Tradition Custom of Burning the Old Man Gloom on New Year Eve

What is the tradition of burning the "Old Man"?

This is an old tradition done on December 31st, on which day an effigy made from old clothes is made and set afire, thereby burning to ashes all the troubles and problems of the past 12 months and beginning a new year afresh without any worries or sorrows. People dance and sing in happiness, saying a glad farewell to the effigy known as "Old Man Gloom".
Read this interesting article on Santa Fe's Old Man effigy, known as "Zozobra": Goodbye Old Man Gloom!

Check out the photos of an old man prepared for the ritual burning on December 31st: 

An old man ready for burning, while another headless lies at his feet  one lies at his feet

 

 

 In the above photo, note the toy pistol lying near the feet of the headless effigy - looks like the worries of the old year are going to be shot away....Bang! Bang!....Poof!

A cardboard hold up the old man

In the above photo, note the lemon and chillies tied around the neck - in India, a lemon and chillies are tied and put at doorways of business establishments and new vehicles to ward off trouble and evil. So also, the above "old man" has a lemon and chillies tied around to get rid of its evil influences.

Best New Year Cards Messages SMS Greetings

Send 2011 New Year SMS Wishes from your cell phone and bring a smile to the recipient

 Ring out the old, Ring in the New!  

My Wish for you in 2011

May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts

May love stick to your face like Vaseline & May laughter assault your lips

May your clothes smell of success like smoking tires and 

May happiness slap you across the face & may your tears be that of joy

 May the problems you had forget your home address!

In simple words….may the next Year be the best year of your life!

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Hope your New Year is

Bright with happiness

Rich with laughter

and Warm with love –

'cause that’s the only kind good enough

For someone as wonderful as YOU!

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May your New Year joys be many,

Your New Year cares be few

And may your luck be good luck

In all you plan to do.

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Wishing you good fortune, good health and success,

And all you may need for complete happiness;

A wonderful new year,

Delightful all through,

A future so rich

In life’s joys for you.

Happy new year!

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A thought and a greeting

And a wish that’s sincere

May the 12 months to come

Make a Happy New Year!

Venues and Entry Passes for New Year Party in Mumbai

2011 New Year Eve party in Mumbai

It's time to welcome the New Year and what better way than to take your sweetheart or family or friends for a 2011 New Year Eve party?! Ring out the old, Ring in the new with a New Year party in one of the popular restaurants and hotels in Mumbai which are locations of New Year Parties in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Remember though: Don't drink and drive. Hire a driver to take you home safely (see details at the end of this article)

Here's a list of Hotels and Restaurants in Mumbai organising New Year parties and the entry passes fees of New Year Parties in Mumbai

Where to Go for New Year Parties in Mumbai

1. New Year Party at Essel World, Gorai

Entry Fee: Rs.990/-

Address: Borivali (West), Mumbai – 91 Maharashtra
Ph: +91-22-28452222, 2530, 2474, 2473 / Fax: +91-22-28452711

Head Office in Mumbai: Continental Building, 135, Dr. Annie Besant road, Worli – 18, Ph: +91-22-24997474.

2. New Year Party at Trattoria Hotel Taj President

Entry Fee: Rs.2,200/-

Address: Hotel Taj President, G D Somani Rd, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai -400005, Maharashtra.

Ph: 022 - 66650808

3. New Year Party at Wink Hotel Taj President

Entry Fee: Rs.5,500/-

Address: Taj President Hotel, G D Somani Rd, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Ph: 022 - 66650808

4. New Year Party at Red Zen, Marriott Hotel

Entry Fee: Rs. 2,000/-

Address: 215 Mathuradas Vasanji Road (Andheri-Kurla Road), Andheri East, Mumbai – 400059, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 61369999

5. New Year Party at Valhalla

Entry Fee:Rs. 2,000 – Rs, 3,000/-

Address: Eros Theatre Building, 42 Maharhi Karve Road,, Churchgate, Mumbai-400020 Maharashtra.
Ph: 022 - 67353535

6. New Year Party at Imperial Palace

Entry Fee: Rs.2,500/-

Address: Royal Palms, Goregaon East Mumbai, Maharashtra

Ph: +91 (22) 28716000 / +91 (22) 67133000

7. New Year Party at Hard Rock Café

Entry Fee: Rs.3,500/-

Address: Bdmc Compound, Behind Bombay Dyeing, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 66155959

8. New Year Party at Shiro

Entry Fee: Rs.4,500/-

Address: Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 24383008

9. New Year Party at Tryst

Entry Fee: Rs.4,000/-

Address: Phoenix Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai (next to Gajalee) Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 66614366 , 66614365 

10. New Year Party at Atrium Lounge

Entry Fee: Rs.2,500/-

Address: Bandra West Band Stand, Mumbai Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 66681234

11. New Year Party at Pollyesthers

Entry Fee: Rs.3,500/-

Address: Battery St, Apollo Bandar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 22871122

12. New Year Party at Velvet Lounge

Entry Fee: Rs.2,000/-

Address: Lakeside Chalet, # 2&3B, L&T Gate, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400087
Ph: 022 - 66927576

13. New Year Party at Enigma

Entry Fee: Rs.6,900/-

J Address: uhu Beach Juhu Tara Rd, Mumbai, Maharashtra 

Ph: 022 - 66933000

New Year Party for Couples in Mumbai

1. New Year Party at Indulge

Entry Fee: Rs.3,000/-

Address: Palm Beach Road, Sector 14, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai Maharashtra
Ph: 0215 - 27563830

2. New Year Party at Kino 108

Entry Fee: Rs.6,000/-

Address: Veera Desai Junction, JP Road, 7 Bungalows, Andheri (W), Mumbai (Opposite Apna Bazar)

Ph: 9820052222

3. New Year Party at Prive

Entry Fee: Rs.7,000/-

Address: 41/44 Monrepos, Ground Floor, Minoo Desai Road, Formerly Athena Club, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 22028700

4. New Year Party at Tetsuma

Entry Fee: Rs.7,000/-

Address: Minoo Desai Rd, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 - 22876578

5. New Year Party at Vie Lounge & Deck

Entry Fee: Rs.7,000/-

Address: 102, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra
Ph: 022 – 26603003 / 26604884

6. New Year Party at Hype

Entry Fee: Rs.8,000/-

Address: Royal Garden, 4th Floor, Atria Mall, Dr. Annie Beasant Road, (Opp Poonam Chambers), Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Ph: 022 – 24813799 / 67363799 / 9004775777

Once again an important reminder: PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE! 

Where to hire a Party Driver in Mumbai to drive you home safely after the New Year party.

Contact: APT Party Drivers

Charges: Services are on offer from 10.00 pm to 2.00 am for Rs.400/- [beyond 2.00 am there is an overtime charge of Rs.50/-per hour]

Office - 3, Anjali Niwas,Vakola Bridge,Demello Compound, behind Dr. Manjrekar Clinic, Santacruz (East),
Mumbai 400055

Proprietor: Mr. Abhay Pednekar

Ph: 022 64482009
Mobile: 9004190255
Mobile: 9004190256

info@aptpartydrivers.com

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Please do share your New Party experience in the comments box below. Did it rock? Did you doze off out of sheer boredom? Did you really enjoy it?