Take a Look at Dussehra 2012 (Raavan Dahan) or also known as Vijaya Dashmi from Vadodara.
Note: Sorry for the Bad Quality of Video
Note: Sorry for the Bad Quality of Video
Showing posts with label Festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Festival. Show all posts
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Dussehra 2012 Photos (Vadodara)
Take a Look at Photos of Dussehra (also Known as VijyaDashmi) 2012 from Polo Ground, Vadodara
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
Meaning of D&G at Navratri Time
THE D&G MEANING
The Original meaning of D&G means Dolce & Gabbana...
The Original meaning of D&G means Dolce & Gabbana...
But when its #Navratri Time in #Gujarat,
It can also be Meant as - Dandiya & Garba...
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Shri Ganesh Utsav 2012 - Vadodara (Baroda)
Ganesha Chaturthi (Marathi: गणेश चतुर्थी, Konkani: चवथ, Gujarati: ગણેશ ચતુર્થી, Hindi: गणेश चतुर्थी, Malayalam: വിനായക ചതുര്ത്ഥി, Tamil: விநாயகர் சதுர்த்தி, Kannada: ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥೀ, Telugu: వినాయక చవితి), also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, also called Vinayagar in Tamil Nadu, is the Hindu festival celebrated on the occasion of birthday of Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, who is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees in the duration of this festival.
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Diwali Day 15 - Dev Diwali
Dev diwali :
Kartak sud Purnima (full moon day),
15th day of kartak, the belief is that, after leaving king Bali, the lord rejoined on this day.
The Gods celebrated his arrival in jubilation. Locals also celebrate the day with the fire works in the morning & wishes all the relatives/neighbours new year wishes whom they could not wished during new year, as it is considered the last day to greet new year.
Kartak sud Purnima (full moon day),
15th day of kartak, the belief is that, after leaving king Bali, the lord rejoined on this day.
The Gods celebrated his arrival in jubilation. Locals also celebrate the day with the fire works in the morning & wishes all the relatives/neighbours new year wishes whom they could not wished during new year, as it is considered the last day to greet new year.
Monday, 31 October 2011
Diwali Day 10 - Labh Pancham
Labh Pacham:
Kartak sud pacham(5), the shop owners & most businessmen starts their business for the year, which they had closed since diwali. They start new account ledgers(Khatu) by writing "Shubh" means Auspicious, on left & "Labh" means Profit, on right & Sathiya on center, on 1st page. People also go for shopping which is said to be profitable & lucky for whole year.
Friday, 28 October 2011
Diwali Day 7 - Bhai Bij
Bhai Bij :
Kartak sud Bij (2)
On this day the sister worships her brother.The brother stands for Krishna who did the noble deed of killing the demon Narkasura. Sister wishes him a long & healthy life and offers him Tilak & Aarti with warmth.The sister asks the Lord for the well-being of her brother, who is her Protector.is the time where in the bond of love between a brother and sister is further strengthened as sister invites brother at her home for dinner/lunch asks God for her brother/s long and successful life while she receives presents from her beloved brother's as a token of love & affection.
Kartak sud Bij (2)
On this day the sister worships her brother.The brother stands for Krishna who did the noble deed of killing the demon Narkasura. Sister wishes him a long & healthy life and offers him Tilak & Aarti with warmth.The sister asks the Lord for the well-being of her brother, who is her Protector.is the time where in the bond of love between a brother and sister is further strengthened as sister invites brother at her home for dinner/lunch asks God for her brother/s long and successful life while she receives presents from her beloved brother's as a token of love & affection.
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Diwali Day 6 - Hindu New Year
બેસતું વર્ષ (Bestu Varas )(Hindu New year)
Kartak sud Ekam (1)
Referred to as the Gujarati Hindu new year, according to the Indian calendar based on lunar cycles; 'Kartak' is the first month in this new year whilst 'Ekam' refers to the first day.
People greet each other on this day by uttering Saal Mubaarak. This is an Urdu saying but is used commonly by Gujarati people (Hindi/Gujarati/Urdu); 'nutanvarsh abhinandan' is the perfect Gujarati phrase to wish Bestu Varas (Sanskrit/Gujarati) along with "shub varsh", meaning Happy New Year.
The day starts with firework displays in the early morning to welcome in the New Year as Hindus believe morning begins at 4am. Sometimes the local younger boys will sell raw salt (collected from a salt evaporation pond), calling it "sabras" - which means all taste - to make the natives' new year prosperous. Homes are decorated with the aaso palav & marigolds (galgota)/s toran (door hangings) & rangoli beside the front door. Homemade snacks are offered to guests and neighbours who come to wish a good New Year.
Bali pujan is also performend on this day, where in history Lord Vaman asked King Bali for 3 steps (or strides) of land. Bali pleased the Lord by offering everything; in remembrance of his devotion, Vamana decreed that this auspicious day will be famed as 'Balipratipadaa'.
Kartak sud Ekam (1)
Referred to as the Gujarati Hindu new year, according to the Indian calendar based on lunar cycles; 'Kartak' is the first month in this new year whilst 'Ekam' refers to the first day.
People greet each other on this day by uttering Saal Mubaarak. This is an Urdu saying but is used commonly by Gujarati people (Hindi/Gujarati/Urdu); 'nutanvarsh abhinandan' is the perfect Gujarati phrase to wish Bestu Varas (Sanskrit/Gujarati) along with "shub varsh", meaning Happy New Year.
