Monday, 17 October 2011

Nine Days of Navratri

'Nava-ratri' is one of the most important Hindu festivals in the country. Navartra literally means 'nine auspicious nights'. It is actually the worship of the Goddess of power in order to seek her protection from any possible kind of threat and calamities that may destroy the peaceful life of people on earth. As she is the goddess of power, she is believed to have the power of creation, preservation and destruction.


Dandiya Raas is the traditional folk dance form of Vrindavan, India, where it is performed depicting scenes of Holi, and lila of Krishna and Radha. Along with Garba, it is the featured dance of Navratri evenings in Western India.












 















































Monday, 10 October 2011

Gurdwara in Pune




P. L. Deshpande (Japanese) Garden

P. L. Deshpande Garden is located on Sinhghad Road, Pune, it is also very popular as the Pune Okayama Friendship Garden or the Japanese Garden.

Pune Okayama Friendship Garden is a nice and peaceful place to spend the time with your family or friends. The entire location of the garden is too beautiful. There grass in the garden is also lush green and well maintained. There are enough wooden benches to sit and some even covered places just in case of Rain / Sun.