This wedding season, it’s all about balance and the dainty maang tikka is stealing the spotlight.
Perfectly paired with statement necklaces or heavy earrings, these delicate headpieces bring just the right touch of elegance to any bridal or festive look.
IMAGE: Suhana Khan's maang tikka is a moment of calm in a look that otherwise celebrates riot of colours and embroidery. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ami Patel/Instagram
IMAGE: Khushi Kapoor looks like a modern-day rani in a bespoke pastel lehenga with an off-shoulder blouse. Her diamond maang tikka adds the perfect sparkle. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ami Patel/Instagram
IMAGE: Navya Nanda pairs her lehenga and high-neck blouse with a sleek bun and subtle maang tikka -- a combo that always wins. Photograph: Kind courtesy Navya Nanda/Instagram
IMAGE: Triptii Dimri goes all out in a pink lehenga, stacked chudis and a maharani choker. She keeps it elegant up top with delicate studs and a dangler maang tikka. Photograph: Kind courtesy Triptii Dimri/Instagram
IMAGE: Kriti Sanon’s Rajasthani maang tikka pairs perfectly with her gold jewellery set and red bindi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Sanon/Instagram
IMAGE: Shanaya Kapoor complements her soft glam and glossy lips with a kundan maang tikka, matching studs and a choker. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shanaya Kapoor/Instagram
IMAGE: When the outfit is heavy, take notes from Alia Bhatt -- skip the earrings and style it with a pearl maang tikka and choker. The dainty headpiece is also a great way to elevate the simple straight hair look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rhea Kapoor/Instagram
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