August 2017

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 5 (29/8/17) Morning & Evening Aarti

Lalbagcha Raja is mumbai's Richest and Biggest Ganesh Festival.During Ganesh Utsav every day observed Morning and evening Aarti perform Lalbagcha Raja.Millions of people take part Lalbagcha Raja Aarti and others take part online watch live aarti of Lalbagcha raja Mumbai.Here is Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 5(29/8/17) Morning and Evening Aarti Video.

Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 5 (29/8/17) Morning Aarti

Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 5 (29/8/17) Evening Aarti

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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 4 (28/8/17) Morning & Evening Aarti

Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 4 (28/8/17) Morning Aarti

Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 4 (28/8/17) Evening Aarti

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Monday, August 28, 2017

Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 3(27/8/17) Evening Aarti Attend by Amitabh Bacchan Family

Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai is biggest Ganesh Idol in Mumbai.Many people come here and get blessing of Lalbagcha Raja Ganpati.In the day 3 evening Aarti attend by Bollywood super star Amitabh Bacchan,Abhisek Bacchan and their family.Must watch.

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Sunday, August 27, 2017

Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 3 (27/8/17) Morning & Evening Aarti

Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 3 (27/8/17) Morning Aarti

Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 3 (27/8/17) Evening Aarti

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Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 2 (26/8/17) Morning and Sandhya Aarti

Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 2(26/8/17) Morning Aarti

Lalbagcha Raja Mumbai Day 2 (26/8/17)Evening Aarti

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Saturday, August 26, 2017

Lalbagcha Raja Visarjan(Immersion) Date 2017-About Lalbagcha Raja Visharjan-Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan2017 Route Map ,timing & Live Telecast-Lalbagcha Raja Visarjan Pictures2017

Lalbagcha Raja Visarjan(Immersion) Date 2017

The Popular Ganesh idol Lalbagcha Raja Visarjan (Immersion) on 5th September 2017 Anant Chaturdashi Day in Mumbai.

About Lalbagcha Raja Visharjan

The festival of Lord Ganesha starts from Gaensh Chaturthi and ends with Ganesh Visarjan date is 5th of September 2017, Tuesday.

Anant Chaturthi is the day when all the Ganesh idols of the city, to o their hometown. So this is also the day when is the visarjan of the Raja of all idols of Mumbai, the Lalbaugcha Raja. The visrajan of this starts from 10.30 am in the morning on 18th September, 2016, here is takes round of the maor parts of he ciy in huge processions.

The crowd for viewing the visarjan are in such a huge crowd that it is very difficult even countable approximately, if you have a look on the top you will feel as if there are ants walking on roads. The immersion of this great idol was done at Girgaon Chowpati, being the tallest idol of Mumbai the procession is carried on a grand manner. The routes that it covers for the visarjan starts from Lalbaug, Bharat Mata hall, from there it will go to Sane Guruji Marg then to Byculla Railway Station, west; then as of there it will go to the well-known Sutar Gully, C.P. Tank, Opera House and then to its final destination the Girgaon Chowpati for the immersion. All around the round of the procession of the great Lalbaugcha Raja, the devotees dance, sing and chant the mantra of “Ganpati Bappa Morayya, Puchavarshi Lavkar Yaa”, doing this procession maximum takes 29 to 30 hrs, if you get a chance to be a part of the procession then you will realize that during this time it is felt as if the entire Mumbai is down on the street you may also wonder how come and from where does such crowd comes from. There are also well versed securities for the procession so that the procession takes place without any anti social events.

Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan2017 Route Map,timing & Live Telecast

The Visharjan procession of the Lalbaugcha Raja will start at 10:00 AM on 5th September 2017 from Lalbaug market. In order to make the arrangements for the Visharjan procession, no devotee will be allowed to stand in the Navas line after 10pm of 5 September 2017. And similarly the Mukh Darshan line of the Lalbaugcha Raja will not be available after 00:00 hrs of 25 August 2017. The Visarjan procession will take the traditional route i.e. Lalbaug, Bharat Mata theatre, Lalbaug, Sane Guruji Marg, Byculla Rly. station (w), Clare Road, Nagpada, Dunkan Road, Don Taki, Sant Sena Maharaj Marg (Kumbharwada), Suthar Gully, Madhav Baug, C.P. Tank, V.P. Road, Opera House, Girgaon Chowpati.

Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan2017 Mumbai Live Telecast

Live Telecast of Lalbaugcha Raja 2017 Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi – 5th September 2017 can be watched setting home on religious TV channels like Aastha, Sanskar TV, Sadhna, Bhakti TV, Soham TV, etc.

All the major Indian news channels like Aaj Tak, ABP Star News, Zee News, NDTV, TV9, CNN-IBN provide the live telecast of Ganesh Visarjan from all the immersion points in Mumbai.

Also watch Marathi TV channels like Zee 24 Taas TV, ETV Marathi, IBN Lokmat, Star Majha, Star Pravah etc. for LIVE telecast of Ganesh Nimajjanam from Mumbai, Pune and other parts of Maharashtra.

Live Streaming of Lalbagcha Raja Visarjan 2017 will be available on www.ganpati.tv

Live Streaming of Lalbagcha Raja Visarjan 2017 especially Visarjan of Lalbaugcha Raja and many other famous Ganesh Idols will be available on Loksatta Youtube channels – http://www.youtube.com/user/loksattalive

Lalbagcha Raja Visarjan Picture 2017

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Ganesh Visarjan 2017 Dates and Day Wise Shubh Muhurat Timing

Ganesh Chaturthi is a 11 day festival, people bring home Idols (murtis) of Lord Ganesha and celebrate the festival or a day and a half, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days or 11 days depending on the family tradition and commitment of each individual.

Ganesh Visarjan, Ganesh Immersion or Ganesh Nimajjanam all mean the same. It is a ritual or process which culminates the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

During this process, the statue of Lord Ganesha is immersed into water body, preferably in a river, lake or the sea. Before that, final offering of coconuts, flowers and sweets are made to the statues of Lord Ganesha and then they are taken to the water body through the street procession with much fanfare.

Thousands of devotees join the procession and fill the whole atmosphere with chanting of “Ganapati Bappa Morya, Pudcha Varshi Lavkar Ya” which means come back soon next year.

Ganesh Visarjan 2017 Dates and Shubh Muhurta

One and half day Ganesha Visarjan will fall on August 26, the next day of Ganesh Chaturthi. Here is the auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat for Ganesha Visarjan for one and half day:

Auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat for Ganesha Visarjan
Afternoon Muhurta (Char, Labh, Amrit) = 12:18 – 17:05
Evening Muhurta (Labh) = 18:41 – 20:05
Night Muhurta (Shubh, Amrit, Char) = 21:30 – 25:43+
Early Morning Muhurta (Labh) = 28:31+ – 29:55+

The third day Ganesh Visarja will fall on August 27. Here is the auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat for Ganesha Visarja the for the third day:
Auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat for Ganesha Visarjan
Morning Muhurta (Char, Labh, Amrit) = 07:31 – 12:18
Afternoon Muhurta (Shubh) = 13:53 – 15:29
Evening Muhurta (Shubh, Amrit, Char) = 18:40 – 22:54
Night Muhurta (Labh) = 25:43+ – 27:07+
Early Morning Muhurta (Shubh) = 28:32+ – 29:56+

The fifth day Ganesha Visarjan will fall on August 29. Here is the auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat for Ganesha Visarjan for the fifth day:

Morning Muhurta (Char, Labh, Amrit) = 09:07 – 13:52
Afternoon Muhurta (Shubh) = 15:27 – 17:03
Evening Muhurta (Labh) = 20:03 – 21:28
Night Muhurta (Shubh, Amrit, Char) = 22:53 – 27:07+

The seventh day Ganesha Visarjan will fall on August 31. Here is the auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat for Ganesha Visarjan for the seventh day:

Morning Muhurta (Shubh) = 05:58 – 07:32
Morning Muhurta (Char, Labh, Amrit) = 10:42 – 15:26
Evening Muhurta (Amrit, Char) = 17:01 – 21:26
Night Muhurta (Labh) = 24:17+ – 25:42+
Early Morning Muhurta (Shubh, Amrit) = 27:08+ – 29:58+

