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Jewellery



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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Jewellery



This well crafted statue of Maitreya Buddha is a future Buddha who is expected to come to earth from Tushita Heaven.Copper alloy with full gold repousse.
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Buddha statue is called in Sanskrit a "Buddharupa". Buddha Statues represent “the form of an Enlightened One the idol of the Buddhist religions. The primary role of Buddha statues are to convey the calm feelings that reflect ones proper mental discipline as having the control over the negative emotions of fear and greed.
Buddha statues are shown in various poses and forms .While Buddha Statue come in a wide variety of poses, the most common is the Buddha in Lotus Position. This is a position of meditation that symbolizes perfect balance of thought and tranquility. Many Buddha statues sit on a pedestal in the form of a lotus blossom. The lotus represents the Buddha Mind because, though growing in mire, it puts forth beautiful, immaculate flowers. There are different kinds of mudra and postures Buddha statues can be found. Buddha statues symbolize protection and peace in one's home or garden. Place Buddha statues in central areas in your home or office for daily inspirational and as an reminder of our own capacity to achieve the good life.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Jewellery

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Bihar Panchami



On this auspicious day the unreachable came in reach! The invisible became visible! The Supreme Lord, incomprehensible by all human endeavor and knowledge, won over by dedication, humility and love of his devotees appeared to them in person. Here goes the story.

Swami Haridas, who was no other than Lalita sakhi of the inner consortium of Lord; constantly and continuously meditated on Nitya Ras and Nitya Bihar of Lord at Nitya Vrindavan. His way of Sadhna was to compose and sing songs in the praise of Lord. While on earth, living in a mortal state, he maintained his regular participation in the Nitya Bihar and always enjoyed the pleasure of closeness of Lord. He chose a secluded and dense forest area in Nidhivan as his gateway to the Nitya Bihar and was mostly sitting there, singing, meditating and surfing in the ocean of eternal bliss.

His disciples wanted to know what was so special about that particular place. His nephew and principal disciple Vithal (Veethal) Vipul Dev expressed the collective desire of all to Swamiji. Swamiji advised them to concentrate on their Sadhana and assured of revealing the Nitya Vihar at the right moment. So one day, which happened to be the birth day of Vithal Vipul, Swamiji called all of them and asked them to enter the Kunj. Vithal Vipul led the group of disciples to the interior of the kunj, but instead of seeing anything they were almost blinded by a bright, intense light, which seemed to fill the whole place. Astonished, they all went to swamiji and counted their strange experience that the seemingly dark interiors of the kunj were so intensely illuminated. Swamiji smiled, bowed to the master of the universe and he took the group to the kunj. The group of devotees sat there with an earnest desire to know the secret of the place. Swamiji prayed, the disciples followed the Guru, their eyes fixed on the kunj – they never knew what was in stock for them. They only had a faint idea – time had probably come that they may have a darshan of Nitya Vihar. And then moved by their dedication and grace of Swamiji, lord appeared in person with his divine consort, pleasantly smiling and in a playful mood, casting a spell of charm on every living being present there. Those who witnessed this, were so spell bounded by the divine beauty of the Lord and his consort, that they couldn’t even blink their eyes, it seemed that all of them had turned into statues.

Swamiji almost instantaneously sang:

Mai ri sahaj jori pragat bhai ju rang ki gaur syam ghan damini jaisen
Pratham hun huti ab hun aagen hun rahihai na tarihai taisain
Ang ang ki ujraii sugharaii chaturaii sunderta aisain
Shri Haridas ke swami syama kunjbihari sam vais vaisain

The central idea of the song is: look, the eternal, natural couple has appeared. They appear like lightening in dark clouds. Also the couple is constant in nature, that it exists in all the times and can not be changed by any means. Their charm and wisdom, the glow and shapeliness of the limbs is beyond any comparison i.e. they are like themselves only. Swami Haridas says that my lords Syama- Kunjbihari, though beyond birth, death and aging, are of the same age (kishore). At a different place Swami Haridas writes:

Mere nitya kishore ajanma

That is, my ever young lord is birth less.

So, this eternal couple granted an image of themselves embodying the same charm and beauty to Swami Haridas ji for the posterity. This image is revered as a living god and called by different names: Bihariji, Bankey Bihari ji, Kunj Bihariji and many others at the pleasure of devotees.

