tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539335775342895049.post926195485980879017..comments2024-03-15T16:57:08.283+05:30Comments on Gayathri Girish's Blog: The Navarathri FestivalGayathri Girishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06496388145287663397noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539335775342895049.post-35260077772214372732008-10-25T10:10:00.000+05:302008-10-25T10:10:00.000+05:30Hi Mrs. Sukanya,Thanks for your wonderful and deta...Hi Mrs. Sukanya,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your wonderful and detailed feedback on the Kolu:-)<BR/><BR/>My daughter is thrilled to see the accolades that she has been getting here from everyone :-)<BR/><BR/>Keep visiting the blog and I look forward to your valuable feedback here !<BR/><BR/>Gayathri.Gayathri Girishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496388145287663397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539335775342895049.post-21909089312387811282008-10-25T09:59:00.000+05:302008-10-25T09:59:00.000+05:30Hi Pushkala,THanks for your compliment:-)(Saw your...Hi Pushkala,<BR/><BR/>THanks for your compliment:-)<BR/>(Saw your comment about Amrithavarshini too :-))<BR/><BR/>Yes, as I had mentioned earlier, there is no hard-and-fast rule about the Varalakshmi Vratham, though it is passed down through generations.<BR/><BR/>People who are really interested take it up and its, after all,prayers that we offer, and I guess anyone can do it.<BR/><BR/>But, at the same time,I also think that some people are a little apprehensive about going against traditional beliefs :-)<BR/><BR/>Glad to know that you are doing the Puja every year. I will try and post a few pictures of that too soon.<BR/><BR/>Gayathri.Gayathri Girishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496388145287663397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539335775342895049.post-7659122199915657902008-10-25T09:51:00.000+05:302008-10-25T09:51:00.000+05:30Hi Maus,Yes, Navarathri is indeed an important fes...Hi Maus,<BR/><BR/>Yes, Navarathri is indeed an important festival in the Indian Tradition and the next festival, Diwali, is just round the corner !<BR/><BR/>This is a festival of lights and the atmosphere everywhere is that of happiness and cheer !<BR/><BR/>Have a great day and keep posting your valuable comments here :-)<BR/><BR/>GayathriGayathri Girishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496388145287663397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539335775342895049.post-85071354449570313412008-10-24T00:27:00.000+05:302008-10-24T00:27:00.000+05:30Fantastic pictures and great description. It motiv...Fantastic pictures and great description. It motivated me to finally post with some pictures and I linked to your page as well. Thanks for all the posts, it is great reading.<BR/><BR/>Regarding your comment that Varalakshi Vratham is passed down and taken from mother in law, we got a different take when we enquired in the Matam several years ago. My thatha's relative was working in Kanchi matam, and he had enquired if this tradition has to be adhered to and Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal had mentioned one can take up independently even in the MIL is not doing it. So my mom took the puja and I also took it though my MIL does not have the tradition. I just thought I will let you know my experience in our family. Obviously Hindu traditions have different interpretations, but we decided to follow the advice of Mutt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539335775342895049.post-3909020779840736452008-10-22T20:37:00.000+05:302008-10-22T20:37:00.000+05:30Hi,Enjoyed reading your article on Kolu.Pictures o...Hi,<BR/>Enjoyed reading your article on Kolu.Pictures of neatly arranged dolls in koluppadi and the Arupadai Murugan theme show your profound interest in celebrating Ambals Navaratri with a strong penchant for upkeeping tradition and Cultural awareness. <BR/>Its so nice that both your kids briskly get involved in the Kolu festival. Intelligent works of Ganesha, peacock, rangoli, etc speak volumes of your young daughter's dedication to art and craft work. Wishing this young budding,hard working art-lover a splendid artistic future ! <BR/>SukanyaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539335775342895049.post-44264686594255157452008-10-20T23:25:00.000+05:302008-10-20T23:25:00.000+05:30Hi,As far as I know, Navarathri K olu, unlike Vara...Hi,<BR/><BR/>As far as I know, Navarathri K olu, unlike Varalakshmi Vratham is not handed over from generations.It is only a matter of convenience and interest. But I have heard people saying that if one starts the practise, it is good to do it every year.<BR/><BR/>It is believed that a lady does Varalakshmi Vratham if her mother-in-law has had the practise.<BR/><BR/>Frankly, according to me, these are just different methods of prayers to the Goddess- so I think anyone with genuine interest can follow them.<BR/><BR/>GayathriGayathri Girishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496388145287663397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539335775342895049.post-76887739333116826772008-10-20T21:03:00.000+05:302008-10-20T21:03:00.000+05:30Hi good evening.I always thought keeping golu is a...Hi good evening.<BR/><BR/>I always thought keeping golu is a tradition handed over from generations....one doubt..my parents were not systematically followed this, nor my thatha. Should we follow only if its in parampara, or shall I start myself?<BR/><BR/>My sister and niece(s) at Bangalore celebrate this every year..and for me, its SIES temple at Nerul. <BR/><BR/>Looks good. I am sharing this with my sister too.<BR/><BR/>regards<BR/>Kam' SharmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539335775342895049.post-33780958203046480092008-10-20T17:22:00.000+05:302008-10-20T17:22:00.000+05:30Hi Padma,Thanks and I shall definitely convey your...Hi Padma,<BR/><BR/>Thanks and I shall definitely convey your wishes to my daughter:-)<BR/><BR/>In response to your earlier comment on my Bombay concert, I am coming to Mumbai in November: singing at Dombivili Fine Arts on the 8th of November and at BARC,Chembur on the 9th. Hope to see you there :-)<BR/><BR/>GayathriGayathri Girishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496388145287663397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539335775342895049.post-14064040447211087912008-10-20T15:21:00.000+05:302008-10-20T15:21:00.000+05:30Nice pictures :) Indeed involves a twin mix of cre...Nice pictures :) Indeed involves a twin mix of creativity and work - much like music I suppose :)<BR/>SathejSathejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00883769891946856083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539335775342895049.post-1868964284953038472008-10-20T14:31:00.000+05:302008-10-20T14:31:00.000+05:30I must say that the golu that yur have arranged is...I must say that the golu that yur have arranged is really good..Kudos to your daughter..She is extremely talented and best wishes to her...Padmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02122422977567389460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539335775342895049.post-64603806326270204862008-10-20T13:36:00.000+05:302008-10-20T13:36:00.000+05:30GOOD ARTICLE WITH NICE PICTUREScheap web hostingGOOD ARTICLE WITH NICE PICTURES<BR/><A HREF="http://www.hostingbay.com.au" REL="nofollow">cheap web hosting</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539335775342895049.post-1039394627221643552008-10-20T13:27:00.000+05:302008-10-20T13:27:00.000+05:30nice blog here.is this activities is like a festiv...nice blog here.<BR/>is this activities is like a festival activity in your town?<BR/>if so that is a very good tradition.<BR/><BR/>im visiting here your blog!Maushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212967112085494827noreply@blogger.com