Friday, December 26, 2008
Santa Claus
Santa Claus:
Who is Santa Claus?
He's been described, as a storybook nature that brings present to good quality children on the night of Christmas Eve. America's Santa Claus came from the European civilization concerning St. Nicholas. The Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam bring the thought of Santa to American. The bold perform that Santa performs by hiking down the chimney all comes from the Dutch. Their belief still tells that if you're naughty, he'll leave a button in place of toys.
His brilliant red clothes trimmed with white hair originate from the robe of St. Nichols. Through the 19th century Santa begin to be rather well-liked and made appearance in the stories of Washington Irving. In 1822 Clement Moore wrote "A appointment from Saint Nicholas" moving Thomas Nast to draw the well-known cartoon of Santa available in Harper's paper. The English knew Santa as Father Christmas and the Germans knew him as Kris Kringle.
In 1809 Irving wrote a story which resulted in changing the established Dutch gathering. On December 14, St. Nicholas Eve, the Dutch would leave shoes out for St. Nicholas but Irving's story had the children leave stockings killing out instead. At that time children supposed Santa traveled by wagon with the support of a magic white horse. But in 1821, Irving's book, "The Children's Friend" had Santa roaming by luge pulled by reindeer.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Jesus Live
Merry Christmas
Christmas is the festival of the origin of Jesus Christ famous on December 25. At present, in America it is moreover considered a festival of mid-winter, a belief we inherit from our relatives as they pleased their winter solstice extended ago. The legend of the birth of Christ can be creating in the Bible in Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2. Nearly all people don't understand that the place of worship did not yet respect any kind of celebration for the occasion until the 4th century. The Romans celebrated the fair of Saturnalia in December, worship Saturn and their winter solstice.
The Christian ruler, Constantine recognized Christmas in 340 AD and certain December 25 to be the mainly expected time for the birth of Christ. The Germanic tribes of Europe also held a festival of feasting to respect mid-winter. In the 4th century, Nicholas, a bishop in Turkey came to be recognized as St. Nicholas for his type actions to the poor and enslaved.
Centuries presently, the Puritans in England and in New England tried to do absent with Christmas altogether but they had little achievement. In 1856 Christmas was made a official holiday in Massachusetts. Up pending that time, it was not possible that you would have little days off from work at Christmas.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Hindu festival
Diwali
India, the soil of various culture and civilization is a territory of festival and revels. It is a territory of celebration everywhere Diwali event is individual of the mainly positive & impressive occasion which is famous with huge zeal & kindness between every race and religion. Diwali is also known as Deepavali that means a row of lamps. Being the festival of lights, Deepavali in India is a divine belief and it symbolize the conquest of glow more darkness; darkness refers to ignorance and light refers to facts. It is a main Hindu celebration worship Maa Lakshmi รข€“ the goddess of means. Famous happily all above India, it is a festival of riches and success.
How Diwali Festival is Celebrated
The wonderful five days extended delight of Diwali revels is manifest by multi-colored Rangoli designs, singular pooja ceremonies, appearance of lamps, floral decoration fireworks, and trade of sweets and offerings that lends majesty to the event. Each house - modest or powerful - the shelter of the poor or the manor of the rich - shines through the flame of twinkle diyas or candles to receive Lakshmi, Goddess of riches and wealth.
Importance of Diwali or Deepavali
'Diwali', also known as Deepavali or celebration of illumination, is the concept of the Sanskrit statement Deepavali - 'Deep' means diya (small pots made from clay) or light and 'Avali', means a row - meaning a row of diyas or collection of lamp. Therefore introduction tiny diyas, candles & lamps within and approximately the residence script the event of lights.
Diwali in 2008
Diwali celebration is famous after 20 days of Dussehra. The five days extended event of Dipavali celebration begin on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin (October / November).
Diwali or the event of illumination spray on the Amavasya -the 15th day of the dark fortnight of Ashwin.
