These are the words of the Mahalakshmi Aarti that is recited during the puja of Goodess Lakshmi during the festival of Diwali.
महालक्ष्मी आरती
(मराठी)
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Showing posts with label Diwali Festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diwali Festival. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Top 10 Traditional Diwali Faral Foods and How to Prepare Them
Diwali faral is the term used for a variety of savoury snacks which are traditionally made at home and eaten during the 5 days of Diwali & also served to guests. It is often the tradition, too, to give a packet of mixed Diwali faral when visiting the homes of relatives and friends to wish them on the occasion of Diwali.
Top 4 Apple iPod Gifts for Diwali Prices Features India
Want to gift an Apple iPod for Diwali ? Here's a list of the Top 4 Apple iPod Gifts
1. The new iPod Touch: Features of the new iPod Touch include retina display, HD video recording, FaceTime and Game Center.
Price of new iPod Touch in India: Rs.15,400/- for 8GB / Rs.19,900/- for 32GB / Rs.25,900/- for 64GB
2. The new iPod Shuffle: Features of the new iPod Shuffle include lovely colours, a big control pad, VoiceOver and multiple playlists.
Price of new iPod Shuffle in India: Rs.3,200/- (2GB)
3. Apple iPod Classic: Features of the Apple iPod Classic include massive storage space of 160GB, 2.5-inch display, 3 Games (Vortex, iQuiz and Klondike), iTunes to sync the photos you have in iPhoto on a Mac, and lots more!
Price of Apple iPod Classic in India: Rs.15,200/- (160GB)
4. The new iPod nano: Featues of the new iPod nano includes muti-touch technology, just as in the iPhone, iPad, 1.5-inch colour display, a new built-in clip, built-in 30-pin connector for easy plug-in of the iPod nano into products made for iPod (such as your car stereo), 7 colours, and built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery for 24 hours of non-stop music.
Price of new iPod nano in India: Rs.10,700/- for 8GB / Rs.12,700/- for 16GB
Website: http://www.apple.com/in/ipod/
1. The new iPod Touch: Features of the new iPod Touch include retina display, HD video recording, FaceTime and Game Center.
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| New Apple iPod Touch |
Price of new iPod Touch in India: Rs.15,400/- for 8GB / Rs.19,900/- for 32GB / Rs.25,900/- for 64GB
2. The new iPod Shuffle: Features of the new iPod Shuffle include lovely colours, a big control pad, VoiceOver and multiple playlists.
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| Apple iPod Shuffles |
Price of new iPod Shuffle in India: Rs.3,200/- (2GB)
3. Apple iPod Classic: Features of the Apple iPod Classic include massive storage space of 160GB, 2.5-inch display, 3 Games (Vortex, iQuiz and Klondike), iTunes to sync the photos you have in iPhoto on a Mac, and lots more!
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| Apple iPod Classic: silver and black |
Price of Apple iPod Classic in India: Rs.15,200/- (160GB)
4. The new iPod nano: Featues of the new iPod nano includes muti-touch technology, just as in the iPhone, iPad, 1.5-inch colour display, a new built-in clip, built-in 30-pin connector for easy plug-in of the iPod nano into products made for iPod (such as your car stereo), 7 colours, and built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery for 24 hours of non-stop music.
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| Vibrant colours of iPod Nanos |
Website: http://www.apple.com/in/ipod/
Top 15 Luxury Silver Gift Ideas for Diwali Festival
Unique silver gifts for Diwali
(prices ranging from Rs.700/- for the silver scroll to thousands for the Italian designed silver gifts)
Momentz Silver Gifts for Diwali: These gifts are available in exclusive jewellery showrooms in India. Momentz has tied up with reputed Italian design houses like Marcello Giorgio, Chinelli and Argenesi.
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| Goddess Lakshmi Idol |
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| Lord Ganesha Idol |
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| Small Ganesha Idol |
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| Tirupati Balaji Idol |
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| Silver Candle stands |
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| Oval silver platter |
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| Heart-shaped silver jewellery box |
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| Silver tea-set with tray (also available without tray) |
Contact Information for above gifts:
Email: gifts@shivgroup.com
Website: http://www.momentz.in/content.aspx?pgid=32229
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Belirams Jewellers and Silversmiths provide exquisite works in fine diamonds, jewelry, silverware and handicrafts. They have retail stores are in New Delhi and Gurgaon - DLF.
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| Mini Om Ganesha Silver Idol on a wooden base |
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| Silver jhoola |
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| Silver candle stand with an antique look |
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| Silver ladies purse |
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| Silver vintage car |
Contact Information for above gifts:
Phone: 98100-68220 (11 am to 8 pm.)
Website: http://www.belirams.co.in/default.htm
Before purchase, remember to confirm if the gift is of pure silver or silver-plated or white metal!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Diwali Diyas Styles
The traditional clay diya has got a makeover every year. This year, Diwali Festival Diyas in the shape of leaves and flowers, some painted, some not, are very popular, as are hanging clay diyas.A very beautiful sight is small fibre-glass-type diyas set afloat in water in a floral-patterned tray.
Diwali Fragrant Candles
In some homes, instead of the traditional diyas people light perfumed wax candles on the 5 days of the Diwali Festival.
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| A unique idea; Wax wick and sea shells with starfish in lantern (Rs.150/-) |
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| The glass bowls can be reused once the candle is used! (Rs.80/- for 4) |
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| Porcelain hearts with wax flower candles inside (Rs.80/- per piece) |
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| Set of rose-shaped wax candles in a gift box (Rs.250/-) |
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| White and Green combo wax flower candles |
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| Set of 4 yellow flower wax candles |
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| White and blue combo flower wax candles |
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| Plain white wax candles - dozen in a box |
Diwali Greetings Cards
In today's age of fast communication, sending Diwali e-cards is the norm. However, there is nothing like an actual Diwali greeting card to give a personal touch to your wishes for the festive season. Go on....buy a Diwali greeting card today itself and use the good old postal mail to convey your love and affection to family, friends and colleagues.
Diwali Fashion Styles and Accessories
Dress up in style for the Deepavali Festival of lights! Whether it is a salwar kameez or saree, dressing up for Diwali is akin to decking up for a wedding. Men's diwali fashions too have evolved, with a wider range of colours and materials.
Diwali Salwar Kameez Styles
Diwali Ghagras Fashion Styles
Diwali Sarees Fashion Styles
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Diwali Fashion Accessories
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| Silk large pouches for jewellery |
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| Cloth Handbag decorated with tiny mirrors and beads |
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| Variety of purses and handbags |
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| Pouches for Mobile Phones |
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Diwali Clothes for Children
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Diwali Fashion Styles for Men
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