Wishing You All A Very Happy & A Prosperous New Year! May 2012 Be The Most Happiest & Successful Year!

2012 is around the corner. Have you made your New Year's Resolution yet? Here's one way on how to keep up with your New Year's Resolution: http://ping.fm/9UcUs

ROAD HAS SPEED LIMITS,
BANK HAS MONEY LIMITS
EXAMS HAS TIME LIMITS
BUILDING HAS HEIGHT LIMITS
BUT......
....
....
THINKING HAS NO LIMIT SO
THINK BIG & ACHIEVE BIG....
HAPPY NEW YEAR

"SUCCESS never depends on the size of our BRAIN; It always depends on the size of our THOUGHTS."

"There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.” - Douglas H. Everett

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! Hope this Christmas Santa Claus give you & your family the gift of lots & lots of love & happiness!

Vijay Divas (Victory Day)- 16th December 1971, India marks its military victory over Pakistan in 1971 war which resulted in the surrender of Pakistan army, seperating East Pakistan and transforming it into Bangladesh! Jai Hind!

13.12.11

Warning: Never say "Hi" to Jack loudly in an Airplane, it can be very dangerous; half of the plane passengers may become a heart paitent :P

"Confidence does'nt come when we have answers. It comes when we are ready to face the questions."

"Never Hate people who are jealous of you, instead Respect their jealously because they are the ones who think you are better than them" ;)

Dr. Rajendra Prasad-First President of Independent India

Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of independent India born on December 3, 1884 in the Ziradei village in the Siwan district of Bihar. He played a very influential role in the freedom struggle of India. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was one of the foremost disciples of Mahatma Gandhi. His contribution as a freedom fighter and as a president was truly remarkable. , Dr.Rajendra Prasad was a brilliant student throughout his academic career. He was born to Mahadev Sahay and Kamleshwari Devi. His father was a Sanskrit and Persian language scholar. Dr. Prasad was very attached to his elder brother Mahendra Prasad.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s first brush of education came under the guidance of a Maulavi. He learned Persian, Hindi and arithmetic. Right from his childhood, Dr. Prasad was a bright student. He topped in the matriculation examination and later on joined prestigious Presidency College in Calcutta. There also, he continued his excellent academic performance and completed his M.A and Masters in Law. In the meantime, his brother introduced him to the Swadeshi movement that proved to be a life-altering moment for him.

As he delved deeper into the freedom movements, he came into the contact of Mahatma Gandhi. Thereafter, Dr. Rajendra Prasad had just one dream and that was of seeing an independent India. He devoted himself to the services of the nation and considered Gandhi Ji as his political and spiritual guru. Rajendra Prasad was man of courage, dedication, conviction and utmost sincerity. His name symbolised honesty and modesty. He was an active participant in crucial freedom movements like Non Cooperation Movement, Salt Satyagraha and Champaran Agrarian Agitation. Dr. Rajendra Prasad is still remembered for his legendary contribution in raising funds for earthquake victims in 1934.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected congress president several times. Once the British left the country, he was unanimously elected as the President of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Constitution. In 1950, he was elected as the first President of the Republic of India. Dr. Rajendra Prasad served the country for twelve years. He relinquished the post in 1962. He was also honoured with the nation’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna. Dr. Prasad breathed his last on February 28, 1963.

Jai Hind!

"Wealth I seek not, neither hope nor love and not a friend to know me, all I seek is the light within and the road before me." -Hiyamedia.

"You're a winner. The tests of life are not meant to
break you, but to make you."

Happy Thanksgiving to All! Infact, everyday is a Thanksgiving Day! We Thank God when we wake in the morning for blessing us with one more beautiful day to spend with our loved ones. We Thank our Loved ones for standing right besides us on every stage of our lives!

Everyday is a Thanksgiving Day! We Thank God when we wake in the morning for blessing us with one more beautiful day to spend with our loved ones. We Thank our Loved ones for standing right besides us on every stage of our lives!

