Bridal Muhurtham Jewellery Checklist

Muhurtham day comes with a long list of things to plan — and jewellery is one place brides don't want last-minute surprises. Here's a complete checklist.

The Essentials

• Bridal haram — the statement long necklace, usually temple or antique finish, worn over the pattu saree.
• Choker or short necklace — layered under or with the haram for a fuller neckline look.
• Jhumkas or chandbali earrings — heavier than daily wear, designed to balance the haram visually.
• Nethichutti (maang tikka) — a temple-style forehead piece, essential for the traditional bridal look.
• Vanki (armlet) — worn on the upper arm, a traditional South Indian bridal detail often skipped by mistake.
• Bangles — usually a mix of temple-finish and glass/lac bangles for the wrist stack.
• Waist belt (oddiyanam) — cinches the pattu saree and completes the silhouette.
• Nose ring/pin (mookuthi) — a small but important traditional detail.

Order of Priority If Budget Is Tight

If you need to prioritise, the haram, jhumkas, and nethichutti make the biggest visual impact in photos — start there, then add the vanki and oddiyanam if budget allows.

Matching to Your Pattu Saree

Use our Style Your Look tool to match your bridal jewellery set to your exact pattu saree colour, or browse our full Bridal & Muhurtham Collection. Check sizing on our Size Guide before you order.