The tenth day Ganesha Visarjan will fall on September 5. Here is the auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat for Ganesha Visarjan for the tenth day:

Morning Muhurta (Char, Labh, Amrit) = 09:08 – 13:49
Afternoon Muhurta (Shubh) = 15:22 – 16:56
Evening Muhurta (Labh) = 19:56 – 21:23
Night Muhurta (Shubh, Amrit, Char) = 22:49 – 27:08+

Chaturdashi Tithi Begins = 14:44 on 4/Sep/2017
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 15:11 on 5/Sep/2017

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Ajay Devgan Visit Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati Darshan 2017

Lalbagcha Raja Ganpati pendents is most popular in Mumbai.Bollywood stars and Actors daily go to visit Lalbagcha Raja Ganpati Darshan.Here is video of Ajay Devgan Visit Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati Darshan 2017.

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Friday, August 25, 2017

Happy Onam Whats app Status-Facebook Sms-Text Sms-Quotes-Wishes-Greetings-Gif Pictures

Onam is an Indian festival celebrated in India.Mostly it is grand celebrated in Kerala state of India.It is celebrated with immense joy and fervor in all the Malayalee families all over the world. It is ten days long festival in which the tenth day, Tiruvonam is regarded as the day of festivities and celebrations.The festival commemorates the Mahabali, Vamana (Vishnu avatar), Kashyapa and Parashurama-related mythologies of Hinduism.This festival lasts for ten days and classic decorations are presented which embodies Kerala’s culture and traditions.

Here we bring you the best collection of Happy Onam Special Whats app status,Facebook Sms,Text Sms,Quotes-,Wishes,Greetings,Gif Pictures are free to download and you can share them at Facebook, Whatsapp, Wechat, Line, and many other social networking sites. Get the latest Onam text wishes, messages, SMS, quotes in Malayalam, English languages available on our website for wishing your friends and family members.Wishes all of Happy Onam.

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Let's Celebrate this Onam festival with joy and happiness.
Cheers to this auspicious occasion...Happy Onam everyone ...

May the celebration of return of pious Mahabali abode well
for you and your family. .Happy Onam..

May the God bless you and fill your heart with joy and Happiness.

Life becomes a festival When gaiety and culture blend,

Onam delivers the message of both Happy Onam.

Flower carpets, boat races,delicacies and celebration too
May this Onam bring all the happiness for you..Happy Onam.

Sending warm greetings to you and your family ,

on the wonderful occasion of Onam.Happy Onam..

Forever remembering thoughts of happiness and prosperity with all sweet onam days.

Happy Onam Day to all my malayali friends.

Happy Onam Quotes-Wishes

The Onam is an occasion for people, to remind themselves of the all
pervasive nature of the divine.I wish all your family members a happy Onam.

Wishes for a delicious Onam for u, all your
friends and family members. Here, I m
missing our Onam special Pookkalam,vadamvali.

Hereby wishing you, a Very happy Onam! Have a nice feast!

Fortunate is the one who has learned to admire, But not to envy.

Good wishes for a Joyous Onam.Happy Onam.

Pookkalavum,Pooviliyum,Onakkodiyum. Onasadhyayumayi oru

onam Koodi. Ponnonashamsagal.Happy onam.

When King Marvel was ruling the land all people were equal and same there was no theft and betrayal not even little bit lying.

As onam spirit travel all over I wish a happy onam with grant onam sadya and happiness Happy Onam to you and your family

Happy Onam Greetings

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Onam Festival History

Onam is the state festival of Kerala. Celebrated in the first month ‘chingam’ according to the Malayalee Calender, it is also the annual harvest festival of the state. The festival falls in the month of August to September according to the Gregorian calendar. The celebrations of Onam go ten days long up to Tiruvonam and in some cases to twelve days long until chatayam (twelfth day). The celebrations of Onam include elaborate rituals, music, dances, sports, boat races and of course scrumptious foods. There are several legends and stories attached with the festival. Read on to explore more about the festival of Onam i.e. its history, its origin and its significance.

