Saturday, 11 June 2016

4 JUN 2016 CHEMICAL FACTORY IN PALGHAR ON FIRE
















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9 JUN 2016 CULLING OF ANIMMALS

Maneka Gandhi v/s Prakash Javadekar: Opposition make merry as BJP ministers spar over 'animal culling'

Maneka Gandhi and Prakash Javadekar (File Photo)
Thu, 9 Jun 2016-06:57pm , PTI
Thu, 9 Jun 2016-06:57pm , PTI
Maneka claimed the Centre has allowed killing of 'nilgai' in Bihar, elephants in West Bengal, monkeys in Himachal Pradesh, peacocks in Goa and wild boars in Chandrapur.
Two Union Ministers--Maneka Gandhi Prakash Javadekar locked horns over culling of animals with the former saying there was "lust" for killing in the Environment Ministry. Javadekar, who is the Minister for Environment and Forests, on his part defended animal culling, insisting it is done on the request of states to protect crops.
The war of words was quickly seized upon by the opposition parties which alleged there was no teamwork or cohesion in the Modi government. The outburst by Maneka, who holds the Women and Child Development portfolio and is an animal rights activist, came in the wake of the recent killing of 'nilgai' (blue bulls) in Bihar, which she termed as "biggest ever massacre".
Maneka said the Union Environment Ministry "is writing to every state government, allowing them to provide a list of animals that can be killed so that the Centre can give permission. "This is happening for the first time. I don't understand this lust for killing of animals." However, Javadekar insisted that it was "scientific management" of animal population and the permissions for killing animals designated as 'vermin' were restricted to particular areas and time period.
Maneka claimed the Centre has allowed killing of 'nilgai' in Bihar, elephants in West Bengal, monkeys in Himachal Pradesh, peacocks in Goa and wild boars in Chandrapur even when the wildlife departments of states are saying they do not wish to kill animals.
On the 'nilgai' killing in Bihar, she said it has happened when neither the village head nor the farmers have called for their killing. Responding to the charge, Javadekar said it is being done as per existing law and is not a central government programme. "As per existing law when farmers face a lot of problems and their crops are completely damaged and when state government sends a proposal, only then we allow (culling) and grant approval to the state government's proposal for a particular area and time period for scientific management.
"It is not a programme of the central government. The law is such," he said. Maneka said 53 wild boars have been killed in drought-hit Chandrapur in Maharashtra and the Environment Ministry has allowed killing of 50 more, even when the state wildlife department does not want that.
"The Ministries do not have cohesion among them. This is not the first time such a thing is happening. All ministries are clashing and that is why work is stalled. There is lack of teamwork," JD(U) spokesman Ajay Alok said.
NCP spokesperson Rahul Narvekar said, "There is no synchronisation between various ministries of the government, thanks to one single person dictating terms. This is another example of bad governance."
Bihar's ruling JD(U) said the state government has every right to ask for permission from the Central government if animals are not in control. "The Central government has on June 2015 given permission that upto November 2016 one can kill Nilgai. According to the "Ban Jeewan sarakshan niyam" section XI-V, a professional shooter can be used," JD (U) MLC Neeraj Kumar said
Animal Rights Activist Gauri Maulekhi said the culling of animals is a political decision taken without any logic and scientific reason. "Instead of finding the reason why animals are coming to human habitat, if we fire at them indiscrimanately like General Dyer, it will not be acceptable," he said.
PETA Activist Nikunj Sharma regretted that the Ministry of Environment and forest, which has been formed to protect animals, is passing orders approving killing of Nilgais and monkeys. Meanwhile, according to a notification, the Environment Ministry has declared Rhesus Macaque monkey in Himachal Pradesh as "vermin" for a period of one year.
The notification paves the way for state government to take steps for large-scale culling of monkeys. Vermin means wild animals which are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals, game or which carry diseases.
The notification said that the state has reported damage to life and property including large scale destruction of agriculture by this species in areas outside forest. It said that the government has "considered it necessary" to mitigate the damage to human life, crops and properties for ensuring conservation of wildlife in forest.
"In exercise of the powers conferred by section 62 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972), the Central Government, hereby declares Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta)... to be vermin for inclusion in Schedule V of the said Act, for a period of one year from the date of publication of this notification," the Ministry's notification said. The districts in Himachal Pradesh where the monkeys will be included in Schedule V are Chamba, Kangra, Una, Bilaspur, Shimla, Sirmour, Kullu, Hamirpur, Sonlan and Mandi.

