Independence Day

Jawaharlal Nehru said on Indian Independence Day, 1947 :

 "At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new…India discovers herself again."

After more than two hundred years of British rule, India finally won freedom on 15th August, 1947. All the patriotic hearts rejoiced at seeing India becoming a sovereign country and the triumph of thousands of martyred souls. It was a re-birth of a new nation and a new beginning. The only fact that marred the happiness of the fruits by the blood of martyrs was the fact that the country was divided into India & Pakistan and the violent communal riots took away a number of lives. It was on the eve of 15th of August, 1947 that India tricolor flag was unfurled by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, on the ramparts the Red Fort, Delhi.

 As the tri-colour unfurls in its full splendor on the 15th day of this August, let’s come  together to make  this country a great country

On the eve of Indian Independence Day, let’s pay our modest homage to all the freedom warriors who sacrificed their lives.

Happiest Independence Day to all

Happy Janmastami

जन्माष्टमी  की हार्दिक शुभकामनाये  

Janmashtami is the birthday of lord Krishna which is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country. It is believed that lord Vishnu reincarnated in the form of lord Krishna on the auspicious day of Janmashtami. The historical background of the birth of lord Krishna depicts the significance of this Hindu festival.

The tale of Krishna’s birth is recited and remembered from temples and households. The story signifies the divine power of lord Krishna. Devotional songs are sung which are dedicated to lord Krishna. Cities all over India get into a trance like mode. People visit temples at night, joint their hands and bow their heads in front of Krishna’s idol with enormous faith.
A small cradle is placed with a miniature Krishna’s idol in it as a symbol of his birth. Devotees swing the cradle joyously and celebrate the arrival of Shri Krishna by reciting aarti (prayer) and bhajans. Devotees fast for the whole long day, they break their fast in the midnight or on the next day. The fast is usually a waterless fast. Fragrance of the flowers, soothing aroma of burning camphor and jingle of the temple bells fill the atmosphere with divinity.

“Lord Krishna is the greatest political leader in the world. He has divine power which he uses to serve people. 

The Geeta always talks about the truth of the world. Let us all together celebrate his birthday”

                                                                    Hey Anand Ummnag Bhayo Jai Ho Nand Lal Ki
                                                                    Nand Ke Anand Bhayo Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki

Hey Anand Ummnag Bhayo Jai Ho Nand Lal Ki
Nand Ke Anand Bhayo Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki

Braj Me Anad Bhayo Jai Yashoda Lal Ki
Hathi Ghoda Palaki Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki

Braj Me Anad Bhayo Jai Yashoda Lal Ki
Hathi Ghoda Palaki Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki

Jai Ho Nandlal Ki Jai Yashoda Lal Ki
Gokul Me Anad Bhayo Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki

Jai Ho Nandlal Ki Jai Yashoda Lal Ki
Gokul Me Anad Bhayo Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki

Hey Anand Ummnag Bhayo Jai Ho Nand Lal Ki
Nand Ke Anand Bhayo Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki

Braj Me Anad Bhayo Jai Yashoda Lal Ki
Nand Ke Anand Bhayo Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki

Jai Ho Nandlal Ki Jai Yashoda Lal Ki
Hathi Ghoda Palaki Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki

Jai Ho Nandlal Ki Jai Yashoda Lal Ki
Hathi Ghoda Palaki Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki

Nand Ke Anand Bhayo Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki
Nand Ke Anand Bhayo Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki

JAI SHRI KRISHNA

Guru Purnima

Gururbrahmaa Gururvishnuh
Gurudevo Maheswara;
Gurursaakshaat Parambrahma
Tasmai Sreegurave Namah

Guru purnima is celebrated by devotees who follow ancient Gurus of India. Especially in North India, devotees of Dattatreya and Shirdi Sai Baba, Akalkot maharaj – Swami Samartha, Saint Narasimha Saraswati and Shree Paadha Shree Vallabha celebrate Guru Purnima to offer their respect and love for Guru.

Guru Purnima is the auspicious Full moon day which comes every year sometimes during July-August . Its also spelt as Guru Poornima ,

The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad (July-August) is observed as the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, a day sacred to the memory of the great sage Vyasa. All Hindus are indebted to this ancient saint who edited the four Vedas, wrote the 18 Puranas, the Mahabharata and the Srimad Bhagavata. Vyasa even taught Dattatreya, who is regarded as the Guru of Gurus.

On this day, all spiritual aspirants and devotees worship Vyasa in honor of his divine personage and all disciples perform a 'puja' of their respective spiritual preceptor or 'Gurudevs'.

Guru Purnima - A perfect time to thank your Guru

'Guru' in India, holds a supreme significance. Guru is a person with revered personality, who by his teachings enlightens us. He introduces us to the vast world of knowledge and shuns our ignorance. He teaches us, he guides us, he protects us from all sorts of dangers and sins. Perhaps, that's the reason why Kabir in one of his songs says, that if God and Guru stand side by side, the first adoration and worship should be offered to Guru and then to God. This is because through Guru we can recognise and realize the significance of God.

So today prefect time to thank your Guru .

Holi Aayee Re !!!

Meaning of 'Holi'

'Holi' comes from the word 'hola', meaning to offer oblation or prayer to the Almighty as Thanksgiving for good harvest. Holi is celebrated every year to remind people that those who love God shall be saved and they who torture the devotee of God shall be reduced to ashes a la the mythical character Holika.

Holi is also known by the name  Phagwah.'Phagwah' is derived from the name of the Hindu month 'Phalgun', because it is on the full moon in the month of Phalgun that Holi is celebrated. The month of Phalgun ushers India in Spring when seeds sprout, flowers bloom and the country rises from winter's slumber.

Gyan

The festival of Holi is celebrated on the day after the full moon in early March every year. It is festival to celebrate good harvests and fertility of the land.

The story is around an arrogant king who resents his son Prahlada worshipping Lord Vishnu. He attempts to kill his son but fails each time. Finally, the king's sister Holika who is said to be immune to burning, sits with the boy in a huge fire. However, the prince Prahlada emerges unscathed, while his aunt burns to death. Holi commemorates this event from mythology, and huge bonfires are burnt on the eve of Holi 

Kind of colours should you use?

Natural is best! Make the colours at home, like they used to in the good old days. Mix the following natural colour producing ingredients by making a paste and mixing with besan or gramflour:

1)henna, palak (green)

2)turmeric, marigold flowers (yellow)

3)red hibiscus flowers, tomatoes, beetroot

4)kumkum (red)

5)Tea leaves (brown)

Buy organic/herbal colours to play safe this Holi

 We wish you all a very Happy Holi