Saturday, November 28, 2009
Wish you a very Happy Bakriid Day wishes....
Hello All,
I wish you and your family, friends, near and dear........
A very happy, serene and holy Bakriid day wishes (28/11/09).
Bakriid or Id-ul-Zuha/Id-ul-Adha is one of the most celebrated festivals among Muslims all over the world. It is a day of sacrifice for the Muslims. The festival of sacrifice, when the Muslims of all over, sacrifice 'Bakri' (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 the behest of God.
Id-ul-Adha means 'Festival of Sacrifice' or 'Greater Eid', a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God. It annually falls on the tenth (10th) day of the month 'Dhu-al-Hijjah' of the lunar Islamic calendar. The festivities last for three days or more depending on the country/region of observance. It occurs the day after the pilgrims conducting Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims worldwide, descend from Mount Arafat. It is the latter of two Eid/Id festivals celebrated by Muslims, whose basis comes from the Quran. Like Eid al-Fitr (Ramzan/Ramadan), Eid al-Adha (Bakrid/Bakriid) begins with a short prayer followed by a sermon and with observances such as prayers, sacrificing a goat, sheep, cow or a camel and gifting to acquaintance and poor people.
According to legends, it all started with a dream in which Allah directed the patriarch Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail. It is said that it was to test him that Allah asked him to sacrifice his son on the altar at the mount of Mina near Mecca. Ibrahim, moved by his paternal feelings and yet determined to follow Allah's instructions blindfolded himself before sacrificing his son and only removed the blindfold after performing the act. When he opened his eyes, he found his son alive and smiling to his great joy. On the altar, a slaughtered lamb was seen instead. It was Ibrahim's faith in God/Allah and his son's faith in his father that were on test. The festival is to celebrate the strong faith of those devoted to Islam.
The festival coincides with the anniversary of the day when 'Quran' (the Holy book of Islam) was declared complete. It is from when many Muslims undertake Haj pilgrimage to Mecca and people offer prayers in mosques. On the day of Id, the pilgrims reach the grounds of Mina where they offer special prayers. Special delicacies and sweets are prepared on the occasion and are distributed after the Eid prayers to the family and friends. According to the Quranic text, the sacrifice of Abraham marked the end of the human sacrifices for the Semitic (Arabic) race and that surrendering one's will and purpose completely and unconditionally is the only sacrifice that Allah requires.
Eid Mubarak…….
Many many happy returns of the day.
All the best and take care….
With thanks, regards and best wishes,
G.Srikanth.
I wish you and your family, friends, near and dear........
A very happy, serene and holy Bakriid day wishes (28/11/09).
Bakriid or Id-ul-Zuha/Id-ul-Adha is one of the most celebrated festivals among Muslims all over the world. It is a day of sacrifice for the Muslims. The festival of sacrifice, when the Muslims of all over, sacrifice 'Bakri' (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 the behest of God.
Id-ul-Adha means 'Festival of Sacrifice' or 'Greater Eid', a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God. It annually falls on the tenth (10th) day of the month 'Dhu-al-Hijjah' of the lunar Islamic calendar. The festivities last for three days or more depending on the country/region of observance. It occurs the day after the pilgrims conducting Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims worldwide, descend from Mount Arafat. It is the latter of two Eid/Id festivals celebrated by Muslims, whose basis comes from the Quran. Like Eid al-Fitr (Ramzan/Ramadan), Eid al-Adha (Bakrid/Bakriid) begins with a short prayer followed by a sermon and with observances such as prayers, sacrificing a goat, sheep, cow or a camel and gifting to acquaintance and poor people.
According to legends, it all started with a dream in which Allah directed the patriarch Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail. It is said that it was to test him that Allah asked him to sacrifice his son on the altar at the mount of Mina near Mecca. Ibrahim, moved by his paternal feelings and yet determined to follow Allah's instructions blindfolded himself before sacrificing his son and only removed the blindfold after performing the act. When he opened his eyes, he found his son alive and smiling to his great joy. On the altar, a slaughtered lamb was seen instead. It was Ibrahim's faith in God/Allah and his son's faith in his father that were on test. The festival is to celebrate the strong faith of those devoted to Islam.
The festival coincides with the anniversary of the day when 'Quran' (the Holy book of Islam) was declared complete. It is from when many Muslims undertake Haj pilgrimage to Mecca and people offer prayers in mosques. On the day of Id, the pilgrims reach the grounds of Mina where they offer special prayers. Special delicacies and sweets are prepared on the occasion and are distributed after the Eid prayers to the family and friends. According to the Quranic text, the sacrifice of Abraham marked the end of the human sacrifices for the Semitic (Arabic) race and that surrendering one's will and purpose completely and unconditionally is the only sacrifice that Allah requires.