Celebrations

Entire premises of Nidhivan as well as the Bankey Bihari temple and surroundings are tastefully decorated with flowers, Patakas (flags), hangings and lights on this occasion.

Main celebrations of this day start at Shri Bankey Bihari ji Prakatya Sthal (place of appearance) in Nidhivan. Abhishek is conducted at this place early in the morning, the ceremony is conducted in full public view. In this process the symbolic footprints of Shri Bankey Bihari ji Maharaj is given a ceremonial bath by milk, curd, honey, ghee and water. After the abhishek, the place is decorated as usual with fine cloths with frills, flowers and jewellery for this special occasion. The panchamrit Prasad (i.e. Prasad of abhishek, a mix of milk, curd, honey, ghee and water) is distributed among the devotees.

Later in the morning a grand procession is taken out from Nidhivan to the Shri Bankey Bihari temple. The procession consists of several brass bands, other musical performing groups, decorated elephants, high flags and keertan groups. It is headed by three decorated chariots housing the images of Swami Shri Haridasji, Shri Vithal (Veethal) Vipul Devji and Shri Goswami Jagannathji Maharaj (Goswami Jagannathji Maharaj was one of the principal disciple and younger brother of Swami Haridas ji to whom he handed over the responsibility of regular Sewa of Shri Bankey Bihari ji. The sewayat Goswamis at the temple are his descendents). Devotees from far and near form their own keertan mandalis and become part of the procession. The spirit behind the procession is being – Swami Shri Haridasji along with his principal disciples going to greet Shri Bankey Bihari ji Maharaj on this auspicious occasion.

The procession passes through main bazaars of Vrindavan to reach Shri Bankey Bihari temple by the time of Rajbhog (12 in the noon). Images of saints are taken inside the temple and then Rajbhog is offered to Bihariji. Devotees believe that Bihariji enjoys the meals offered by Swami Haridas ji by his own hands, sitting in his lap on this day. After Rajbhog Arti, at the end of celebrations Prasad is distributed among the devotees.

Jai Shri Banke Bihari !! Jai Shri Swami Haridas !!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Jewellery

1: Warning: Tricky Jewellers Are On The Loose
When on a quest for that perfect diamond ring for your partner, be very careful. There are jewellers who seem to be harmless but they can be a total scam. This is very true with diamond rings. Some jewellers are good enough to make you believe their diamonds are genuine. Don't be a victim; learn how to identify genuine diamonds and how to avoid the jewellers tricks.2: How To Make Her Say Yes During Your Wedding Proposal
Even if you think your girlfriend will say yes to your wedding proposal, there is still no guarantee unless she has actually said it. The result of the wedding proposal will confirm your engagement. There are cases when some couples have gone through years together but the girl says no during the proposal. Here are tips to ensure that you get her sweet 'YES'.3: Which Wedding Jewelry Pieces Should You Wear?
As a bride, you want the elements of your wedding ensemble to complement and enhance your natural beauty, not compete for attention. That is why most experts recommend wearing simple wedding jewelry sets. What should your jewelry ensemble consist of? That depends on your hair and dress. Here are some tips to help you pull it all together.4: 8 Tips for Finding Cheap Wedding Jewelry
If you are like most brides you have unplanned wedding expenses and must somehow reduce the budget. Fortunately, you can find a variety of wedding jewelry for less than you thought possible. Here are eight tips for doing so.5: Planning Your Wedding Jewelry
Suggestions on how to plan your jewelry on the Big Day!6: Designer engagement ring: Make your day extra special
The beauty of diamond lasts forever. Diamond is the best gift that you can gift to your would-be-wife or girlfriend. Diamond engagement ring is the most prized possession for a girl. Diamond engagement rings come in different shapes, sizes, and price ranges. You can go for the traditional solitaire, which comes in many different cuts. Diamonds can be heart shaped too.7: Bridal Jewelry: Common Mistakes
The following is a list of mistakes that brides should be careful to avoid when choosing bridal jewelry.8: Jewelry is a momentous component to most weddings
Jewelry is a momentous component to most weddings. In fact, many couples introduce the idea of getting married with an engagement ring and they seal the deal with a set of wedding bands.9: The Wedding Guest Attire Guide
Floating pearl necklace jewelry is currently the one of the hot fashion statement available in different style.10: Old, New, Borrowed, And Blue: Fresh Ideas For A Wedding Fashion Tradition
Everyone has heard the age-old saying, "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue". These items are supposed to bring a bride good luck and happiness in her marriage. You can incorporate these things into your wedding in many creative ways.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Traditional Indian Jewellery

