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Tuesday, October 25, 2011 11:17:44 AM
Happy Karwa Chauth
Saturday, October 15, 2011 2:26:03 PM
●► Karwa Chauth is a wonderful occasion for the married women in India to pray for the longevity and prosperity of their husband. It is a ceremonious occasion wherein married women clad themselves in attractive attire and accessories. Beautiful designs of henna, both simple and intricate, are applied onto their palm. They conduct a puja, which is accompanied by singing of Karwa Chauth songs. The celebrations of the festival begin early in the morning and continue until the moon rises in the evening. All through the day, women observe fast, which is a significant part of the celebrations of the festival. Karwa Chauth is a day dedicated to the special bond of marriage and celebrated with gusto. Read on to know all about the celebrations of Karva Chauth.
●► Karva Chauth Festival Celebrations -:
Women in the north and north-western parts of India usually celebrate Karwa Chauth, because the festival is little known in the southern parts of the country. The married women, who celebrate the festival, wake up early in the morning, well before the dawn. After taking bath, they clad themselves in new clothes and have a meal, which is known as 'sargi'. As a part of the traditions of Karwa Chauth, 'sargi' is presented to the married woman by her mother-in-law. However, the woman, who observes fast, can also prepare the meal on her own. The meal consists of selected grains and fruits.
After having the sargi, the women observe a fast and do not consume even a drop of water for the entire day. In fact, it is believed that when a woman is bound to abstain from food and water, she actually adds more years to the life of her husband. Therefore, the married women observe a stringent fast on Karva Chauth, to ensure that their husband lives for long. Even if they observe fast, they would not restrict themselves from doing their daily chores. Woman used to take off for the day. However, today, they would also make it to the office and work, besides the fact that they starve for the whole day. Karwa Chauth puja is usually conducted somewhere between 4 pm or 5 pm.
The married woman calls upon other women in her locality to her place, to take part in Karwa Chauth pooja. Goddess Gauri is worshipped at the puja. A two-inch tall idol of Gauri Mata is made by using cow dung and a picture of the idol of Parvati is kept aside, in the puja. A song of Karwa Chauth is sung when women perform aarti. By the time the pooja is over, it would be the dusk. Women, along with their children, eagerly wait for the moon to rise. Once the moon rises, the women would see its reflection in a thali of water. They drink water to break the fast. The celebrations of Karva Chauth are culminated by feasting.
Akshardham temple,Delhi
Saturday, October 1, 2011 6:30:22 PM
Magical light show describing life of lord Krishna
Happy Navratri!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 6:30:44 AM
Nine Avatars of Maa Durga...
Maa Shailputri (Shailputri means the Daughter of a Mountain. )
Maa Brahmachaarini (Brahma-charini means one who practices tapasya.)
Maa Chandraghantaa (because she is adorned by a Crescent Moon )
Maa Kushmanda (she provides the basic necessities, and every day sustenance to the world.)
Maa Skanmata (because she is the mother of Skanda or Lord Kaartikeya.)
Maa Katyayini (because she agreed to be daughter of Rishi Kaatya)
Maa Kaalratri (because Lord Shiva once addressed her as Kaali out of love and grace.)
Maa Mahagauri (because She is dressed in white and is one of the most soft-spoken)
Maa Sidhidaatri (because She is a treasure house of Mystic Powers (Yantra Tantra) and Knowledge.)
Maa Shailputri (Shailputri means the Daughter of a Mountain. )
Maa Brahmachaarini (Brahma-charini means one who practices tapasya.)
Maa Chandraghantaa (because she is adorned by a Crescent Moon )
Maa Kushmanda (she provides the basic necessities, and every day sustenance to the world.)
Maa Skanmata (because she is the mother of Skanda or Lord Kaartikeya.)
Maa Katyayini (because she agreed to be daughter of Rishi Kaatya)
Maa Kaalratri (because Lord Shiva once addressed her as Kaali out of love and grace.)
Maa Mahagauri (because She is dressed in white and is one of the most soft-spoken)
Maa Sidhidaatri (because She is a treasure house of Mystic Powers (Yantra Tantra) and Knowledge.)
Really Touching
Saturday, September 17, 2011 5:42:39 AM
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What we did? What we are doing? What we will do?
WORLD HISTORY FACTS ABOUT INDIA
Thursday, September 15, 2011 9:59:06 PM
Some of the following facts may be known to you.
