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Panna

Panna is the Hindi term for the gemstone Emerald. In Indian sub continent this gemstone is commonly known as Panna. Interestingly, in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India there is a place too by the name Panna. But, instead of having any connection with emeralds, it is known for its diamond mines which are still producing diamonds.

Paypal

Paypal is a popular and a very secure online payment gateway. One can open a paypal account for free which then works like an online international bank account. Paypal provides transactions in several international currencies. The payments are instant. You can even use your credit card to pay through paypal without opening a paypal account.

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Pukhraj

Pukhraj has come from the Sanskrit term 'Pushparag'. The usually available yellow or pale sapphires are called 'Pushparag', which means 'having the colour of a flower'. Pukhraj is the most common term used for Sapphires in India.


The rare orange, orange-pink or pink variety of Sapphire is called Padmarag in Sanskrit which means 'one having the colour of a lotus'.

Pushkar

Pushkar is the famous Holy Town in Rajasthan, India. Pushkar lies very near to the city of Ajmer. Pushkar is famous for the only temple of Brahma in the world. The annual Pushkar fair is held around Kartik Poornima every year.

Pushparag

The usual yellow or pale sapphires are called 'Pushparag', which means 'having the colour of a flower'. Pushparag has become the now popular term 'Pukhraj' which is the most common word used for Sapphires in India.


The rare orange, orange-pink or pink variety of Sapphire is called Padmarag in Sanskrit which means 'one having the colour of a lotus'.

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