"Life Is A Continuous Challenge,
Constant Struggle From Up To Down,
We Are Not Made Rich By
What’s In Our Pocket
But
By What’s In Our Heart."

Remembering Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmi bai

“Bundele harbolon ke munh hamane suni kahaani thi,Khoob ladi mardaani woh to Jhansi waali raani thi.” -Subhadra Kumari Chauhan

Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmibai born on November 19th, 1828 was called Manu during the childhood. She lost her mother at the age of 4, her father encouraged her with martial training including horse riding, fencing and shooting. She than got married to Raja Gangadhar Rao and became a Queen of Jhansi when she was given the new name Rani Lakshmibai. Rani gave a birth to a son who unfortunately died within 4 months and few months later, Gangadhar became ill and urged to adopt a son only one day before his death. Rani than adopted a son named Damodhar Rao witnessed by the local British representatives. Upon the death of Raja, British-Indian authorities refused to recognize the adopted child as a next prince. They confiscated the state jewels and deducted Raja’s debts from Rani’s annual pension. She was than required to leave Jhansi fort, but Rani did not leave and followed her duty in protecting the state of Jhansi. In 1858, British attacked the Jhansi Fort and after weeks of conflict, they succeeded in seizing Jhansi. However Rani managed to escape along with her son and took refuge in Kalpi with the small group of her faithful soldiers. Three months later, with the help of Nawab of Banda and others, Rani lead a successful attack on the British fortress at Gwalior which was under the control of General Hugh Rose. Rani was determined to secure Jhansi from British annexation throughout her life. Her decision of not giving up went to the extent of establishing links with various revolutionaries including Tatya Tope. It is said that during her meeting with Tatya Tope she had mentioned her vision and foresight for India’s freedom. During the war of Gwalior, thousands of soldiers were killed. On the last day at the battlefield, Rani rode on her horse as the rebellious leader, dressed as a man with her sword. She was in the middle of the battle when a British Army soldier threw his sword at her, killing the braves Jhansi Ki Rani on 18th June, 1858.



Jai Hind!

"Faith keeps you strong. Love keeps you whole. And Happiness keeps you alive. So don't be a downer! Be happy, be strong, be free, be alive!"

Two Most Important Thoughts That People should Bear In their Mind:
1. "Use Things, Not People."
2. "Love People, Not Things."

"Night is longer than day for those who DREAM & day is longer than night for those who make their DREAMS come true..!"

"There Is No Definition Of
Good Day or Poor Day
It All Depends On You n
Your Thoughts That
Either You Run The Day
Or
The Day Runs You ..."

11.1.11

Diwali: The Festival Of Lights. This auspicious festival has its own significance and very interesting history: http://ping.fm/sAEyc

"Confidence comes not from always being "RIGHT" but from not fearing to be "WRONG"."

"Happiness keeps you Smiling, Trials keep you Praying, Sorrows keep you Real, Failures keep you Hoping, Love keeps you blessed, But Only God keeps you Going!"

Three Apples that changed the world... Adam's, Newton's and Steve Jobs'....

Buraai Pe Achaai Ki Jeet; Dusht Aur Ahankaari Raavan Pe Shri Ram Ki Jeet! Hai Bas Yehi Aas, Shri Ram Ki Kripa Se Ho Har Yug Main Paapion Ka Sarvanaash! Happy Dussehra To All!

"Taaron mein akela chand muskurata hai, mushkilon mein akela insaan dagmagata hai; Kaante se ghabarana mat mere dost, kyun ki kaanton mein hi gulab muskurata hai."

Oct. 2nd-Gandhi Jayanti...Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is said to be a "Father of the Nation"; Does he really deserve this title? Read what Nathuram Godse had to say: http://ping.fm/UlmjI

Happy Friday to everyone who worked so hard the entire week & for people who hardly worked, don't worry, you will go back in 2 days to hardly work again... lolz....

