http://www.proud2bindian.in/ India discussion Forums for Indian Community about Indian Culture , Politics , women , Travel , world , National News , Youth , Internet and Technology. en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:46:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.proud2bindian.in/images/styles/proud2bindian/misc/rss.png http://www.proud2bindian.in/ http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7961-brahmotsavam-festival.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:34:34 GMT Tirumala Brahmotsavam is an annual festival at Tirumala Lord Venkateswara Temple, which is celebrated for nine days in the months of September and... Tirumala Brahmotsavam is an annual festival at Tirumala Lord Venkateswara Temple, which is celebrated for nine days in the months of September and October. This is a Hindu festival celebrated with zeal and grandeur.

History behind Brahmotsavam Festival
The Brahmotsavam festival is one of the most significant and auspicious festivals celebrated in Tirupati. There are several popular stories that give a hint of the basis of the celebration of Brahmotsavam. It is celebrated in the honour of Lord Brahma, the creator God, who first performed this festival to Sri Balaji at Tirupati. Brahma worshiped Sri Balaji on the banks of the holy Pushkarini in Tirupati as a way thank the Lord for protecting the mankind. Hence, this festival was given the name of “Brahmotsavam,” which means “Brahma’s Utsavam.”

Celebration of Brahmotsavam Festival
Brahmotsavam Festival is celebrated with grandeur and a huge swarm of devotees gather in this festival from all over the globe to witness this grand Festival. They participate in the rituals with great enthusiasm to receive blessings of Sri Venkateswara swami. The 9 days Festival is a superb experience for all tourists and devotees. The feeling of complete bliss and heavenly attachment is often termed as “Vaikunth anubhav”, which can be felt during this festival. The major activities that are held during this festival include:

Aalaya Suddhi: Before the beginning of Brahmotsavam, the temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara is cleaned and purified according to the procedures laid in the religious scriptures. The temple grounds and its surroundings are tinted with flowers and mango leaves. This process is called Aalaya Suddhi and Alankaram (decoration).

Mritsangrahanam: Mritsangrahanam (the process of collecting earth) is done a day prior to the first day of Brahmotsavam. The temple officials pray to deities in the temple namely, Vishvaksena, Anantha, Sudarshana and Garuda. They also pray to Mother Earth and accumulate a little amount of earth with which the Ankurarpanam ritual is conducted, the earth is spread in a room and nine kinds of cereals are sown over it.

Dwajarohanam and Devatavanam: Dwajarohanam (hoisting the flag or garudadhwaja) signifies the begining of the Brahmotsavam. It is carried out at the Dwajasthambham, near the Nadimi Padi Kavili inside the temple complex. The temple officials hoist the flag (with a picture of Garuda on it), followed by chanting of Vedic mantras by the temple priests. It is believed that Garuda goes to Devalokam to invite the deities, which include Brahma, Indra, Yama, Agni, Kubera and Vayudeva and sages such as Vasistha and Vishwamitra.

Vahana Seva: The Lord Balaji is taken out in a procession around the streets of Tirumala on different vahanas (vehicles). Each vahana has its own implication, and conveys the message of Lord Balaji in its own way.

Srivari Koluvu: During Brahmotsavam, the Lord holds court in the main temple, after being taken around in a procession. The temple priests perform Naivedyam during this time.

Snapanam: Snapanam, which is also called the Utsavananthara Snapanam is the process of bathing the Lord with herbal water after the procession. It is believed to mitigate the strain that the Lord has undergone during the procession.

Choornabhishekam: Choornabhishekam involves bathing the lord and his spouses after smearing them with sandalwood powder. This is done in the morning of the ninth day of the Brahmotsavam. The Lord is then taken out in a procession around the streets of Tirumala. The temple priests distribute the sandalwood powder used for the Lord to devotees as it is believed that the sandalwood powder has the power of clearing impediments from one's conduit.

Chakrasnanam: The Chakrasnanam is a ritual similar to the bathing ritual after the performance of a yagna. On the morning of the last day of Brahmotsavam, the Lord, his spouses and Sri Sudarshanachakram are bathed in the Swami Pushkarini. Devotees can also bathe in the Swami Pushkarini, along with Sri Sudarshanachakram. It is considered to be one of the most sacred rituals of this auspicious festival, and devotees participate in this ritual, irrespective of religion, caste or creed.

