Indian wedding is an occasion of grand celebration for two different individuals who hitched together following different traditions and rituals. It’s not the only bride who started planning months before the wedding day but now grooms are getting more concerned about their looks and personality. The groom too wants to look best on his big d-day and pays a lot of attention to his wedding outfit and accessories which enhance the overall look and charm of the respective groom. Here we are suggesting you one such magnificent accessory,” Sarpech” which is an essential ornament for Indian groom outfit.

Sarpech known as Kalgi or Kalangi is a turban ornament worn by groom mostly in north Indian weddings. Sarpech is the combination of two words, Sar states head or front and Pech means screw. Therefore the Sarpech means something which is screwed onto the front. Similar to the brooch, Kalangi is an ornament which is pinned or tied to the front of the turban. Studded with precious jewels or beads and single feature or cluster of features forming a plume, Kalgi gives turban a royal look which enhances the overall charisma of the smart groom. The precious jewels embarked in Kalangi represent the social status of the groom’s family.

This traditional and fashionable turban ornament not only enhances overall appearance but also amplify the personality and elegance of the handsome groom. It holds a lot more religious significance in Hindus. In Hindu culture, after the completion of saat phere when the bride has to leave her parent’s house to step into a new phase of life, this vital accessory (Sarpech) stays at bride’s home for a specific period or for forever according to one’s family custom.

History of turban ornament (Kalangi)

Kalgi has a deep rooted history in the past.In times immemorial, a king or ruler was Supposed to carry Kalgi on his crown. In Sikh culture, Sikh gurus were seen tempted a Kalgi on their turban. In Sikh weddings, father of the groom tied a turban on his forehead where the sister of the groom ties a feature Kalgi on his turban as an ornament. In Indian weddings, Kalgi is worn by the bridegroom as the groom is treated as the prince or king on the wedding day.

Available in different patterns, stone work, beads, valuable jewels like diamonds, or pearls, it can be matched and chosen in accordance with the color of the outfit and turban to compliment your entire personality and look. Wearing a turban with Kalgi has become a fashion statement for groom’s giving them a royal king look.