The 60th year of Republic India

The Republic Day of India is a national holiday of India to mark the adoption of the Constitution of India and the transition of India from a British dominion to a republic on Jan. 26, 1950. 

India's 60th Republic day celebrations began with in New Delhi with the Defense Minister AK Antony paying homage to the heroes at the India Gateway Memorial.AK Antony was standing in for the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,who is recuperating from the heart surgery.This was the first Republic day which was celebrated without the Prime Minister in India according to Indio-Asian News service.

India President Pratibha Patil saluted the marching contingents, accompanied by visiting Kazakhsthan President Nursultan Nazarbayev, the chief guest on the occasion.Patil awarded the posthumously for the soldiers who died fighting in the Indian controlled Kashmir district as a token of gratitude for their gallantry.

The parade began with a contingent of the 61st Cavalry. Overhead, four Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force in a formation, showered rose petals on the hundreds of spectators.Following them were contingents of the three armed forces and the paramilitary forces.

The republic day marks the birth date of the Indian constitution i.e  The day when India was called 'a republic state ' which became free from the British Dominion(constitutionally).

Happy Pongal-"Pongalo pongal"

Pongal is an ancient festival of people in South India particularly Tamils. The history of the festival can be traced back to the Sangam Age i.e. 200 B.C. To 300 A.D. Although, Pongal originated as a Dravidian Harvest festival and has a mention in Sanskrit Puranas, historians identify the festival with the Thai Un and Thai Niradal which are believed to have been celebrated during the Sangam Age

According to Hindu mythology, this is when the day of the gods begins, after a six-month long night. The festival is spread over three days and is the most important and most fervently-celebrated harvest festival of South India. A special puja is performed on the first day of Pongal before the cutting of the paddy. Farmers worship the sun and the earth by anointing their ploughs and sickles with sandal wood paste. It is with these consecrated tools that the newly-harvested rice is cut.

Each of the three days are marked by different festivities. The first day, Bhogi Pongal, is a day for the family. Surya Pongal, the second day, is dedicated to the worship of Surya, the Sun God. Boiled milk and jaggery is offered to the Sun God. The third day of Pongal, Mattu Pongal, is for worship of the cattle known as Mattu. Cattle are bathed, their horns polished and painted in bright colors, and garlands of flowers placed around their necks. The Pongal that has been offered to the Gods is then given to cattle and birds to eat.
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The Festival of Sacrifice BAQRI-EID:
On the 8th-9th of December the Indian Muslims are observing one of the most celebrated festivals,Baqri-Ed.It is celebrated on the tenth day of the month Dhu'l Hijja according to the Islamic calender. The festival is all about sacrifice.On this day, Muslims of all over India sacrifice 'Bakra' (goat), is observed to commemorate the great sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim who was so devoted, faithful and obedient to God's will that he unhesitatingly agreed to sacrifice his only son Ismail at His behest.It is said that Allah wanted to test the devotion of Abraham.So he asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Ismail on the altar at the mount of Mina near Mecca.Abraham confined within the paternal feelings yet determined for his devotion towards Allah,blindfolded himself before performing the sacrifice.When he opened his eyes he found his son alive and smiling to his great joy.Instead a slaughtered goat was seen on the altar.The festival is to celebrate the strong faith of those devoted to Islam. It coincides with the Haj pilgrimage in Mecca and people offer prayers in mosques. The sacrificial meat is distributed after the Eid prayers to the family and friends. Special delicacies and sweets are prepared on the occasion.Thus the message that this festival conveys is simple and of great moral divine value."God accepts only that person who has no bonds with the worldly things,affairs and relationships (ie)He who completely surrenders will reach the stage of bliss(eternal joy)"
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DIWALI-When the night sky blooms..

BOOOOOOM!!! DONT PANICK! JUST A CRACKER AND NOT ANOTHER "BOMB BLAST"!!

With all the problems revolving around the nation, INDIA is now ready to face another blast!! This time it is just a dummy firework bomb for a change.On this day,eveybody smiles! Everything glows and even the night sky starts to mock at the moon as the moon's brightness would be overshadowed by the sparkling night sky! Everthing appears to be fine.I don't thin it would sound good if i qoute the flaws or the darker side of Diwali in this post because it would spoil the essence of happiness in it!Anyways "LET THE LIGHT BRING US GLORY ALONG WITH THE RICHNESS OF THIS GREAT INDIAN DHAMAKA FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS"

GANESHA- THE LORD OF BEGINNINGS!!

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in the 4th Bhadrapad half a clear day. This festival is the birthday of Lord Ganesh. Lord Ganesha or Ganpati is one of the most popular gods in the Hindu religion. It is venerated by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites. Even the Buddhists and Jain believe in the Ganpati. He is regarded as the embodiment of both Siva and Vishnu.Ganesha Chaturthi, a Ganesha festival, also known as' Vinayak Chaturthi 'or' Vinayaka Chavithi 'is celebrated by the Hindus across the world as the best of the Lord Ganesha. It is observed during the Hindu month of Bhadra (mid-August to mid-september) and the fairest and most advanced of them, especially in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, has a duration of 10 days, ending on the day ' Ananta Chaturdashi. "

RAKSHA BANDHAN-The Binding Love

 
Rakhi or Raksha is a sacred thread embellished with sister's love and affection for her brother. On the day of Raksha Bandhan sisters tie Rakhi on their brother's wrist and express their love for him. By accepting a Rakhi from a sister a brother gladly takes on the responsibility of protecting her sister. In Indian tradition the frail thread of Rakhi is considered stronger than iron chains as it binds brothers and sisters in an inseparable bond of love and trus

THE DAY WHICH OPENED INDIAN DOORS!!

“Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge... At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India
                              will awake to life and freedom"     Jawaharlal Nehru

                                                                                                          

The day when millions of indians joint hands to get rid of the foriegn establishment and dictatorship in India.Sixty one long years have run.We enjoy this feedom now which was the dream of all our ancestors who had shed their sweat and blood for the very reason.Hats off to all of them! All their souls still prevail in all herts of true Indians!! We love them all!! jai hind!!

THE FRIENDSHIP ACROSS BORDERS!!!

Friendship day!!! A day when the bondage friendship is tightened by greetings,hugs and kisses!!When two hearts come to an understanding,when tears pour out of emotion,when one says "I MISS U",its friendship!!!!! long live our friends and our friendships!!!When two hearts can ,why cant two nations?Now it is time to talk about the friendship between INDIA n PAKISTAN.Let whatever the history say. I being an Indian love my neighbour pakistan! But you can quote incidents from kargil war,pok problem,the siachen glacier problem or anything it may be... I jus want to tell them one thing...WE ALL WANT YOU ATLEAST TO FIGHT! I can feel the day when both India and Pakistan living in a land brimming with brotherhood and  harmony.HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY!!