Son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesh has a high place in the Hindu pantheon. He receives all godly honours before any other God. Lord Ganesh grasped and understood things fast and therefore, had great knowledge of the world. His listening skills were exemplary. This enabled him to eliminate any misunderstandings and communicate better. Lord Ganesh had respect for all creatures- big and small. Even with his high stature, he was humble. He did not let any obstacle in his path stop him. Another name for Lord Ganesh is ‘Vinayak’ or without a leader. The life and lifestyle of Lord Ganesh was full of positivity and one can learn a lot from him and inculcate his teachings in life. He is also the lord of prosperity and abundance and holds the doors to our inner consciousness.
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There are many lores to why Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated. But with grandeur, this festival was first celebrated by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja, the great Maratha ruler. Even though the festival lost its popularity during and after the British raj, it was revived by Lokmanya Tilak as way to bridge the gap between the segregated classes of the society. Today, it is a festival is celebrated to bring communities together and relations closer. The festivities that make this joyous festival communal include dancing, singing, paying homage to pandals, and exchanging gifts with your relatives.
Silver has been used for gifting purposes since time immemorial. The metal has not just influenced our gifting occasions and customs, but has also affected our language till a certain extent. Silver has been known to be synonymous with great fortune and privilege for a very long time. It is a classic metal used in various products. It is a soft metal and is a great conductor of electricity and thermal energy as well. Though a classic metal, silver in its purest form of 99.9% is not sustainable. To counter this factor and still employ the basic properties of silver, an alloy has been formed. Sterling silver, an alloy of silver and usually copper has a purity of 92.5%.
“Cooking is love visible and serving someone is equal to serving God.”
It has been theorized that god is within us and dwells in the human body. Equivalent to a temple, the human body also requires and deserves to be treated with respect and royalty. A silver dinner set is the first step that comes to dispense this elegant touch, in the matter of serving and eating. A silver dinner set portrays many qualities that make it a must to have.
Guests are given an auspicious status in the Indian culture. Since childhood, this ideology is embedded in us and we often hear the popular saying ‘atithi devo bhava’. We serve our guests with the utmost respect and treat them how we would treat a god. Guests are also presented with parting gifts, so that they cherish fond memories from their visits. And for people who are given such a high stature, the gifts should also be such that can express these sentiments properly. It is important to commemorate the affection you show them with unique gifts. And what better way to do that than to present your guests with spellbinding sterling silver products. Episode Silver presents an array of luxurious and personalised gifts in sterling silver, which are sure to stun your guests and make you the perfect host.
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