Wednesday 16 April 2014

Backwaters of Kerala

 Backwaters of Kerala ðŸ˜Š


Kerala, in India, is known as ' God's own country'. The state is blessed with lush greenery all over, with coconut trees, rivers, backwaters and a beautiful coastline with awesome beaches!

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Tuesday 15 April 2014

Vishu - a popular festival in Kerala

Today we people in Kerala in India celebrated Vishu. 

The day of Vishu is considered as the first day in the Malayalam calendar, akin to the new year, according to the astrological calculations based on the movements of Sun. The most important event is Vishukkani, the arrangement of items like rice, fruits, vegetables, coins, religious texts etc. in a rounded vessel called 'Uruli' in front of the Gods and goddesses in the prayer room in households and viewing these as the first thing in the morning signifying 'all the very best' in the year throughout. The state flower of Kerala, Kanikkonna ( Cassia fistula ) depicted in the picture is an essential part of this auspicious occasion. 

A visit to temples is considered sacred and some offer their prayers to Gods and have darshan, as vishukkani, of their favorite deity as the first thing in the early hours of the morning. 

A grand feast on banana leaves follows at noon. Crackers and sparklers are common accompaniments of this festival almost everywhere.

Elders give vishukkaineettam, a gift in the form of money and new clothes to the young on the day of Vishu. 

In many parts of the world especially in Burma, Nepal, and Thailand as well, similar festivals take place. The popular Songkran in Thailand also falls during this period.


May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy Vishu ðŸ˜Š

Let you all be blessed with luck, prosperity, happiness and love all throughout each day in the coming year ðŸ˜Š

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Tuesday 18 February 2014

Anti-slip pad for car dashboard - a cool utility!

           

While shopping the local mall the other day I happened to notice this cool utility - Non-slip car dashboard pad - useful in keeping digital accessories on the dashboard. They just remain stuck on the sticky surface of this pad and will not fall off!

Anytime, phones can be just peeled off from the sticky pad. The pad can be re-positioned too. The sticky surface will not stain or damage the dashboard, it will not damage the gadgets also.

An ideal non-slip, car dashboard pad for all the gadgets ðŸ˜Š

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Friday 7 February 2014

Some of the most beautiful beaches around the world

Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates


Negombo beach, Colombo, Srilanka


Muzhappilangad, longest drive-in beach, Kerala, India


Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

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Wednesday 5 February 2014

A fine work of art

A fine work of art!
I have this awesome art adorning my living room wall. Invaluable, indeed!
A lady carrying a pot of water; a common sight in Indian villages!
Hats off to the great artist ðŸ˜Š

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