Devatodwasanam: On the last day of Brahmotsavam, the ritual of biding goodbye to the Sages and Gods to Devalokam is called Devatodwasanam. It is performed after the daily archana. Lord Brahma is honoured for organising the festival by the temple priests and officials.

Dwajavarohanam: Dwajavarohanam signifies lowering of the flag that is hoisted on the first day of Brahmotsavam. It is carried out on the evening of the last day of Brahmotsavam. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7961-brahmotsavam-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/poetry-poets/7959-we-would-survive.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:25:17 GMT “Oh! My DREAM I would give you a vast sky, please do not be afraid we would take a high fly, I would nurture you till my last try, I promise yes! I... “Oh! My DREAM I would give you a vast sky, please do not be afraid we would take a high fly,
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About Dev Uthani Ekadashi
Dev Uthani Ekadashi is celebrated on the eleventh day after the celebration of Diwali, which is emblematic of Lord Vishnu getting up after a long sleep of four months. The day is celebrated with fervour and marks the beginning of all the auspicious ceremonies like marriages. As per Hindu mythology it is believed that King Bali grew almost equivalent to Indra in powers and so Lord Vishnu, the savoir of the earth camouflaged himself as a dwarf priest (VAMAN) and went to up to him to get alms. The king agreed to give whatever the priest could measure in three steps and then the lord with his magnificent from measured Mrityu-lok; the world in one step, Swarag-lok; the world above in the second step and there remained no place to keep his third step so the king offered him his head and he was moved to Patal-lok; the underworld by the foot of Vishnu. Nonetheless, Lord Vishnu promised to be his gatekeeper for four months every year as he was a great devotee and for that reason sought the blessings of the god in this form. So, it is believed that for these four months Lord Vishnu leaves his seat at Sheer Sagar and goes to the underworld and hence all auspicious activities are postponed during these four months. The Prabodhani Ekadashi or Dev Uthani Ekadashi is marked by fasting. This fasting also has scientific significance. According to science, Chaturmas is a period of negative state of mind as it is believed that resting of Lord Vishnu that starts on Devshayani Ekadashi means begining of negative state of mind and dearth or diminution in positive thoughts. Fasting is carried out to deal with and rule the mayhem of mind which happens usually on the day of full moon day before Ekadashi.

Celebration of Dev Uthani Ekadashi
Dev Uthani Ekadashi is an auspicious festival of the Hindus and it is marked as the beginning of every auspicious occasion. In the evening 11 diyas are lighted to welcome Lord Vishnu to the world after a long siesta. This festival is celebrated with great zeal and fervour as it marks the beginning of all good work after a break of four months. The day is marked with the beginning of marriage season among Hindus and on this day the Tulsi Vivah is performed, wherein the Tulsi plant is symbolicically married (The auspicious medicinal plant) with Saligram (A Form of Lord Vishnu). The place is tinted with rangoli, flowers and a new cloth is put on the plant and after aarti all pray for the health and well being of family and friends. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7950-dev-uthani-ekadashi-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7947-guru-ram-das-jayanti-sikh-festival.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:49:15 GMT Guru Ram Das Jayanti is an important Sikh festival, which is celebrated with great zest and fervour all over the World by the Sikh community. This... Guru Ram Das Jayanti is an important Sikh festival, which is celebrated with great zest and fervour all over the World by the Sikh community. This festival is celebrated in honour of the 4th Guru of Sikh Guru Ram Dasji, who was remained as Guru for 7 years and has great contribution towards the Sikh community and the nation as a whole.

About Guru Ram Dasji
Sri Guru Ram Dasji is known as the Chauthi Patshahi or the Fourth Guru as well as Guru who established the city of Amritsar. He was the one who kept the tradition of first three Gurus of the Sikhs. He was born in Lahore in the Sodhi Khatri family of Mohalla Chuna Mandi. He was born on the second day of the dark half of the month Karthik in the Bikrami Samvat on 24th September 1534. His parents were Har Das and Daya Vati and Ram Das was popularly called as Jetha as he was the first son of his parents. Guru Ramdas not just has constructive mastermind who planned and founded the city of Amritsar and established a unique missionary command but was also a poet of great compassion and incredible outcome. He composed 688 hymns in varying musical courses, which were incorporated into Adi Granth by his son and successor, Guru Arjan Dev. He dedicated his life to the epithet of love, fidelity, commitment and service and each of these copiously reflected in his writings. The message that he wanted to deliver directly touched the chords of the heart. There was only an ounce of metaphysics in his compositions and almost the entire accent was based on life dedicated to self-less service delivering a spirit of complete devotion to the Guru and God. The standard Sikh marriage ceremony known as the Anand Karaj centres on a four-stanza hymn composed by Guru Ram Das ji. His contribution towards Sikhism is remarkable.

