Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Durga Puja:- Here comes a celebration of five days!!!!!
Durga Puja is one of the biggest religious events of the Hindus. It is usually celebrated over a period of five days with religious fervor and a lot of excitement. Although it is primarily the biggest festival of the Bengali community, yet it involves people from other communities.
Celebrations during Durga Puja
Durga Puja is celebrated with gaiety and devotion almost in every community or locality in India. Huge decorative structures or pandals are created to worship Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, Ganesha, Kartik, and Saraswati.
During Dura Puja celebrations, special rituals are observed on the five days of the festival – Maha Shashti, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Vijaya Dashami. One such ritual is the ‘pran prathishta’ where the holy presence of Goddess Durga is invoked into her idol. Then there is the Kumari Puja where a small girl is worshipped with the belief that the Goddess manifests herself more in an innocent child.
Other rituals during Durga Puja include the offering of food items collectively known as the “bhog” and praying to Goddess Durga through aarti, stuti, and bhajans. An important ritual observed during this festival is making a special prayer to the Goddess with an offering of flowers, which is known as “pushpanjali”.
A special highlight of Durga Puja celebrations is the beating of drums known as “dhaks”. The sound of these drums has a mesmerizing effect on the devotees of Goddess Durga.
During Durga Puja, people gift new clothes to their dear ones. They put on new dresses and visit pandals where pujas are performed by each community. Thousands of people get together to explore the decorations and lighting in each pandal and observe the idol of Goddess Durga.
Various social events are organized during Durga Puja celebrations. These include sit-and-draw competitions for children, music shows, songs, and dance contests. Special prizes are offered to those who win these competitions. The purpose is to forge a friendly relationship among the people in each community/locality on the festive occasion of Durga Puja. This helps eradicate differences existing between the people of various communities.
Some people consider observing a fast during Durga Puja. They believe that fasting will help them establish a harmony between their body and soul. They also feel that by doing so they’ll be able to receive the choicest blessings of Goddess Durga.
The Durga Puja celebrations end up with the immersion of Goddess Durga in rivers, ponds, and seas on Vijaya Dashami or thereafter.
Browse through Dgreetings to send free Durga Puja Cards
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Celebrations during Durga Puja
Durga Puja is celebrated with gaiety and devotion almost in every community or locality in India. Huge decorative structures or pandals are created to worship Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, Ganesha, Kartik, and Saraswati.
During Dura Puja celebrations, special rituals are observed on the five days of the festival – Maha Shashti, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Vijaya Dashami. One such ritual is the ‘pran prathishta’ where the holy presence of Goddess Durga is invoked into her idol. Then there is the Kumari Puja where a small girl is worshipped with the belief that the Goddess manifests herself more in an innocent child.
Other rituals during Durga Puja include the offering of food items collectively known as the “bhog” and praying to Goddess Durga through aarti, stuti, and bhajans. An important ritual observed during this festival is making a special prayer to the Goddess with an offering of flowers, which is known as “pushpanjali”.
A special highlight of Durga Puja celebrations is the beating of drums known as “dhaks”. The sound of these drums has a mesmerizing effect on the devotees of Goddess Durga.
During Durga Puja, people gift new clothes to their dear ones. They put on new dresses and visit pandals where pujas are performed by each community. Thousands of people get together to explore the decorations and lighting in each pandal and observe the idol of Goddess Durga.
Various social events are organized during Durga Puja celebrations. These include sit-and-draw competitions for children, music shows, songs, and dance contests. Special prizes are offered to those who win these competitions. The purpose is to forge a friendly relationship among the people in each community/locality on the festive occasion of Durga Puja. This helps eradicate differences existing between the people of various communities.
Some people consider observing a fast during Durga Puja. They believe that fasting will help them establish a harmony between their body and soul. They also feel that by doing so they’ll be able to receive the choicest blessings of Goddess Durga.
The Durga Puja celebrations end up with the immersion of Goddess Durga in rivers, ponds, and seas on Vijaya Dashami or thereafter.
Browse through Dgreetings to send free Durga Puja Cards
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Friday, September 23, 2011
Few fabulous Ideas on Diwali Decorations
Diwali is one of the popular festivals celebrated by the Hindus. It is not only observed in India but also in several other countries. On Diwali, people celebrate by lighting oil lamps and electric lights, decorating their homes with colorful rangolis and flowers, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, bursting fireworks, and exchanging sweets with their dear ones.
Highlights of Diwali Decorations
Some of the special features of the decorations that one finds during Diwali are mentioned below.
Diyas, candles, and other lights: Diyas and candles come in a variety of designs to make your home look as attractive as possible. So, during Diwali, make sure you adorn your house with the glowing light of diyas and candles. You may use aromatic candles for the decorations, as their sweet fragrance will help liven up the atmosphere in your home.