The day starts with firework displays in the early morning to welcome in the New Year as Hindus believe morning begins at 4am. Sometimes the local younger boys will sell raw salt (collected from a salt evaporation pond), calling it "sabras" - which means all taste - to make the natives' new year prosperous. Homes are decorated with the aaso palav & marigolds (galgota)/s toran (door hangings) & rangoli beside the front door. Homemade snacks are offered to guests and neighbours who come to wish a good New Year.
Bali pujan is also performend on this day, where in history Lord Vaman asked King Bali for 3 steps (or strides) of land. Bali pleased the Lord by offering everything; in remembrance of his devotion, Vamana decreed that this auspicious day will be famed as 'Balipratipadaa'.
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Diwali Day 5 - Diwali
Diwali: (30th day of aaso)
Aaso Amas (15th day from full moon day when moon disappears). Celebrated in all parts of India. Diwali is the last day of the Hindu year and people go to temples and thank the gods for the wonderful previous year. People wish a Happy Diwali to neighbors & relatives via cards (recently SMSs/emails/calls). The whole day is considered as the last day to prepare for the coming new year. People explode expensive fireworks throughout the entire night. Mostly natives perform special puja(worship) of the goddess of Wealth 'Laxmi'. The houses are decorated with diyas specially in open spaces opposite the front door. Even rangoli is prepared around the lit diyas.
Aaso Amas (15th day from full moon day when moon disappears). Celebrated in all parts of India. Diwali is the last day of the Hindu year and people go to temples and thank the gods for the wonderful previous year. People wish a Happy Diwali to neighbors & relatives via cards (recently SMSs/emails/calls). The whole day is considered as the last day to prepare for the coming new year. People explode expensive fireworks throughout the entire night. Mostly natives perform special puja(worship) of the goddess of Wealth 'Laxmi'. The houses are decorated with diyas specially in open spaces opposite the front door. Even rangoli is prepared around the lit diyas.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Diwali Day 4 - Kaali Chaudas
Kali Chaudash: (Aso vad 14)
Kali means black or mahakali (goddess who wins over black magic). Chaudash means 14. So the natives prepare Vada to Hanumanji and get protection from ghosts & evils spirits. Tantric's goes to the crematorium (called smashan in Gujarati) (called samshan in Hindi) to get powerful results.
Kali means black or mahakali (goddess who wins over black magic). Chaudash means 14. So the natives prepare Vada to Hanumanji and get protection from ghosts & evils spirits. Tantric's goes to the crematorium (called smashan in Gujarati) (called samshan in Hindi) to get powerful results.
Monday, 24 October 2011
Diwali Day 3 - Dhan Teras
Dhanteras: (Aso vad 13)
Most communities worship the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, by performing puja. Material wealth in the form of gold jewelry and money (or old coins/Diamonds) are often used to represent wealth in these worship ceremonies. Gujaratis believe money spent on this day will bring prosperity to their family and home during the coming year.
Most communities worship the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, by performing puja. Material wealth in the form of gold jewelry and money (or old coins/Diamonds) are often used to represent wealth in these worship ceremonies. Gujaratis believe money spent on this day will bring prosperity to their family and home during the coming year.
Diwali Day 2 - Vagh Baras
Vagh Baras: (Aso vad 12)
This is also known as Govatsa dwadashi and Guru Dwadashi. On this day the cow and calf are worshiped. Vagh here refers to repaying one's financial debts. Therefore people clear their account ledgers (khata) today and do not enter into new transactions using new ledgers until after Labh Pancham. Vagh baras is also celebrated in a unique fashion in some Dhodia villages where some men colour themselves in stripes representing the Vagh and others as plain white or other colours denoting cattle. The tiger chases the cattle. Finally, at the end of the sport, the village inhabitants eat food together at a common place and celebrate.
This is also known as Govatsa dwadashi and Guru Dwadashi. On this day the cow and calf are worshiped. Vagh here refers to repaying one's financial debts. Therefore people clear their account ledgers (khata) today and do not enter into new transactions using new ledgers until after Labh Pancham. Vagh baras is also celebrated in a unique fashion in some Dhodia villages where some men colour themselves in stripes representing the Vagh and others as plain white or other colours denoting cattle. The tiger chases the cattle. Finally, at the end of the sport, the village inhabitants eat food together at a common place and celebrate.
Diwali Day 1 - Agyaras
Agyaras: (Aso vad 11)
Gujaratis begin their Diwali celebrations before Dhan Teras, on the 11th day of aaso. The day is devoted to preparing the choicest snacks and dry fruits, to wish new year to relatives & neighbours.
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Video - Dussehra 2011 at Vadodara (Pologound)
Take a Look at Dusshera 2011 (Raavan Dahan) or also known as Vijaya Dashmi from Vadodara.
Dusshera 2011 Photos (Vadodara)
Take a Look at Photos of Dusshera (also Known as VijyaDashmi) 2011 from Polo Ground, Vadodara
Navratri - Day 9 - United Way of Baroda
Take a Look at Video of Vadodara's Favourite Festival - Navratri (Day 09) from United Way of Baroda
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Navratri - Day 7 - Credai Aarkee
Take a Look at Video of Vadodara's Favourite Festival - Navratri (Day 07) from Credai Aarkee
Part 1
Part 2
Navratri - Day 7 - United Way of Baroda
Take a Look at Video of Vadodara's Favourite Festival - Navratri (Day 07) from United Way of Baroda
Part 1
Part 2
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Navratri - Day 6 - United Way of Baroda
Take a Look at Video of Vadodara's Favourite Festival - Navratri (Day 09) from United Way of Baroda
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