Celebration of Guru Ram Das Jayanti
Guru Ram Das Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of one of the greatest Gurus of Sikhs. It is an important day for the Sikh community all over the world and is celebrate with age old traditions and rituals. People enthusiastically participate in this occasion and spreads the message of love and peace on this day. Every year Sikhs celebrates this day with ecstasy and happiness. This festival is celebrated to feel grateful to Almighty God. The preparation of Guru Ram Das Jayanti starts 11 days before the main celebration. During this time, assembly is held known as Sangat and a guest is invited to it. In the Sangat, rehiras is done and people chant the hymns known as the Shabad of the Guru and as a part of the tradition, the special guest narrates the life history of this great Guru. On the main occasion, Gurudwaras are visited by swarms of people for offering prayers as well as their services. The atmosphere is lighted up with the continuous signing of the Shabad by Guru Ram Dasji, which brings sheer peace and a feeling of contentment. The festival of Guru Ram Das Jayanti is celebrated with grandeur and zest all over the orb. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7947-guru-ram-das-jayanti-sikh-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/technology-india/7946-best-point-shoot-camera-below-rs-10-000-a.html Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:32:23 GMT Point and Shoot cameras are basically the entry level digital cameras. Although, these are entry level cameras, some of the Point and Shoot cameras... Point and Shoot cameras are basically the entry level digital cameras. Although, these are entry level cameras, some of the Point and Shoot cameras comes bundled with all advanced technologies. These cameras are not very costly but the price depends on the functions, features, lens and image sensor. One of the best Point and Shoot camera below Rs.10,000/- according to me is Nikon Coolpix S6300. This camera comes with a price tag of Rs. 9,950/-. This point and shoot camera is equipped with a 1/2.3-in.type CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semi Conductor) image sensor with an effective image resolution of 16 megapixels. It has an ISO sensitivity of 3200, which makes this camera perfect for capturing high-quality image. NIKKOR lens with 10x optical zoom, supported by up to 4x digital zoom is used in this camera. The focal distance of the lens ranges from 4.5-45.0mm with an aperture of f/3.2-5.8. The shutter speed of this camera 1/2000-1 s 1/4000-1/120 s. The aperture, shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity of this camera is great and together facilitates in optimized exposure to the photographic image that delivers high-quality images. It comes with amazing features like electronic vibration reduction, which prevents blurring of images, which is caused due to wobbly handling as well as for various other reasons. The S6300 from Nikon comes with EXPEED C2 image processing engine, which makes processing of image swift and faster as well as makes the device operate smoothly to make your experience with photography amazing.

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About Nimar Utsav and its celebration
Madhya Pradesh is well-known for its beautiful fairs and festivals, which are innate in the customs and traditions of the state. Irrespective of the variation in religious implication of each festival, every festival in this state are celebrated with immense enthusiasm and credence. The state displays a wonderful combination of modern and traditional values through the different festivals celebrated in various regions of the state. Among the most popular festivals celebrated here include Khajuraho Dance Festival in Khajuraho, Lokranjan in Khajuraho, Tansen Music Festival in Gwalior, Shivratri Mela in Pachmarhi, Navratri Festival in Ujjain and the Chethiyagiri Vihara Festival in Sanchi.