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10 JUN 2016 VIDHWAMAI KI MADAD

रात 11 बजे एक विधवा महिला के घर पहुंची कलेक्टर किंजल सिंह तो महिला का जीवन ही बदल गया।

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रात 11 बजे एक विधवा महिला के घर पहुंची कलेक्टर किंजल सिंह तो महिला का जीवन ही बदल गया।
केशव भूमि नेटवर्क :=वैसे तो हमने कई अधिकारियो के कारनामे देखे और सुने है, लेकिन उत्तर प्रदेश के फैजाबाद की डीएम किंजल सिंह अाधी रात को एक विधवा महिला के घर पहुंची तो महिला का जीवन ही बदल गया।
दरअसल यह वाकया सोमवार संध्याकाल करीब 7 से 8 के मध्य का है।जब सराय पोख्ता मस्जिद की व्यवस्था देखने के लिए अचानक चौक सब्जी मण्डी में पंहुची  किंजल सिंह को जर्जर हालत की वृद्ध  विधवा महिला मूना पर नजर पड़ी जो सब्जी बेंच रही थी। उसे देख कर  किंजल सिंह के मन में करुणा जागी और  मूना के पास किंजल सिंह ने  करैले का भाव पूंछा और  एक किलो करैला लिया जिसकी कीमत 50 रूपये थी परन्तु उसके एवज में मूना को उहोंने 1550 रूपये दिया और घर का अता-पता हाल-चाल पूंछकर चली गयीं।
बात यहीं खत्म नहीं हुई, करेले खरीदने के बाद डीएम रात में मूना के घर पहुंची जहां उनकी माली हालत देख उन्हें दुख हुआ। डीएम ने तुरंत अधिकारियों को आदेश दिया कि मूना के घर 5 किलो दाल, 50 किलो गेंहूं 40 किलो चावल उपलब्ध कराओ जब तक यह  राशन आ नहीं जाता मैं यहीं रहूंगी। किंजल सिंह का फरमान सुन डीएफओ के फाक्ते उड़ गये कोटेदारों की दूकाने रात में बन्द हो चुकी थीं डीएसओ के एक शुभचिन्तक ने सलाह दिया कि कंधारी बाजार का कोटेदार राकेश गुप्ता की बहुत बड़ी राशन की दूकान है उसी से सारे सामान मंगवा लें। डीएसओ साहब गाड़ी पर सवार होकर कोटेदार राकेश की दूकान पर पँहुचे  इतना सामान राकेश देने में जब असमर्थता जताने लगे तो पड़ोस के कोटदार आनन्द गुप्ता को भी तलब कर लिया गया। दोनो कोटेदारों ने डीएम की मंशा के अनुरूप राशन डीएसओ की गाड़ी में भरवाया और डीएमओ उसे लेजाकर मूना के हवाले कर दिया तब तक रात्रि के 12 बज चुके थे और डीएम साहिबा मौके पर थीं।
डीएम किंजल सिंह की उदारता यहीं नहीं थमी  उन्होंने एसडीएम दीपा अग्रवाल को निर्देशित दिया की  सुबह होते ही मूना को एक टेबल फैन, उज्जवला योजना के तहत एलपीजी सिलेंडर  चूल्हा के साथ , तख्त, दो साड़ी और चप्पल उपलब्ध करा दिया जाय। एडीएम व एसडीएम ने मिलकर यह मांग मंगलवार की सुबह ही पूरा कर दिया। जाते -जाते 75 वर्षीय मूना से वादा कर गयीं कि खाना पकाने का वर्तन, पानी पीने के लिए एक हैण्डपम्प और रहने के लिए आवास का निर्माण सरकारी खर्चे से कराया जायेगा। डीएम की इस उदारता से जहां विधवा  मूना व नातिन रीतू फूली नहीं समा रही हैं वहीं शहर के नुक्कड़ चौराहों के टी स्टालों पर डीएम की उदारता की चर्चाएं आम हो गयी हैं। लोग यहां तक कह रहे हैं कि काश डीएम साहिबा मेरे घर आ जातीं तो कम से कम उज्जवला के तहत हमें भी एलपीजी सिलेंडर व चूल्हा ही मिल जाता।










