chapati&chai — red coral

Coral has been present in countless cultures for centuries and was always associated with power to protect against evil and enchantmens. According to Hindu Vedic Astrology, red coral is the gemstone of planet Mars – it helps to negate all improper, negative or powerful influence of the planetary motions, especially the fierce Mars. According to the Romans, red Mediterranean coral possessed magical and medicinal properties and their children would wear it to avoid danger and health issues. Red coral was widely used for jewelry adornments in the Victorian era. In Tibetan culture, for many centuries red coral has been a prized and sought for...