These facts were recently published in a German magazine, which deals with WORLD HISTORY FACTS ABOUT INDIA.
#1. India never invaded any country in her last 1000 years of history.
#2. India invented the Number system. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.
#3. The world's first University was established in Takshila in 700BC. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century BC was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.
#4. According to the Forbes magazine, Sanskrit is the most suitable language for computer software.
#5. Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to humans.
#6. Although western media portray modern images of India as poverty striken and underdeveloped through political corruption, India was once the richest empire on earth.
#7. The art of navigation was born in the river Sindh 5000 years ago. The very word "Navigation" is derived from the Sanskrit word NAVGATIH.
#8. The value of pi was first calculated by Budhayana, and he explained the concept of what is now known as the Pythagorean Theorem. British scholars have last year (1999) officially published that Budhayan's works dates to the 6 th Century which is long before the European mathematicians.
#9. Algebra, trigonometry and calculus came from India. Quadratic equations were by Sridharacharya in the 11 th Century; the largest numbers the Greeks and the Romans used were 106 whereas Indians used numbers as big as 1053.
#10. According to the Gemmological Institute of America, up until 1896, India was the only source of diamonds to the world.
#11. USA based IEEE has proved what has been a century-old suspicion amongst academics that the pioneer of wireless communication was Professor Jagdeesh Bose and not Marconi.
#12. The earliest reservoir and dam for irrigation was built in Saurashtra.
#13. The place value system, the decimal system was developed in India in 100 BC..
#14. Sushruta is the father of surgery. 2600 years ago he and health scientists of his time conducted surgeries like cesareans, cataract, fractures and urinary stones. Usage of anaesthesia was well known in ancient India.
#15. When many cultures in the world were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus Valley Civilisation).
#16. Creator of 'Pentium chip' is Indian ---> Vinod Dahm.
These facts were recently published in a German magazine, which deals with WORLD HISTORY FACTS ABOUT INDIA.
#1. India never invaded any country in her last 1000 years of history.
#2. India invented the Number system. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.
#3. The world's first University was established in Takshila in 700BC. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century BC was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.
#4. According to the Forbes magazine, Sanskrit is the most suitable language for computer software.
#5. Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to humans.
#6. Although western media portray modern images of India as poverty striken and underdeveloped through political corruption, India was once the richest empire on earth.
#7. The art of navigation was born in the river Sindh 5000 years ago. The very word "Navigation" is derived from the Sanskrit word NAVGATIH.
#8. The value of pi was first calculated by Budhayana, and he explained the concept of what is now known as the Pythagorean Theorem. British scholars have last year (1999) officially published that Budhayan's works dates to the 6 th Century which is long before the European mathematicians.
#9. Algebra, trigonometry and calculus came from India. Quadratic equations were by Sridharacharya in the 11 th Century; the largest numbers the Greeks and the Romans used were 106 whereas Indians used numbers as big as 1053.
#10. According to the Gemmological Institute of America, up until 1896, India was the only source of diamonds to the world.
#11. USA based IEEE has proved what has been a century-old suspicion amongst academics that the pioneer of wireless communication was Professor Jagdeesh Bose and not Marconi.
#12. The earliest reservoir and dam for irrigation was built in Saurashtra.
#13. The place value system, the decimal system was developed in India in 100 BC..
#14. Sushruta is the father of surgery. 2600 years ago he and health scientists of his time conducted surgeries like cesareans, cataract, fractures and urinary stones. Usage of anaesthesia was well known in ancient India.
#15. When many cultures in the world were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus Valley Civilisation).
#16. Creator of 'Pentium chip' is Indian ---> Vinod Dahm.
Facts About Indian
Thursday, September 15, 2011 9:21:20 PM
There are 3.22 millions of Indians in USA (1.5% of population). YET,
38% of doctors in USA are Indians
12% scientists in USA are Indians.
36% of NASA scientists are Indians.
34% of Microsoft employees are Indians.
28% of IBM employees are Indians.
17% of INTEL scientists are Indians.
13% of XEROX employees are Indians.[/ALIGN]
38% of doctors in USA are Indians
12% scientists in USA are Indians.
36% of NASA scientists are Indians.
34% of Microsoft employees are Indians.
28% of IBM employees are Indians.
17% of INTEL scientists are Indians.
13% of XEROX employees are Indians.[/ALIGN]
Indian heights
Sunday, September 4, 2011 10:08:54 AM
welcome to my motherland...she is as beautiful as her name "India"
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