Aside from diyas and candles, you may use electric string lights and tiny bulbs for Diwali decorations. These lights will brighten up your home and help create the festive mood on this occasion. Whether you’d like to adorn doorways, mantles, or roof lines, electric bulbs emitting lights of various colors are one of the best options you may consider.
Rangolis: An essential part of Diwali decorations is the rangoli. A rangoli acts as a sign of welcome for Goddess Lakshmi who is believed to visit one’s house during Diwali. A lot of creativity and hard work goes into making rangoli designs of various patterns and colors. Geometric patterns as well as figures of gods and goddesses are created out of these rangolis. Common themes including celestial symbols like sun and moon and motifs like lotus and animals are utilized in making rangoli designs.
Diwali rangolis also include holy symbols like the ‘Om’, ‘Swastik’, a lighted Deepak, and the mangal kalash. The rangolis are made of ingredients like rice flour and pulses. The common colors used in Diwali rangolis are white, turmeric yellow, pea green, and rust brown. Vermilion is often used to add color to these rangolis.
Flowers: Marigolds, lotus, and a variety of flowers are used to adorn the staircases and stair handles of homes during Diwali. Petals of roses are put into a glass bowl filled with water. The bowl is then placed on a table in the living room or the dining table. This is indeed an exciting way to adorn your homes during Diwali.
Aside from flowers, you may use torans embellished with mirrors for Diwali decorations. Just hang the torans at the entrance doors and arches, and they’ll give a fantastic look to your home during Diwali.
Send Diwali Wishes to your near and dear ones through our Diwali cards.
Highlights of Diwali Decorations
Some of the special features of the decorations that one finds during Diwali are mentioned below.
Diyas, candles, and other lights: Diyas and candles come in a variety of designs to make your home look as attractive as possible. So, during Diwali, make sure you adorn your house with the glowing light of diyas and candles. You may use aromatic candles for the decorations, as their sweet fragrance will help liven up the atmosphere in your home.
Aside from diyas and candles, you may use electric string lights and tiny bulbs for Diwali decorations. These lights will brighten up your home and help create the festive mood on this occasion. Whether you’d like to adorn doorways, mantles, or roof lines, electric bulbs emitting lights of various colors are one of the best options you may consider.
Rangolis: An essential part of Diwali decorations is the rangoli. A rangoli acts as a sign of welcome for Goddess Lakshmi who is believed to visit one’s house during Diwali. A lot of creativity and hard work goes into making rangoli designs of various patterns and colors. Geometric patterns as well as figures of gods and goddesses are created out of these rangolis. Common themes including celestial symbols like sun and moon and motifs like lotus and animals are utilized in making rangoli designs.
Diwali rangolis also include holy symbols like the ‘Om’, ‘Swastik’, a lighted Deepak, and the mangal kalash. The rangolis are made of ingredients like rice flour and pulses. The common colors used in Diwali rangolis are white, turmeric yellow, pea green, and rust brown. Vermilion is often used to add color to these rangolis.
Flowers: Marigolds, lotus, and a variety of flowers are used to adorn the staircases and stair handles of homes during Diwali. Petals of roses are put into a glass bowl filled with water. The bowl is then placed on a table in the living room or the dining table. This is indeed an exciting way to adorn your homes during Diwali.
Aside from flowers, you may use torans embellished with mirrors for Diwali decorations. Just hang the torans at the entrance doors and arches, and they’ll give a fantastic look to your home during Diwali.
Send Diwali Wishes to your near and dear ones through our Diwali cards.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Lets Welcome Maa Durga
Durga Puja is a celebration for Everyone. It is the symbol of the victory of goodness over evil. It is celebrated grandly in West Bengal state. The festival is celebrated with with great enthusiasm and devotion in West Bengal. A large number of devotees worship goddess Durga in temples and wish well-being of their near and dear ones.
It is believed that the Goddess destroyed and killed the demon Mahisasura by her power or "Shakti" which was the combination of the powers of all the Gods.
It is also believed that during this time the Goddess visits her mother's place in a year. The immersion of the Goddess in River Ganges in the mark of her returning to her Husband's Place, i.e. Lord Shiva.
The kids, the adults and the Old, this 5 day festival is a real celebration for everyone. Everybody wears new clothes, go for trips to see the pandals and the idols at various places. The pandals are erected as the puja starts. The real spirit of this festival lies in Drumbeats or the "Dhaak." The sound of the Dhaak and the aroma of the "Dhunuchi" fills the atmosphere with real Joy.
