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March 31, 2014

Gudi Padwa


Gudhi Padva, is the Marathi name for Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.It is celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra month to mark the beginning of the New year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar. This day is also the first day of Chaitra Navratri and Ghatasthapana also known as Kalash Sthapana is done on this day.

The word Padwa comes from the sanskrit word  पड्ड्वा/पाड्ड्वो(pāḍḍavā/pāḍḍavo, which stands for the first day of the bright phase of the moon called प्रतिपदा (pratipadā) in Sanskrit.

In south India, first day of the bright phase of the moon is called pa?yapāḍya(Tamil: பாட்ய or பாட்டமி , Kannada: ಪಾಡ್ಯ, Telugu: పాడ్యమి, paadyami,Konkani: पाड्यॆ,ಪಾಡ್ಯ). KKonkani Hindus variously refer to the day as संसर पाडवो or संसर पाड्यॆ (saṁsāra 'pāḍavo/ saṁsāra pāḍye),संसार (saṁsāra) being a corruption of the word संवत्सर (saṁvatsara). Konkani Hindus in Karnataka also refer to it as उगादि, ಯುಗಾದಿ(ugādi).

On Guḍhī Pāḍavā, a gudhi is found sticking out of a window or otherwise prominently displayed in traditional Maharashtrian households. Bright green or yellow cloth adorned with brocade (zari) tied to the tip of a long bamboo over which gaathi (sugar crystals), neem leaves[citation needed], a twig of mango leaves and a garland of red flowers is tied. A silver or copper pot is placed in the inverted position over it. Altogether, it is called as Gudhi. It is hoisted outside the house, in a window, terrace or a high place so that everybody can see it.

Some of the significances attributed to raising a Gudhi are as follows:

    Maharashtrians also see the Gudhi as a symbol of victory associated with the conquests of the Maratha forces led by Chhatrapati Shivaji. It also symbolizes the victory of King Shalivahana over Sakas and was hoisted by his people when he returned to Paithan.

    Gudhi symbolizes the Brahmadhvaj (translation: Brahma’s flag) mentioned in the Brahma Purana, because Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. It may also represent Indradhvaj (translation: the flag of Indra).
    Mythologically, the Gudhi symbolizes Lord Rama’s victory and happiness on returning to Ayodhya after slaying Ravana. Since a symbol of victory is always held high, so is the gudhi (flag). It is believed that this festival is celebrated to commemorate the coronation of Rama post his return to Ayodhya after completing 14 years of exile.

    Gudhi is believed to ward off evil, invite prosperity and good luck into the house.

The Gudhi is positioned on the right side of the main entrance of the house. The right side symbolizes active state of the soul.

On the festive day, courtyards in village houses will be swept clean and plastered with fresh cow-dung. Even in the city, people take the time out to do some spring cleaning. Women and children work on intricate rangoli designs on their doorsteps, the vibrant colours mirroring the burst of colour associated with spring. Everyone dresses up in new clothes and it is a time for family gatherings.

Traditionally, families are supposed to begin the festivities by eating the bittersweet leaves of the neem tree. Sometimes, a paste of neem leaves is prepared and mixed with dhane, gul/gur (known as jaggery in English), and tamarind. All the members of the family consume this paste, which is believed to purify the blood and strengthen the body’s immune system against diseases.

Maharashtrian families also make shrikhand and Poori or Puran Poli on this day. Konkanis make Kanangachi Kheer, a variety of Kheer made of sweet potato, coconut milk, jaggery, rice flour, etc. and Sanna.

March 27, 2014

Rajasthan Day Celebration


Rajasthan Day is celebrated on 30th March every year with lot of enthusiasm and many exciting and colourful events. These include cultural, classical and theatre events.

Rajasthan was formed on 30 March 1949. In significance of this and to make people of Rajasthan have a sense of pride in their state, this day is celebrated as a week long festival. The festival is jointly organized by Rajasthan government and Jaipur Virasat foundation. Main ceremony is performed in Jaipur, as it’s the capital of state but other major cities like Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer are also covered in the same vibration of festival for week long.

