Traditional South Indian Jewellery Styles Perfect For Pongal Festival

Traditional South Indian Jewellery Styles Perfect For Pongal Festival

Traditional Artificial Jewellery Styles for Pongal in Tamil Nadu

Pongal is one of the most celebrated harvest festivals in Tamil Nadu, symbolising prosperity, gratitude, and new beginnings. During Pongal, women traditionally dress in elegant silk sarees and adorn themselves with traditional artificial jewellery inspired by South Indian temple designs. From gold plated necklaces and earring sets to maang tikka, anklets, hair accessories, kundan jewellery, AD jewellery, and CZ stone jewellery, festive jewellery plays a major role in completing the Pongal look.

Artificial jewellery offers the beauty of traditional gold jewellery with affordable pricing, making it perfect for festivals, pooja ceremonies, and family gatherings.

Temple Style Artificial Necklace Sets for Pongal

Temple-inspired artificial necklace sets are a timeless choice for Pongal celebrations. These long gold-plated necklaces often feature Lakshmi pendants, goddess motifs, coin designs, and intricate carvings, reflecting South Indian culture and devotion.

Temple-style kundan and AD necklace sets are especially popular for Pongal pooja and temple visits, as they symbolise prosperity and divine blessings. These necklaces pair beautifully with silk sarees and enhance the traditional festive look.

Best Occasions:

  • Pongal festival celebrations
  • Temple visits & pooja ceremonies
  • Traditional South Indian functions
  • Family gatherings & rituals

Best Outfit:

  • Kanchipuram silk saree in green, yellow, gold, cream, or maroon
  • Cotton silk sarees for daytime Pongal celebrations
  • Style with jasmine flowers, minimal makeup, and traditional bangles

Artificial Earring Sets & South Indian Jhumka Earrings

No Pongal look is complete without a classic artificial earring set. South Indian gold plated jhumka earrings, temple earrings, and kundan earrings are widely worn across Tamil Nadu during festivals.

These earrings are crafted using kundan stones, AD stones, and CZ stones, offering a rich festive shine. Jhumka earrings pair beautifully with both long necklaces and choker sets, making them a must-have artificial jewellery item for Pongal.

Best Occasions:

  • Pongal & harvest festivals
  • Temple visits
  • South Indian weddings & engagements
  • Classical dance performances

Traditional Indian Red & Green Enamelled Handcrafted Bangles:

Celebrate the spirit of Pongal with these beautifully crafted gold plated traditional bangles, inspired by South Indian heritage and festive grandeur. Featuring intricate carvings, textured patterns, and vibrant enamel accents in auspicious hues, these bangles reflect prosperity, tradition, and timeless elegance.

Best Occasion:

  • Pongal festival celebrations
  • Pongal pooja & temple visits
  • Family gatherings & festive functions
  • Traditional ceremonies & weddings

Best Outfit:

  • Kanchipuram silk sarees in yellow, green, maroon, red, or gold
  • Cotton silk & handloom sarees for daytime Pongal rituals
  • Half-saree / pavadai dhavani for a classic Tamil Nadu festive look
  • Style with

    jasmine flowers (mallipoo), a small bindi, temple jewellery, and minimal makeup for an authentic Pongal appearance

Maang Tikka & Artificial Hair Accessories for Pongal

Traditional maang tikka and artificial hair accessories are an essential part of South Indian festive styling. Temple-style maang tikka with Lakshmi motifs or kundan stones adds a divine touch to the overall look.

Hair accessories such as artificial hair chains, hair brooches, and gold plated veni designs pair beautifully with jasmine flowers (mallipoo), making them ideal for Pongal pooja and cultural events.

Popular Styles:

  • Temple maang tikka
  • Kundan maang tikka
  • Gold plated hair accessories
  • Artificial veni & hair chains

Artificial Anklets (Payal) for Traditional Pongal Look

Artificial anklets, also known as payal, are traditionally worn during festivals and special occasions. Silver-toned and gold-plated anklets with ghungroo or engraved patterns add grace and tradition to the Pongal outfit.

Anklets pair beautifully with silk sarees, pavadai dhavani, and traditional footwear, making them a subtle yet important jewellery piece.

Kundan, AD & CZ Stone Artificial Jewellery for Festivals

Modern festive styling often blends tradition with elegance using kundan jewellery, AD jewellery, and CZ stone jewellery. These artificial jewellery styles offer a luxurious look while remaining lightweight and comfortable for long celebrations.

From kundan necklace sets and CZ earrings to AD stone bangles and maang tikka, these designs are perfect for Pongal, weddings, engagements, and festive occasions.

Why Choose Artificial Jewellery for Pongal?

  • Affordable alternative to gold jewellery
  • Wide variety of traditional and modern designs
  • Lightweight and comfortable for long wear
  • Perfect for festivals, poojas, and family functions
  • Easy to match with silk sarees and ethnic outfits

Final Styling Tip for Pongal Jewellery

For an authentic Tamil Nadu Pongal look, pair a temple-style artificial necklace, gold plated jhumka earring set, kundan or AD maang tikka, artificial hair accessory, and traditional anklets with a silk saree. Complete the look with jasmine flowers, a small bindi, and natural makeup for timeless festive elegance.

Traditional Golden Maang Tikka For Women :

This stunning peacock-inspired  Gold Tone Peacock Design Maang Tikka  showcases traditional Indian artistry with detailed enamel work and stone embellishments. Designed in a gold-tone finish, it features graceful peacock motifs highlighted with green, blue, and white accents, symbolising beauty and prosperity. 

Best Outfit:

  • Kanjeevaram silk saree with traditional zari border
  • Cotton silk saree for morning Pongal rituals
  • South Indian half saree (Langa Voni)
  • Temple-style lehenga with silk blouse

Best Occasions:

  • Bhogi Pongal celebrations at home
  • Thai Pongal morning pooja and rituals
  • Temple visits during Pongal festival
  • Traditional family gatherings

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