Maang Tikkas Online for Every Celebration  

A maang tikka is the jewelled pendant that sits on the hair parting and rests at the centre of the forehead – the finishing touch to Indian bridal looks and one of the best-loved pieces of head jewellery. Shop 900+ maang tikka designs for women, from heavy kundan and temple pieces for the wedding day to minimal, lightweight tikkas for mehendi or Diwali.

Whether you search for a mang tikka, a tikka or simply tikka jewellery, you will find gold plated, pearl, oxidised and stone-studded styles here, plus sets with matching earrings. Every piece comes directly from the brand, so you can buy your maang tikka online with confidence and match it to the rest of your bridal jewellery.

Maang Tikka Designs to Shop

• Kundan maang tikka: glass-stone kundan set on a gold-plated base, often with pearl drops. Browse more kundan jewellery to match.
• Temple maang tikka: antique gold-tone pendants with Lakshmi, peacock and lotus motifs – see our temple jewellery.
• Pearl maang tikka: faux pearl clusters or a single moti drop for a soft, elegant look.
• Chand and polki-look tikkas: crescent-moon (chand) shapes and polki-style stones for a Mughal-inspired finish – see more polki jewellery.
• Minimal maang tikka and small maang tikka: a fine chain with a small stone, CZ or pearl drop – the simple maang tikka for engagements, cocktail evenings and guests.
• Oxidised maang tikka: silver-tone tribal designs for Navratri, garba and boho outfits – get ideas from our Navratri jewellery trends.
• Side maang tikka: worn on one side of the head, close to a passa jewellery look, often with a side-swept hairstyle.
• Maang tikka set: a tikka with matching earrings or a necklace so the whole look is coordinated – or build one from our jewellery sets.

How to Choose a Maang Tikka

Weight and size. Heavy, wide pendants suit brides; for long functions a lighter gold plated maang tikka is more comfortable. An adjustable maang tikka with chain sits at the hairline.

Face shape. For a maang tikka for round face shapes, choose an elongated or teardrop pendant that adds length. A small forehead looks best with a small drop.

Finish and material. Most designs are gold plated or antique-finished brass, copper or alloy – an artificial maang tikka gives the bridal look at a budget-friendly cost. These are plated, not real gold.

How to Wear a Maang Tikka

Wondering how to wear maang tikka without it slipping? Part your hair in the centre, place the pendant at the hairline and pin the chain hook into the parting with a bobby pin, then hide the hook under a section of hair.

• With a bun: pin the chain into the top of the bun so the pendant sits flat.
• With open hair: backcomb lightly at the crown and fix the hook there; soft waves hide the chain.
• With side-parted hair or bangs: wear a side maang tikka or a slim chain that follows your parting.
• Maang tikka with saree: a temple tikka with a Kanjeevaram, or a pearl tikka with chiffon and georgette sarees.
• Maang tikka for lehenga: go bold with kundan or polki-look pieces, or layer it with a matha patti for a full bridal look.

Add a sheesh phool or a hair chain for women to the bun.

Maang Tikka for Weddings, Festivals and Occasions

A bridal maang tikka is usually the largest piece – kundan, polki-look or temple, chosen to match the bridal necklace. A maang tikka for bride outfits should balance the nath and earrings, and many brides finish the look with a haath phool and kaleera. For the pre-wedding functions, a floral or yellow-toned maang tikka for haldi works well alongside other haldi jewellery, and a sparkling CZ or kundan maang tikka for sangeet catches the light on the dance floor. A maang tikka for Navratri in oxidised silver-tone pairs with chaniya cholis, while gold-tone pieces suit Diwali, Karwa Chauth and Eid.

For wedding guests, bridesmaids and teens, a lighter maang tikka for girls keeps the look festive without upstaging the bride.

Care

Store each tikka flat in a pouch so the chain does not tangle, keep perfume and water away from plated pieces, and wipe them after wear.

Shop Maang Tikkas by Brand

Discover maang tikkas from brands such as Kushal's Fashion Jewellery, Ruby Raang, AG'S, Abdesigns and Swan Jewels.

Why Buy Maang Tikka Online from Eternz?

Every piece comes directly from the brand, with free shipping on orders over ₹999, easy returns and hassle-free refunds. Same-day delivery is available in select cities – see our same day delivery page.

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Complete the look with matching earrings, necklaces and bangles. For celebrity inspiration, see Rashmika's wedding jewellery pieces – the full list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a maang tikka?

A maang tikka is a hair ornament with a chain that runs along the hair parting and a pendant that rests on the centre of the forehead. It is worn by brides and by women at weddings and festivals.

2. What is maang tikka called in English?

There is no exact English name; it is usually described as a forehead pendant.

3. How do you keep a maang tikka in place?

Pin the hook into the parting with one or two bobby pins and cover it with hair. A lightweight tikka and a slightly backcombed crown help it stay put.

4. Which maang tikka suits a round face?

Choose a long, teardrop or vertical pendant that adds length to the face. Avoid very wide, round pendants that sit flat on the forehead.

5. Can I wear a maang tikka as a wedding guest?

Yes – guests often wear a minimal or small maang tikka. Keep it lighter than the bride's and match it to your earrings.

6. Is a maang tikka only for brides or married women?

No. Brides wear the heaviest pieces, but unmarried girls and women wear maang tikkas at weddings, festivals and family functions too.

7. Can we wear a maang tikka with a saree?

Yes. A temple or kundan tikka suits silk sarees, and a pearl or small CZ tikka works with lighter sarees and a bun.

8. How do you wear a maang tikka with open hair?

Lightly backcomb the crown, fix the hook there with pins and let soft waves cover the chain. A slim chain looks neater with open hair.

9. What is the difference between a maang tikka and a matha patti?

In the maang tikka vs matha patti choice, a tikka has a single chain and centre pendant, while a matha patti adds chains that run across the forehead to the sides of the head. Many brides wear both together.