Shot of the spices put typically in south indian foods.bengal gram,pepper , fenugreek , cloves , turmeric , mustard ,cinnamon,red chilli
Uploaded by Swami Stream on 25 Sep 09, 3.09PM IST.
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The Golu at home decorated by Ara.
During Navratri, it is customary in Tamil Nadu, Kerala to display a "Golu" (also Kolu, or Bommai Kolu). This is an exhibition of various dolls and figurines in odd (usually 7, 9, or 11) numbered tiers ("padis"). Generally, when people come to a person's house to see the Golu, they are given prasad (the offering given to God that day), kumkum and a small bag of gifts. These are only given to girls and married women. In the evenings, a "kuthuvilakku" (small lamp) is lit, in the middle of a decorated "kolam"(Rangoli), before the Golu and devotional hymns and shlokas are chanted. After performing the puja, the food items that have been prepared, are offered to the Goddesses.
Golu is adorned with dolls - predominantly with that of the Gods and Goddesses depicting mythology. It is a traditional practice to have at least some wooden dolls. There should also be a figurine of a boy and a girl together called 'Marapacchi' Bommai. On the 9th day (Saraswati Puja), special pujas are offered to Goddess Saraswati - the divine source of wisdom and enlightenment. Books and musical instruments are placed in the puja and worshipped as a source of knowledge. Also tools are placed in the pooja - as part of "Ayudha Pooja". Even vehicles are washed and decorated, and puja performed for them.
The 10th day, "Vijayadasami" - is the most auspicious day of all. It was the day on which evil was finally destroyed by good. It marks a new and prosperous beginning. New ventures started on this day are believed to flourish and bring prosperity. Kids often start tutoring on this day to have a head start in their education.
In the evening of "Vijayadasami", any one doll from the "Golu" is symbolically put to sleep and the Kalasam is moved a bit towards North to mark the end of that year's Navaratri Golu. Prayers are offered to thank God for the successful completion of that year's Golu and with a hope of a successful one the next year! Then the Golu is dismantled and packed up for the next year.
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Shot of the new lamp we got which was decorated by Ara. We brought this lamp from MGF mall , it was plain when we got it
Uploaded by Swami Stream on 6 Sep 09, 10.25AM IST.
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The shot of Livingstone Daisy at my home balcony. This flower has wilted away and now replaced with coriander now.
Uploaded by Swami Stream on 31 Aug 09, 9.38PM IST.