Onam has been a part of Malayalee culture for centuries. The earliest record of the festival that has been found belongs to the reign of Kulasekhara Perumals around i.e. around 800 AD. However, there are great possibilities that the festival was celebrated before this period also. Any ways, due to lack of physical evidences, it has been assumed that the festival started somewhere around 800 A.D. as the harvest festival of the state. However, there are so many legends and stories attached with the day that it seems that the festival has been a part of the region ever since its origin.

Onam Celebrations has two most important significances in context of the Malayalee culture. First of all, it is celebrated as the harvest festival of the state. It reminds one of the golden age of prosperity when the entire month of Chingam (the month of Malayalee calendar that corresponds to the August- September time of Gregorian calendar) was celebrated as the Onam month. It was the time when the farms of the state produced excess of food grains and brought prosperity and riches to the state. Arriving after the rain-drenched month of Karkidakam (July-August), Chingam was welcomed with much enthusiasm by the people of Kerala.

The second and the most popularly quoted legend with the festival is related to the demon king, Mahabali. It is said that Mahabali was a generous and kind hearted king of Kerala. He was powered by a boon granted to him by Lord Brahma, he was invincible and thus gradually won over the entire earth. Soon after he won the earth, he also won the territory of heaven and became its king. He gradually rose up to become the undisputed ruler of all the three worlds. It was the time he inflicted violence upon the gods. Lord Vishnu then decided to overthrow Bali from his powers. He went to Bali in the form of a Brahman as he knew that the king rejoiced in doing good deeds and giving alms to the poor. He asked for three feet of land from the Demon king to which the king readily agreed.

Gradually, he Brahaman increased in size. In one step, he measured the entire earth and in the other he covered the entire heaven, he then asked Bali that where should he put the third step. Bali, a man of his words, then laid down his head and asked Brahman to step his foot on his head. Vishnu disguised in the form of Brahman, thus appeared in front of Bali and offered him the Kingdom of the nether world. However as Bali was very much in love with the people of his kingdom at earth, he asked Vishnu to give him a boon so that he can visit the earth once a year to which Vishu readily agreed. Bali, since then is believed to come to earth in the month of ‘chingam’ according to the Malayalee calendar and the entire festival is celebrated to welcome their dear king Mahabali to earth.

Onam Festival Full Name

O-ORumayude

N-Nanmayude

A-AGhoshangalude

M-Malayaliyude

Onam Festival Rangoli

Rangoli or Kolam is one of the most popular arts in India. It is actually a kind of decorative motif made by using finely ground white powder, colors and flowers. A Rangoli can be either a wall art as well as floor art. The patterns in a traditional Rangoli are usually derived from nature. The most popular Rangoli motifs are peacocks, swans, mango, flowers, creepers, etc. Traditionally the dyes for the Rangoli are derived from natural like barks of trees, leaves, indigo, rice flour, vermilion and turmeric powder etc. However, these days the use of synthetic dyes has become extremely popular. It is considered auspicious to make a Rangoli or Kolam on the festive occasions. In Kerala, Pookalam, the flower Rangoli is thus made on the occasion of Onam.

Onam Festival Rangoli Images

Coconut Chutney Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup grated tender Coconut2-3 Green Chillies ( as per need )
4 pieces of Garlic
2 tsp Tamarind

Method

Grate the coconut.
Add to it Green-Chillies and garlic.
Also add the tamarind and very little water.
Now grind coarsely all the ingredients in a mixer.
Put salt to taste and the chutney is ready.

Dry Fruit Kesari Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry fruits (chopped dates, raisins, cranberries and other nuts),
1/2 cup rava,
3 tbsp sugar,
2 tsp ghee,
1 pinch cardamom powder,
6 almonds,
1 cup water, and
3-4 drops food color optional (yellow, orange or red)

Method

Stir-fry Rava with 1 tsp ghee on low flame till the smell of raw grain goes.
Set it aside for later use.
Sauté dry fruits for 5-10 seconds in a pan with 1 tbsp ghee on low flame
Add water, sugar, cardamom powder and food color to them and increase heat to high flame.
Add roasted rava to boiling water slowly and smoothen out any lumps and mix well.
Reduce heat and keep stirring continuously till the mixture is cooked. One can know that the mixture is cooked when it starts coming off the pan easily.
Grease a plate and pour 'kesari' into it.
Let it cool and get set.
Cut it into smaller pieces and garnish it with an almond.
Kesari is now ready to be served.