To realize the value of of:
1 year
Ask one who failed in an exam.
1 month
Ask the one who has not recived his
salary
1 week
Ask one who is hospitalized
1 day
Ask the one who is on fasting
1 hour
Ask the one who is waiting for his lover
1 minute
Ask the one who has missed his train
1 second
Ask the one who has just escaped frm an
accident
...
Yesterday is history
2morrow is mystrey
but today is a gift
thats why we call it
PRESENT :)

Navaratri-Festival of Nine Nights beginning from Wednesday Sept. 28th. Find out the significance of this festival: http://ping.fm/IcZrM

The most important decision to make in our life is to Trust; How do you know who you should trust? Very simple, Listen to your heart... If you have difficulty trusting someone or something, than Stop, Close your eyes, Ask questions to yourself, Listen closely to your heart for answers, then Make your decision... Remember, your heart will never lie... so the most important is to Trust Your Heart!

Sun rise every morning; Brings its Rays to Shine on us; Those are the Rays of Hopes; So Smile and Welcome them to shine on us, shine in our lives...Our Smile will make our Day Brighter and Happier :)

You do not loose anything by having a Positive attitude; instead, you may gain a Smile on your face, Feel Happy from your heart by thinking Positive :)

“Welcome every morning with a smile. Look on the new day as another special gift from your Creator, another golden opportunity to complete what you were unable to finish yesterday. Be a self-starter. Let your first hour set the theme of success and positive action that is certain to echo through your entire day. Today will never happen again. Don't waste it with a false start or no start at all. You were not born to fail.”-Og Mandino

"Life brings Happiness, Sadness, Joy, Grief, Love, Anger, Safety, and Danger. Life wouldn't be complete if you didn't experience all of these things."

"Trust is like a vase; once it's broken, though you can fix it, the vase will never be the same again."

"The happiest people are those who have been able to take whatever cards they've been dealt and turn them into a winning hand."

"Whenever you get pain in your life,
just think about the full form of PAIN
Positive Attitude In Negative situation."

"Live, Laugh, Love, Forgive & Forget; Life is too short to live with regrets, so Love the people who treat you right & Forget the ones who don't!"

"Every lost game inspires us to try one more time. Always remember, defeat is temporary but giving up makes it permanent".

"Time decides who you meet in life, the heart decides who you want in your life, but behavior decides who will stay in your life"

“According to the karma of past actions, one's destiny unfolds, even though everyone wants to be so lucky.”-Sri Guru Granth Sahib quotes

"What we are is God's Gift to us. What we become is our Gift to God." -Eleanor Powell.

"The ones who judge you, are insecure. Be true to yourself and do what is right. Live life out loud and show the ones who put you down where you end up!"

Those Who Say Only Sunshine Brings Happiness, Have Never Danced In The Rain!

"I am strong because I know weakness. I am compassionate because I have experienced suffering. I am alive because I am a fighter. I am wise because I have been foolish. I can laugh because I have known loss...I have weathered the storm but I still love to dance in the rain!!!"

"Lines for Lifetime:
Make a relation with someone who is not only PROUD to have YOU
But will take every risk just to be with you!"

Ganesh Chaturthi ki aap sabko bahut saari shubhkamanayen! May Lord Ganesh bless you and your family with lots & lots of love, happiness & prosperity! Ganpati Bapa Moriya!

Ganpati Bapa Moriya; Mangal Murti Moriya! Sept. 1st, 2011-Birth of Lord Ganesh who is lord of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune! The importance of Ganesh Chaturthi: http://ping.fm/UMKVY

"Zindagi bahut kuch sikhaati hai; Kabhi hasaati hai, kabhi rulaati hai; Par joh har haal main khush rehte hai, Zindagi unke aage sar jhukaati hai."

"Life is an echo; all comes back; The good, the bad, the false, and the true. So, give the world the best u have & The best will come back to u."

