A TO Z INDIA - DECEMBER 2023 (Monthly Magazine)Indira Srivatsa
This document is an English & Tamil monthly magazine for December 2023. It contains articles on Indian culture, art, lifestyle, and religion. The main articles discuss the importance of Goddess Annapurna Jayanthi on December 26th and the 'Vatsalya Peeth', a spiritual center and place of peace being constructed in memory of Sadhvi Pramukha Kanakprabha. The magazine provides information on Indian festivals, traditions and spiritual topics to readers.
A TO Z INDIA - SEPTEMBER 2023 (Monthly Magazine)Indira Srivatsa
This document is the September 2023 issue of the English & Tamil monthly magazine "A TO Z INDIA". It discusses the upcoming Hindu festival of Krishna Janmashtami, celebrated on September 6th, 2023 to mark the birth of Krishna. The magazine provides details on the significance of the festival and how devotees celebrate. It also includes an article by writer Lalit Garg discussing why Krishna is considered a true national hero in Indian culture due to his leadership skills, teachings, and ideals of righteousness.
This article discusses renowned Indian artist Krishn Kanhai who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2004. It describes his latest artwork unveiled by Prime Minister Modi, a life-size portrait of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel that impressed the PM so much he suggested it be displayed at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. The article provides background on Kanhai, noting he was born in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh and began his artistic career at a young age, having an innate ability to draw things that interest him. It describes Kanhai as an internationally recognized contemporary Indian artist with a Midas touch for his craft.
This document summarizes the work of Gani Rajendra Vijay, known as the 'Gandhi of Tribals'. It describes how he has worked for 36 years launching various public welfare schemes for the upliftment and development of tribal communities, including education, healthcare, and economic programs. Prime Minister Modi recently recognized his efforts while launching projects worth 4400 crores for tribal women in Gujarat. Gani Rajendra Vijay aims to empower tribal societies and solve their problems through education and self-reliance initiatives. He operates schools, hostels, mobile healthcare clinics, and village industries through the Sukhi Pariwar Foundation to improve lives in tribal areas of Gujarat.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: NARASIMHA JAYANTI - THE FOURTH INCARNATION OF LORD VISHNU - Narsimha Jayanti is another important festival among the Hindus and is celebrated on Vaisakh Chaturdashi (14th day) of the Shukla Paksh. Narsimha is the fourth incarnation of it Lord Vishnu where he appeared as a man-lion that is the face was like a lion and the trunk was like a man. All Lord Vishnu devotees also observe fast on this day; SPECIAL ON MAHAVIRA JAYANTI 4TH APRIL, 2023: LORD MAHAVIRA - THE FOUNDER OF UNIVERSAL RELIGION - The entire life of Mahavira is a living inspiration for the rise of self and others.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: AGASTHYA - THE HINDU SAGE WHO DRANK THE OCEANS - According to Tamil tradition Agasthya was instrumental in the creation of Tamil language and literature. He is believed to be still dwelling on the mountain Agasthyamalai. Agasthya is also identified with the star Canopus which is the brightest star in the south Indian sky. He is worshipped as a deity in some temples of South India; PEACE IS THE EVENING STAR OF THE SOUL: DISCOVER PEACE OF MIND THROUGH POSITIVE MINDSET - Eternal happiness resides in peace. The desire for peace should be the way to happiness.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: 1025 A.D. CHOLA INVASION OF THE SRI VIJAYA EMPIRE - At the dawn of the eleventh century, inscriptions indicate that ties of friendship still existed between the two empires, but it was only to be expected that the Chola kings should resent, and eventually seek to break, the commercial monopoly claimed by the Maharajas of the Straits. Whatever the cause, in c. 1025 Rajendra I mounted a great raid against the Sri Vijaya empire; AMRITKAAL - THE FOUNDATION OF 'NEW INDIA', 'STRONG INDIA': WHY IS THE OPPOSITION TRYING TO TARNISH AMRITKAL? - Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government emphasizes on AmritKaal.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: MAHA SHIVRATRI 2023 - “DATE, PUJA, STORY, CELEBRATIONS & MORE” - India is a land of many religious and cultural festivals. Also, you will find diversities in these festivals in different regions in India. Maha Shivratri is one of the most famous festivals in India. Also, it has great significance in the lives of Indian people. Find below all the details about the Maha Shivratri celebration in India; HEERABEN MODI: A LIFE DEVOTED TO VALUES & SELFLESSNESS - Maa 'Heeraben' is that supernatural word, which makes Narendra Modi's heart full of love and emotions.