Idli Recipe

Ingredients

2cup Rice
1 cup Urad Daal (white)
11/2 tbsp Salt
A pinch of Baking Soda
Oil (for greasing the pans)

Method

Pick, wash and soak the daal overnight or for 8 hours.
Pick, wash and drain the rice. Grind it coarsely in a blender.
Grind the daal into a smooth and forthy paste.
Now mix the grinded rice and daal together into a batter.
Mix salt and set aside in a warm place for 8-9 hours or overnight for fermenting.
Idlis are ready to be cooked when the batter is well fermented.
Grease the idle holder or pan well and fill each of thm with 3/4th full of batter.
Steam cook idlis on medium flame for about 10 minutes or until done.
Use a butter knife to remove the idlis.
Serve them with sambhar or chutney.

Lalbagcha Raja Morning Aarti 25/8/17

Lalbagcha Raja Sandhya Aarti 25/8/17

Lalbagcha Raja Live Darshan 25/8/2017

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

Some interesting facts about Lalbagcha Raja 2017 & Lalbagcha Raja 2017 Theme - Live Aarti Darshan

Ganesh Chaturthi 2017 s just round the corner. Mumbai's most popular Ganpati celebrations are held at Lalbaug with its most amazing Ganesha idol named Lalbaugcha Raja.The Lalbaugcha Raja, King of Lalbaug, is undoubtedly the most famous Ganesh statue in Mumbai. The mandal was founded in 1934, and has grown to be the most visited one in the city.

Location: GD Ambedkar Road, Lalbaug (central Mumbai).

Waiting Time for Darshan: Can be 20 hours or more in the navas line. General line takes around five hours.

When to Visit: It's open around the clock. However, the busiest time is in the evening until midnight.

Nearest Railway Station: Walking distance from Lower Parel, Curry Road, and Chinchpolki stations.

The most loved Ganesh mandal of Mumbai, Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvsajanik Ganeshotsav mandal revealed the first glimpse of idol on Monday. Thousands of devotees gathered together to get a first glimpse to Lalbaugcha Raja, which is celebrating 84th year this time. Here are some interesting facts.

➤This year, the Ganesh idol is sculpted in Korma avatar, which is second avatar of Lord Vishnu.

➤The Raja rests a tortoise throne at the backrest (prabhaval) designed by Nitin Desai, a famous art director and production designer from Bollywood, of a Jodhaa Akbar and Devdas fame.

➤Lalbaugcha Raja was founded in 1934 and is also considered ‘Navsacha Ganpati’, which means the fulfiller of all wishes

➤According to official website, the Lalbaugcha Raja will be inaugurated on Thursday, August 25, 2017 early in the morning at 4 am.

➤The pooja and pratishtahpana was done by Mandal President Balasaheb Kamble.

➤The Lalbaugcha Raja darshan will be opened to all devotees from early morning 6 am.

➤The aarti will take place at 12.30 pm and 8.30 pm every day.

Lalbagcha Raja 2017 Theme

The idol has been sculptured to resemble Korma, the second avatar of Lord Vishnu.

A golden palace provides the backdrop.

The particular aspect of Hindu mythology that's being highlighted this year is the tortoise, which signifies longevity.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Onam The Greatest Festival of Kerala Date 2017 to 2022-About Onam-Onam Celebration-Onam Rituals-Onam Legend-Onam Pictures

Onam Festival Date 2017 to 2022

Onam Festival Date of Year 2017 : 4th September 2017 ( Monday)

Onam Festival Date of Year 2018 : 25th August 2018 ( Saturday)

Onam Festival Date of Year 2019 : 11th September 2019 ( Wednesday)

Onam Festival Date of Year 2020 : 31st August 2020 ( Monday)

Onam Festival Date of Year 2021 : 21st August 2021 ( Saturday)

Onam Festival Date of Year 2022 : 8th September 2017 ( Sunday)

About Onam

The most famous festival of Kerala and celebrated throughout the country, Onam is an important harvest festival, a time of feasting and enjoyment. Onam is celebrated in the beginning of the month of Chingam, the first month of Malayalam Calendar (Kollavarsham). This corresponds with the month of August-September according to Gregorian Calendar.As both a national festival and the state festival of Kerala, Onam is celebrated on a grand scale, eagerly looked forward to by Malayalis. It’s not just Malayalis who celebrate this occasion however; people of all religions and creeds enjoy being a part of the festivities, making it one of the truly secular festivals in India.