"Every sunset gives us one day less to live!
But every sunrise give us, one more to hope!
So, always hope for the best."

Kashmir ke pahado me jo dikhte hai use kehte hai Kudrat ke "NAJARE.."
10 din me jo Sarkar hilade use kahte hai "ANNA HAJARE..!"

* Dusri Aazadi Mubarak Ho *

Jeet Humesha Sach Ki Hoti Hai! Jai Hind! http://ping.fm/SwOXX

"Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple." — Dr. Seuss

Nand Ghera Nand Bhayo, Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki....May Lord Krishna Bless You All With Lots And Lots Of Love, Success And Happiness! Happy Janamashtami To All :)

Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, Janmashtami on Monday August 22nd, 2011. Here is a little history and the significance of the day: http://ping.fm/V7snF

Sirf India main hi nahi, London aur Michigan main bhi log sadak par aake andolan karna shuru kar diya. Aaj 20k se bhi jyaada log jamaa hue Ramlila Maindan par... Nahi Hatenge Piche Apne Laksh Se, Lekar Rahenge Azaadi Brashtaachaariyon Se! Jai Hind!

Happy Independence Day To All My Indian Friends!

"India is my country and all Indians are my brothers and sisters.

I love my country and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage.

I shall always strive to be worthy of it.

I shall give respect to my parents, teachers and elders and treat everyone with courtesy.

To my country and my people, I pledge my devotion.

In their well being and prosperity alone lies my happiness."

Jai Hind!

Religion Divides Us Into Many Different Groups; Tiranga Unites Us Into One! Salute to All the Freedom Fighters Who Gave Up Their Lives So That Tiranga Can Stand Still And We All Can Proudly Say, I Am An Indian! Happy Independence Day! Mat Bhul Jaana Unki Kurbaaniyon Ko, Azaad Hai Humara Hindustan, Mat Hone Dena Phir Ghulam Brashtachaariyon Ka! Jai Hind!

The Bond between a Brother and a Sister is Created since we are Born! We Spend the Best Moments of Childhood Together; We Grow up Together Fighting with each other yet Protecting Our Brother/Sister from Others! On this day of Raksha Bandhan, I wish the Bond Between Every Siblings Become Stronger and Stronger Each Day! Happy Raksha Bandhan To All :)

Monday, August 15th, 2011-India will be celebrating its 64th Independence Day! We did not get our Independence in one night; Our Freedom Fighters have struggled, have sacrificed their lives to give us a the Tomorrow that we deserve! Here is the History of India's Independence: http://ping.fm/qxWXW​pot.com/2010/08/struggle-for-f​reedom-is-india-really.html "I am a Proud Indian!"

Saturday August 13th, 2011-Every Indian Brother and Sister will be Celebrating the Festival of "RakshaBandhan", which means "The Bond of Protection". Please find the History and Importance of this auspicious festival at: http://ping.fm/lfRyH

‎'Life is like Playing Chess With God.
After Every Move of Yours,
He Makes the Next Move
Your Moves are Called CHOICES
&
His Moves are Called CHALLENGES.
FACE IT!

"Optimism is the Faith that Leads to Achievement. Nothing can be done without Hope and Confidence." - Helen Keller

"Ask not what country can do for you; Ask what you can do for your country." -JFK

They all say Love is more important then Money
.
.
.
Have you tried paying you bills with a Hug...lolz

"Alphabet "O" stands for Opportunity...which is absent in yesterday...available in tOday...and thrice in tOmOrrOw...so don't repent for Yesterday and look for the Future."