On 30th March 1949 Rajasthan was formed after merger of 22 princely states.Formation of present Rajasthan has passed through various stages. After independence in 1947 huge efforts were done by the government for uniting the divided states of Rajasthan. The process of integration  that started from March 17, 1948 lasted till November 1, 1956. The then 19 provinces ofRajasthan at the time of independence have now become a united state comprising 33 districts.Rajasthan is the biggest state(Geographically) of India. More than 50 stamps on various themes have been issued after independence on various themes of this colorful state.

PROGRAME(unconfirmed):
1. National Level Puppet Show : 29 & 30 Mar 2014: Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK)
2. Bharatnatyam Dance by eminent artist : 29 March evening: Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK)
3. Performance by renowned singers and musicians : 29/30 March Evening (around 6.30 PM): Central Park
4. Well Known Plays (theatre): 29th and 30 March Evenings: Pratap Sabha Ghar and Ravindra Manch

Please confirm Above Event with Rajasthan Tourism official site: http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/

March 15, 2014

Happy Holi Messages


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A drop of blue to cool the hue.
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zest for a colorful HOLI!
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Khushi ke is pal mein ye dil bas muskuraye Har gum bhula ke pyar bhare sapne sajaye In hasin palo ki khushboo is dil ko bahut bhaye Shaayad in palo ka sangam hi jannat kehlaye… Happy Holi Mosam shabab da, Nasha sharab da, kurta janab da rang gulal da holi ch dekhna ki haal karange aap da Happy holi 2014 
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Meri pichkari aur rang ho tumhare par
Hai na kisi jaat ki holi
Mubarak ho aapko happy holi
Happy Holi 2014

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Pichkari Ki Dhar Ho Aap Pe,
Rangoon Bochhar Ho Aap Pe,
Khush Rahen Aap Aur Aap Ka Parivar,
Mubarak Ho Aap Ko HOLI Ka Tehwar,
Wishing You A Very Very
HAPPY HOLI To You & Your Family.
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Pyar Sneh Samarpan Dular Mohabbat
Sadbhawna Sadvichar In Saat Rango Ki
Rahe Baucchar Aaj Ka Din Laye Aapke Jeevan
Me Satrangi Bahar. Happy Holi
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Chandan Ki Khushbu, Resham Ka Haar!
Fagun Ki Fhuhaar, Rango Ki Bhahar!
Dil Ki Ummide Apno Ka Pyaar
Mubaarak Ho Apako “Holi Ka Tyohaar
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Aise Manana Holi Ka Tyohar
Pichkari Se Barse Sirf Pyar.
Ye Hai Mauka Apno Se Gale Milane Ka
To Gulal Or Rang Lekar Ho Jao Taiyar
Happy Holi Baar-Baar!!
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A Colourful Message,
To A Colourful Person,
For Colourful Day,
In A Colourful Way,
As A Pray,
That The Colourful Ray,
May Forever Stay – “Happy Holi
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Dil Mai Utha Tufan Bheja Hai,
Aapse Na Mil Pane Ka Malal Bheja Hai
Waqt Mile To Thoda Sa Yaad Karna
Aapke Dost Ne Holi Ka Ram Ram Bheja Hai
Happy Holi Hai Ji!!
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आज पिचकारी मेरे हाथ है बच ना पाओगे
मेरे गुलाल से बच कर ना जाने पाओगे
अगर जो मुझ से दूर भागकर जाओगे तो
रंग भरे गुब्बारे से तर बतर कर दिए जाओगे

happy Holi 2014 !
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मेरे हाथों में हो गुलाल और हो चेहरा तुम्हारा
लगाऊं रंग जिसे मैं प्यार से, हो चेहरा तुम्हारा
वैसे तो मेरे मन में बसी है तेरी सूरत
फिर भी सब से जुदा रंग लिए हो चेहरा तुम्हारा

happy Holi 2014 !
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तुम्हे जो पास बुलाऊं तो मना मत करना
तुम्हें जो रंग लगाऊं तो मना मत करना
साल भर मैने इस दिन का इंतेज़ार किया है कैसे
ये मैं ही जानता हूँ, होली खेलने से मना मत करना

happy Holi 2014 !