Quick answer: For Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, pair a silk or cotton saree with an antique gold-tone necklace set, a mangalsutra, bangles and, if you like the look, a nath without piercing. Match the jewellery to the border colour of the saree, keep to one heavy piece, and order early because delivery takes 4-15 days.
Updated October 2026
Gudi Padwa and Ugadi mark the new year for many families, and the dress code is traditional: a silk saree or a crisp cotton one, flowers in the hair and gold-toned jewellery. Fashion jewellery lets you complete the look without wearing real gold on a busy day of visits and puja. This guide covers the main pieces, how to pair them with a saree and what is not listed online. Dates change every year, so check a calendar and order ahead. All pieces are artificial jewellery in gold-plated or silver-plated finishes.
Which jewellery suits a Gudi Padwa or Ugadi saree look?
An antique gold-tone necklace set with matching earrings is the classic choice for a silk saree. Add a pair of bangles and a mangalsutra if you are married, and keep the rest simple. See antique gold jewellery and traditional jewellery sets, and read our antique gold jewellery guide.
How do I wear a nath with a traditional look?
A nath adds a clear Maharashtrian touch to a nine-yard or silk saree. The imitation versions sold here are made without piercing, so you can clip them on for the day. Keep the earrings small when the nath is large. Browse Maharashtrian nath without piercing and imitation nath, nathiya and nose rings, and read our guide to nose pin, nose ring and nath.
Which mangalsutra works for a festival day?
Pick a short or medium mangalsutra in black beads with a small pendant if you will be on your feet, and a longer one for a more formal look. It can be worn alone or with a necklace set, as long as the pieces are of different lengths. See mangalsutra and mangalsutra under Rs 1000, plus our mangalsutra designs guide.
How do I match jewellery to a silk saree?
Look at the border and the pallu. A gold zari border goes well with gold-tone jewellery, a green or maroon saree suits antique and red-green stones, and a pastel saree suits lighter sets with pearl-look beads. Wear only one heavy piece. Our guides on jewellery for different saree types and each saree colour help you decide, and bangles or a maang tikka complete the look.
What suits a cotton saree on a simple festival morning?
Keep it light: small earrings, a short mangalsutra, a pair of bangles and perhaps a slim necklace. Heavy antique sets can overwhelm a cotton saree, so save them for silk. For comfort through a long day of puja and visits, look at lightweight jewellery for daily wear and jhumka earrings, which add a festive touch without weighing the ear.
Can I wear the same jewellery for both festivals and for family photos?
Yes. A single antique-tone set worn with two different sarees looks different each time, particularly if you change the bangles and the earrings. For family photos, choose pieces that catch the light without large dangling parts, and keep the nath or maang tikka for the main picture. Our guide to wearing jewellery with a saree, lehenga and suit adds more ideas.
What traditional pieces are not listed online?
Some regional pieces, such as thushi, kolhapuri saaj, bugdi and chinchpeti, are not listed on the website, and temple and meenakari jewellery are available only in a few designs. If you want one of these for the festival, ask on WhatsApp at +91 98705 89560 before you plan the rest of the look. Our Maharashtrian jewellery guide explains what each piece is.
When should I order for Gudi Padwa and Ugadi?
Order two to three weeks ahead. Dispatch takes 1-2 days and delivery takes 4-15 days across India, with free shipping. Festival dates change every year, so check a calendar and plan early. More guides are in our jewellery blog.
Saloni Fashion Jewellery is based in Santacruz West, Mumbai, and ships across India. For help matching a set to your saree, message us on WhatsApp at +91 98705 89560. You may also like our Eid jewellery ideas and the Christmas and New Year party jewellery guide.