Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh):
A jewelry store in Lucknow is promoting a particular silver Pichkari (water gun) and small buckets value Rs 1 lakh forward of the Holi competition tomorrow.
Talking to ANI, Jeweller Adesh Kumar Jain mentioned, “That is an previous custom wherein this ‘Pichkari’ is presented amongst a newly married couple’s household, the place the bride’s household items it to the groom’s household as a pledge… Its worth ranges from about Rs 8000 to Rs 1 lakh…”
The Jeweller defined that gifting silver Pichkaris is an previous custom. In some households, the bride’s household items it to the groom’s household. The value of those Pichkaris ranges from Rs 8,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
“This yr was particular as a result of, for the primary time, intricate carvings, meenakari work, and stone inlays had been launched, which have been extremely appreciated,” Jain mentioned.
Concerning gross sales, Jain added, ‘The response has been nice. To date, a minimum of 1,000 Pichkaris have been offered in Lucknow. Since we run a wholesale enterprise, many shopkeepers have bought from us to promote to their clients. I consider that within the coming years, this wedding ceremony Pichkari custom will develop into much more common.'”
As Holi approaches, many individuals are displaying curiosity in these distinctive and conventional water weapons.
In the meantime, a candy store in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda has give you the distinctive thought of the ‘Golden Gujiya’.
Amid the skyrocketing candy costs throughout this festive season, this store has created an unique candy, priced at Rs 50,000 per kilogram and Rs 1300 per piece.
Talking to ANI, the store supervisor, Shivakant Chaturvedi defined the explanations behind the value. He acknowledged that the Golden Gujiya has a layer of 24-carat-gold and a particular dry fruit filling which makes it particular.
“Our ‘Golden Gujiya’ has a layering of 24-carat gold. The stuffing has particular dry fruits. 24-carat gold and silver are additionally eaten. This ‘guj]iya’ prices Rs 50,000 per kg and Rs 1300 per piece,” he mentioned.
Conventional Gujiyas are candy dumplings usually full of khoya, nuts, and dried fruits. What units this model aside is the beneficiant use of edible gold leaf, which supplies it a particular golden hue.
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