Nimar Utsav is one the major festivals of the state of Madhya Pradesh, which is celebrated in a small town Maheshwar, positioned on the banks of the holy river Narmada. This town was once the capital of the great Holkar Queen Devi Ahilya. It is also well known for its pilgrim sites and sarees. Nimar Utsav is an annual event held in the month of November for three days, which starts on the eve of the holy Kartik Purnima that falls in the month of Kartik of the Hindu calendar. It is a cultural show with music, dance, drama, boating and canoeing. This festival is organised by the state government of Madhya Pradesh and is celebrated on the banks of the holy river Narmada with great zest. This festival also attracts a horde of tourists from all over the World, which gives a boost to the tourism of the state. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7944-nimar-utsav-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/world-affairs/7943-greece-under-turmoil.html Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:35:26 GMT Greece has been under pressure since quite a long time due to the debts it has to pay. It has taken several measures to cut down the payment to civil... Greece has been under pressure since quite a long time due to the debts it has to pay. It has taken several measures to cut down the payment to civil servants, cut down the pension, hike the taxes and has also contemplated over to lay off several civil employees to deal with the pressure of lenders which greece is facing at the moment. The prime minster of Greece Antonis Samars has also shut down Greece's public broadcasting, accusing it of lack of transparency. I think the government of Greece needs to change and build a stronger fiscal policy to take on the burden of debts. What do you say? ]]> World affairs jaihind http://www.proud2bindian.in/world-affairs/7943-greece-under-turmoil.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/sports-india/7942-spot-fixing-ipl.html Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:54:27 GMT Recently many of the players have been booked under the case of spot fixing. To name a few are Sreesanth, Chavan, and Chandila. I believe that people... Recently many of the players have been booked under the case of spot fixing. To name a few are Sreesanth, Chavan, and Chandila. I believe that people now will not view IPL matches so seriously as they had earlier since many players have come under the radar of spot fixing, and this ruins the spirit of the game altogether. The cricket board should levy heavy punishment on such players as the game, our country and the good players lose their credibility. What's your take on this? ]]> Sports in India jaihind http://www.proud2bindian.in/sports-india/7942-spot-fixing-ipl.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/india-chat-room/7941-your-daily-news.html Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:09:56 GMT *Narendra Modi* (http://www.modiforpm.org/) is now face of BJP party till news 2 years!!:) Narendra Modi is now face of BJP party till news 2 years!!:) ]]> India Chat Room aditigir http://www.proud2bindian.in/india-chat-room/7941-your-daily-news.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7940-ngada-festival.html Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:05:33 GMT Nagaland is a state of North east India, bestowed by immense natural beauty. This state is resided by several different tribes among which Rengma... Nagaland is a state of North east India, bestowed by immense natural beauty. This state is resided by several different tribes among which Rengma Naga is one. This tribe celebrated the Ngada festival, which symbolizes the end of the harvesting season. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zest by the Rengma tribe of Nagaland.

About the Ngada festival
Ngada Festival is a major festival of Rengma Naga Tribe and is in reality a "Thanks giving" festival. It is celebrated with display of different shades of hue and music, which is celebrate for eight days. Each of the eight days has its own significance of meaning. The start of this festival is notified by the village priest. He announces the auspicious day after calculating approximately the month by the movement of moon. While declaring the day he takes into account of the fact that every householder must be in a position to bring crop to their home and stock in their appropriate granaries by ritual law. It is a forbidden to bring home any grain or crop after celebration of this festival. Rice beer and flesh of animals are consumed on this occasion in abundance.