Society & Celebrations of Diwali Festival
The First & Second Day
The primary day is called 'Dhanteras' which spray on the thirteenth day of the month of Ashwin. The expression Dhan means prosperity. Believe this day to be lucky, women acquire several gold or gray or at slightest lone or two novel tools. The moment day is known 'Narka chaturdashi' or 'Choti Diwali' which spray on the fourteenth day of the month of Ashwin. This day consequently is dedicated to lights and prayers heralding a opportunity full of delight and laughter.
The Third Day
The Third daylight of the celebration of Diwali is the mainly significant date which sees colors of firecrackers, lighting of lamps, tasty sweet, novel garments and relatives acquire jointly exchange assistance. On this day particular pooja ritual is observed to devotion Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi. This is the date while the Sun enter his instant route and pass Libra collection (Nakshtra) which is represent by the stability or balance. Therefore, this devise of Libra is supposed to contain recommended the opposite of story books and their finishing. Still with the truth that this day spray on an Amavasya (dark night) it is regarded as the majority favorable.
The Fourth & Fifth Day
The impressive revels of Diwali which is raise throughout five days and the fourth day of Diwali revels is evident with particular conduct in the special fraction of India. In northern separation of India this day is celebrated two existences behind Diwali as Govardhan Puja still as in the western parts of India like Maharashtra class the equal occasion is celebrated as Padva or Bali Prativpada. Govardhan Puja is also and celebrated as Annakoot that property the wall of victuals. On these exacting celebratory existence spiritual pooja ceremony to request the blessing of Lord Krishna are practical and individual dishware with supply of sweets are also an essential part of the revels.
Myths of Deepavali Festival
On the positive event of Diwali the appearance of lamps are lit, assistance are exchange, jewellery is purchase, firecrackers are fracture, all these facets of Diwali festival are linked with legendary and historical mythology. Understand on to recognize further.
Myth of Lord Krishna & Demon Narakasura
Dipavali is imperfect lacking Fire Crackers & satisfied of crackers is connected with the murder of the worried Narakasura (Ruler of Pragjyotishpur, Nepal) by Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna's heavenly intervention led to the release of the jailed women., as a icon of conquest, he filthy his forehead with that troubles blood. Lord Krishna return house early in the early morning & bathed with scented oils to wash missing the waste since his remains. While then the tradition of winning wash facing sunrise on this day has become a established perform with at least satisfied of lone cracker which is an positive icon.
Myth of Lord Rama, Laxman & Sita
Diwali is the day when ruler Rama's conquest was famous in Ayodhya behind his impressive war with Ravana, the demoniac king of Lanka. Rama & his wife Sita return behind 14 years of separate, ending war in which the complete kingdom of Lanka was damaged. On this dark night of Amavasya, Ayodhaya was glowed up with rows of lamps, burning the dark nights to receive home the king Rama. So, on this favorable day, the lightening up of lamps signify pleasure & finish of dire.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Diwali Utsav
Diwali
Diwali or Deepawali is it festival of lights. The word Deepawali means a row of lights. Diwali is the most beautiful and joyful of all Hindu festivals. It comes off towards the close of the Hindu month of Ashwin in October or November. It last for four days. Each of those days has a religious meaning.
Long before the festival, people start cleaning, white-washing and decorating their houses. During the festival every houses has its row of oil lamps lighted early in the morning and at night. People get up early. Children let off crackers Women draw lovely rangolis. People have a rich breakfast and lunch which has tasty dishes specially prepared for each day.
Bazaars look gay with decorations. They display a wide variety of goods attractively and artistically. On the last day, businessmen and the traders worship Laxmi, the goddess of plenty and prosperity. They open new books of account from the next day. For many the Hindu New year starts on the day after Diwali.
People visit their friends and relatives with boxes of sweets or dry fruit. They wish them a happy Diwali. Diwali is, thus, the gayest and the brighest of all indian festivals.
Diwali or Deepawali is it festival of lights. The word Deepawali means a row of lights. Diwali is the most beautiful and joyful of all Hindu festivals. It comes off towards the close of the Hindu month of Ashwin in October or November. It last for four days. Each of those days has a religious meaning.
Long before the festival, people start cleaning, white-washing and decorating their houses. During the festival every houses has its row of oil lamps lighted early in the morning and at night. People get up early. Children let off crackers Women draw lovely rangolis. People have a rich breakfast and lunch which has tasty dishes specially prepared for each day.