It's Monday Morning; Sun is Up; It's the Beginning of the New Day, New Week.Let's Welcome it with a Smile, you never what this Week may bring you :)

Itna Forward Karo Ke EK Andolan Ban Jaye

“दर्द होता रहा छटपटाते रहे, आईने॒से सदा चोट खाते रहे, वो वतन बेचकर मुस्कुराते रहे
हम वतन के लिए॒सिर कटाते रहे”


280 लाख करोड़ का सवाल है ...
भारतीय गरीब है लेकिन भारत देश कभी गरीब नहीं रहा"* ये कहना है स्विस बैंक के
डाइरेक्टर का. स्विस बैंक के डाइरेक्टर ने यह
भी कहा है कि भारत का लगभग 280
लाख करोड़
रुपये उनके स्विस
बैंक में जमा है. ये रकम
इतनी है कि भारत का आने वाले 30 सालों का बजट
बिना टैक्स के
बनाया जा सकता
है.
या यूँ कहें कि 60 करोड़
रोजगार के अवसर
दिए जा सकते है. या यूँ भी कह सकते है
कि भारत के किसी भी गाँव से दिल्ली तक 4
लेन रोड बनाया
जा सकता है. ऐसा भी कह
सकते है कि 500 से ज्यादा सामाजिक प्रोजेक्ट पूर्ण किये जा सकते है. ये
रकम
इतनी ज्यादा है कि अगर हर भारतीय को 2000 रुपये हर महीने भी दिए जाये तो 60
साल तक ख़त्म ना हो. यानी भारत को किसी वर्ल्ड बैंक से लोन लेने कि कोई जरुरत
नहीं है. जरा सोचिये ... हमारे भ्रष्ट राजनेताओं
और नोकरशाहों ने
कैसे देश को

लूटा है और ये लूट का सिलसिला अभी तक 2011 तक जारी है.
इस सिलसिले को
अब रोकना

बहुत ज्यादा जरूरी हो गया है. अंग्रेजो ने हमारे भारत पर करीब 200 सालो तक राज
करके करीब 1 लाख
करोड़ रुपये लूटा. मगर आजादी के केवल 64 सालों में हमारे भ्रस्टाचार ने 280
लाख करोड़ लूटा है. एक तरफ 200 साल में 1 लाख करोड़ है और दूसरी तरफ केवल 64
सालों में 280 लाख करोड़ है. यानि हर साल लगभग 4.37 लाख करोड़, या हर महीने
करीब 36 हजार करोड़ भारतीय मुद्रा स्विस बैंक में इन भ्रष्ट
लोगों द्वारा जमा
करवाई गई है. भारत को किसी वर्ल्ड बैंक के लोन की कोई दरकार नहीं है. सोचो की
कितना पैसा हमारे भ्रष्ट राजनेताओं और उच्च अधिकारीयों ने ब्लाक करके
रखा हुआ
है. हमे भ्रस्ट राजनेताओं और भ्रष्ट अधिकारीयों के खिलाफ जाने का पूर्ण अधिकार
है.हाल ही में हुवे घोटालों का
आप सभी को पता ही है - CWG घोटाला, २ जी
स्पेक्ट्रुम घोटाला , आदर्श होउसिंग घोटाला ... और ना जाने कौन कौन
से घोटाले
अभी उजागर होने वाले है ........आप लोग जोक्स फॉरवर्ड करते ही हो. इसे भी इतना
फॉरवर्ड करो की पूरा भारत
इसे पढ़े ... और एक आन्दोलन बन जाये

Never listen to those who tell you to "STOP DREAMING AND FACE REALITY". Just keep telling yourself to "KEEP DREAMING AND MAKE IT A REALITY".

Summer is officially here :)

“Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people”-Eleanor Roosevelt

Happy Father's Day!

“Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so you shall become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.”-James Allen

Is it April Showers bring May Flowers or its April and May Showers Hopefully bring June Flowers...I think we all need to Re-Visit Kindergarten...lolz

Happy Friday Eve :)

"Destiny is the matter of Chances, it is the matter of Choices; It is not the thing to Wait for, it is the thing to be Achieved."

As God was not able to reach out to each and everyone of us and be able to take care of us, which is why he created Mother; God resides in every family in the form of Mother! Happy Mother's Day :)

"Time And Tide Wait For No Man."

