Raksha Bandhan

Hello Friends Happy Rakhi to all of you…..Today is Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi.

Rakhi Festival is all about bond of Love between a brother and a sister. On the Rakhi Day to celebrate this emotional bonding by tying a holy thread around the wrist. This threat which sister tied around the wrist is rightly called the "Rakhi" which means a bond of protection (Raksha Bandhan) & Sisters pray for their long life. In return Brothers also gives a gift to their Sisters on this occasion. Rakhis are made of Silk with Gold or Silver Threads, beautifully crafted embroidered sequins, and studded with semi precious stones. Sisters can either buy the Rakhis or make their own from thread and crafts.

Festival is celebrated in different areas and is also known by different names. On this day, the festivities start by the day break, Everyone gets ready in the morning & gathers for the worship of God. Sisters prepare the Puja Thali with a Diya, Rice, Roli and Rakhis. Sister worships the Gods, ties Rakhi to her brother and prays for his well-being. Traditionally, they then share and eat sweets like Kaju Katli, Jalebi, and Burfi. .The family reunion is the reason for celebration. Any Indian festival is incomplete without the family get together. This day is all about raksha or protection, not just for self but for the dear ones, for peaceful creation of the human race. Each ritual that is followed has significance. Festival strengthens the bond of love between the sisters and brothers, Sisters seek love from their brothers, and the brothers seek courage and survival. People worship the Gods of water, the basis of life.

Eid-Ul-Fitr

Salaam Dosto..

So today is Eid ul Fitr which is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.On religious Eid is a single day on which actually Muslim Peoples are not permitted to fast. Finally The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan.This is a time to give in charity as well to needy, and celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of blessings and joy.

Just before the day of Eid, during the last few days of Ramadan, every Muslim family gives a determined amount as a donation to the poor. This donation is of actual food -- rice, barley, dates, rice, etc. -- to ensure that the needy can have a holiday meal and participate in the celebration.

As mentioned in the Quran, Muslims have to continue their fast until the last day of Ramadan and pay the Zakat and fitra before offering the Eid prayers.After Eid prayers families common visit to family members, neighbours etc to get together to share sweets,foods, & special meals on this day.

In India and rest of the Subcontinent share many similarities with regional editions because most of the Indian subcontinent was ruled as one nation during the days of the Mughal Empire and British Raj during the celebrations. Night before Eid is called "Chaand ki Raat " or can also say "Night of the Moon." Muslims in will often visit bazaars and shopping malls with their families for Eid shopping. On Eid Especially Women, Younger girls, often apply the traditional , on their hands and feet and wear colourful bangles.
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On This day before prayers, people distribute a charity locally known as Fitra. Most of the people also avail themselves of this opportunity to distribute Zakat one's annual savings, to the needy. It is often distributed in the form of food and new clothes.

In India, there are many popular places for Muslims to gather to celebrate Eid at this time include the Jama Masjid (New Delhi), Mecca Masjid (Hyderabad), Aishbagh Idgah (Lucknow) in Kolkata there is a prayer held on Red Road. Muslims turn out in the thousands, with a lot of excitement surrounding the celebration of this festival. Eid is celebrated grand manner in the city of Hyderabad which has rich Islamic Heritage. Popular known Hyderabadi Haleem a type of meat stew is a dish during the month of Ramadan, which takes centre stage and becomes the main course at Iftar(the breaking of the fast).

Ramadan..

"As Salaam O Alikum Dosto.."

So hows you all my Friends, these are Ramadan Days & after that just few more days left for the EID..Ramadan Days was begin on Saturday, June 28th'14 in most of North and South America, and on Sunday,  & June 29th in other parts of the world like most of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.Muslims around the world anticipate the arrival of the holiest month of the year.Each year, Around the world Muslims spend the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observing a community-wide fast. Muslims around the world who are physically able are required to fast each day of the entire month, from sunrise to sunset.  After that on every evenings are spent enjoying family meals, engaging in prayer and spiritual reflection, and reading from the Quran.The annual fast of Ramadan is considered one of the five "Pillars" of Islam.

Ramadan is the used to be in ninth month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar. Every day during this month, Muslims every corner of the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast.
In this blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the global avoid from food, drink, smoking, and other physical needs during the daylight hours (from Sunrise up to Sunset). As a time to purify the soul, refocus with attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, also Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking.

During this month every part of the body must be restrained. Like the tongue must be restrained from backbiting and gossip. Eyes must restrain themselves from looking at unlawful things.Same goes for other parts of body the hand must not touch or take anything that does not belong to it. Even the ears must avoid from listening to idle talk or bad words. The feet must refrain from going to sinful places. In such a way, overall every part of the body observes the fast.

