ચુંદડી સાથે છે ચળકતા, સારા શોળે શણગાર; હીરા મોતીના હાર, ઓઢો ચળકતી ચુંદડી;
— Dalpatram
Meaning

All sixteen adornments gleam brightly with the chunari. Wear the glittering chunari along with necklaces of diamonds and pearls.

Explanation

This couplet paints a beautiful picture of a bride adorned with all sixteen traditional ornaments. Imagine her glowing, wearing sparkling jewelry like diamond and pearl necklaces. The verse specifically invites her to drape herself in a dazzling 'Chunari,' a traditional scarf or veil, which adds to her radiant beauty. It evokes a sense of celebration and elegance, highlighting the charm of a bride fully embellished for a special occasion, with the 'Chunari' being the crowning glory that truly makes her shine.

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