During the ancient ages Indian Gods and Goddesses are crafted with rich and ornate temple jewelry, a trend still existent. Eventually those intricate filigree designs of Indian jewelry were being sported with by the women folk and it got absorbed into the bridal trousseau and worn on special occasions. The traditional Indian jewelry could be branched into three categories – spiritual, bridal wear and temple jewelry. But with the flow of time all of them merged into one and took the form of Indian fashion jewelry. Indian fashion jewelry was given a royal patronage from the ancient times. But it reached its highest peak during the Mughal era. Men usually are the goldsmiths in India, traditionally, and a variety of names were given to them as per the region they belong to. Fashion jewelry in India is being made for almost every part of the body, ranging from the ‘tika’ for the forehead to the ring for the toe, a testimony to the love of jewelry and to the splendid skills of the Indian jewelers. In a broader aspect, jewelry in India was being handcrafted not only for humans but also for the ceremonial elephants and horses.In the modern era Indian fashion jewelry is creating a new history for itself. Indian fashion jewelry is a rage among the recent generation and despite the tag of ‘feminine’ being attached to jewelry, both guys and gals are sporting with funky and traditional Indian jewelry. Be it the bold thumb rings or the sleek ear and nose rings, be it purely ethnic or purely funky Indian fashion jewelry is gearing its speed, expanding its domain at its best. The common motifs in the traditional Indian jewelry were inspired by mythology and despite the fickle dictates fashion they remain essentially the same today. However, modern Indian jewelers are experimenting with a wide range of design, representing many things – love of nature and animals, spiritual beings, history, humor…..imagination at its best. An important landmark in the history of Indian fashion jewelry is the expansion of the domain of raw materials used in its making. Besides gold and other metal jewelry, jute, beads, stones, conch shells, wood, plant seeds, etc are also used in the making of Indian fashion jewelry. These are setting a new trend in the modern fashion scenario…..befitting jewelries with the kind of attire you put on, be it funky or traditional. Indian fashion jewelry is much more than just a tool of aesthetic appeal: rather it is a symbol of divine abundance and material blessings, tinged with fashion, updated with each passing day. A trend that started at the beginning of the civilization, may be at a more remote past, has been going strong till date and will definitely create new ripples in the near future with some more fusions, bifurcations, improvisations and new imaginations…..a new history of Indian fashion jewellery on the making.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Jewellery

If you don't see what you want, a real jeweler can find it or make it for you. If it's something simple, you might find it in the catalogs from your jeweler's suppliers and it can be special ordered for you. And most jewelers also offer custom jewelry, with your choice of design and gemstones. You can remake an old piece that you don't wear or make your jewelry dream design come true. It's up to you, with the help of your jeweler.

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Your jeweler personally selects each piece of jewelry and each gemstone in his or her cases. They don't sell merchandise from some central warehouse. They sell only what they themselves carefully select. That means that your jeweler has unrivaled quality control. When a mass merchant buys thousands of items, often deliveries are only spot-checked. Since your jeweler cares enough to look carefully at every jewelry piece before buying it, shouldn't you? If you buy from a web site or from TV, the piece you receive may not be what you are expecting. At your local jeweler you can compare different pieces side by side, see the difference diamond qualities make, and also try on jewelry before you buy

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Your jeweler is an authorized dealer for all the brands he carries. This is especially important for watch brands, since gray market watches are often not covered by warranties. The makers of top brands know that your local jeweler will stand behind their products with the right kind of product education and after-sales support. As authorized dealers, they also have access to the latest, most in-demand styles of the season. In addition, your jeweler is as fussy about brands as he is quality.

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When you buy from a mass merchant, the person behind the counter might have sold auto parts or ice cream the week before. When you buy from a real jeweler, you will get good advice from a professional, someone who eats, breathes, and sleeps jewelry. Jewelers have gemological training, read professional journals to keep up to date, travel to trade fairs and seminars, and learn all about the products they offer. They can help you be an educated buyer and choose the jewelry that is right for your lifestyle.

