About 1 sovereign (8 g)
In Tamil Nadu and Kerala gold is counted in sovereigns (pavan) of 8 grams, normally of 22K gold. The name comes from the British gold sovereign coin, which weighs 7.99 g.
Prices on this page are the value of the metal at the international spot price. Shops and dealers add premiums, making charges and local taxes; buy-back prices are usually below spot.