Akshaya Tritiya or AkhaTeej, falls on the third lunar day of the waxing phase of the moon (Shukla Paksha) of the Indian month of Vaishakha. The word “Akshaya” in Sanskrit symbolizes the never diminishing, as is exemplified in Draupadi’s Akshayapatra that had a never-ending supply of food till Draupadi herself partook off its offerings. Akshaya Tritiya is also called NavannaParvam. Akshaya Tritiya that occurs with …
This blog was originally posted here. It’s been a chaotic few weeks for me and I am craving a vacation to some far off place more than ever now. And do you realize that we are already more than halfway through February! Also, summer has started and its beginning to get quite unbearably hot. And since I am going on stating things that are quite …
The February born shall find Sincerity and peace of mind, Freedom from passion and from care, If they, the Amethyst will wear.. The planet Uranus rules the sign of Aquarius and governs the month of February. Those born in February are original and fairly eccentric people. Strong and fixed, they have inherited from the stars, an accurate intuition, a tremendous common sense, ingeniousness, and a …
And a new year is upon us with a promise to be exciting, prosperous, and of course trendy! What better way to welcome the New Year with Gehna, than a comprehensive look at what will place you right on top of that list of the chic and stylish? Trends in apparel and accessories are what the wearer makes of them. While we attempt to keep you, …
By her who in January was born No gem save Garnets shall be worn They will ensure her constancy True friendship and fidelity. A new year commences… and with our best wishes for prosperity and happiness, we bring to you this month’s Gem Gossip on a gemstone that brings to its wearer hope, happiness, and good fortune! Saturn rules the practical sign of Capricorn and …
The blog was originally posted here It’s that month when festive occasions come rushing one after the other like tsunami waves. I see some of my friends attending eight to ten engagements and weddings within a span of two weeks. Add to that Christmas and New Yearhappy new year 2020 celebrations, family get-togethers, vacations and December becomes one big happy concoction of family, friends, laughter and …
In this fast-paced world where we 24 hours are just not enough to finish everything, women today try to fit in all their tasks, chores, work and family time into this time frame with no time to take that extra effort to look good. This is when light weight jewelry comes to play. Spice up your daily routine by accessorizing with simple, elegant and light …
A maiden born when September leaves Are rustling in September’s breeze, A sapphire on her brow should bind `Twill cure diseases of the mind. The month of September is governed by the planet Mercury and by the sign of Virgo. September borns are intellectual, very critical, and picky, and they tend to work too hard. They are masters of communication and always combine logic and …
The remarkable Peridot stone is a lime green gemstone and is one of only a few gemstones that exist in a single colour. Olivine, of which peridot is a type, is a common mineral in magnesium and iron rich (mafic) rocks and ultramafic rocks. It is often found in lavas and in peridotite inclusions in igneous rocks of the mantle that lavas carry to the …
The word solitaire has its etymological roots in solitary, which in itself means alone. Therefore technically speaking, a diamond of any size, when it appears alone in a piece of jewellery, qualifies as a solitaire. However, among connoisseurs of fine jewellery, a diamond must be of respectable size (0.20cts or more) to be called a solitaire. So fine is the beauty of a well cut …
