<P> The septum piercing is popular in countrysides of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh . In India such piercing is called the' Nathori' and popular with the Banjara ethnic groups and Adivasi tribes . Lord Krishna and his consort Radharani are often depicted wearing the' Nathori' style jewel nose pieces . </P> <P> Bengali women traditionally would wear the nathori as a sign of being a married woman . The nathori would be gold with a tear drop that would move along the ring . Many lower - class women in rural Bengal still keep this tradition . This practice is now declining as many women prefer the nose studs . </P> <P> In southern Nepal the septum piercing is still common . Many older women still adorn their noses with both the septum and left nostril rings . Many women have gold nose piercings to show their social, tribal, and religious status in society . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (December 2012) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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