Carnival of Onam lasts from four to ten days. First day, Atham and tenth day, Thiruonam are most important of all. Popularity and presentation of rich culture of the state during the carnival made Onam the National Festival of Kerala in 1961. Elaborate feasts, folk songs, elegant dances, energetic games, elephants, boats and flowers all are a part of the dynamic festival called Onam.

Government of India has taken due notice of this vibrant and colorful festival. It promotes Onam internationally in a big way and celebrates 'Tourist Week' for Kerala during Onam celebrations. Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists visit Kerala to be a part of Onam.

Onam Celebration

Onam is celebrated in the southern state of Kerala in India. It is considered to be the biggest cultural festival of the state. The cities where major celebrations take place include Kottayam, Trivandrum, Kochi and Thrissur etc. The entire festival is celebrated as tourism week by the Kerala state government. The rich hues of Malayalam culture are beautifully showcased during the festival season.

Singing traditional boat songs, the oarsmen splash their oars into the water to the rhythm of the songs. They guide their boats to cruise along, seemingly like a fish on the move. The golden lace at the head of the boat, the flag and the ornamental umbrella at the centre make it a spectacular show of pageantry. Though ostensibly a competitive event, the festival is more a visual extravaganza.

To date on the eve of Thiru Onam the boat Palliodam floats down from Katoormana to the accompaniment of blowing of conch shells, music and drum beating. Torches are lit and snake boats accompany the procession. The colourful boat festival is held on Uthruttathi or the fifth day after Thiru Onam.

Each snake boat belongs to a village along the banks of the river Pamba and is worshipped like a deity. Only men are allowed to board or even touch a boat and that just barefoot. Every year the boat is oiled mainly with fish oil, coconut shell, and carbon, mixed with eggs. The black mixture keeps the wood strong and the boat slippery in the water. Annual repairs are carried out lovingly by the village carpenter and people take pride in their boat, which represents their village and is named after it.

Tradition demands that the Nambudiri Brahmin be at the main rudder oar about 12 feet long. There are four main oarsmen who control the movement of the boat. And in minutes the boat can turn around just by the twist of the hand by the chief oarsman. In the old days the villagers used to sit in the boat in order of their castes but today the order is changing though a certain pattern can still be distinguished.

Everyone- the carpenter, the barber, the goldsmith, the blacksmith as well as the agricultural labourers - all have a place on the boat. And in close harmony and magnificent synchronization they pull at the oars. In Trichur, a vibrant procession with resplendently caparisoned elephants is taken out.

Onam Rituals

Onam is the rice harvest festival of Kerala. It is also known as the festival of Rain flowers.
All the ten days of celebration of Onam has its own significance.

The characteristic floral designs known as ‘pookkalam’ are symbolic of this festival. Usually the women of the house make different types of patterns on the ground with flowers and lit lamps to invite King Mahabali to their house.

People gift and wear new clothes; this is known as onakkodi.

Grand feasts are prepared on this occasion. This is known as onam ‘sadya’. Usually around 13 dishes are prepared for this. The food is served on banana leaves and commonly consists of rice along with different dishes, pickles and papads.

A characteristic sweet dish called ‘payasam’ is a must during Onam. It is made of rice, milk, sugar and coconut.

Vallamkali is the ritual of Snake boat race called ‘chundans’ that is a grand event in Kerala nowadays. Huge snake shaped boats rowed by hundreds of oarsmen compete with each other. Huge amounts of cash rewards are distributed as prizes for the winners.

People burn fire crackers during Onam.

Elephants decorated with huge amounts of gold ornaments are characteristic of Onam processions.
Thrikkakara appan or Vaman Vishnu idols are installed at homes for worship.

