Festivities farsighted!

Here comes the fortnight of the Goddess (Devi Paksh). Preparations in full swing-a great time for artisans and idol crafters to showcase their creativity.Be it Ganesh Utsav, Dussera Durga Puja, Bombe Habba - Navaratri Kolu, display of dolls occupy pride of place.

When we explore the origin of these festivities, we cannot but admire the wisdom and farsightedness of our forebears. Traditionally ours being a strong pastoral, agrarian society, it became imperative to encourage dredging and de-silting of irrigation canals and riverbeds. To this end, idol-centric festivals provided strong eco -friendly fillip for requirement of clay sourced from such dredging operations.

Navaratri brings forth creative art & craft skills of family members on themes inspired by legends -Itihasas and Puranas. Pujas, rendition of sacred hymns and bhajans add to the flavour. In many locations now, Garba is performed in honour of Devi followed by Dandiya in merriment with extreme energy and vigour. Overall these festivities bring people closer in joyful, interactive ambience.

Navaratri Mahima:

There is an intelligence that moves all humans toward the perfection we call God.Guru is that intelligence. 

With reverence and gratitude to him, brushing back memories to the earliest Navaratri Utsav at the International campus.Two decades later at Rishi Homa today, tributes in the form of Pa-maalai (devotional hymn) and Poo–m​a​alai (floral offering)

Sampradaya - Festivity farsighted

Be it Ganesh Utsav, Dussera Durga Puja, Bombe Habba - Navaratri Kolu, display of idols and dolls occupy pride of place. When we explore the origin of these festivities, we cannot but admire the wisdom and farsightedness of our forebears. Traditionally ours being a strong pastoral, agrarian society, it became imperative to encourage dredging and de-silting of irrigation canals and riverbeds. To this end, idol-centric festivals provided strong fillip in demand for eco -friendly clay,sourced from such dredging operations.

Navaratri brings forth creative art & craft skills of family members on themes inspired by legends -Itihasas and Puranas. Pujas, rendition of sacred hymns and bhajans add to the flavour. In many locations, Garba is performed in honour of Devi followed by Dandiya in merriment with energy and enthusiasm. Yet another dimension of the festivity that brings people closer in joyful, interactive ambience.

Our Dussera greetings to all!