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You might be surprised at how competitive your jeweler can be. Even many small local jewelers belong to powerful buying groups. These groups magnify the individual jeweler's buying power by assuring him the same favorable prices given to mass merchants. So you get the best of both worlds: the personal, knowledgeable attention of a real jeweler and the bulk-rate prices of the larger, more impersonal chains. Don't be fooled by the deceptive 80 percent off offers that clog your mailbox. Your jeweler offers you honest value every day.

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Not only does your jeweler care about you, but he or she cares about your jewelry, too! Cleaning rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings keeps them beautiful. Bring in your rings every year or two to have the prongs checked to make sure that you never lose a gemstone. Many stores offer this as a free service to customers. Only your jeweler cares to make sure that your jewelry stays beautiful forever.

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You are important to your jeweler: a friend and neighbor, an individual, not just a face in the crowd. Your jeweler will remember your anniversary and will even know which style your spouse tried on during a recent visit. Your jeweler can suggest some earrings to match a necklace you bought last year. When you take a big step in your life, like become engaged or celebrate the birth of a child, your jeweler understands how important it is to make the moment match the emotion and can help you personalize your purchase.

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In a world where mass production and volume retail is becoming more common, many people settle for cookie-cutter jewelry. Volume retailers order every style by the thousands. You'll see anything you buy there over and over, even when you travel to other towns. But when you buy from your local jeweler, you can choose styles that have been hand selected just for your individual taste. Many jewelers keep individual customers in mind when they go on buying trips. They may select one particular item just for you. You receive individual service that you can never get from a mass merchant.

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As we get older, we sometimes get larger, too. A real jeweler will make sure your jewelry grows with you by resizing your rings and adding links to bracelets, necklaces, and watches. If you become very successful later in life, you may want to upgrade an engagement ring, without replacing it, by adding a match to your original center diamond and a larger center diamond between them. Your relationship with your jeweler will last a lifetime. In fact, for many families, it stretches for generations.

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Buying jewelry is all about trust. You can trust your local jeweler, because he or she is an active part of your community. Most jewelers support local charities and volunteer their time to support local causes. They are there for you and your neighbors and will serve you above and beyond what a big corporation would because they know that word of mouth is the lifeblood of a local business. Make sure when you have a good experience, you tell your friends, too!

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Friday, March 20, 2009

Jewelry for Indian Bride

Jewelry is of great importance in Indian wedding. Wedding jewelry and Bridal jewelry is an important aspect in any Indian women's life. Be it a necklace set, or a pendant set, bangles, rings, bracelets or earrings, jewelry is a very important part of Indian wedding. Jewelry can be of gold, silver, diamond or platinum depending on your budget and taste. If your budget is high than you can go for designer jewelry and customized jewelry. Jewelry can be of different style depending on the occasion. For pre wedding functions like sangeet, mehendi and engagement you can opt for simple and light jewelry. Go for a gold chain with pendants and earrings in gold, silver and white gold studded with diamonds, precious stones and semi-precious stones. Mainly heavy jewelry is worn on the main wedding day. The bride is adorned with jewelry from head to toe. Nowadays people are opting for fashion jewelry matching with their outfit. People are also customizing their wedding jewelry. For example if you are wearing a red color saree or lehenga than you can wear a gold set with red semi precious on it.Keeping in mind your budget you can choose your jewelries. People from different community prefer different style and kind of jewelry. For example a conventional Punjabi family might prefer chunky or heavy jewelry with colored stones, Marwari's and Sindhi's usually prefers diamonds. Nowadays designer jewelry are available in different textures, different settings, three dimensional designs with geometric shapes, different kinds of metal and finish with diamonds and precious stones and has also experimented with different types of designer glass. Wide varieties of stones are available, which comes in different colors, quality, price and shapes like baguettes, rubies, emeralds, aquamarines, garnet, amethyst, citrine, and sapphires. Today's woman prefers contemporary designs and traditional designs presented in a sleek manner. They go for something trendy and wearable in all occasions and not too heavy and detailed. So next time when you go for jewelry shopping keep in mind the kind of jewelry you want and your budget than accordingly you can make your decision