Over 50% US green card holders plan to return home: Survey
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/Over-50-US-green-card-holders-plan-to-return-home-Survey/articleshow/8161107.cms

If the looser smiles after loosing the game, the winner looses the thrill of his victory; So Always Keep Smiling :)

Honesty is very expensive, so don't expect it from cheap people!

"I am only responsible for what I say.
Not what you understand!"

In India we had a Painting which said "I Love Everything That Is Old: Old Books, Old Wines, Old Friends" Old Books, don't know cause I don't read; Old Wines, don't know cause I don't drink; But Old Friends and would like to add Old Music are Definitely a Treasure...Old is Gold!

Happy Friday!

Baisakhi: One of India's Biggest Festivals: http://ping.fm/gBXxN

Baisakhi: One of the Biggest Festivals in India

Baisakhi is one of the biggest festivals in the northern parts of India, especially the Sikhs, it is a religious festival, harvest festival and New Year's Day all rolled into one. Baisakhi is celebrated in the month of April. This festival is the beginning of the Hindu solar New Year. In fact, this day is celebrated all over the country as New Year day, under different names. For the Sikh community, Baisakhi has a very special meaning. It was on this day when their tenth and last Guru, Guru Gobind Singh organized the Sikhs into Khalsa which means the 'pure ones'. By doing so, he eliminated the class differences and established that all human beings are equal.


On Baisakhi, men performs the wild bhangra dance (Punjabi men’s folk dance), while women does gidda (Punjabi women’s folk dance performed). This vigorous dance tells the story of the agricultural process, from tilling the soil through harvesting. As the dhol (drum) changes beats, the dancing sequence progresses, dramatizing plowing, sowing, weeding, reaping, and finally celebrating. Baisakhi also honors the day in 1689 when Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa, the fighting Sikh brotherhood that donned the distinctive Sikh outfits.


Sikhs visit temples, such as the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where the holy Granth is read, remembering the day on which the Guru asked five volunteers to offer their lives; he then took them one at a time into a tent. He emerged each time with a bloody sword, although he had in fact sacrificed a goat. In honor the "Beloved Five," a series of parades are held, in which sets of five men walk in front of the holy book with swords drawn. When the ceremony is over, a round of feasting, music-making, and dancing begins, amid the blossoming flowers and harvested grain.


In addition to Sikh, Baisakhi has special significance for the Hindus also. It is the start of the New Year, and is celebrated with requisite bathing, partying, and worshipping. It's believed that thousands of years ago, Goddess Ganga descended to earth and in her honor, many Hindus gather along the sacred Ganges River for ritual baths. The action is centered in the holy cities along the Ganges in north India, or in Srinagar's Mughal Gardens, Jammu's Nagbani Temple, or anywhere in Tamil Nadu. Hindus plant poles (wrapped in flags of god-embroidered silk) in front of their homes, and hang pots of brass, copper or silver on top.


Children wear garlands of flowers and run through the streets singing "May the new year come again and again!" In Kerala, the festival is called 'Vishu'. It includes fireworks, shopping for new clothes and interesting displays called 'Vishu Kani'. These are arrangements of flowers, grains, fruits, cloth, gold, and money are viewed early in the morning, to ensure a year of prosperity. In Assam, the festival is called Bohag Bihu, and the community organizes massive feasts, music and dancing.

May this Baisakhi
Brings you
All the happiness & success,
Good health and lots of wealth,
Lots of love & blessings from above,
Showers of peace & prosperity
And cheers of unity
Ocean of good luck &
Golden harvest to pluck,
Incessant joy & best wishes to enjoy!

