Ear piercing is an ancient Hindu practice, which is also known as (कर्णवेधः). It is one of the 16 ceremonies (षोडश संस्कारः) done to mark the various stages of human life & to signify cultural heritage & upbringing. Ear-piercing (कर्णवेधः) might just look like something which is done…
The term मङ्गलप्रतिसरः is a Sanskrit word through which मङ्गलसूत्र word is derived & it is a combination of two words मङ्गल & प्रतिसरः। The word मङ्गल means auspicious & प्रतिसरः means an ornament thread, together मङ्गलप्रतिसरः means an auspicious ornament thread. An auspicious ornament thread (मङ्गलप्रतिसरः) carries…
Indian women are known for their feminine grace which is greatly enhanced by their adornments. Dot on forehead (बिन्दुः), turmeric powder (कुंकुमः) in parting of hair, an auspicious ornamental thread (मङ्गलप्रतिसरः), toe rings & bangles are some parts of their identity & add to their beauty. Other than…