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Thursday, 2 June 2016

2 JUN 2016 SOWING SEEDS VEGETABLES

   Oct 22, 2013
 

MonthNorth IndiaSouth India
JANUARYBrinjalLettuce, Spinach, Gourds, Melons, Radish, Carrot, Onion, Tomato,Okra,Brinjal, Bean
FEBRUARYApplegourd, Bittergourd, Bottle gourd, Cucumber, French Beans, Okra, Sponge, Gourd, Watermelon, SpinachSame as January
MARCHSame as FebruaryAmaranthus, Coriander, Gourds, Beans, Melons, Spinach, Okra
APRILCapsicumOnion, Amaranthus, Coriander, Gourds, Okra, Tomato, Chilly
MAYOnion, Pepper, BrinjalOkra, Onion, Chilly
JUNEAll gourds, Brinjal, Cucumber, Cauliflower (Early), Okra, Onion,Sem,Tomato,PepperGourds, Solanaeceae,Almost all vegetables
JULYAll gourds, Cucumber, Okra, Sem, TomatoSame as June
AUGUSTCarrot, Cauliflower, Radish, TomatoCarrot, Cauliflower, Beans, Beet
SEPTEMBERCabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Peas, Radish, Tomato, LettuceCauliflower, Cucumber, Onion,Peas,Spinach
OCTOBERBeet, Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Peas, Radish, Spinach, TurnipBrinjal, Cabbage,Capsicum,Cucumber, Beans,Peas, Spinach, Turnip, Watermelon
NOVEMBERTurnip, Tomato, Radish, Pepper, Peas, BeetBeet, Eggplant, Cabbage, Carrot, Beans, Lettuce, Melon, Okra, Turnip
DECEMBERTomatoLettuce, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Ash gourd, Ridge gourd, Bitter gourd, Bottle gourd, Cucumber, Chilly, Cabbage
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Wednesday, 18 May 2016

18 MAY 2016 TREE PLANTS _ ZODIAC SIGN

Planting Trees /Plants – As per your Zodiac


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Every person wants to achieve happiness, his work and efforts praised, and beget success, in his endeavors – and he makes all efforts to achieve these. But , did you know that trees and plants also help a person in boosting his efforts and chances of success ;Yes – this is true – according to the Hindu scriptures and books of faith , trees and plants are the seats of special powers ingrained in them – and they are responsible in assisting the person, who serve them well.
According to the scriptures every person should plant trees in his lifetime .By doing so they will always have the benefit of the positive effects of those plants and trees. Different trees are suggested for different zodiac signs – each zodiac has a specific tree attached to it – by serving and offering obeisance to these trees the malefic of the unfavouarable planets can be taken care of and nullified. If any individual is unable to carry out the ritualistic prayer procedure, he can simply offer a pot of water on the specific plant / tree, according to his zodiac sign and reap the benefits. The positive effects of these trees help in keeping a person disease-free, happy and prosperous. The water offered, should be from a brass-pot. 

Below are the corresponding trees /plants according to the zodiac sign – you may offer a pot of water daily to these specific trees and reap their positive benefits.

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1- Aries and Scorpio : They should offer a pot of water to the KHAIR tree.



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2- Taurus and Libra : They should offer a pot of water to the GULAR tree.



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3- Gemini and Virgo : They should offer a pot of water to the APAMARG tree.



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4- Cancer : They should offer a pot of water to the PALASH tree.



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5- Leo : They should offer a pot of water to the AANKDE plant.



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6- Sagittarius and Pisces : They should offer water to the PEEPAL tree every day, except Sunday.



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7- Capricorn and Aquarius : They should offer a pot of water on the SHAMI tree.



