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The composition is laid down in the Shilpa shastras, a collection of ancient texts that describe arts, crafts, and their design rules, principles and standards. Panchaloha is traditionally described as an alloy of gold, silver, copper, zinc, and iron. It is believed that wearing jewellery made of such an alloy brings balance in life, self ...
Bangles may also be worn by young girls, and bangles made of gold or silver are preferred for toddlers. [citation needed] Some men and women wear a single bangle on the arm or wrist called kada or kara. Chooda is a kind of bangle that is worn by Hindu/Sikh Punjabi women on their wedding day. It is a set of white and red bangles with stonework.
A kara, or kada (Punjabi: ਕੜਾ (), کڑا कड़ा ()), is a steel or cast iron bangle worn by Sikhs and sometimes Indian people of other religions. [1] [2] Sikhism preaches the importance of equality and having reverence for God at all times, which is represented through the five Ks—ceremonial items worn or used by Sikhs who have been initiated into the Khalsa, of which kara is one.
The Guru Granth Sahib said hair should be allowed to grow naturally; this precludes any shaving for both men and women. In the Guru's time, some holy men let their hair become tangled and dirty. The Guru said that this was not right; that hair should be allowed to grow but it should be kept clean and combed at least twice a day.
Ashtadhatu (Sanskrit: अष्टधातु, romanized: Aṣṭadhātu, lit. 'eight metals'), also called octo-alloy, is an alloy comprising the eight metals of gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, tin, iron, and mercury, [1] [2] often used for casting metallic idols for Jain and Hindu temples in India.
Valayal or Sarivu, bangles made up of plain gold or gold with stones or gems. Kaikappu, bangles without designs known as Kappu; Mothiram or Neli, finger ring. Vangi or Vanki, armband. Nagothu, Naga(snake) shape on vanki. Kanganam (armband) Tholvalai Kappu used in the shoulder to hold the sari. Nagar or Nagam, A cobra shaped ornament used the ...
Escada SE is a luxury women's designer clothing company headquartered in Aschheim, Germany. The company is owned by Regent, L.P., an international private equity firm led by investor Michael Reinstein. [1] The company was founded in 1978 by designer Margaretha Ley. It currently retails fashion accessories and ready-to-wear.
KADA (AM), a radio station (1230 AM) licensed to Ada, Oklahoma, United States; KADA-FM, a radio station (99.3 FM) licensed to Ada, Oklahoma, United States; Kwajalein Atoll Development Authority- see Kwajalein Atoll