It is the Beginning Of Diwali
Today is Dhanteras 2021. India has kick-started the festival of lights, Diwali from today itself which will continue for the next five days. We are all excited as after two years our temples are beautifully decorated and especially the birthplace of Lord Rama, Ayodhya is all decked up like a bride, all lit up, shining […]
AUSPICIOUS ORANGE AND GREEN
Orange and green are the two colours, considered very auspicious in Hindu mythology. Whether it is our food, temple décor, gods or festivals, we love to flaunt these colours in our day to day life. Green is the symbol of prosperity whereas orange, stands for spirituality, bravery, rich heritage, is also associated with Lord Hanuman. […]
Victory of Traditions
Last week India celebrated one of its major festivals. Markets were flooded with mindblowing giftpacks. Right from chocolates, sweets, flowers, decorated diyas to studded statues of deities, bakery items, dry fruit baskets…..list is endless. You name it, was there packed artistically to lure customers. All of a sudden I started missing my childhood days when […]
The Three Musketeers’ Diwali
Yes, it was the ultimate celebration for the people closest to me. Occasion was Diwali festival. Venue was home sweet home and I planned a party for my dear husband and our two sons. Being one of the major festivals, one remains busy throughout the day. The day starts with early morning “Shudh snanam” which […]
DIWALI IS COMING, BUSY TIME AHEAD
Well, the future is bright ! …… Lots and lots of happiness coming my way Festivals are around the corner and we are going to have a blast together ! My both the sons are with me. I’ll be a busy bee for next few days. Lot to do. In fact I celebrated Karvachauth last […]
Nearly naked Tribals singing in the Rain
Serendipity Photo Prompt 2015 – 28 Today is wednesday. Another fresh prompt to write. The moment I saw the topic “Nearly Naked” Â I was reminded of Naga Tribes Whom I met in Nagaland during one of their festivals. I somehow didn’t find a suitable theme to post them. Today seems to be the perfect day […]
WIZARDS DON’T PLAY THE TRICK
It’s Halloween toady an evening before All Saints Day Children are all set to play trick- or- treating in their own way As the land begins to die, it is a festival of dying year When the days are shorter and the nights colder The leaves fall and the witchy creatures are out I am […]
Nothing Will Go Wrong
So here I,m……busy in preparations of tomorrow’s BIG fasting day and that is “Karva Chauth” ! Nothing can go wrong since I am going to take care of each and everything. After all not all days we Indian wives keep fast for our husbands that too a difficult one ! Phew !!! On this ‘One […]
From Me to Me: Phoenix
Dear me, You were a girl ! A girl in her twenties. You wanted to become a bride just to put heena in your hands. In those days you only knew about this art. No one had heard about tatoo. You applied heena on your hands during your marriage. You knew and appreciated its importance […]
Truth of Auspicious Hands ( Serendipity Photo Prompt)
I prefer truth and honesty especially when I have to share something on social media. Honesty always pays in long run therefore truth is what I’m going to write here too by responding to a wonderful topic rather than playing repeats. We do karma with hands. Do charity with them. Good deeds and bad deeds all […]