shringara | श्रृंगार

shringara (Devanagari: श्रृंगार; ISO 15919: śrr̥ṅgāra) is adornment, decoration or ornamentation.

In a devotional context, it refers to the loving act of decorating the Divine form using beautiful garments, flowers, and jewelry to express your sweet sentiments.

Further Reading and Reference

• Alternate Spelling: shringaar
• Related Concepts: besar, pattika, karnaphula, kinkini, sheeshaphula, kankan, peetambar
• Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 2, Ch. 11