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Kara, or kada, is a thick metal ring or bracelet usually worn on the hands or wrists of men and women in India, primarily Sikhs. [1] Mostly made of iron, the kara comes in different styles and is usually used to honor a religious figure. [2] The kara is worn by Sikhs who have been initiated into the Khalsa.
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.
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.
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-confidence, good health, fortune, prosperity, and peace of mind.
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Kada is a special kind of bracelet and is widely popular in Indian culture. They symbolize animals such as peacock, elephant, etc. [64] According to Hindu belief, gold and silver are considered as sacred metals. [citation needed] Gold is symbolic of the warm sun, while silver suggests the cool moon. Both are the quintessential metals of Indian ...
The London Gold Fixing (or Gold Fix) [1] is the setting of the price of gold that takes place via a dedicated conference line. It was formerly held on the London premises of Nathan Mayer Rothschild & Sons by the members of The London Gold Market Fixing Ltd.