Eid Mubarak…….
Many many happy returns of the day.
All the best and take care….
With thanks, regards and best wishes,
G.Srikanth.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Wish you a very Happy Children's Day wishes....
Hello All,
I wish you and your family, friends, near and dear........
A very happy, joyful and cheerful Children’s Day wishes (14/11/09).
In India, Children's Day is celebrated on November 14th every year. This date marks the birth anniversary of independent India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as he was very fond of children. Children's day is celebrated on this day in recognition of his lifelong passion and work for children. Jawaharlal Nehru (14th November 1889 – 27th May 1964) was a major political leader of the Congress Party, a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and the first and one of the longest-serving prime ministers of the Republic of India. He is popularly referred to as Panditji (Scholar) and Pandit Nehru. Since childhood, Nehru and his sisters; Vijaya Lakshmi and Krishna; lived in a large mansion called Anand Bhavan in Allahabad, and were raised with English customs, mannerisms and dressing. While learning Hindi and Sanskrit, they would be trained to converse fluently and regularly in English. Jawaharlal Nehru was a passionate advocate of education for India's children and youth, believing it essential for India's future progress.
As India's first Prime minister and external affairs minister, Jawaharlal Nehru played a major role in shaping modern India's government and political culture along with sound foreign policy. He is praised for creating a system providing universal primary education, reaching children in the farthest corners of rural India. Nehru's education policy is also credited for the development of world-class educational institutions such as the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), the National Institutes of Technology (NIT) and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM). Numerous public institutions and memorials across India are dedicated to Nehru's memory. The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) are among the most prestigious universities in India.
Nehru is credited for establishing a widespread system of affirmative action to provide equal opportunities and rights for India's ethnic groups, minorities, women, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. Nehru's passion for egalitarianism meant that he put the state to work, to try and end widespread practices of discrimination against women and depressed classes, though with limited success in his lifetime. Nehru was hailed by many for working to defuse global tensions and the threat of nuclear weapons.
In his lifetime, Jawaharlal Nehru enjoyed an iconic status in India and was widely admired across the world for his idealism and statesmanship. His birthday, 14th November, is celebrated in India as Children's Day in recognition of his strong passion and work for the welfare, education and development of children and young people. Children across India are taught to remember him as ‘Chacha’ Nehru (Uncle Nehru). Nehru remains a popular symbol of the Congress party which frequently celebrates his memory. Congress leaders and activists often emulate his style of clothing, especially the ‘Gandhi cap’, and his mannerisms. Nehru's personal preference for the ‘Sherwani’ ensured that it continues to be considered formal wear in North India today; the ‘Nehru jacket’ is named in his honour due to his preference for that style.
In 1951, he was nominated for the ‘Nobel Peace Prize’ by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). Nehru is also known for his famous works in the field of literature such as 'The Discovery of India', 'Glimpses of World History' and the inspiring 'Letters from a Father to His Daughter', a collection of 30 letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1928 to his daughter Indira Gandhi when she was 10 years old, teaching about natural history and the story of civilizations. In 1954 the United Nations General Assembly suggested that all nations should observe a ‘Universal Children's Day’ as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children and of activity promoting the welfare of the world's children. The date of 20th November marks the day in 1959 when the Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989, and is often the day chosen by countries as their own designated day to observe Universal Children's Day. However, Children's Day is religiously celebrated in different countries on different dates with same significance and objective.
The day (November 14th) also marks World Diabetes Day. World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes world. It was introduced in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the alarming rise of diabetes complaints around the world. World Diabetes Day, held on November 14th every year, is a campaign that features a new theme chosen by the International Diabetes Federation each year to address issues facing the global diabetes community, that lasts the whole year. This marks the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in the year 1922.
Many many happy returns of the day.
All the best and take care….
With thanks, regards and best wishes,
G.Srikanth.
I wish you and your family, friends, near and dear........
A very happy, joyful and cheerful Children’s Day wishes (14/11/09).
