe rings (also known as bichwa) are a must for married Hindu woman. Tradition of wearing toe rings carries tremendous social significance for married women in India. Both Hindu’s and Muslim Women wear these Toe rings, as a symbol of Married state. They are usually made of silver and worn in pairs on the second toe of both feet.

Why to use only Silver toe rings and Why Not gold:

‘Bichiyas’ may not be made of gold, as gold holds a ‘respected’ status and may not be worn below the waist. Indians especially Hindus believe that gold is the metal of the God Lakshmi Devi, The Goddess of Wealth, and therefore they considers it inappropriate to wear gold below the waist..

Scientific reason behind why indian married women wear toe rings , health benefits

Scientific and Ayurvedic Reason behind wearing Toe Rings:

  • Wearing toe ring to the second toe has sexual/erotic effect.
  • The reflexology texts also mention about treating gynaecological problems by massaging the second toe.
  • Ancient Ayuvedic medicine has long been used along side acupressure.

Thus we came to know another custom of the Indian culture and Traditions of how Wearing a toe ring deals with Acupressure and women issues.

Most Indian married women wear toe rings made of silver on the second toe of both the right and left foot. These toe rings known as ‘Bicchiya’ are not just ornaments meant for beautification, but have got great scientific value as well. These rings are traditionally made of silver because they are good conductors.

When the rings come in contact with earth, they absorb the energy and pass it on to the woman’s uterus that’s connected by a nerve. This helps in regulating her menstrual cycle and also improves her fertility. These rings help women by keeping their reproductive system healthy.

The rings may now be a symbol of married women, but the reason why they are worn has a lot to do with her fertility and well-being.

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