Payal – walk beautiful in happy feet

Payalay Chunmun Chunmun/ Jhanjare Runjhun Runjhun/ Kitna Madhur Hai Yeh Milan…," sings Tabu, enticing her husband in the film Virasat. Much to the delight of movie buffs, many Bollywood films have created several dance songs around the beautiful thrill of payal.

Made of gold and silver, payal is a beautiful ornament worn to adorn and beautify a woman&’s legs. It is worn around the ankles. The sound of divinity and feminism that it produces thrills the soul of the wearer and the hearer alike.

The tradition of anklets is said to have originated in Southeast Asia. Gradually, it became popular in Western culture too as fashion jewellery.  According to the Hindu mythology, it is a part of ‘16 Shringaar’ and considered a symbol of luck for a woman and her husband.

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While wearing payal is customary for some and a smart fashion statement for others, the ancient custom of wearing payal in the vedic era states scientific values and many benefits for the body.

Top benefits:

Gold produces a lot of electric current in them. Silver anklets are best to counter these currents. So don’t forget to wear silver payal the next time you are laden with gold.

This feminine ornament is also said to help prevent gynaecological disorders, including menstrual disorders, hormonal imbalance and even infertility by enhancing the function of reproductive system.

The energy that emanates from silver payal helps the functioning of stomach.

Payal is also said to boost immunity by activating the lymph glands in the body.

It is scientifically proven that anklets re-vibrate energy back to one&’s own body. Thus, wearing payal can boost one&’s energy level.

This dazzling ornament also reduces swollen heals by regulating blood circulation in feet.

It also provides relief from pain and numbness of legs.  The unbearable sciatica pain, which radiates from lower back down to the back of the leg, can also be cured by wearing silver anklets.

You can choose and match your taste with a wide range of styles in which payal are available in jewellery stores and feel its aura to the best.

Easy cleaning tip: The silver anklets can turn blackish due to oxidation. To clean and give them a glitzy look again, soak them in a solution of baking soda, hot water and dish detergent in a vessel placing a tin foil at the bottom. The piece of tin foil pulls the oxidation from the jewellery and gives it a new look. After taking out of the solution, dry the payal thoroughly with a soft cotton cloth. You can try this method to clean your other silver jewellery items also.

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