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It is believed that the purchase of gold and gold ornaments during Diwali pleases Goddess Lakshmi to bless her devotees with prosperity and happiness. This is the reason why people all across the country flock to jewellery stores to purchase gold, silver and diamond jewellery. Diwali is also a time when people share their happiness by gifting family and friends with sweets, valuables and bursting crackers. Since our inception close to a century ago, Bhima Jewellers has witnessed the growth of jewellery purchase during Diwali. There was a time when hardly anyone invested in gold ornaments during festivals in India. As time went by, the purchasing power of the people improved and there was a huge increase in the amount of gold and other precious metals being purchased during auspicious days. Today, Bhima’s stores across the country and abroad witness huge footfalls during festivals like Onam, Akshaya Tritiya and Diwali. During each of these festivals, while customers are keen to purchase gold of the highest purity from Bhima, one witnesses a distinct preference for certain styles during each of these festivals. During Onam, one sees a lot of demand for Temple Jewellery Designs, Antiques, Ethnic Designs and heavy Jhumki pieces that compliment the traditional ‘Kasavu Saree’. Diwali being a more colourful festival where men and women wear brightly coloured attire, a wider range of jewellery designs are in demand. As Diwali brings with it many more occasions to dress at ones best, the demand for designer jewellery is much higher. From Lakshmi Pooja to family gatherings and bursting crackers there are a lot of occasions where you can wear your favourite jewels that compliment your attire. During Diwali, a few of Bhima’s designs that were very popular are Kundan Jewellery, Temple Jewellery and Polki Jewellery. Kundan Jewellery is an antique design that is inspired from the ancient past. These elegant and amazing designs compliment the festive look. Traditional sarees go very well with a pair of Kundan earrings too. Temple Jewellery is inspired by Gods and Goddesses and was in great demand this festive season. The intricate designs of Temple Jewellery have the ability to enhance the look of even the simplest of traditional garments. Bhima stores have also seen a surge in demand for Polki Jewellery that blends both gold and diamonds. There is a wide variety of Polki Jewellery studded with colourful stones also. Apart from these designs, there has been good demand for heavy cocktail rings and hand jewellery like bangles and bracelets to complete the Diwali look. An exclusive knowledge sharing series from Bhima Jewellery www.bhima.com