Maharashtrian Mundavalya Ornament designed in white, golden pearl and gemstone. The marriage function starts with Gaurihar Puja in which bride is gifted Mundavalya. It is a forehead ornament worn by Maharashtrian bride & groom. It is made from pearl & has two pearl strings which define the togetherness of bride & groom. It is horizontally tied on the forehead & it has great importance in Maharashtrian wedding.
The Mundavalya is tied on bride’s forehead when she is ready to step towards the mandap. It means that she is happily ready to marriage. The Maharashtrian wedding is incomplete without Mundavalya.