ஒரு ஏழை வணிகர் தனது மகள் ப்ரியன்னாவுடன் ஒரு சிறிய கிராமத்தில் வசித்து வந்தார். அவர் தனது மகளை மிகவும் நேசித்தார். அவள் இதயம் விரும்பிய அனைத்தையும் கொடுக்க விரும்பினார். ப்ரியானாவின் மிகப்பெரிய விருப்பம் சிறந்த ஒற்றை-ரோஜா தான் என அவர் அறிந்திருந்தார்...
கிழக்கில், காலையொளியின் முதல் கதிர்கள் எழுவதற்கு முன்பு, சிறுவன் ஒருவன் இருளில் எழுந்தான். “நான் இன்று மலையின் மேல் ஏறமாட்டேன்” என்று கெஞ்சினான். அவன் கண்களில் தூக்கம் தெரிந்தது.
"நாம் இராமன் நூடுல்ஸ் கடையில் சாப்பிட உச்சிக்குச் செல்கிறோம்," என்று அவனது தந்தை கூறினார்...
Krishna - The Mischievous Butter Thief / கிருஷ்ணன் - குறும்புக்கார வெண்ணெய்த்...Indira Srivatsa
நீண்ட காலத்திற்கு முன்பு, கிருஷ்ணன் என்ற சிறுவன் வாழ்ந்து வந்தான். அவன் பசுக்களைக் கவனித்துக் கொண்டு, பல வேலைகளைச் செய்தான்.
அவனுக்கும் வேடிக்கையாக இருப்பது பிடித்திருந்தது. ஆனால் சில சமயங்களில் வேடிக்கையாக இருப்பது அவனுக்கு சிக்கலில் முடிந்தது...
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: HERE’S HOW TO MAKE YOUR JANUARY 2023 INTERESTING - We believe in starting the new year with a bang, and what better than some really cool and interesting cultural festival and experiences? As they say, start your year with something nice, and your entire year will be a fun one. It’s true! So here we are with a round-up of really interesting festivals and activities you can explore in January 2023; GEJJALA MANTAPA - HAMPI THE UNTOLD STORY OF A STRUCTURE - The architecture and the proximity to the Vittala Temple suggest its religious nature.
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: ANNAPURNA JAYANTI - "THE ANCIENT HINDU FESTIVALS THAT CELEBRATE FOOD" - Annapurna Jayanti is one of the ancient and unique Hindu festivals that celebrate food. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Goddess Annapurna, the Goddess of nourishment. Goddess Annapurna is known to be an avatar of Goddess Parvati; BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST: NATIVITY BIBLICAL STORY - This is a summary of the Biblical account of the birth of Jesus. Almost 2,000 years ago, Mary gave birth to the son of God, Jesus Christ.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: GURU NANAK JAYANTI (553TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GURU NANAK) - Guru Nanak (1469-1539 C.E.) was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the Sikh Gurus. His birth is celebrated worldwide on the day of Kartik Purnima as per Hindu lunar calendar. Guru Nanak, Gurpurab or Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrates the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak, who laid the foundation of Sikhism; UJJAIN, MADHYA PRADESH: MAHAKAL LOK CORRIDOR - Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the ‘Shri Mahakal Lok’ corridor in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain on Tuesday evening (October 11).
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: DEEPAVALI - “THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS” -THE CELEBRATION OF THE VICTORY OF LIGHT OVER DARKNESS - Deepavali—“the Festival of Lights”—is one of the most significant, joyous and popular festivals of India. In Sanskrit, deepa means “lamp” and avali is “row.” Thus, the name Deepavali refers to the rows of small clay lamps, known in Hindi as diyas, that are lit in homes, temples, and streets during this festival; SOUTH SIKKIM, INDIA: THE BUDDHA PARK OF RAVANGLA - Ravangla is situated at an elevation of 8000 ft. The small picturesque semi town is on the Gangtok-Gaysiling highway.
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: ONAM - HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF ONAM TRADITIONS - The 10-day harvest festival filled with great festive activity is top-notch to
understand the Keralan culture and celebrate the festival that unites people, values sacrifices, recognizes various art forms, and believes in giving. Onam is
a great Indian festival that one should experience whether they belong to this southern state or not; PETROGLYPH / ROCK ART:
SIGNS OF PRE-HISTORIC CAVE
DWELLING AGE - Whatever it is! It is wonderful to see the signs of cave dwelling age in this neighborhood.
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