In Shringar: The Different Shades of an Indian Bride Sherry Duggal takes the reader through the wedding journey. We join the bride in her beautification process, moving from head to toe. Transformation occurs as she slowly assumes the aura of a Goddess. The bride gets ready for this new phase of life and the whole ritual, which forms the essence of a nation, has been passed on from generation togeneration. Few cultures put on such an elaborate show. Using her knowledge of Indian Mythology the author brings tradition to life in this colorful portrayal of the feminine, as ornate as the jewels themselves.