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𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢, a festival of ‘𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬’, starts today and is celebrated across India in honour of Goddess Durga. With India’s rich and diverse culture, each region has its unique way of celebrating Navratri. 🎎🌈 During this time, we honour the divine energy of 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉 and 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 through cultural events and dances. 🙏🏻 While in Goa and Maharashtra, it is honoured as the ‘𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢’. In West Bengal, Assam and Odisha it is celebrated as ‘𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐣𝐚’. The names and the form may be different. But the 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕 of this festival remains the same! ✨ These 9 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 of Navratri are also associated with 9 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬, symbolized by wearing a different one each day. Each of these colours represents a trait or quality that, if possessed and harnessed in its true form, can work toward the betterment of all spheres of our lives.🌟✅ As we celebrate Navratri, 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺, We’ll discuss how each colour plays a significant role in our lives and help us navigate the challenges through the qualities it resonates with. 𝐃𝐚𝐲 1 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢 - 𝒀𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 The colour Yellow resonates with 𝘑𝘰𝘺, 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘮 & 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺. 🌕 Have you ever wondered why we’re naturally drawn to certain pursuits over others? And the way each of us approaches things is different. It’s the ‘𝒋𝒐𝒚’ that we experience from doing what we love that many of us crave. The ‘𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲’ 𝒂𝒏𝒅 ‘𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐦‘ we all imbibe vary based on our personalities. 😍 Even as we embrace different ‘Personas’, The colour yellow reflects how harnessing ‘𝘫𝘰𝘺’, ‘𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘮’ 𝘢𝘯𝘥 ‘𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺’ can lead to positive change in our lives. 💖 Allowing us to bring out the best in ourselves while perceiving things differently. Yellow is also believed to attract the optimism and clarity that we need: ➡️ 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒋𝒐𝒃, ➡️ 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏, ➡️ 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, ➡️ 𝑶𝑹, 𝐞𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔! These traits can make us a go-getters! Are you harnessing your ‘Yellow’ to improve your personal and professional lives? 💛 Let it reflect in the comment section below—

Bhogi Festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, primarily in South India, marking the first day of the four-day Pongal festival. Observed in honor of Lord Indra, the god of rain and prosperity, it symbolizes gratitude for agricultural abundance and serves as a spiritual cleansing ritual. Key Highlights of Bhogi Festival: 1. Discarding the Old: People clean their homes and discard old or unused items, symbolizing the removal of negativity and past burdens. This act reflects a fresh start and the welcoming of positivity. 2. Bonfires: Families and communities light bonfires in the early morning, using wood, cow dung cakes, and unwanted materials. This tradition represents the burning of past evils, impurities, and bad habits, paving the way for a bright future. 3. Cultural Significance: Bhogi is a day of transformation, urging people to focus on personal growth, renew their values, and embrace optimism. It aligns with the seasonal change, as it marks the end of the winter solstice. 4. Celebrations: Homes are decorated with kolams (rangoli) made of rice flour, flowers, and colors. Special dishes like Bhogi Pongal are prepared, and prayers are offered to thank the deities. Symbolism: Bhogi emphasizes the importance of self-renewal, positivity, and gratitude. It inspires individuals to let go of what no longer serves them and to embrace change and prosperity. Ralas Hospitality - Your Gateway to Unforgettable Hospitality! #RalasHospitality #Ralas #Hospitality #HappyBhogi

Namaste everyone! I invite you to read my brief article on the importance of Govardhan Pooja. It is fascinating to explore Indian traditions, which are well thought out. In this article, I reference two authentic shlokas from the Bhagavata Purana. Here I analyze Govardhan pooja’s relevance in our contemporary society. https://lnkd.in/g7p4aA-K

Batukamma is a 9-day festival celebrated in Telangana, India, honoring the goddess Gauri (Durga). Here's the significance of the first day: *Day 1: Engilooru Batukamma* (or Mahalaya Amavasya) Significance: 1. Commencement of Batukamma festivities 2. Invocation of Goddess Gauri 3. Cleansing and purification rituals 4. Women seek blessings for their families Rituals: 1. Women gather at homes or community centers 2. Create Batukamma idol using flowers and clay 3. Decorate the idol with turmeric, vermilion, and flowers 4. Offer prayers, naivedyam (food offerings), and perform aarti 5. Sing traditional Batukamma songs Importance: 1. Marks the beginning of the festive season 2. Symbolizes the victory of good over evil 3. Celebrates feminine power and fertility 4. Strengthens family bonds and social harmony The first day sets the tone for the entire festival, filling the atmosphere with joy, devotion, and community spirit. Would you like more information on Batukamma or its subsequent days?

Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Puducherry: When Usually celebrated between January 13 and 16, Pongal marks the beginning of the Tamil month of Thai. What The festival is dedicated to the Sun God, Mother Nature, and farm animals, and is a time to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. The name comes from the Tamil word pongu, which means "to boil over". How The festival includes the following traditions: Mattu Pongal: A day to honor cattle, with processions, bathing, and decorating the animals with garlands and bright paint Kaanum Pongal: A day when families gather for a grand meal and traditional folk dances Cooking Pongal: A traditional dish of boiled sweet rice is made and eaten. The most important part of the festival is cooking Pongal. There are many versions, including the sweet Sakkarai Pongal and the spicy Ven Pongal. Wearing traditional clothing: Men wear kurtas, dhotis, and angavastrams, while women wear silk sarees. Decorating: Kolams are made at the entrance to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, and the puja house is decorated to welcome the gods and goddesses. Other traditions Discarding old items from the home, and tying manjal kothu around the pot of Pongal. Pongal is also a major Tamil festival in Sri Lanka and is celebrated by the South Indian diaspora worldwide. #snsinstution#snsdegsinthenking#snsphysio#

