The Beautiful Bond

Some unspoken words

Some silent whispers

Some caring glances

Some subtle touches

Some and more of love entail our relation

Those eyes which speak of million promises

That heart which beats with thy name

Souls which thou bond with Ram’s blessings

For no force the strongest can break the union.

Karwa Chauth is a festival of love and emotions.  It celebrates bond of respect between husband and wife. Renewing vows of love and companionship is the real essence of this fasting. I have seen couples fasting as well as holding grudges with each other. Expressing love is the real spirit of this festival. No prayer holds importance with any malice in heart. Celebrating fast out of fear that something untoward will happen to your husband does not make any sense. If you want to do it then most important is faith in lord and love in heart. Fear should not hold any place in your life.

The real reason or significance of celebrating should be to promote values, love and respect to nurture the family bond. Seeing the present scenario more is the show off and added stress. The real significance is diminishing. There is always added tussle between generations. The older is not able to bend and newer is sometimes not able to adapt, creating a lot of friction. Both need to understand the real value of customs and traditions and move together. 

"Happy Karwa Chauth Friends"

Happy Rakhi

“Memories of childhood feel fresh in heart

Nagging, teasing and bundles of laughter

Swinging, cycling and tuition together

We walked this journey full of ups and down

The tears and smiles we shared it all

This strongest bond of love and care

Unparalleled, unmatched the friendship so strong”

"My dearest brother, I tie this sacred thread

With a silent prayer on my lips

With feelings profound in my heart

May God grant us wisdom so pure

With humility we lead our life ahead

Values and virtues our constant companion,

With loving grace I call you ‘Bhaiya’

May your life be filled with pleasant surprises

My blessings are yours forever my brother”

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The Festival of 'Teej'

“The color and vibrancy all around

The shimmering glitter makes all shine

Beautiful Henna grace my hands

The lovely brocade adorn my being

Fragrance of well being is lifting my mood

Delectable sweets soothing the senses

Cherishing this joy and embracing prosperity

I welcome the goodness with smiles abound”

The festival of Teej celebrated during monsoon is primarily dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her union with Lord Shiva.  This festival observes the charm of nature, rains, greenery, colors, beautiful rituals and customs. Ladies apply traditional ‘mehndi’ designs on hands, dress themselves in finery, do the customary ‘Puja’, some even observe fast, they gather and sing Teej folk songs, enjoy swing rides, and savor good food specifically ‘Ghewar’.

 

"Ghewar"

The festival is celebrated in many states of India particularly western and northern regions. Each state has some slight variation in the ceremony but the real meaning and worth of this colorful festival remains same everywhere. 

Significance 

Religious:-

On this day Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati reunited after hundreds of years. It marks the union of husband and wife. Married women pray to Goddess Parvati for a happy and blissful marital life and singles pray for a husband like Lord Shiva. Its religious aspect signifies the strong bond of husband and wife. 

Nature / Environment:-

This festival make us know the importance of monsoon and benefits of good rain. It teaches us to respect nature and the environment. Balance in season is of utmost importance any disparity can be extremely dangerous. We need to protect the flora and fauna eventually for our own survival.

Relationships:-

After the much tiring and exhausting months of summers, the monsoon brings respite from the heat waves. The rains and the cooling breeze redefine the expression of love.  This festival celebrates relationship between husband and wife. Both pray for each other’s well being. It signifies that companionship require time, love, care and lots of patience. Relationship need to be valued and never should be taken for granted.

India is a land of many colorful festivals, and each of them has something very meaningful to teach us and make us remember that balance in life is of utmost importance. So now it is up to us how we interpret and celebrate the glorious and grand Indian festivals.

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