Toe Rings

A toe ring or Bichiya, is a ring usually made of silver and worn in pairs . may not be made of gold, as gold holds a 'respected' status and may not be worn below the waist by Hindus

The second toe of either foot is where they are worn most commonly.

Wearing of toe rings is practiced in India. Toe rings have been a part of the Indian culture since the ancient times

• Some Men frequently wore a ring on the big toe for curative purposes or to augment their masculine vigor.Wearing toe ring to the second toe has sexual/erotic effect.
• Ancient Ayuvedic medicine has long been used along side acupressure.
• There is also a belief that the wearing of toe rings press on certain nerves that pertain to the reproductive system, keeping it in balance and healthy.Because of this, the constant friction caused while walking and doing all sorts of chores during a day, it revitalizes the productivity organs.
• As Silver being a good conductor, it also absorbs the energy from the polar energies from the earth and passes it to the body, thus refreshing whole body system.