If something’s made a royal comeback, it’s the Maangtika on a bride’s forehead! Looking for maangtika ideas? Today’s your lucky day!
Love ’em or hate ’em, you just can’t ignore ’em. The maangtika is back in trend and how! We bring you the best of the lot with fabulous ideas you can actually use…
#1 Gold Stunners!

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Gold simply never goes out of style. Choose traditional or trendy and just match it with the rest of your jewelry for a Golden Bride look!

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This statement piece in all gold adds just sooooo much mystery to your bridal look!
#2 Small is Sweet – Pendant Style!

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If you’re not up for experiments, or you’re wearing a dazzling diamond set on your wedding day – you can opt for a small pendant style diamond maangtika that doesn’t grab all the attention yet looks simple and pretty in place!

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Goes perfectly with every face cut and shape, this is one style you just can’t go wrong with.
#3 Jhoomar or Passa – Oh so Dreamy!

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If you’re dreaming of a Mughal Empress type royal bride look, you must include the Jhoomar in your wedding day jewelry.

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Large kundan and meenakari pieces that match your maangtika and your wedding lehenga are what you must opt for!
#4 Single Chain Maangtika

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If you love maangtikas, you’ve got to love the chains or ladi that come with it. You can try the many looks…

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Your head is mostly covered and only one chain can show, but who said it can’t have beautiful pearl hangings!

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Loving this TamBrahm bride’s ‘kemp’ version of the single chain maangtika with rubies and emeralds set in gold!
#5 Multiple Chains!

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There’s nothing more royal than those multi-ladi Maangtikas – the single most hottest trend this wedding season. And it comes in all looks, from royal princess to stylish to delicate, so choose your chains and fix your look!

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We love how these delicate pearl beauties lend a soft and mysterious glow to the bride’s face😍

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And if you’re up for it, go for bold multi chain kundan maangtika oozing oomph!
#6 Borla Style Maangtika!

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The traditional Rajasthani Borla style maangtika is a unique rounded piece studded with pearls, stones, rubies and more.

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We love how this bride wears a borla with an added maangtika for a lovely look!
#7 Side-Swept!

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Going for a side-swept hairstyle on your Big Day? Make your maangtika side swept too! Just get your maangtika chains fixed up on one side for a royal begum style look 👌

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All you need to do is set the chains right and you’re flashing the hottest maangtika trend, your way!
#8 Jhumka Style Chaand Bali

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These lovely jhumka style maangtika are quite the rage! Gold, Kundan studded or with pretty pearl hangings – they perfectly complement your intricate bridal lehenga.

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You can match them exactly and wear the same design of jhumkas or go different – either look works wonders!

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#9 Color twist!

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Don’t we love how these green emerald beads add color to her face! Match with your wedding jewelry and match with your wedding lehenga – you’ll love how the pictures come out 🙂

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This smart piece with red hangings is another favourite – just perfect for your sangeet!
#10 Bring it on – Heavy Chain Style!

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These necklace style intricate maangtika chains are just what you need for a classic bride look! Nothing short of attention grabbers, they add just the right dose of antique charm to your look 🙂

Picture Courtesy: Bhushan Vardiwale Photography
You MUST get your photographer to do some stunning top shots to capture this beauty in all it’s glory!
If you love these, check out our final selection of a few more beautiful pieces to help you pick your wedding look!
Picture Courtesy: Rolling Canvas Presentations, The Cheesecake Project, Candid Wedding Stories, Cupcake Productions, Beginnings for you, CoolBluez Photography, The Cheesecake Project, Bombay Paparazzi, Delhi Photography Club
Cover Picture Courtesy – Red Veds
Which is your favourite? Share in comments below or share your own pics on hello@zowed.com!
Awestruck with the mesmerising maangtika collection for the bridal range.
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Awestruck with the gorgeous collection of bridal maangtika