Bhopal, Dec 1: With marriage starts a new life and a beginning to make one's identity as family. With this occasion is associated a tradition to gift something to the wedding couple who is going to start a new life. Every person attending marriage as a guest gifts something to the bridegroom. Do you know that these gifts have a significant place in the life of bridegroom. These gifts must be given not only according to the star configuration of the bridegroom but also from the 'Vaastu' point of view which emphasises that gifts of particular colours only should be given to the wedding couple.

To gift the wedding couple is a set tradition since long in our culture. Earlier, it was limited up to blessings but in the present times, from household items to gadgets of home comfort are in the range of gifts. But if we go by astrologers' advice which says that relatives and guests should gift to the wedding couple only such things which are suitable for them according to their star sign and 'Vaastu'. In this category fall some objects of different colours, finger rings according to star signs and idols of god. Overall, a gift should be such, which will help the newly wed couple to maintain their love with each other and keep their life full of happiness and peace.

GIFT INCREASES LOVE

Pandit Vishnu Rajoria, a renowned astrologer says 'Whatever gift is to be given, its colour should be selected very carefully and keeping astrological principles in mind. One should be careful about star sign, sun sign and star cycle. Sun sign determines Gem and star determines colour which are helpful in shaping one's destiny'.

Vijay Singh Parmar, a Vaastu specialist says 'According to me, newly wed couple must be gifted the idol of 'Radha-Krishna' which is the symbol of love. Whenever we talk about true love in our culture, the name of Radha-Krishna is taken first and with respect. Marriage is directly related to love and every person wishes that the life of newly wed should be full of love and from this point of view, idol of Radha-Krishna is the most appropriate gift'.

Dr Udayeshwar Sharma, a Vaastu specialist and an Astrologer says ' Favourable gift helps in bringing happiness, money in the life of newly wed couple along with keeping evil at bay. A gift given according to star sign and stars proves to be more auspicious.

COLOUR ENSURE BETTER TIES

The colour of gift chosen according to the star sign is considered lucky for the bridegroom. That is why they should be gifted anything which has colour suitable to them.

THESE GEMS WOULD BE AUSPICIOUS

Aries, Scorpio- Pink, Red

Taurus, Libra- White

Gemini, Virgo- Green

Cancer- Milky, Cream

Leo- Pink

Sagittarius, Pisces- Yellow

Capricorn, Aquarius-Grey, Black

THESE SHOULD BE GIFTED

Aries, Scorpio- Things made of red sandal, copper, saffron

Gemini, Virgo- Things of lead, showpiece made of elephant tusk, books, gold

Taurus, Libra- Silver, gold, cosmetics, perfume

Cancer- Showpiece made of bamboo, white sandal, clothes, cash, conch shell, silver

Leo- Gold, copper

Sagittarius, Pisces- Gold, golden things, books

Capricorn, Aquarius- Almirah, computer, vehicle, mixer or any other kitchen gadget.

LUCKY STONES

A finger ring, which has stone according to the star sign of bridegroom is very helpful in increasing love in life.

Aries- Coral, ruby, topaz, sapphire

Taurus- Diamond, emerald, sapphire

Gemini- Emerald, diamond, sapphire

Cancer- Pearl, coral, topaz

Leo- Ruby, topaz, coral, diamond

Virgo- Emerald, sapphire, diamond

Libra- Diamond, sapphire, emerald, pearl

Scorpio- Coral, topaz, pearl, ruby

Sagittarius- Topaz, coral, topaz, emerald

Capricorn- Sapphire, diamond, emerald

Aquarius- Sapphire, emerald, diamond

Pisces- Topaz, pearl, coral