May the Dipawali Lights Brighten Your Home and Your Life

“Let There Be Light…”

Though the phrase dates back to Genesis (Ref: The Holy Bible), it would not be out of place to begin the article with it. This Diwali, brighten up your homes, lives and hearts.

Deepavali /Dipavali or Diwali, has various legends and folk lore going about its origin. In fact, India has so many communities, that pursue various forms of observing this day, with devotion and fervor. According to the most popular legends in Nepal and many parts of India, it is the celebration of the triumph of good over evil. Rama, Sita and Lakshmana, returned from a fourteen-year exile. During there exile (banwaas) that ended in a long battle with Ravana. Legend says, the masses of Ayodhya greeted Lord Rama and his family by lighting rows of lamps. Thus it was named as Deepavali, ‘deep’ means ‘lamp’ and ‘avali’ means ‘rows’.
Lakshmi is worshiped for wealth and happiness and Ganesha is worshiped for keeping the family free from obstacles and evils throughout the year. This puja is sometimes extended and organized as “Lakshmi Panchayatan puja” which includes Lord Vishnu, Indra Dev, Shri Kuber, Shri Gajendra and Goddess Lakshmi.
The business establishments and shops owned by Hindus, arranges for the worship of Lakshmi and Ganesha in a fully clean environment and amidst display of lights and fireworks.

Originally Diwali used to be a five-day festival.

First Day: Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhan Theras.
Second day:Aswayuja Bahula Chaturdasi or Naraka Chaturdasi.
Third day: (Amavasya)Deepawali; Worship of Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth.
Fourth day: Kartika Shudda Padyami or Bali Padyami. It is believed that Bali would come out on this day from Paatal Lok (subterranean) to rule Bhu Lok (the Earth) as such a boon was given by Lord Vishnu.
Fifth day: Yama Dwitiya or Bhai Dooj or Bhratri Dwitiya (Hindi) or Bhai-Phota (Bengali). This day is marked for the celebration of sister-brother relationship. On this day brothers are invited to their sister’s home. Sisters put tilak on their brothers’ forehead and pray for a long life for their dear brothers. In return, brothers express their love for their sisters with gifts. This is somewhat similar to the ritual of Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi.

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Eid-ul-Zuha

This year (2010) Eid-al-Azha, Eid -ul- Zuha or Bakri-Eid is on the 16th and 17th of November. It  is celebrated on the tenth day of Dhul-hijja, the twelfth month in the Muslim calendar. The Eid-ul-Zuha commemorates the ordeal of Prophet Ibrahim, who was commanded at his ripe old age by Allah to sacrifice his only son Ismail, who was dearest to him. He called Ismail and mentioned to him about his decision. Ismail dutifully agreed to be sacrificed to please Allah. Prophet Ibrahim then blindfolded Ismail and cut off his son’s head. But when he opened his eyes he discovered that his son was alive and a ram had been sacrificed instead. Since then, a ram or bakra is sacrificed in the name of Allah. Hence the name ‘Bakri-eid’. The sacrificial meat is distributed and partaken of after the Eid prayers. The Eid is also the time when many Muslims undertake the pilgrimage of Haj to Makkah. The specific day of the Eid marks the culmination of the Haj rituals at the Mina valley, located about 6 Kms from Makkah.

In this auspicious occasion of Eid-Ul-Zuha, if you are away from your Ammi, Abba and all your dear ones back home, then let their ears be embalmed with your voice. Talk to them without counting minutes and seconds. Let the phone be passed on from the nephew in his teens to the uncle in his forties. Talk to your youngest sister who is counting the days before her Nikaah and your grand-mom who never forgets to cook your favorite dishes on your birthday.

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Though we are miles apart, we dwell in each others heart.

“Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world”.

—-John Evelyn



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Connecting Roots…where YOU belong.

Connecting Roots… Where YOU belong

Since time immemorial, human beings communicate by producing various sounds or by making gestures. Communication begins right from the mumble of the little toddler whose words are understood only by the mother. Sometimes people have to settle abroad due to their job or business. Far from home, one yearns to talk in one’s own vernacular or dialect.

One hardly finds those ears to pour the words into. The person feels like sharing his/her good or bad experiences with people back home, who in turn are craving to hear his/her voice. The need to call back home becomes so important.

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