Performing ‘havan’ with the wood of these plants / trees is also very beneficial to the individuals of the specific zodiac sign. The practice of offering water was started by our ancestors so that associating the trees with faith would ensure that trees are served and their growth promoted by offering them water and nutrition – not only shall they keep the environment green and health but also lend their positivity to help us in overcoming the malefic effects
दोस्तों यह साईट बिलकुल निशुल्क है। यदि आपको इस साईट से कुछ भी लाभ प्राप्त हुआ हो , आपको इस साईट के कंटेंट पसंद आते हो तो मदद स्वरुप आप इस साईट को प्रति दिन ना केवल खुद ज्यादा से ज्यादा विजिट करे वरन अपने सम्पर्कियों को भी इस साईट के बारे में अवश्य बताएं .....धन्यवाद ।












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Saturday, 24 January 2015







Vasant Panchami
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

॥श्रीसरस्वती स्तोत्रम्॥
या कुन्देन्दु-तुषारहार-धवला या शुभ्र-वस्त्रावृता
या वीणावरदण्डमन्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना।
या ब्रह्माच्युत-शंकर-प्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा पूजिता
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा ॥१॥

दोर्भिर्युक्ता चतुर्भिः स्फटिकमणिमयीमक्षमालां दधाना
हस्तेनैकेन पद्मं सितमपि च शुकं पुस्तकं चापरेण।
भासा कुन्देन्दु-शंखस्फटिकमणिनिभा भासमानाऽसमाना
सा मे वाग्देवतेयं निवसतु वदने सर्वदा सुप्रसन्ना ॥२॥

आशासु राशी भवदंगवल्लि भासैव दासीकृत-दुग्धसिन्धुम्।
मन्दस्मितैर्निन्दित-शारदेन्दुं वन्देऽरविन्दासन-सुन्दरि त्वाम् ॥३॥

शारदा शारदाम्बोजवदना वदनाम्बुजे।
सर्वदा सर्वदास्माकं सन्निधिं सन्निधिं क्रियात् ॥४॥

सरस्वतीं च तां नौमि वागधिष्ठातृ-देवताम्।
देवत्वं प्रतिपद्यन्ते यदनुग्रहतो जनाः ॥५॥

पातु नो निकषग्रावा मतिहेम्नः सरस्वती।
प्राज्ञेतरपरिच्छेदं वचसैव करोति या ॥६॥

शुद्धां ब्रह्मविचारसारपरमा-माद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं
वीणापुस्तकधारिणीमभयदां जाड्यान्धकारापहाम्।
हस्ते स्पाटिकमालिकां विदधतीं पद्मासने संस्थितां
वन्दे तां परमेश्वरीं भगवतीं बुद्धिप्रदां शारदाम् ॥७॥

वीणाधरे विपुलमंगलदानशीले
भक्तार्तिनाशिनि विरिंचिहरीशवन्द्ये।
कीर्तिप्रदेऽखिलमनोरथदे महार्हे
विद्याप्रदायिनि सरस्वति नौमि नित्यम् ॥८॥

श्वेताब्जपूर्ण-विमलासन-संस्थिते हे
श्वेताम्बरावृतमनोहरमंजुगात्रे।
उद्यन्मनोज्ञ-सितपंकजमंजुलास्ये
विद्याप्रदायिनि सरस्वति नौमि नित्यम् ॥९॥

मातस्त्वदीय-पदपंकज-भक्तियुक्ता
ये त्वां भजन्ति निखिलानपरान्विहाय।
ते निर्जरत्वमिह यान्ति कलेवरेण
भूवह्नि-वायु-गगनाम्बु-विनिर्मितेन ॥१०॥

मोहान्धकार-भरिते हृदये मदीये
मातः सदैव कुरु वासमुदारभावे।
स्वीयाखिलावयव-निर्मलसुप्रभाभिः
शीघ्रं विनाशय मनोगतमन्धकारम् ॥११॥

ब्रह्मा जगत् सृजति पालयतीन्दिरेशः
शम्भुर्विनाशयति देवि तव प्रभावैः।
न स्यात्कृपा यदि तव प्रकटप्रभावे
न स्युः कथंचिदपि ते निजकार्यदक्षाः ॥१२॥

लक्ष्मिर्मेधा धरा पुष्टिर्गौरी तृष्टिः प्रभा धृतिः।
एताभिः पाहि तनुभिरष्टभिर्मां सरस्वती ॥१३॥

