The Muslim Community celebrates Hazrat Ali's Birthday Fastivals of India

                                  Hazarat Ali"s Birthday

Date : 21 April 2016

Hazrat Ali is a Muslim religious dignitary who is held in high esteem by the Islamic community across India and beyond. Born in 1238 to Abu Talib in the Kabba sanctuary, Hazrat Imam Ali was blessed by Prophet Mohammad who was also his father-in-law. During this period, Muslims belonging to the Chishti community offer their due respect to the legendary Sufi saint. 

Mowlana Ali was born on the 13th of Rajab, 22 years before the Hijra (600AD) within the sacred walls of the Holy Ka'ba - a birthplace that is exclusive to him as no one else was born there ever since its erection by Prophet Abraham. His mother, Sayyida Fatima, daughter of Asad bin Hashem, related that at birth he neither cried nor opened his eyes, and even refused to be fed. This lasted for three days, until the Prophet Muhammed came to see his young nephew, who then opened his eyes and smiled as the Prophet took the child lovingly into his arms. Ever since this intimate moment they remained together throughout their lives, until their physical separation at the time of the Holy Prophet's death (Aziz, 1974)

The Muslim Community celebrates Hazrat Ali's Birthday with a lot of enthusiasm. Born in the Kabba sanctuary, he is the son in law of Prophet Muhammad. 

This day is celebrated throughout India. However, the best places to visit in order to get a close look of this festival are the places which have high percentage of Muslim population.

The festival bears a lot of significance for the Muslim community as they celebrate the courage, belief, knowledge and honesty of Hazarat Ali. He is still remembered for his generosity and equal treatment to all the Muslims. On this day, the Muslim community also decorates their houses and make merry throughout the day.

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Mohenjo Daro Hrithik Roshan Bollywood Movie

                                         Mohenjo Daro

 Mohenjo daro is an upcoming movie by ashutosh gowariker that revolves around an epic adventure lover story. the movie has hrithik roshan and pooja hegde in the lead roles. the movie is set in 2600 bc, in an era of indus valley civilization. the music is composed by a.r. rahman

 he was quoted as saying, "While the plot will follow the discovery of Mohenjo-daro and the culture and the vibe of the ancient civilisation, it will largely center on a love story." It took Gowariker three years to piece together a plot of the entire civilization through various cities and weave a love story into it. During his reconnaissance, he met as many as seven archaeologists who had been closely involved in documenting the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilisation. He had also visited the archaeological site of Dholavira. Further, with the film being set in a certain period, the whole site had to be recreated in a film studio.

 Release Date :  16 August 2016

Directed by :  Ashutosh Gowariker

Starring :  Hrithik Roshan, Pooja Hegde

Music by: A R Rahman

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Happy Gudi Padwa Know something about Gudi Padwa

                                           Gudi Padwa 

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Date : 8 April 2016

 Gudhi Padva is the Sanskrit name for Chaitra Shukla Pratipada It is celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra month to mark the beginning of the New year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar. which stands for the first day of the bright phase of the moon called pratipadā in Sanskrit.

In south India, first day of the bright phase of the moon is called pāḍya.

The Holy festival which marks the beginning of the New Year, new month and new day for Hindus, falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipadā (the first day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra). It is known as Gudī padwa (Maharashtra) or Yugaadi (Ugādi) (Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh) in India‏.

Since neem has the highest ability to absorb prajapati frequencies, on this day it is partaken of as an offering (Prasad). One should distribute this offering prepared by mixing together tender leaves and flowers of neem, soaked split gram lentil (dal) or soaked gram, honey, cumin seeds and a little of asafoetida amidst chanting of a mantra.

 On the festive day, courtyards in village houses will be swept clean and plastered with fresh cow-dung. Even in the city, people take the time out to do some spring cleaning. Women and children work on intricate rangoli designs on their doorsteps, the vibrant colours mirroring the burst of colour associated with spring. Everyone dresses up in new clothes and it is a time for family gatherings.
This new moon day has special meaning from Astronomy point of view. The Sun is supposed to be in first point of Aries, (Hamal) which is first sign of zodiac and is a natural beginning of spring. Many civilzations have known this.

The eating of a specific mixture called Bevu-Bella in Kannada, symbolizes the fact that life is a mixture of good and bad, Happiness and Sorrow. Eating Neem and Sweet Jaggery means one need to take both Good and Bad or Happiness and Sorrow should be accepted together and with equanimity through the New Year. The special mixture consists of:

Culture is a collective manifestation of Dharma. Hence, an attack on culture is an attack on Dharma. The ‘globalisation’, which is materialistic behaviour, attacks the local culture. And that is opposed by followers of other religions too in many parts of the world. Some countries have evolved special machinery in the Police to protect their culture. However, in Bharat there is no such machinery in existence.

The prajapati frequencies enter the house from the atmosphere using the gudhi as a medium. (This operates just like the antenna of a television set). The next day onwards one should use the pot for drinking water as it is charged with the prajapati frequencies and imparts the same kind of impressions to the water in it. Thus one gets the benefit of the prajapati frequencies throughout the year.

Usually greeting cards are sent to relatives and friends for Diwali or the Christian New Year. Instead one should send greeting cards on the first day of Chaitra as this is the real beginning of the year.

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Happy Vaisakhi Fastivals of India

                                                                 Vaisakhi

Known as 'Khalsa Sirjana Diwas' (the birth of khalsa), Baisakhi today is celebrated not only by Sikhs and Punjabis, but by all communities with equal enthusiasm. Many Punjabis and Sikhs celebrate Baisakhi in their own way. These are different from the rituals of harvest festival practiced in the villages. Celebrated when the Rabi crop ripens, Baisakhi is not confined too villages and fields only, but now has an urban presence.