Fasting is not merely physical, but is rather the total commitment of the person's body also soul to the spirit of this fast. Ramadan is a time to practice self-simplicity a time to cleanse the body and soul from impurities and re-focus one's self on the worship of God.

Shree Hanuman Jayanti Chaitra Pournima

Hi Friends…..As we all knew about Hanuman is a Hindu God, who was an ardent devotee of Sh.Rama according to the Hindu legends. He is a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana.So today we will share about Hanuman Jayanti or Hanumath Jayanti which is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of Hindu Lord Hanuman, the Vanara god, widely venerated throughout India. Basically it is celebrated on the 15th day of the Shukla Paksha, during the month of Chaitra (the Chaitra Pournimaa). it’s one of the very important festivals in India. A large number of Hanuman devotees flock to Hanuman temple in the morning on this day to pay their homage to Lord Hanuman. Hanuman ji is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is an ardent devotee of Lord Rama. Lord Hanuman is usually known for his unwavering devotion to the Lord Rama. Due to his unconditional devotion towards Lord Rama, he is popularly known as ‘Ramduta’, also mentioned in the Hanuman Chalisa – रामदूत अतुलित बलधामा, अंजनिपुत्र पवनसुतनामा.  -He is considered to be as one of the most powerful Hindu gods in India. According to Hindu mythology, as the son of 'Pawan', the God of Winds and 'Anjanee' often referred to as 'Pawanputra,' is blessed with immense physical and mental strength that is greatly inspiring.

People in India organize special prayers for Lord Hanuman to get rid of evil spirits on Hanuman Jayanti. The God is known for its magical powers. Prayers and Hymns are sung all day long in various Hanuman temples dedicated to the lord. Hanuman is considered as a symbol of Power and great strength in Hindu mythology. He is believed to have carried a whole mountain in his shoulder. On auspicious day of Hanuman Jayanti, People apply red Sindur from Lord's feet on their foreheads. This is considering being a ritual for good health and good luck. People worship Lord Hanuman as a symbol of devotion, magical powers, strength and energy. People read Hanuman Chalisa as it has ability to conquer the evil spirits and provide peace to the mind. The devotees of Lord Hanuman visit Hanuman temples at this day after a holy in the early morning, apply red tilak (vermillion) to the foreheads of Hanuman idol, read Hanuman Chalisa, offer Prasad of laddoo, do Aarti by chanting mantras and Aarti songs, make round of the temple and so many rituals. As Lord Hanuman was born to the Vanara community having reddish orange color body, that’s why it is seen to all the Hanuman temples having reddish orange colored Hanuman idol. After puja, people apply red Sindur to their own foreheads as a Prasad and distribute laddoo Prasad among people to get blessed with what they have prayed to their God Hanuman. The whole Vanara community including all the human fraternity was happy and celebrated his birthday with great enthusiasm and joy by dancing, singing and lots of activities. From then, it was started celebrating as a Hanuman Jayanti by his devotees to get strength and wisdom like him.

In Maharashtra, Saturday is considered to be the day of Shri Hanuman while in rest of India (Bhaarat) both Tuesday and Wednesday are considered to be His days. There is a custom of offering Sindoor and oil to Shri Hanuman on these days. Breaking a coconut in front of Shri Hanuman also appears to be an age old custom. For spiritual progress, Shri Hanuman with His face to the left (Vaammukhi Hanuman) or Shri Hanuman with an attitude of service (Daas Hanuman) is worshipped. Hanuman Jayanti celebration indicates the balanced coexistence of the whole human fraternity with the nature’s incredible creature, Lord Hanuman from Vanara community. People from the Hindu religion worship Lord Hanuman as a divine creature. This celebration has lots of importance to all however Brahmacharis, wrestlers and bodybuilders are specially inclined towards this celebration. There are many names through which Lord Hanuman is famous among his devotees like Bajrangabali, Pavanasuta, Pavankumar, Mahavira, Balibima, Marutsuta, Anjanisut, Sankat Mochan, Anjaneya, Maruti, Rudra and many more.

Let us pray to Lord Hanuman to bless us to develop His quality of intense devotion and removal of our negative attitudes so that we progress spiritually.

Indian Festivals: Dedicated to my PAA...... Happy Father's Day

Indian Festivals: Dedicated to my PAA...... Happy Father's Day: Bonjure !!..... Father's Day Hello ...!!! (Bonjure  in french). Yes i like to learn new languages and try to speak. But the b...

Dedicated to my PAA...... Happy Father's Day

Bonjure !!.....