In India, Children's Day is celebrated on November 14th every year. This date marks the birth anniversary of independent India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as he was very fond of children. Children's day is celebrated on this day in recognition of his lifelong passion and work for children. Jawaharlal Nehru (14th November 1889 – 27th May 1964) was a major political leader of the Congress Party, a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and the first and one of the longest-serving prime ministers of the Republic of India. He is popularly referred to as Panditji (Scholar) and Pandit Nehru. Since childhood, Nehru and his sisters; Vijaya Lakshmi and Krishna; lived in a large mansion called Anand Bhavan in Allahabad, and were raised with English customs, mannerisms and dressing. While learning Hindi and Sanskrit, they would be trained to converse fluently and regularly in English. Jawaharlal Nehru was a passionate advocate of education for India's children and youth, believing it essential for India's future progress.
As India's first Prime minister and external affairs minister, Jawaharlal Nehru played a major role in shaping modern India's government and political culture along with sound foreign policy. He is praised for creating a system providing universal primary education, reaching children in the farthest corners of rural India. Nehru's education policy is also credited for the development of world-class educational institutions such as the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), the National Institutes of Technology (NIT) and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM). Numerous public institutions and memorials across India are dedicated to Nehru's memory. The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) are among the most prestigious universities in India.
Nehru is credited for establishing a widespread system of affirmative action to provide equal opportunities and rights for India's ethnic groups, minorities, women, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. Nehru's passion for egalitarianism meant that he put the state to work, to try and end widespread practices of discrimination against women and depressed classes, though with limited success in his lifetime. Nehru was hailed by many for working to defuse global tensions and the threat of nuclear weapons.
In his lifetime, Jawaharlal Nehru enjoyed an iconic status in India and was widely admired across the world for his idealism and statesmanship. His birthday, 14th November, is celebrated in India as Children's Day in recognition of his strong passion and work for the welfare, education and development of children and young people. Children across India are taught to remember him as ‘Chacha’ Nehru (Uncle Nehru). Nehru remains a popular symbol of the Congress party which frequently celebrates his memory. Congress leaders and activists often emulate his style of clothing, especially the ‘Gandhi cap’, and his mannerisms. Nehru's personal preference for the ‘Sherwani’ ensured that it continues to be considered formal wear in North India today; the ‘Nehru jacket’ is named in his honour due to his preference for that style.
In 1951, he was nominated for the ‘Nobel Peace Prize’ by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). Nehru is also known for his famous works in the field of literature such as 'The Discovery of India', 'Glimpses of World History' and the inspiring 'Letters from a Father to His Daughter', a collection of 30 letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1928 to his daughter Indira Gandhi when she was 10 years old, teaching about natural history and the story of civilizations. In 1954 the United Nations General Assembly suggested that all nations should observe a ‘Universal Children's Day’ as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children and of activity promoting the welfare of the world's children. The date of 20th November marks the day in 1959 when the Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989, and is often the day chosen by countries as their own designated day to observe Universal Children's Day. However, Children's Day is religiously celebrated in different countries on different dates with same significance and objective.
The day (November 14th) also marks World Diabetes Day. World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes world. It was introduced in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the alarming rise of diabetes complaints around the world. World Diabetes Day, held on November 14th every year, is a campaign that features a new theme chosen by the International Diabetes Federation each year to address issues facing the global diabetes community, that lasts the whole year. This marks the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in the year 1922.
Many many happy returns of the day.
All the best and take care….
With thanks, regards and best wishes,
G.Srikanth.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Wish you a very Happy State Formation Day wishes....
Hello All,
I wish you and your family, friends, near and dear........
A very happy, honoring and joyful State Formation Day wishes (01/11/09).
This is applicable to all the four South Indian states (AP, KN, KE, TN) and also MP, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana (1966) and Chhattisgarh (2000). The criterion for formation of Indian States is Language. The formation of linguistic states is the single most important event in the history of South Indian languages, as it provided an opportunity for these languages to develop independently, each of them having a state to support.
At the time of British rule and prior to independence all the current south Indian states were known as Madras State (Madras Presidency, also known as Madras Province) as a whole entity. Madras made a significant contribution to the freedom movement in the early decades of the 20th century. Madras was the first province in British India where the system of dyarchy (or Diarchy, a form of government where power is shared between two joint authorities) was first implemented. The Presidency was dissolved when India became independent on August 15th, 1947. On January 26th, 1950, when the Republic of India was inaugurated, Madras was admitted as one of the states of the Indian Union. India became a Republic in the year 1950 and in same year linguistic provinces were formed.