सरसवत्यै नमो नित्यं भद्रकाल्यै नमो नमः।
वेद-वेदान्त-वेदांग-विद्यास्थानेभ्य एव च ॥१४॥

सरस्वति महाभागे विद्ये कमललोचने।
विद्यारूपे विशालाक्षि विद्यां देहि नमोस्तु ते ॥१५॥

यदक्षर-पदभ्रष्टं मात्राहीनं च यद्भवेत्।
तत्सर्वं क्षम्यतां देवि प्रसीद परमेश्वरि ॥१६॥

॥इति श्रीसरस्वती स्तोत्रम् संपूर्णं॥
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना।
या ब्रह्माच्युत शंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥

शुक्लां ब्रह्मविचार सार परमामाद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं
वीणा-पुस्तक-धारिणीमभयदां जाड्यान्धकारापहाम्‌।
हस्ते स्फटिकमालिकां विदधतीं पद्मासने संस्थिताम्‌
वन्दे तां परमेश्वरीं भगवतीं बुद्धिप्रदां शारदाम्‌॥२॥



It has been suggested that this article be merged with Basant Kite Festival (Punjab). (Discuss) Proposed since January 2015.
Vasant Panchami
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Goddess Saraswati
Official name Vasant Panchami
Also called Shree Panchami
Saraswati Puja
Observed by Hindus and Sikhs
Liturgical Color Yellow
Observances Puja and social functions
Date Magha Shukla Panchami
2014 date 4 February
2015 date 24 January[1]
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Vasant Panchami (Template:Sanskrit language Hindi: वसन्त पञ्चमी), or Basant Panchami, sometimes referred to as Saraswati Puja (Bengali language:সরস০বতী পূজা, Oriya language:ସରସ୍ୱତୀ ପୂଜା), Shree Panchami, or the Basant Festival of Kites is a Sikh and Hindu festival held on the fifth day of Magha (in early February) marking the start of spring and the Holi season. On this day Hindus worship Saraswati Devi, the goddess of knowledge, music, art and culture.

For Sikhs, in the Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, on the day of Vasant Panchmi, musicians start the music by singing Basant Raga. This practice continues up until the first day of Vaisakh when Basant Rag is no longer used.[3] A fair normally held at the famous Sikh shrine of Guru-ka-Lahore in Bilaspur district to mark the occasion of the marriage of Guru Gobind Singh Ji on Vasant Panchami.

Contents  [hide]
1 Occurrence
2 Traditions
3 Etymology
4 Overseas Celebrations
5 References
Occurrence[edit]
Vasant Panchami is the first and more minor of two spring-themed festivals in Hindu culture. Vasant Panchami initiates the spring festive cycle and heralds its summation that occurs with Holi.[4] The seasonal aspects of the festival are more significant in Northern India due to the sharper contrast between the winter and the spring,[5] however the festival's religious and cultural significance are emphasized across all celebrating regions. In ancient Indian literature, Vasant Panchami is associated with Shringara Rasam and the festival was celebrated in this tradition.[6] Celebrations today still honor Kamadeva, his wife Rati, and his friend Vasant (the personification of Spring).[7]

In modern times, however, Vasant Panchami day is more commonly associated with Maa Saraswati, the goddess of learning, wisdom, knowledge, fine arts, refinement, science and technology.[7] Goddess Saraswati is worshipped and the day is treated by celebrants as Saraswati's birthday.[4] People worship Goddess Saraswati to attain enlightenment through knowledge and to rid themselves of lethargy, sluggishness and ignorance.

Vasant Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the bright half of the Indian month of Magh (spring season, January to February).[6][7][8] It is celebrated as Saraswati Puja primarily over eastern parts of India, and as Sri Panchami in other parts of Bengal.[7] In the Punjab region, Basant is celebrated as the Basant Festival of Kites: kite festivals are held in cities such as Firozpur.[5] In terms of its cultural significance, the festival has been compared to Chinese New Year and the Christian Candlemas, with the subsequent 40-day stretch between Vasant Panchami and Holi compared to the Christian Lenten season.[4]

In Tamil Nadu saraswati puja is done on the ninth day of navratri in the month of ashwin.[citation needed]

