White conch Bangles

Hi

Are there any Bengali ladies out there or anyone that can help.

As I said in my intro - my marriage ceremony was in West Bengal - I was given white conch bangles & red lac ones too.. I saw many married Bengali's wearing these.. But I wanted to know the significance.

One person told me - red for marriage & white for fertility & another said it the other way around..

Can someone please help!!

Looking forward to your responses..

Ciao
V

Shakha Paula
The priest chants specific Sanskrit verses. Then seven married women adorn the bride's hands with the traditional bangles made of shell and coral. Since real coral bangles are too expensive, they have been substituted today with red plastic or lac bangles. The shell is supposed to mirror the qualities of the moon, thereby implying that the girl remain serene and calm. The coral is supposed to be beneficial for health. Alongside, the girl also wears a bangle made of iron (loha), which is given by the groom. This signifies that this relationship assumes the qualities of iron, i.e. to be tough and enduring. Then lunch is served to all those who are present. The bride is then dressed up for the wedding.

i got this from google for u hope this clears ur doubt on it..regards sunkan

Makes sense I guess.. lets see if anyone else has feedback too.