My salute to each and every Martyr of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre! http://ping.fm/xvKWL

Biggest Massacre in the Indian History: Jallianwala Bagh

Jallianwala Bagh noted for its most notorious massacre under British rule. It is 400meters north of the Golden Temple. The British General Dyer was the Lieutenant Governor of the province in 1919. He banned all meetings and demonstrations led by Indians against the economical set back by World War I. On 13 April 1919, pilgrims poured into Amritsar to celebrate the Baisakhi festival, one of most auspicious festival of Sikh. In the afternoon thousands of people gathered at JallianWala Bagh to celebrate the festival. This ground is surrounded by high walls on all sides has only a narrow alley for access. General Dyer personally led the troops to the sight and ordered 50 soldiers to fire into the gathering, and for 10 to 15 minutes 1,650 rounds of ammunition were unloaded into the screaming, terrified crowd, some of whom were trampled by those desperately trying to escape. It resulted in the death of about 2000 people including women and children.

Even though the crowd was totally unarmed, General Dyer claimed that he was attacked by a revolutionary army. He made it clear that he had gone to the place with the with a plan of opening fire upon this helpless crowd.He even said that he would have used the machine-guns on this helpless crowd, but could not do so because he could not move them to position via the narrow passage that led to the place of gathering.

It was clear that he had trespassed all norms of humanity, was also asked to resign from his position in India, yet he was greatly honored when he reached Britain. A very large sum of money and much honor was also given to him. This only made the Indians more committed to their cause to get freedom from Britain. Finally on 15th August 1947 India became a nation free from the rule of Britian.

I Salute to each and every Martyr of this Massacre!

Bit jaaye chahe kitne mausam, Bite chahe kitne naye zamaane; Yeh dil naa bhula hai naa bhulega un shaheedon ko jinho ne dekar apne pran, pehnaya humare desh ko Azaadi ka sehra!



Jai Hind!

Wish you all a Happy & Blessed Ram Navami! Find out the History & Origin of this Auspicious Hindu Festival: http://ping.fm/KADCV

Ram Navami: One of the Most Auspicious Hindu Festivals

Ram Navami is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals of India. It is celebrated on the ninth day (Navami) of the Chaitra month of Hindu lunar year in 'Shukla paksha' or waxing moon. This festival is celebrated in order to honor the birth of Marayada Purshottam Ram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This day also known as Sri Rama Navami, marks the end of nine-day Chaitra-Navratri celebrations. The festival of Ram Navami is held in high regard not only by the people in India but also by the Hindu community living in the other parts of the world. The festival is celebrated with immense joy and enthusiasm. Many devotees fast on this occasion. It is believed that all the devotees who fast on this day are showered with immense happiness and good luck by Lord Rama.

History & Origin of Ram Navami

According to the great epic Ramayana, once upon a time there lived a King named Dasarath, then king of Ayodhya, who had three wives named Kaushalya, Sumithra and Kaikeyi. As even long after his marriages, Dasarath was not blessed with a child, this has become a question of worry for him. Even the people of Ayodhya were disheartened because they had not heir to their kingdom. At this stage, Rishi Vasistha suggests Dasarath to perform Puthra Kamesti Yagna, through which he can have a desired child.

Soon King Dasharath agreed to do the Yagya and headed to Maharshi Rushya Shrunga's ashram, to get him for performing the yagya. Maharshi agreed and accompanied Dasharath to Ayodhya to solemnize the perform Puthra Kamesti Yagna. As the result of yagna, Yagneshwar appeared and hands Dasarath a bowl of kheer and asked him to feed this to his three wives. Dasarath did the same. He gave one half of the kheer to his elder wife Kausalya, and another half to his younger wife Kaikeyi. These two gave one half each of their kheer to Sumithra.