On November 1st, 1956; Andhra Pradesh (AP) was formed with Hyderabad as its capital. Kerala (KE) and Karnataka (KN/Karunadu) states were formed on the same day, getting separated from Madras state. In 1968, Madras State was renamed Tamil Nadu (TN), meaning Land of Tamil. The name of the Mysore State was changed to Karnataka on November 1st, 1973. Madhya Pradesh (abbreviated as MP, meaning ‘Middle Province’), often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh was originally the largest state in India (now, Rajasthan) when formed on November 1st, 1956 until November 1st, 2000 when the state of Chhattisgarh was carved out. Chhattisgarh was formed on November 1st, 2000 with Raipur as its capital. Rajasthan was formed from erstwhile province known as Rajputana which was merged into the Dominion of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert or Thar Desert. Jaipur, also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan.
Punjab (means 'Land of Five Rivers') in India, historically forms a part of the larger Punjab region, which includes the Pakistani province of Punjab and the North-West Frontier Province, the Indian states of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, parts of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Punjab is considered to have the best infrastructure in India; this includes road, rail, air and river transport links that are extensive throughout the region. Also, it has the lowest poverty rate and the lowest level of hunger in India. Haryana was administered as a part of the Punjab province of British India, and was later carved out as a separate state on linguistic lines on November 1st, 1966. The name Haryana means ‘The Abode of God’ in Sanskrit. Haryana was the cradle of the Indus Valley and Vedic Civilizations.
Most of the states in India are formed/established in the month of November over the years. Officially, the new states formed/born on November 1st celebrate this day every year as birthday of the state. This is popularly called as Rajyotsava/Rashtravatarana day. Rajyotsava means "State festival" and Rashtravatarana means "State formation".
Many many happy returns of the day.
All the best and take care….
With thanks, regards and best wishes,
G.Srikanth.
I wish you and your family, friends, near and dear........
A very happy, honoring and joyful State Formation Day wishes (01/11/09).
This is applicable to all the four South Indian states (AP, KN, KE, TN) and also MP, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana (1966) and Chhattisgarh (2000). The criterion for formation of Indian States is Language. The formation of linguistic states is the single most important event in the history of South Indian languages, as it provided an opportunity for these languages to develop independently, each of them having a state to support.
At the time of British rule and prior to independence all the current south Indian states were known as Madras State (Madras Presidency, also known as Madras Province) as a whole entity. Madras made a significant contribution to the freedom movement in the early decades of the 20th century. Madras was the first province in British India where the system of dyarchy (or Diarchy, a form of government where power is shared between two joint authorities) was first implemented. The Presidency was dissolved when India became independent on August 15th, 1947. On January 26th, 1950, when the Republic of India was inaugurated, Madras was admitted as one of the states of the Indian Union. India became a Republic in the year 1950 and in same year linguistic provinces were formed.
On November 1st, 1956; Andhra Pradesh (AP) was formed with Hyderabad as its capital. Kerala (KE) and Karnataka (KN/Karunadu) states were formed on the same day, getting separated from Madras state. In 1968, Madras State was renamed Tamil Nadu (TN), meaning Land of Tamil. The name of the Mysore State was changed to Karnataka on November 1st, 1973. Madhya Pradesh (abbreviated as MP, meaning ‘Middle Province’), often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh was originally the largest state in India (now, Rajasthan) when formed on November 1st, 1956 until November 1st, 2000 when the state of Chhattisgarh was carved out. Chhattisgarh was formed on November 1st, 2000 with Raipur as its capital. Rajasthan was formed from erstwhile province known as Rajputana which was merged into the Dominion of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert or Thar Desert. Jaipur, also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan.
Punjab (means 'Land of Five Rivers') in India, historically forms a part of the larger Punjab region, which includes the Pakistani province of Punjab and the North-West Frontier Province, the Indian states of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, parts of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Punjab is considered to have the best infrastructure in India; this includes road, rail, air and river transport links that are extensive throughout the region. Also, it has the lowest poverty rate and the lowest level of hunger in India. Haryana was administered as a part of the Punjab province of British India, and was later carved out as a separate state on linguistic lines on November 1st, 1966. The name Haryana means ‘The Abode of God’ in Sanskrit. Haryana was the cradle of the Indus Valley and Vedic Civilizations.
Most of the states in India are formed/established in the month of November over the years. Officially, the new states formed/born on November 1st celebrate this day every year as birthday of the state. This is popularly called as Rajyotsava/Rashtravatarana day. Rajyotsava means "State festival" and Rashtravatarana means "State formation".
Many many happy returns of the day.
All the best and take care….
With thanks, regards and best wishes,
G.Srikanth.
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