The real celebrations are in the villages of Punjab when the crop is harvested. In Anandpur Sahib (the birth place of Khalsa) Baisakhi meals are organized in large numbers. In the cities people visit gurudwaras with the family. Not only Sikhs, but people of other communities also visit the gurudwaras with their families and friends to take a holy dip and savour the langar and kadah prashad.

The festival is especially important for the Sikh community as it marks the establishment of the Khalsa which is also termed Khalsa Sirjana Divas  and falls on the first day of Vaisakh which is the second month of the Nanakshahi calendar.

Vaisakhi is one of the three festivals chosen by Guru Amar Das to be celebrated by Sikhs (the others being Maghi and Diwali which later gave rise to the festival of Bandi Chor Divas during the times of the sixth Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji).

The festival bears a great significance for Sikhs because on the Vaisakhi Day 13 April in the year 1699, the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh laid down the foundation of the Panth Khalsa, that is the Order of the Pure Ones giving rise to the festival of Khalsa Sirjana Divas. It is also used as a celebration for those accepting the five Ks.

Whatever the history says, today Baisakhi is celebrated with all pomp and show. The Sikhs, rural and urban celebrate this festival with full enthusiasm and vigour. It is a social festival and involves lot of religious activities also. The main part is dancing, eating, enjoying and merry making. They wear colourful dresses and perform their special dance form called Bhangra, which depicts full energy and passion. 

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Dr. B R Ambedkar Jayanti Festivals of India

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti

                                                   Artist Paint Ambedkar"s Statue

                                                            
   Date : 14 April 2016

Ambedkar Jayanti - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's birthday falls on 14th April, and each year sees countrywide celebration in his honour. This day is officially recognised as ‘Ambedkar Jayanti'. Known as the 'Father of Indian Constitution', he chartered the course of Indian social and political system. However, his vision for India’s future went much beyond, and as such Dr. Ambedkar made inroads into the heart of all Indians, not just the Dalit community. Dr. Ambedkar's relevance in today's times is magnified as the world is beset with incidents of violation of human rights and political freedom. Ambedkar Jayanti day brings out this sense of personal freedom and individual responsibility of every citizen to lead a dignified existence. The celebratory air on this day is palpable everywhere and every event is suffused with the theme of social and political empowerment that finds resonance with all the citizens including the present generation. Dr. Ambedkar stands out as an iconic personality among the pantheon of leaders in both pre and post -Independent India.

                           

                                                

Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti is an annual festival observed on 14 April to commemorate the memory of B. R. Ambedkar It marks Ambedkar's birthday in 1891 and is a public holiday throughout India. It has been declared as public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on 19th March 2015, by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions,Government of India.

It is customary for senior national figures, such as the President, Prime Minister and leaders of major political parties, to pay homage at the statue of Ambedkar at the Parliament of India in New Delhi. It is celebrated throughout the world especially by Dalits who embraced Buddhism after his example. In India, large numbers of people visit local statues commemorating Ambedkar in procession with lot of fanfare

                                               Dr. Ambedkar - His relevance as a World Leader

Dr. Ambedkar's life has inspired people from the oppressed classes to earn a life of self-respect and dignity. Babasaheb set out an exemplary path by imbibing a modern outlook, embracing western education, and envisioning a society bereft of social bigotry and regressive thinking. Rising above the deep morass of caste biases, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar defied the hard circumstances of his life and pursued scholarship to become an erudite personality, earning his degrees from London School of Economics and Columbia University. Dr. Ambedkar became the first law minister in Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet from August 29, 1947 to January 24, 1950.

                                                                            Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Birthday

2016 which coincides with the 125th Birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, plans are afoot to celebrate his birth anniversary at an unprecedented level. Countrywide events have been planned to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar from April 14, 2015 to April 14, 2016.

An international centre named ‘Ambedkar International Centre’ is going to come up at Janpath in New Delhi under the Modi government.

One of the most important places in focus will be Ambedkar’s birthplace Mhow in Madhya Pradesh. The celebration which will include discussions, symposiums, workshops, book-readings and activities around the theme of secularism will also serve to highlight the deep relevance of Dr. Ambedkar in our lives and his legacy that needs to be preserved.

                                                                                Ambedkar Jayanti activities

To commemorate this day, lakhs of people visit the Parliament House complex to pay their respects while the air echoes with slogans that venerate BabaSahib. Since Dr. Ambedkar had converted into Buddhism, Buddhists followers chant holy mantras to show their allegiance and respect. Prayers and memorial speeches are intrinsic parts of the events held in various state capitals.

                                                                   Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations across India

To mark a day of such significance, this day is commemorated by leaders and proud Indian citizens as they pay homage to B. R. Ambedkar's statue by offering flowers, lamps, garlands and candles. The precincts of the Parliament House which has statues and busts of Dr. Ambedkar is elegantly decorated on this day, as it witnesses long queue of visitors waiting to pay tribute. In some cities, speeches, debates, dramatics, are encouraged that extol Ambedkar's vision.

The historic 'Chaitya Bhoomi' which is a memorial to Dr. B R Ambedkar at Dadar in Mumbai, sees umpteen crowds making its way to pay their respects to Dr Ambedkar. Various Dalit groups and other socially-oriented organizations carry out processions. Cultural programs are also held. Awards such as Dr. Ambedkar National Merit Award are given by recognized institutions to students belonging to weaker and marginalized sections of the society. Some Universities also encourage research activities on topics close to Dr. Ambedkar's heart.

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