Festivals and Culture
6 articles from the Journal
Jewellery has long been part of Indian festivals and family ritual, and many purchases still follow the calendar. These guides explain what people traditionally buy on Dhanteras and how gold, silver and diamonds compare, plus gift ideas for brothers at Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj. A longer piece looks at why Indian men have worn jewellery through history and what that means for modern style. They suit anyone buying for the festive season or curious about the customs behind it.
Silver Ring Benefits for Men: Beliefs, Finger Choice and Facts
The proven benefits of a silver ring for men are practical: silver is a genuine precious metal, costs far less than gold, can be resized, and can hold diamonds. Astrological benefits, such as calming the mind through the Moon, are beliefs. There is no reliable evidence that wearing a silver ring improves health.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 10, 2026
Can Muslim Men Wear Silver, Gold and Diamonds? What Scholars Say
Scholars widely hold that a silver ring is not haram for men: hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari report that the Prophet wore one. Gold is widely held to be forbidden for men, and white gold is gold by composition. Views differ on silver chains, bracelets and other metals, so readers are advised to ask a scholar they trust.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 10, 2026
Silver Rakhi for Brother: A Rakhi He Can Wear All Year
A silver rakhi for a brother is a rakhi made as a bracelet, usually in 925 sterling silver, so he can keep wearing it after Raksha Bandhan. Choose 925 silver over pure or plated silver for daily wear, a clasp over a thread tie if it is meant to last, and measure his wrist before ordering.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 10, 2026
Why Indian Men Wear Jewellery: Tradition, Meaning and Modern Style
Indian men wearing jewellery is a long tradition, not a new trend. Men wear the kara as an article of Sikh faith, have their ears pierced in the karnavedha rite, receive sacred threads, and wear rings, chains and turban ornaments at weddings. Today many Indian men wear a ring, chain, kada or stud as everyday style.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 10, 2026
Bhai Dooj Gift Ideas for Brother That He Will Actually Keep
A good Bhai Dooj gift for a brother is something he will use long after the tilak: a silver bracelet-style rakhi, a keychain, a pendant, a good wallet or an experience you share. Choose by his age and habits rather than price. In 2026, Bhai Dooj falls on Wednesday, 11 November, two days after Diwali.
AXIOM Journal
Oct 1, 2026
What to Buy on Dhanteras: Gold, Silver or Diamonds?
Dhanteras 2026 falls on Friday, 6 November. Gold is the most common purchase, but silver is equally traditional and far more affordable: coins, utensils and jewellery in either metal are all customary. What matters more than the metal is buying hallmarked pieces, understanding making charges, and reading festival offers carefully.
AXIOM Journal
Sep 30, 2026