* 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.