After few days all the three Queens conceived Dasratha's child. On the ninth day (Navami) of Chaithra Masa (first month in Hindu calendar), at noon Kaushlya gave birth to Lord Sri Ram, Kaikeyi gave birth to Bharat, and Sumithra gave birth to twins, Lakshman and Shatrughan. It was the day of joyous celebrations in Ayodhya. This day since then is celebrated as an auspicious occasion by the devotees.
Ram Navami is one of the most ancient festivals celebrated in India. It is said that the date of Ram Navami can be traced back to the pre-christian era, as Hinduism is the oldest religion of the world. The reference of Ramnavami can also be found in the Kalika puran. It is said in the earlier times, when caste system was prevalent in India; Ramnavami was one of the few festivals that the lower castes (shudras) were allowed to celebrate. In Hindu religion, it is considered to one of the five major sacred festivals and it is said that, properly observing this fast leads to the attainment of salvation.

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Makar Sankranti: Festival celebrated all over India in different ways

January 14th, Makar Sankranti is the day when the sun enters into the zodiac Capricorn or Makar Rashi. It is also known as Uttarayana Punyakalam and sign of the arrival of spring season.

Lord Surya is worshipped on the Makar Sankranti day and is a form of Nature Worship. A major event on the day is the bathing ritual at Sangam (where river Yamuna, Saraswati and Ganga meets) in Allahabad and also in the famous bathing ghats on River Ganga. Taking a holy dip on the day is considered to cleanse sins committed and this will lead to Moksha (Salvation).
Uttarayana Punyakalam, the day time of Devas, begins with the Makar Sankranti and lasts for six months. This period is ideal for all kind of auspicious activities.

Makar Sankranti is observed throughout India by all communities but with different traditions:

Tribals

The Tribals in our country mark this occasion by lighting bonfires and dancing around it. They all make their particular extravagant dishes and eat it together. The Bhuya tribals of Orissa have their Maghyatra wherein they put up small homemade articles for sale.

Uttar Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh, Makar Sankranti is known as "Khicheri.". Everybody bathes in the holy waters of Ganga, Jamuna and Saraswati at Prayagraj. It is believed to be auspicious to take a holy dip in these waters.

Punjab

January is the coldest month in Punjab and hence during Makar Sankranti, the advent of the new year is celebrated by lighting a bonfire, popularly known as "lohri" and "maghi". The bonfire signifies the burning away of all evils for a bright and auspicious new year.



West Bengal

In Bengal, It is a mythology that River Ganga had flown in to the Northern region and purified the ashes of the sixty thousand ancestors of King Bhagirath. This mela is attendeda by a large number of pilgrims from East India.

South India

In the south, Makar Sankranti is known Pongal and it is the harvest festival of this region. Rice and pulses cooked together in ghee and milk is offered to the family deity after the ritual worship. everybody is dressed in colorful tunics visit friends and relatives and exchange pieces of sugarcane, a mixture of fried til, molasses, pieces of dry coconut, peanuts and fried gram. The significance of this exchange is that sweetness should prevail in all the dealings.

Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, people exchange sweets and greet each other with a thought - "accept these sweets and speak sweet words". The main reason for exchanging sweets like til guhas and til polis are to forget any past hard and harsh feelings and to start afresh!!!

MP Bundelkhand

Makar Sankranti in the central region of India, madhya pradesh and Bundelkhand is known as “SUKARAT” or "SAKARAT". It is celebrated with great pomp, color and joy.

Gujarat

In Gujarat, this day is celebrated by people giving gifts to their relatives. The Gujarati Pundits on this auspicious day grant scholarships to students for higher studies in astrology and philosophy. This festival thus help the maintenance of social relationships within the family, caste and community. In addition, millions of people get together on the rooftop and fly colorful kites and try to cut each others kites. Whoever is able to cut someone else' kite, they scream "Kai Po Che" meaning I have cut it. Also, everyone shares and eats special sweet called “chikki” made from sesame and rice puffs.

"A beautiful,bright and delighted day,
sun entered makar to intense the ray.
crop harvested to cheer the smiles,
come together and enjoy the life.
kites flying high to touch the happiness,
til mangled with sweet to spread sweetness.
Time to enjoy the moment with full intensity
very happy prosporous Makar Sankranti."