Traditions[edit]
During the ancient period when Vasant Panchami was more oriented toward Kamadeva, dancing girls, dhol players, and other celebrants would come to the royal Bakshi's palace to create an informal durbar with the royals. Specially made Vasanti clothes would be worn by the dancing girls and younger royal ladies, consisting of a skirt, blouse, and pink or saffron sari with tiny red square or circular dots. This clothing would be further embellished with gold and silver borders and brocade work. On the celebration day the dancing girls would collect flowers and mango leaves (a reference to one of the love-arrows of Kama Dev) from the garden of the Bakshi's palace. The flowers and mangoes were arranged in brass vessels and the informal durbar would be set up. The occasion was marked by the singing of various ragas usually on the theme of love (especially songs involving Krishna and Radha or the gopies of Brij Bhoomi). At the conclusion of the celebration, the flowers would be sprinkled with red gulal and the dancing girls would apply it to their cheeks. They were then gifted a sum of money by the royal ladies.[6] Today this is not practiced, and the festival is oriented toward Sarasvati, however Kamadeva remains an important figure as feasts are held in his honor during Vasant Panchami,[7] and the theme of love remains an important part of the festival with this being the most popular day of the year for weddings in some areas.[4]


Idol of Saraswati for puja in Kolkata, 2000
The day before Vasant Panchami in Nepal, Sarasvati's temples are filled with food so that she can join the celebrants in the traditional feasting the following morning.[4] In temples and educational institutions, statues of Sarasvati are dressed in yellow and worshiped.[4] Most educational institutions arrange special prayers or pujas in the morning to seek blessing of the Goddess. Poetic and musical gatherings are held and children are initiated to learn the alphabet[7] and are often taught to write their first words.[4] This ritual of initiating education to children is known as Akshar-Abhyasam or Vidya-Arambham/Praasana, one of the famous rituals of Vasant Panchami. Older students clean their pens and inkwells but abstain from reading or writing on this day.[4] In Bengal, idols of Saraswati are taken on procession and immersed in the holy Ganga.[7]

The color yellow plays an important role in Vasant Panchami as it is related to the bloom of mustard flowers during this period.[5] Celebrants usually wear yellow garments,[7] Saraswati is worshiped in a yellow dress,[4] and sweet saffron rice[7] and yellow sweets are consumed within the families.[4]

Other associated rituals include the invitation of Brahmin to join in the lunch feast, and the performance of ancestor worship (Pitr-tarpan). In the Punjab region,in areas such as Firozpur, children generally fly kites to mark the auspicious occasion. This has led to the festival being called the Festival of Kites or the Kite Festival.[5] Children buy Dor (Thread) and Guddi or "Patang" (Kites) in huge quantities to fly overhead. This attracts tourism from around the world. In places such as Balarama temple in Baithain, the singing of Holi songs and the throwing of color begin on Vasant Panchami and continue throughout the Holi season.[8]

The 40-day period between Vasant Panchami and Holi corresponds with the 40 days of Rati's penance after her husband, Kamadeva was reduced to ashes for shooting the eye of Shiva with his love arrows. Between Vasant Panchami and Holi, preparations are made for numerous burnings in effigy of the demoness Holika. Starting on Vasant Panchami, a log with a figure of Holika is placed in a public place and during the next 40 days, the faithful add twigs and other combustible material to the log to form a pyre which is lit on Holi.[4]

Etymology[edit]
Vasant Panchami has a specific meaning: Vasant means "spring,"[4][7] and Panchami means "the fifth day."[4] Vasant Panchami falls on the fifth day of spring.

Overseas Celebrations[edit]
The festival is celebrated by the Indian diaspora based at Nottingham, UK, every year under the aegis of the socio-cultural group Jhankar-NICA.[9]



References[edit]
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^ Jump up to: a b c d Knapp, Stephen. "The Dharmic Festivals" from The Power of the Dharma: An Introduction to Hinduism and Vedic Culture. iUniverse. Pg.94. 2006. ISBN 9780595837489
^ Jump up to: a b c Dilipsinh, K. S. "Ch.8 - The Festival of Spring" from Kutch: In Festival And Custom. Har-Anand Publications. Pg.98. 2004. ISBN 9788124109984
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"Kite Festival" by Sanjeev Narula.
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