Different types of cultural activities mark the celebration of Onam which include the traditional Kathakali dance, music, art and cuisine.

Special dancers painted in yellow and black resembling tigers are seen commonly during Onam performing Pulikali dance.

This time of the year is declared as the Tourism week in Kerala as this is the best time to visit the state.

Onam is of special importance as it unites people of all religions residing in the state. It spreads the message of unity and peace in society.

Onam Legend

Story goes that during the reign of mighty asura (demon) king, Mahabali, Kerala witnessed its golden era. Every body in the state was happy and prosperous and king was highly regarded by his subjects. Apart from all his virtues, Mahabali had one shortcoming. He was egoistic. This weakness in Mahabali's character was utilized by Gods to bring an end to his reign as they felt challenged by Mahabali's growing popularity. However, for all the good deed done by Mahabali, God granted him a boon that he could annually visit his people with whom he was so attached.

It is this visit of Mahabali that is celebrated as Onam every year. People make all efforts to celebrate the festival in a grand way and impress upon their dear King that they are happy and wish him well.

Onam Pictures

Monday, August 21, 2017

Kevda Trij or Hartalika Teej Vrat-Kevda Trij Vrat Date of Year 2017 to 2022-About Kevda Trij Vrat-Kevda Trij Vratkatha-Kevda Trij Vrat Pooja-Kevda Trij Vrat Fast-Kevda Trij Vrat Images

Kevda Trij Vrat Date of Year 2017 to 2022

Kevda Trij Vrat Date of Year 2017 : 24th August2017 (Thursday)

Kevda Trij Vrat Date of Year 2018 : 12th September 2017 (Wednesday)

Kevda Trij Vrat Date of Year 2019 :1st September 2017 (Sunday)

Kevda Trij Vrat Date of Year 2020 :21st August 2017 (Friday)

Kevda Trij Vrat Date of Year 2021 :9th September 2017 (Thursday)

Kevda Trij Vrat Date of Year 2022 :30th August 2017 (Tuesday)

About Kevda Trij Vrat

Kevda Teej Vrat is an important festival performed by Hindu women. The ritual is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati and is observed in many states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra ,etc. In some places, the teej fast is a three day affair but nowadays most of the women only observe the Vrat on a single day that is on teej.

Kevda Trij Vratkatha

Married and unmarried women observe a fast on the day and offer Kevada flower to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.

Married women observe the Kevda Trij Vrata for a prosperous and happy married life and for the wellbeing of their husbands. Unmarried women observe it for getting a good husband. Flowers of Kevda (Agave) are offered to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the day.

Women also offer special prayers in Lord Shiva Temples. Some people opt for a complete fast others observe a partial fast on the day.Kevada plant is popularly known as fragrant screw pine.

Kevda Trij Vrat Puja

On the Kevda Trij, women wear Red or Green coloured clothes and bangles which signify luck.They dress up very beautifully.They wear lots of ornaments and offer pooja. Fresh fruits,flowers and green vegetables are offered to Godess Parvati and similarly along with fruits, vegetables,flowers,a special flower of Kevda is offered to Lord Shiva. Rice patolis, sweets and various dishes are prepared on this day. Dishes made out of coconut are a specialty.

Kevda Trij Vrat Fast

According to Hindu belief, Shiva took no notice of the love of Parvati for very long time as he was haunted by the death of Sati. To get the attention of Lord Shiva,Godess Parvati performed several harshness on the Himalayas for several years. Some Puranas indicate that Goddess Parvati did repentance for 16 years and survived on grass and fruits. Finally, at the end by getting impressed by Godess Parvati Shiva acknowledged Godess Parvati’s devotion and love and agreed to marry her.

Women observe Hartalika Teej Vrat in remembrance of Parvati’s deep termination to win over her love. It is believed that Goddess Parvati will be blessful with those women who observe the Vrat or the fast. There are several regional variations in the Hartalika Teej Vrat mythology. But the summation is the same.

Even today, many married women and young girls observe ‘nirjala vrata’ (severe fasting even without water). A grand banguet is held after the fast in all houses.