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With the onset of wedding season, we go on a shopping spree looking for that one special gift for the couple. We buy plastic Ganesha or gift articles that subsequently break, or are conveniently disposed off by the couple. At times we buy expense imported flowers bouquet that gets stale within a week! When there is no real great gifting idea, we give the couple money in a presentable envelope to buy a gift of choice. How about trying something different this time! Consider gifting silver - precious, yet not so expensive! The gift will certainly be unique, valuable and...

Odissi (Orissi) dance is an Indian classical dance form from Odisha. It is the oldest surviving dance form of India. Archeological evidence of Odissi dance dates back to 2nd century BC, and is found in the carvings of the Khandagiri and Udaigiri Caves in Bhubaneswar. Odissi dance started as a court dance with King Kharavela as its biggest patron. Odissi dance gained popularity as a temple dance with the temple maidens or Devadasis performing the dance in the temples as a religious offering to Gods. Odissi dance epitomizes the love of Krishna and Radha. Silver filigree jewellery is an integral...

Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in Odisha. It is celebrated with a lot of fanfare across the State and especially in Cuttack. Cuttack, a 1000 years old town of Odisha, is also known as the Silver City and the Millennium City. Thousands of people from across Odisha flock to Cuttack to see the dazzling celebrations of Durga Puja. Cuttack has been home to Durga Puja celebrations since the 15th Century. The biggest attraction during Durga Puja are the Puja “Pandals” with the idol of the Goddess. The backdrop of the idol is made bright and attractive. The...

Many customers get worried when black deposits appear on silver items. However, there is no need to get puzzled at the appearance of blackish deposits on silverware. The blackish spots occur due to a natural process. When chemicals in the air get in contact with silver, oxidation takes place, and as a result, the silver gets tarnished.  How to take care of silver? Read more...