Bazaars look gay with decorations. They display a wide variety of goods attractively and artistically. On the last day, businessmen and the traders worship Laxmi, the goddess of plenty and prosperity. They open new books of account from the next day. For many the Hindu New year starts on the day after Diwali.
People visit their friends and relatives with boxes of sweets or dry fruit. They wish them a happy Diwali. Diwali is, thus, the gayest and the brighest of all indian festivals.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Navratri festival
Navratri Festival.
Navratri is a composite festival celebrated all over in India. Depending on gauna – local tradition, but for most beginning with the new Moon (Amavasya – dark moon Night) or for some on the ninth day of the month of Virgo (Kanya) just prior to the Amavasya, or on the first day of the Hindu month of Ashwina (Padmanabha Vaishnava mase), Various ceremonies are performed. This festival consists of facts and worship of nine aspects of Durga, one on each of the nine days. Navratri is known as the Festival of Nights honoring the goddesses.
Consequently this festival of Navratri is popularly known as Durga Puja in Bengal. After these nine days comes the Dashami, the tenth day, which is the day of the famous festival of Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami ( the tenth day of victory). This is the day Lord Rama had killed Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil. Vaishnavas generally being absorbed in Vijaya Dashami rather than Durga puja.
The following are the most popular forms of the goddess under which she is worshipped: Durga, goddess beyond reach; Bhadrakali, the Auspicious Power of Time; Amba or Jagadamba, Mother of the World; Annapurna, Giver of food and plenty; Sarvamangala, Auspicious Goddess; Bhairavi, Terrible, Fearful, Power of Death; Chandika or Chandi, Violet, Wrath, Fury; Lalita, Playfulness personified; Bhavani, the Giver of Existence.
Navratri, is celebrated as the festival of nine nights, and is celebrated differently in different parts of India. In Gujarat, for nine nights, women and girls decked in finery dance the garba around an earthen lamp or a Kalash (Pitcher) symbol of divine power, which is decorated with flowers and betal leaves, and has its mouth covered with a coconut. They sing and dance, clapping their hands in rhythmic movements, or does the Stick dance, holding two sticks and striking them to the rhyth, of the music.
In Tamil Nadu, the first three days of the festival are dedicated to Lakshmi, Goddess of Beauty and Prosperity; the next three days to Durga, Goddess of Righteousness, and the last three days to Saraswati, Goddess of Music and Learning.
In Andhra Pradesh the temple in the house is decorated with clay images of the Deities. A special sweet meal like laddoos or sweet rice colored yellow with turmeric, or Khir (milk) preparation Cooked in rice) is made every day and after offering to the household gods, is eaten. Everyone wears new clothes and friends drop in to see the family’s collection of images.
In Maharastra on the first days of Navratri the idol of Yogeshvari, a benign form of Durga, is installed in the house and the Haldi-Kum Kum ceremony is held. Haldi (turmeric) and kum kum (vermilion) is applied on the forehead and sandalwood paste is smeared on the arms of all the invitees as these are considered auspicious.
Navratri is a composite festival celebrated all over in India. Depending on gauna – local tradition, but for most beginning with the new Moon (Amavasya – dark moon Night) or for some on the ninth day of the month of Virgo (Kanya) just prior to the Amavasya, or on the first day of the Hindu month of Ashwina (Padmanabha Vaishnava mase), Various ceremonies are performed. This festival consists of facts and worship of nine aspects of Durga, one on each of the nine days. Navratri is known as the Festival of Nights honoring the goddesses.
Consequently this festival of Navratri is popularly known as Durga Puja in Bengal. After these nine days comes the Dashami, the tenth day, which is the day of the famous festival of Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami ( the tenth day of victory). This is the day Lord Rama had killed Ravana, signifying the victory of good over evil. Vaishnavas generally being absorbed in Vijaya Dashami rather than Durga puja.