Men and women perform the 'Anjali' ritual aesthetically. Bengalis also love to wear Saaris during performing the Puja rituals and the men used to wear Dhoti and Kurta to symbolize the culture and tradition of West Bengal.
At many places cultural programs are introduced. People used to take part in such activities.
The first day of Saptami falls on 3rd October 2011. The Dashami falls on 6th October 2011.
Maa Durga Is coming .... Lets Welcome her with whole heart and devotion.
Celebrate this festivals by sending Durga Puja Greetings and cards to your near and dear ones.
It is believed that the Goddess destroyed and killed the demon Mahisasura by her power or "Shakti" which was the combination of the powers of all the Gods.
It is also believed that during this time the Goddess visits her mother's place in a year. The immersion of the Goddess in River Ganges in the mark of her returning to her Husband's Place, i.e. Lord Shiva.
The kids, the adults and the Old, this 5 day festival is a real celebration for everyone. Everybody wears new clothes, go for trips to see the pandals and the idols at various places. The pandals are erected as the puja starts. The real spirit of this festival lies in Drumbeats or the "Dhaak." The sound of the Dhaak and the aroma of the "Dhunuchi" fills the atmosphere with real Joy.
Men and women perform the 'Anjali' ritual aesthetically. Bengalis also love to wear Saaris during performing the Puja rituals and the men used to wear Dhoti and Kurta to symbolize the culture and tradition of West Bengal.
At many places cultural programs are introduced. People used to take part in such activities.
The first day of Saptami falls on 3rd October 2011. The Dashami falls on 6th October 2011.
Maa Durga Is coming .... Lets Welcome her with whole heart and devotion.
Celebrate this festivals by sending Durga Puja Greetings and cards to your near and dear ones.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Most Exclusive Gift Ideas for Someone You Love
Something as simple as a single rose can, in fact, be the best gift of all.
Even if you and your loved one are a thousand miles apart, many
options are now available for sending gifts and cards making distances
insignificant. You can send along something bought
online or at a shopping mall, or even concoct a gift at home and have it delivered to your beloved.
It is often said that lovers should nurture their relationship not just on Valentine’s Day but throughout the year. Just as you need to maintain your relationship with your family, the relationship you have with your significant other is one that should be nurtured and is an ongoing work in progress.
Even if you and your loved one are a thousand miles apart, many
options are now available for sending gifts and cards making distances
insignificant. You can send along something bought
online or at a shopping mall, or even concoct a gift at home and have it delivered to your beloved.
It is often said that lovers should nurture their relationship not just on Valentine’s Day but throughout the year. Just as you need to maintain your relationship with your family, the relationship you have with your significant other is one that should be nurtured and is an ongoing work in progress.
Few Love Gift Ideas
- Jewelery
- Coffee break mugs
- Scented candles
- Funky T-shirts
- Romantic novels
- Home decor items
- Centerpieces for tables
- Picture frames with personal photos
- Assorted gift baskets (snacks, cookies, crockery, etc.)
- A trip to the spa
Send these romantic cards and let your love one know how special he or she is for you!!!
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Teacher’s Day Celebrations
Teacher’s day is celebrated on 5th of September. The birthday of the second President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan is observed as teacher’s day in India. Dr, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a renowned educationist, a scholar and a teacher. It is his birth anniversary that is celebrated as teacher’s day throughout the country. This day is considered as the day for the teachers. Teacher’s day is actually a day for paying a tribute to all our teachers and their immense hard work. So, it can be said that 5th of September also called as teacher’s appreciation day is the day dedicated to all the teachers. The immense role, support and guidance of the teachers can not be expressed in words; they are the ones who help us in giving a shape to our lives.
The celebrations of teachers day are full of positive energy and anticipation on the part of the students. Students act as teachers and in this way they actually get to understand the role and responsibilities of a teacher. Song and dance programs are an integral part of teacher’s day celebrations in various schools. The teacher’s day celebrations are a small gesture form the side of the students to thank their teachers for supporting and guiding them throughout. Through these celebrations students and their teachers remember the great educationist and philosopher, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan who is the symbol of hope and inspiration.
Send Teachers Day Cards and show your respect and let them feel how admirable they are for you.
The celebrations of teachers day are full of positive energy and anticipation on the part of the students. Students act as teachers and in this way they actually get to understand the role and responsibilities of a teacher. Song and dance programs are an integral part of teacher’s day celebrations in various schools. The teacher’s day celebrations are a small gesture form the side of the students to thank their teachers for supporting and guiding them throughout. Through these celebrations students and their teachers remember the great educationist and philosopher, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan who is the symbol of hope and inspiration.
Send Teachers Day Cards and show your respect and let them feel how admirable they are for you.
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