Father's Day

Hello ...!!! (Bonjure  in french). Yes i like to learn new languages and try to speak. But the best point of learning new languages are, I use these when i use to be more than happy that i am today. Yes because of I get chance to make my paa smile. On the occasion of the Father's Day. Today i gift my paa a wrist watch. Actually last week his wrist watch damaged during his work. But the most important was his smile after getting the watch.

You can gift whatever you want to gift your Father. Its is the only chance to show your love to your father.  You know only parents are the best our lives. If one lovable role play by mom then paa plays a strict role to guide us the better ways of our lives.

Basically Father's day celebrated in the complementary of Mother's Day. Father's Day basically celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of june. It is very famously celebrated now days in all over the world. Indians also start celebrating  this festival

We are known as the most busy generation. We have very less time to show our love to our Love once. We have very less time to spend with our family and friends. We all have busy schedules. But during these busy schedules. try to find time to give a smile to your parents. They had invested whole their lives just for us.

It is our time now.

Plan a wonderful dinner with your family. Book a table in advance  so that there will b no waiting.

Gift them something very special. Which make them happy.

Don't buy just a gift. Show your feeling to them. Which give them a feeling of being special.

Our parents have very less expectation from us.  So lets try to fulfill it by make them feel so special. They are the best art of our life. Lettzzz tell them....

So Go for the lil but the important celebration with your family.

Message to my PAA: Paa love you allloootttt...... I don't remember the moment when you first time hold my hand to make me walk. I don't remember when you hold me  when i cry. But i remember all the love you shown to me. you fulfill all my wishes even without saying. You give me a life, and the directions to my life for my wellness.....

Thankss Paa... for being there everytime. Love you A tonnzzzzz...........

Thanks to god for blessing me with all the besties.

Mothers Day..

Hello Friends..!!

All of you Mother's, and I think most of you know who you are, may I have your attention please  ??
Today is a special day set aside to pay tribute to you and all of your virtues ! The virtues of a Mother are far too numerous to list! I suspect that the job is part instinct, and part learned behavior. And, where does one learn such behavior ? From your Mother. So first of all, every one of you lovely ladies are a walking tribute to the person that taught you to be a Mother. Your own Mother !

So today is Mothers Day. I struggle with Mother's Day gifts every year. I want my gifts to be thoughtful. I want them to mean something more than what they actually are. I want the moms in my life to like them. That is why, after last year's endless quest to find the perfect gift, I gave up. There is no perfect gift for Mother's Day, because no one object can contain or properly reflect the amount of love I have for their mom. Mother's Day spending will reach $20 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. But the Mother's Day gift most moms say they want isn't available in a store.

Here’s the top gifts everyone else will be buying Mom this week, according to the NRF. But what Mom’s really want won’t cost you a dime.

Most popular gifts for Mother’s Day

1. Greeting cards. More than 81% of shoppers will pick up a greeting card for Mom.
2. Flowers. This will be a busy week for florists, too, as two-thirds of consumers surveyed plan to contribute to the estimated $2.3 billion spent on flowers and bouquets.
3. Brunch or dinner. Get your reservations in early—you’ll be fighting for table space. More than 56% of the people surveyed will be going to a restaurant to the tune of $3.8 billion nationwide.
4. Gift card. Don’t know what to buy Mom? Many people—43% of those surveyed—punt on a decision and just get a gift card from her favorite store.
5. Clothing. About a third of shoppers surveyed “will look for spring sweaters and blouses, spending a total of $1.7 billion on apparel and accessory items,” according to the NRF.
6. Jewelry. Bring on the bling—nearly 32% are planning to shell out an estimated $3.6 billion of jewelry for Mother’s Day.
7. Spa. More than one-fifth of shoppers plan to give a personal experience gift like a day at the spa.
8. Books and CDs. Nearly 20% of us will get Mom something to listen to or read.
9. Housewares or gardening tools. Items for the home and garden are popular among 18.2% of Mother’s Day shoppers.
10. Gadget. Personal electronic devices, such as smartphones and iPads, will be purchased by 13% of shoppers, for an estimated $1.7 billion in sales. That’s down from $2.3 billion spent on mother for gadgets last year.

This year’s going to be the 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day as an officially recognized holiday in United States.The modern Mother's Day has been assimilated into Indian culture,and it is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May.

In India, mothers are considered as god to their children.Indians do not celebrate the occasion as a religious one, but do their best to thank their mothers for care and love.

Traditionally, mothers are given great importance in Indian culture. The day is celebrated mostly in urban centers, by performing special acts to honor them and their contribution to the family. It is called मातृ दिनम् (matṛ dinam) (from Sanskrit). As per Hindu tradition, mothers are paid homage to on Saraswati pooja day during Devi Navratri, with "Maatri Pooja" (worship of mother).