Navarathiri

Hi all,

Navarathiri-one of my favorite festivals. It stands for nine nights which are dedicated to three Goddess’: Durga (Goddess of bravery), Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth), and Saraswathi (Goddess of knowledge) each for three days respectively.
Golu (rows of Clay dolls of god are arranged in steps) is the most important thing for Navarathiri in Tamilnadu.
This year, there is a new arrival at my home. My cousin 2 years old is adding fun to the celebration. I and my sister are at holidays. My father is busy at setting up of fancy lights,
We used to do some poojas during morning. I am trying out some new cuisines too. My mother prepares her as usual ‘sundal’.
Children wear fancy dresses and invite everyone for golu at their homes. People who come to golu sing devotional songs and are given thaamboolam. One good thing I noticed is people switched off their TV serials and exchanged greetings among each other. There are some Telugu and Gujarathi families nearby each celebrating this festival in their own way.
In this fast moving world, when people have no time to stand and stare, this type of festivals creates real fun, we meet old friends, relatives, also add new friends, all along with the blessings of the deity. This brings joy and peace. :)

Will meet u all soon :)

World Heart Day

Hi all,

For the past two days, when I switch on the television or go through the newspaper, I see there is more news about the heart diseases. Nowadays the risk of heart disease is being increased compared to the olden days.
Cardiologists say, these are mainly due to the increased stress, unhealthy food habits, lack of exercise, high blood pressure, smoking etc. Even people between 20-30 years of age face this risk.
This risk factor also depends on the lifestyle and personality of an individual. People should practice to accept failures or disappointments and learn from them, which is more important than the so called success.
We should accept things as they are (although sometimes we can seek help) and develop a positive attitude, which will certainly reduce the risk of getting heart diseases.

Will meet u soon. :)

Remembered this....

hi all,

Great me, O Master ,By the Grace
To follow all the good and pure
To be content with simple things:
To use my fellows not as means but ends
To serve them stalwartly,in thought,word,deed;
Never to utter word of hatred or of shame;
To cast away all selfishness and pride;
To speak no ill of others;
To have a mind at peace;
Set free from care,and led astray from thee
Neither by happiness or woe;
Set thou my feet upon this path,
And keep me steadfast in it.
Thus only shall I please thee,serve thee right.

This is from Gandhiji's "songs from prison".
I read this poem today morning,just thought of sharing this.

meet u all soon.

WhatToNameIt

Hi all,

Don’t know what to post right now. I am feeling moody. I created this blogger account with great interest. Nowadays I am not able to post, I am not bored, but I am feeling moody for the past few months.... This blog helps me in many ways... I can comment on it. I get most valuable information. I have got new friends too. I am happy about it. :)

Most of my friends are in other state and some so busy at work and some are doing their Post graduation. Anyway we are in touch thro mails and phone calls, sharing all the happenings much deeper than before (zero balance… jus kidding :) ).My dear friend is going to get married by the end of this year. My best wishes to her. (Don’t know whether she is reading this post) The thing is everybody is moving away to greater distances, but our relationships are getting closer and closer by heart. Hoping to be in touch always. Huh became sentimental.

Right now reading “Bharathiyar Kavithaigal”.

ENNiya mudidhal veNdum,
Nallave eNNal veNdum,
ThiNNiya nenjam veNdum,
Thelindha naLLarivu veNdum…

Will meet u soon. :)
( moving to finish my sister’s kutti project.:) )