By Pt Ram Dhiraj Mishra on July 31, 2014
dahej pratha, dowry system
Customs/Traditions
Dahej refers to the dowry that the family of the girls give to the family of the boys. Unfortunately the dowry system is quite prevalent and common across India today. However, it is interesting to know how it exactly originated and evolved with years. In the traditional India it was also called the “Handa”. It […]
By Pt Ram Dhiraj Mishra on December 19, 2013
Blue Sapphire, Gemstones, testing of Neelam
Featured, Gemstones, Miscellaneous
A blue sapphire or a neelam is quite a potent gemstone. Representing Lord Shani(Saturn) it is known to have immediate effects on a wearer. Neelam cannot be worn without actually testing for the results can sway both ways. In this article we discuss a few tips of neelam can be tested before wearing and some […]
By Pt Ram Dhiraj Mishra on October 20, 2013
Ancient Indian Text, Vedas, Vishnu Purana
Featured, Metaphysical Books, Miscellaneous
You must have surely heard about Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh as being the symbolic representations of trinity of nature but do you know about Vishnu Purana.
By Pt Ram Dhiraj Mishra on October 9, 2013
diamonds in astrology, Uses of diamond in astrology
Astrology, Featured, Gemstones, Miscellaneous
Being the hardest stone a jeweler has to cut, diamond is also the hardest and very valuable stone found on our planet. Diamonds occupy a special place in gemstones related to astrology. A diamond can be worn by any one for ornamental purpose whoever can afford to buy them, but in astrology only some people […]
By Pt Ram Dhiraj Mishra on October 2, 2013
astrology, beautiful stones, Identifying Genuine, neelam, price, sapphire
Featured, Gemstones, Miscellaneous
Blue sapphire, also called Neelam in Hindi, is one of the most beautiful gemstones that you will come across. If you are planning to buy a Neelam then you must read this article as we are going to discuss how to identify if a Neelam stone is genuine?
By Pt Ram Dhiraj Mishra on September 24, 2013
hindu calendar dates, hindu calender month
Customs/Traditions, Featured, Miscellaneous
We all are aware of the English calendar months that start from January and ends in December. However, there is a Hindu calendar that has a different beginning and end. These months are also twelve in number.