Saturday, April 2, 2011

Gudi Padwa sms greetings in Marathi



सोनेरी  सुर्याची  सोनेरी  किरणे
सोनेरी  किरनाचे  सोनेरी  दिवस
सोनेरी  दिवसाच्या  सोनेरी  सुभेचा 
गुडी  पाद्वाच्या  हार्दिक  सुभेचा
नूतन  वर्षाभिनंदन 

Soneri Suryachi soneri kirane,
Soneri Kiranache soneri diwas,
Soneri diwasachya soneri subhecha
Gudi Paadwachya hardik subhecha
Nutan varshaabhinandan

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श्रीखंड  पूरी
रेशमी  गुडी
लिम्बाचे पान
नव  वर्ष जाओ  चान !
माज्या  तर्फे  नूतन  वर्षाच्या  हार्दिक  सुभेचा

Shrikhand puri,
Reshmi Gudi,
Limbache paan,
Nav varsha jao chaan!
Mazya tarfe nutan varshachya hardik subhecha
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विश्वासाची  काथि
विवेकाची  वाती 
प्रयात्नाच्या  गाथी
उभारू  हीच  खरी  जिवनातील  यशाची  गुडी
नूतन  वर्श्च्या  सुभेचा !

Vishwasachi kaathi
Vivekachi vaati
Prayatnachya gaathi
Ubharu hich khari jivanaatil yashachi Gudhi
Nutan varshchya subhecha

Friday, April 1, 2011

Where to buy khadi India national flag in Mumbai



The national flag of India is the most prominent symbol of patriotism and takes the spotlight on Independence Day and Republic Day. It is also in great demand during sporting events. Since India has reached the finals of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, naturally fans want to show their patriotic fervour!

Khadi National Flag of India Retail outlets in Mumbai
1. Khadi Gram Udyog Bhavan
286, Dr D N Road, Fort, 
Mumbai - 400001  
Ph: 022 - 2207 3280
[Note: at the time of posting this information, information was obtained that it is closed]

2. Shudh Khadi Bhandar - franchise of Khadi Gram Udyog Bhavan
Irani Chawl, 
Senapati Bapat Marg, 
Mumbai - 400028  
Ph: 022 2422 2045  
Timings: 9.30a.m. to 9.30p.m.
 

Monday, March 21, 2011

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Profile


Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj the great Maratha warrior and King
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the son of Shahaji Bhosale and, like his father, grew up to be a strong and brave warrior. It was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who deserves credit for laying the foundations of the great Maratha kingdom and for encouraging the culture and traditions of the State of Maharashtra as we know it today. An efficient administrator, a kind ruler, a savvy military startegist ....Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was all these and more. He feared nobody, not even Aurangzeb who imprisoned him or his other enemies who tried to kill him. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's fierce determination to achieve independence for his people was ably supported by his loyal band of followers and troops. While today school textbooks extol his virtues, what Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj did and who he was can never be confined to the pages of any book. The legacy he left behind goes far beyond words on pages. 

Here are some photos of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj which I took from various places, including exhibitions, posters, and shops:


Shivaji Maharaj holding court


Raja Shivchhatrapati


Shivaji Maharaj with his son (at the window) in the custody of Aurangzeb - Oil on canvas by A. H. Muller


Shivaji Maharaj beautifully captured in threadwork


A young boy dressed up as Shivaji

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Holi pichkaris types and models

Holi pichkaris are nothing but plastic guns used to spray water on all and sundry during the colourful festival of Holi. However, these pichkaris are no longer just gun-shaped, but come in a huge variety of odd shapes and sizes.

Holi SMS greetings and wishes in English


H – Happiness of life
O- Ocean of colour
L - Language of Love
I – Integration with one another
Wishing you & your family a very Happy & Colourful Holi!
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Celebrating the colours of our beautiful relationship.
 I wish you and your family all the bright hues of life

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Blue is song
Yellow is music
Green is dance
Red is beauty
White is love
Pink is joy
I wish all these colours may fall on you
Happy Holi!


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May God gift you all the colours of life,
Colours of joy,
Colours of happiness,
Colours of friendship, and
All other colours you want to paint in your life
Happy Holi!

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Red 4 prosperity
Green 4 happiness
Blue 4 sensitivity
Orange 4 progress
Pink 4 friendship
May you be blessed with all the shades of Holi!

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May God paint the canvas of your life with the most beautiful colours
And sprinkle peace & joy at every moment! 
Happy Holi

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Holi SMS greetings and wishes in Hindi


Rishto ki Roshni
Rango ki Fuhar
Suraj ki kirne
Khushiyon ki bahaar
Gulal ki Aandhi
Apno ka pyaar
Mubarak ho Aapko
Aane wala Holi ka tyohaar
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Yeh rango ka mausam jo aya hai
Saath apne kitni khushiyan laya hai
Humse pehle koi rang na de
Isliye shubhkamnao ka rang pehle se hi bhijwaya hai

--
Ek rang aap ke liye
Ek rang aap ke apno ke liye
Aur bahut se rang aap ke sapno ke liye

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Rang udaye pichkari
Rang se rang de duniya saari
Holi ke rang aapke jeevan ko rang de,
Yeh shubh kaamna hai hamari!
 
--
Makki ki roti
Nimbu ka aachaar,
Suraj ki kirne
Khushiyon ki bahaar,
Chand ki chandni
Apno ka pyaar
Mubarak ho aapko
Holi ka tyohaar!

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Pyaar ke rang se bharo pichkari,
Sneh ke rang se rang do duniya saari
Ye rang na jaane koi jaat, na koi boli
Aapko mubarak ho aapno ki Holi!

-
Hawaon ke saath armaan bheja hai
Chandni ke zariye paigaam bheja hai
Fursat mile to kabool kar lena
Hamne ek din pehle Holi ka gulal bheja hai!

--
Saagar bhari khusiyaan,
Aasman bhara pyaar,
Puran poli ki khushboo,
Rangon ki bahar!
Bhule gile shikre, bana rahe pyaar,
Mubaarak ho apko yeh Holi ka Tyohaar!


--
Puranmaashi ka chaand,
Rangon ki doli,
Chaand se uski chandni boli,
Khushiyon se bhare sabki jholi,
Mubarak ho aap ko Happy Holi!

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Sajti rahe khushiyon ki mehfil,
Har kushi suhani rahe,
Aap zindagi me itne khush rahe ki
Har tyohaar ki khushi
Aapki Holi rahe

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Holi Festival rituals, traditions, puja, food

As per mythology, the festival of Holi has got its name from Holika, the sister of King Hiranyakashyap. The King wanted everyone to worship him, but his own son Prahlad only revered Lord Vishnu. Hence the King wanted his sister to take Prahlad into a fire and burn him...Know more about the legend of Holi.