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Shiva Purana

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सुचारुकबरीभारां चारुपत्रक शोभिताम् ॥ कस्तूरीबिन्दुभिस्सार्द्धं सिन्दूरबिन्दुशोभिताम् ॥२६॥

With beautifully arranged, thick tresses of hair, adorned with elegant hair ornaments, Her forehead shone with a dot of vermilion (sindūra), joined with musk marks.

english translation

रत्नेन्द्रसारहारेण वक्षसा सुविराजिताम् ॥ रत्नकेयूरवलयां रत्नकङ्कणमंडिताम् ॥ २७ ॥

Her chest shone brilliantly with a supreme garland of gems, Adorned with gem-studded armlets, bracelets, and bangles.

english translation

सद्रत्नकुण्डलाभ्यां च चारुगण्डस्थलोज्ज्वलाम् ॥ मणिरत्नप्रभामुष्टिदन्तराजिविराजिताम् ॥२८॥

With shining gem earrings adorning her radiant cheeks, Her smile enhanced by pearl-like, radiant teeth resembling lustrous gems.

english translation

मधुबिम्बाधरोष्ठां च रत्नयावकसंयुताम् ॥ रत्नदर्प्पणहस्तां च क्रीडापद्मविभूषिताम् ॥ २९ ॥

With lips like red bimba fruit, touched with jewel-like cosmetic (lip color), Holding a jeweled mirror, and playfully holding a lotus as ornament.

english translation

चन्दनागुरुकस्तूरीकुंकुमेनाति च र्चिताम् ॥ क्वणन्मंजीरपादां च रक्तांघ्रितलराजिताम् ॥ 2-3-46-३० ॥

She was richly anointed with sandalwood, agaru (aloes), musk, and saffron, Her feet adorned with jingling anklets, with red soles glowing beautifully.

english translation