The following are the most popular forms of the goddess under which she is worshipped: Durga, goddess beyond reach; Bhadrakali, the Auspicious Power of Time; Amba or Jagadamba, Mother of the World; Annapurna, Giver of food and plenty; Sarvamangala, Auspicious Goddess; Bhairavi, Terrible, Fearful, Power of Death; Chandika or Chandi, Violet, Wrath, Fury; Lalita, Playfulness personified; Bhavani, the Giver of Existence.
Navratri, is celebrated as the festival of nine nights, and is celebrated differently in different parts of India. In Gujarat, for nine nights, women and girls decked in finery dance the garba around an earthen lamp or a Kalash (Pitcher) symbol of divine power, which is decorated with flowers and betal leaves, and has its mouth covered with a coconut. They sing and dance, clapping their hands in rhythmic movements, or does the Stick dance, holding two sticks and striking them to the rhyth, of the music.
In Tamil Nadu, the first three days of the festival are dedicated to Lakshmi, Goddess of Beauty and Prosperity; the next three days to Durga, Goddess of Righteousness, and the last three days to Saraswati, Goddess of Music and Learning.
In Andhra Pradesh the temple in the house is decorated with clay images of the Deities. A special sweet meal like laddoos or sweet rice colored yellow with turmeric, or Khir (milk) preparation Cooked in rice) is made every day and after offering to the household gods, is eaten. Everyone wears new clothes and friends drop in to see the family’s collection of images.
In Maharastra on the first days of Navratri the idol of Yogeshvari, a benign form of Durga, is installed in the house and the Haldi-Kum Kum ceremony is held. Haldi (turmeric) and kum kum (vermilion) is applied on the forehead and sandalwood paste is smeared on the arms of all the invitees as these are considered auspicious.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Navratri Utsav
Legends of Navratri'Nav' means 'nine' and 'ratri' means 'night', thus, 'Navratri' means 'nine nights'. There are many legends attach to the beginning of Navratri like all Indian festivals but all of them are connected to Goddess Shakti (Hindu Mother Goddess) and her different forms. Although it is one of the most celebrated festivals of Hindu calendar, it holds special importance for Gujratis and Bengalis and one can see it in the passion and feeling of the people with which they treat in the festive behavior of the period. The first three days of Navratri are devoted to Goddess Durga (Warrior Goddess) decent in red and mounted on a lion, next three to Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity) dressed in gold and mounted on an owl and finally, last three to Goddess Saraswati (Goddess Of Knowledge) dressed in creamy white and mounted on a pure white swan.Dandiya and Garba Rass are the highlights of the festival in Gujarat while farmer sow seeds and thank the Goddess for her blessing and request for better yield. In olden times, this festival was connected with the fertility of Mother Earth who feed us as her children. Sweetmeats are prepared for the celebrations and children and adults dress up in new bright-colored dresses for the night performance. With commercialization, the festival has moved on to be a social festival rather than a religious or agrarian festival. In some communities people undergo rigorous fasts during this season that lasts for the nine days of the festival, only to be opened on the tenth day of Dussehra. However, nothing dampens the spirit of the devout followers of Mother Goddess as they sing devotional songs and indulge in the gaieties of the season.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Navratri Utsav
Navratri.
Navratri it is the festival of skip and devotion। The speech of Navaratri is made of two words: Nava means (nine) and Ratri means ( nights).
Navratri it is the festival of skip and devotion। The speech of Navaratri is made of two words: Nava means (nine) and Ratri means ( nights).
Navratri is separated in to three – days sets, which is faithful to a different feature of the supreme goddess। The first three days are dedicated to Durga. The Next three days set is faithful to Lakshmi, and the final set which is faithful to Saraswati Goddess.
Blessing from all three aspects of heavenly mother is just way to have all – round success in life।
Navratri is a extremely hindu religious festival of masti, and devotion of goddess Durga। Navratri which is celebrated for nine nights so it is called as navratri the festival of navratri it’s goes on dancing, thereis lot of enjoyment with music and Puja all young boys and girls are enjoying this nine days.
People locate idol spirit of durga in center of the ground which make the decoration, they are dancing around the idol in a very large circle, this dance which is known as dandiya like this only in the year 2008, 2009, and 2010 are as follows.
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