Celebrating any festival is celebrating its essence. Like for me Durga Puja is like knowing and understanding 9 very important qualities to succeed. It is these qualities which Maa Durga had through which she won a battle with Mahishaasur and is since then worshipped as Godess of Shakti. These 9 qualities are: 1. Learning from the experience of seniors ( Maa Durga was manifested by tridev and Maa took all shakti from them) 2. Waiting for the right time - (She instantly did not go and killed the asur, she took birth as daughter and grew up) 3. Never undermining the opposition - (She heard the proposal of Asur) 4. Be humble yet assertive - ( She did not kill the proposer of asur but conveyed her own message to Asur) 5. Strategies and be tactful - (She put across such condition in front of Asur where they were forced into her trap) 6. Know your own strength & be confident- (Maa knew she possessed immense power to defeat Asuras) 7. Fight with full valour & strength when time comes - (She fought with all asuras and finally killed the mahishaasur as well) 8. Always use power for uplifting and helping good cause - (She gained power and lived her life to make mankind free of devilish asuras) 9. Be loving , caring & compassionate & inspire ages through your act (Like Maa still does) . If we are able to inculcate these virtues, we ourselves can become like Maa Durga and ignite that light of energy, courage, wisdom, strength, compassion and be victorious always over any kind of negativity within or outside us (read asuras). #Happydurgapuja #Navratri #Power

Our festivals aren't just celebrations. They're living stories of India's soul. This realization struck me today, looking at our harvest season. One sun, one earth, countless ways to celebrate that's India for you. Some beautiful aspects I've noticed: 1. Lohri's warmth in Punjab 2. Magh Bihu's spirit in Assam 3. Pongal's joy in Tamil Nadu 4. Makar Sankranti's colors across many states 5. Each region adding its unique flavor to the celebration Questions to reflect on: ☑ How do festivals connect us to our roots? ☑ What memories do harvest celebrations bring back? ☑ Which regional traditions fascinate you most? ☑ How do you celebrate in your part of India? ☑ What dishes make these festivals special for you? And remember, These festivals aren't just celebrations. They're threads that weave our diverse culture into one beautiful tapestry. What's your favorite harvest festival tradition? Would love to hear your stories below #MakarSankranti #Lohri #Pongal #MaghBihu #marketing #digitalmarketing

With just 1 week left until Durga Puja, the excitement is in full swing! Today, two of our Geniuses share a candid conversation about what this festival means to them. Want to know their thoughts? Watch the video to find out and let us know what Durga Puja means to you! #PujoMaane #GeniusPujaCampaign #GeniusConsultantsLtd #Durgapuja2024 #PandalHopping Rashmi YadavK | Pritika Yadav | Swapnesh Kumar | KAUSHIK MAZUMDAR | AVISHEK MUKHERJEE | Indradip Ghosh | Dipika Nath | Moumita Chakraborty | SHARMITA DAS | Varun Gupta

Ever wondered why millions across India are flying kites and creating intricate floor art today? Happy Sankranthi 🌾- one of India's most fascinating harvest festivals! 🪁 As a global professional who grew up celebrating this festival, let me share what makes Sankranthi special: This ancient festival marks a pivotal astronomical event - the sun's journey northward, bringing longer, warmer days to the Northern Hemisphere. It's essentially India's way of celebrating the winter solstice, much like how different cultures worldwide honor seasonal transitions. What I find remarkable is how this festival seamlessly blends: • Science: The sun's celestial shift coincides perfectly with harvest seasons • Sustainability: Traditional recipes focus on seasonal produce and grains • Community: Entire neighborhoods come alive with shared celebrations • Wellness: Winter-specific foods packed with the nutrients needed for the season Today, as I see multinational companies in India incorporating Sankranthi celebrations into their workplace culture, it's beautiful to witness how traditional festivals can foster global understanding and inclusion. To my global network: While you might see your Indian colleagues taking a festive break today, know that they're participating in a centuries-old celebration that connects astronomy, agriculture, and human bonds. It's a reminder of how ancient wisdom continues to enrich our modern world. Curious to learn more? YouTube link : https://lnkd.in/eQnsPBW5 Watch our full video where we break down these traditions for our global friends! We'd love to hear your thoughts and similar celebrations from your culture in the comments. 🌟 Here's to celebrating diversity and learning from different cultures across our global workplace! 🌟 #globalfestivals #culturaldiversity #workplaceculture #globalperspective #indianculture #corporateculture #globalInclusion #crossculturallearning"

𝗚𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘀 "𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘂 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀" 𝗼𝗿 "𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵," 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗶, 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝘃𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿. 🎊🪁🎆💥 🔅Significance: This festival symbolizes new beginnings, prosperity, and the chance to reflect on the past year while looking forward to the future. It is a time for families to come together, celebrate, and seek blessings for a fruitful year ahead. 🔅Traditions and Celebrations: 1. Puja and Rituals: Families perform prayers to seek blessings from deities for health, wealth, and happiness in the coming year. 2. Festive Meals: Traditional dishes are prepared, including sweets like "ghughra" and savory snacks. Families often enjoy elaborate feasts together. 3. New Clothes: Wearing new clothes is customary, symbolizing new beginnings. 4. Visiting Relatives: It’s common to visit friends and relatives, exchanging greetings and sweets. 5. Cultural Events: Some communities hold cultural programs, including dance and music performances, celebrating Gujarati heritage. 6. Business Practices: Many businessmen consider it an auspicious time to start new ventures or settle accounts for the past year. 𝗚𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. #GujaratiNewYear #BestuVaras #HappyNewYear #NavanVaras #GujaratiFestival #CelebratingNewYear #GujaratCelebrations