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Role of gold in Indian mythology #SpeakingOfGold

Role of gold in Indian mythology #SpeakingOfGold

#SpeakingOfGold with Devdutt Pattanaik

Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik discusses the connection between gold and Diwali along with the recurring references of gold in Indian mythology.

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3 min read

Gold Glossary

Chur

A chur is a type of broad and flat gold bracelet worn by Bengali women. While the traditional designs require a minimum of 40-50 grams of gold to make each piece, contemporary designs can be crafted in around 25 grams of gold per piece.

Suggested glossary

If all of the existing gold in the world was pulled into a 5 micron thick wire, it could wrap around the world 11.2 million times.