Why do Indian women wear wedding rings on their feet? (6 photos)
Wearing a wedding ring on your hand? How vulgar! All spiritually advanced people wear them on their feet. Because ancient tradition dictates it. 
Indian women do wear their wedding rings on their feet; these rings are called bichiyas. And there are reasons for this choice. The history of bichiyas dates back to the Vedic period (1500–800 BCE). However, the most romantic and dramatic reference to a toe ring can be found in the epic Ramayana. 
BICHIYA WITH DIAMONDS
When Sita was kidnapped by the demon king Ravana, the wise woman did not lose her nerve. To signal her husband, Rama, and mark her path, she slipped off her toe ring. Since then, the bichiya is believed to possess a mystical connection with her husband, protect a woman during separation, and bring good luck in marriage. Since then, the bichiya has been one of the Solah Shringar, the 16 essential bridal ornaments. By wearing a toe ring during the wedding ceremony, a woman symbolically declares her status, fertility, and reverence for the gods. 
The groom placed an engagement ring on the girl's foot – how romantic!
The foot ring must be silver.
Bichiya is almost never made of gold. There are strict religious and physiological reasons for this. Silver is a metal that Indian tradition considers a conductor of negative energy. According to beliefs, a silver foot ring absorbs and removes all the negativity accumulated during the day, grounding the woman. 
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In India, gold is the metal of the goddesses Lakshmi and Vishnu. Wearing gold on the legs (below the waist) is considered disrespectful to the deities. It is believed that this can anger Vishnu, so gold jewelry should be worn above the navel. Even silver is only for the fortunate. In some regions, such as Rajasthan, widows who cannot wear silver but wish to adorn themselves wear brass rings. Silver, however, remains an inseparable companion to a happy marriage. 
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The main thing is to follow Ayurveda
Bichiya is not worn on any toe, but strictly on the second toe. According to Ayurveda and reflexology, it is through the second toe that the nerve impulse associated with the female reproductive system and uterus passes. 
Only those in the know wear it correctly.
The ring applies constant, gentle pressure to this point. This is believed to help regulate the menstrual cycle and relieve pain.
