<P> In India the outside of the left part of the body (?) is the preferred position of the piercing . This is followed by some orthodox folk also because Ayurvedic medicine associates this location with the female reproductive organs . In India, like any other jewelry, piercings and the jewelry are regarded as a mark of beauty and social standing as well as a Hindu's honor to Parvati, the goddess of marriage . Nose piercing is still popular in India and the subcontinent . The piercings are often an integral part of Indian wedding jewelry . In Maharashtra women wear very large intricate nose pieces that often cover the mouth or the side of the face . </P> <P> It is very common in Bengali women . Pashtun and Pahari women commonly have both nostrils pierced . Many South Indian Tamil also follow this old tradition . Numerous traditions are associated with it . Many women from the Asian subcontinent are cremated with just their nose studs as jewelry is removed before the funeral . Indian widows usually remove their nose studs as a sign of respect . Nose piercing has historically been strictly forbidden among many families of Kashmiris belonging to Butt, Dar, Lone and Mir castes settled in Pakistan as their ancestors associated nose piercing with people of menial descent in ancient Kashmiri society . </P> <P> The nasal septum is the cartilaginous dividing wall between the nostrils . Generally, the cartilage itself is not pierced, but rather the small gap between the cartilage and the bottom of the nose (sometimes called the "sweet spot"), typically at 14ga (1.6 mm) although it is often stretched to a larger gauge (size). The nose has many nerves running through it, and as a result, nose piercings can be painful, although the pain varies by individual . This piercing heals within a month and a half to three months also depending on the individual . It should only be stretched by 1mm at a time, and waiting at least a month between stretches is advisable . If a certain point is exceeded, usually about 8mm, the cartilage gets forced towards the top of the nose, which can be uncomfortable . </P> <P> Many types of jewelry generally are worn in a septum piercing, such as: Captive bead rings (CBRs), rings that close with a bead held in the center by the tension of the ring, circular barbells (as shown in the picture), a circular bar with a bead that screws onto either end, a "tusk" that is a straight or shaped piece of material generally tapered on either end, or pinchers . For large gauge septums, many individuals choose to wear plugs, as the plugs do not weigh their noses down, which is helpful in healing . This measure allows the piercing not to be damaged by the sudden movement of the jewelry . </P>

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