Toe Rings: Tradition, Science, and Fertility Connection Revealed
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News18•03-01-2026, 13:19
Toe Rings: Tradition, Science, and Fertility Connection Revealed
- •Jodvi, an important ornament for married Indian women, holds deep religious and scientific significance beyond tradition.
- •Silver toe rings are preferred (associated with Moon, coolness, peace); gold is considered inauspicious as it represents Lord Vishnu.
- •Worn on the second toe (Anamika), a nerve connects directly to the uterus and heart.
- •Scientific view: Gentle pressure acts as acupressure, improving uterine blood flow, increasing fertility, and regulating menstrual cycles.
- •Customary to wear 2 or 4 total; unmarried girls do not wear them, and used toe rings should not be shared.
Why It Matters: Toe rings on the second toe offer traditional, religious, and scientific benefits for women's health.
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