Nath

* A nath is a piece of jewellery used in India which is worn through a piercing in the nose.

*  Nath are worn extensively by Indian women,

  however the tradition is likely to have originated

  in the Middle East, it is likely that the 

  Mughuls brought the nath to India.

* As a way of honoring Devi Parvati,

the Hindu goddess of marriage,

Hindu brides are mostly seen

wearing nose rings.

* These are also worn as

a symbol of getting married.