Celebration of Ngada Festival
The festival begins with the preparation of different varieties of local beer and ends on the seventh day with high optimism and great expectations that the coming year will accompany abundance and prosperity to the village and the new agricultural year will yield happiness to the villagers. The second day is preordained for cleaning houses and compounds along with graveyards and jungles, which are cleaned by the male members. On the third day is the actual festivity of Ngada festival begins. On this day, all the house-wives go to the grave in the morning as it is believed that the souls fervently wait for this day every year. This day is called zu kephe dzon, which means opening day of the beer containers. Each member of the Rengma tribe visits their friends and neighbours to enjoy this auspicious festival by sharing food and drink. The fourth day is known as Kenyhun Dzon, where Kenyhun means movements and actions and on this day cultural activities are held. Male members revamp in traditional battle costumes and go round the village in pageant. They visit each Morung and throughout the pageant there should be an undisputed loud chanting and the females offer them with stronger rice beer, rice and meat. It is a custom that every individual has to taste or sip the items when offered. Finally, they gather at Morung and narrate how they had encountered their opponent and how they struggled and won victory. The fifth day is completely dedicated to cultural activities that comprise dancing, traditional games and sports. Some of the common and popular games played on this particular day include kicking of object, high jump and long jump. The players are rewarded as per their ranks. The winners of the games organize a community feast at Morung by fabricating big camp-fires on the last day of the festival. The sixth day is known as Rungsu Dzon where people pays visit to one another`s home. Nga Nyiikhin Dzon is the symbol of the end of Ngada festival. It is believed that on this day, the spirits of the departed souls disappear from the graveyard and the guests are not allowed to leave the village. On this day a community feast is organized where women and men folks enjoy separately at their respective Morung. A special beer known as Nyezeng beer is served to all members of the community and women are prohibited from tasting it as it is considered as a taboo. On the Seventh day, people prepare for the grand feast by accumulating firewood, banana leaves and vegetables from the forest. The eighth day is the end of the grand Ngada festivals, wherein a grand feast is arranged along with performance of some traditional rituals for better future. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7940-ngada-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7939-mondei-festival.html Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:15:17 GMT Mondei is a tribal festival celebrated in the Nabarangpur district of Orissa. This festival is typically celebrated after the harvesting season... Mondei is a tribal festival celebrated in the Nabarangpur district of Orissa. This festival is typically celebrated after the harvesting season during the month of November. It is a festival where people gather together and worship a common god in the middle of ancient rituals, accompanied by a fair and amusement activities with mandatory folk dances and tribal songs, which continues throughout the night.

Celebration and Significance of Mondei Festival
Mondei Festival is one of the most important festivals of Orissa, wherein people from different tribal communities of Nabarangpur district comes together to celebrate it with great enthusiasm, pomp and show. During this festival large parishioner of devotees from all over India, who worship a common deity comes to this festival. People offer prayers to deity with traditional rituals and customs. This festival is celebrated with grandeur, accompanied with a fair organized by the inhabitants of that district. Besides the traditional rituals and customs, there are dance and music performances a part of the festivity of Mondei festival. An eye-catching feature of the carnival involves tribal opera that extends throughout the night. The time of celebration is generally after harvest in the month of October-November. The festival is celebrated at different locations in the district in which men and women from nearby places gather to participate. Conventionally, a district level program today attracts a horde of tourists from all over India. An array of programs is organized to match all classes of audiences along with different activities like rural sporting, Mountain trekking, Kavi Sammelan, Crafts mela, Artist camps, Pallishree mela, Development exhibition, Open quiz and Folk dances are organized. Vibrant processions are carried out to keep the festive spirit energetic. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7939-mondei-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/technology-india/7938-ios-vs-android.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:13:15 GMT iOS is the operating system developed by Apple Inc. basically for its iPhones. Android on the other hand is the OS developed by Android Inc. Both... iOS is the operating system developed by Apple Inc. basically for its iPhones. Android on the other hand is the OS developed by Android Inc. Both have their own features and advantages. Recently iOS has launched its upgraded version of iOS 7 which would give a stiff competition to Android market. Some of the features with iOS 7 offers are:

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Any other features? Or stuff which makes iOS better than Android or the other way round? ]]> Technology in India jaihind http://www.proud2bindian.in/technology-india/7938-ios-vs-android.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/india-chat-room/7937-news-modi.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:21:30 GMT *Narendra modi* (http://www.modiforpm.org/) named as a head of campaign committee in Goa.:o Narendra modi named as a head of campaign committee in Goa.:o ]]> India Chat Room aditigir http://www.proud2bindian.in/india-chat-room/7937-news-modi.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7936-majuli-festival.html Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:52:52 GMT Majuli Festival is celebrated on the banks of the mighty river Brahmaputra in the World’s largest island Majuli. It is a four day long festival that... Majuli Festival is celebrated on the banks of the mighty river Brahmaputra in the World’s largest island Majuli. It is a four day long festival that displays the Shatriya culture of Assam, which is held in the month of November every year to commemorate the contribution of Shankardeva towards binding the Assamese society.

About Majuli
Majuli, which is located in the state of Assam, on the bank of river Brahmaputra, which is known as Lohit in that region is the largest river island in the world. This island is formed by river Brahmaputra in the south and the Kherkutia Xuti joined by the river Subansiri in the north. The island is located 1,100 km away from the opening of Brahmaputra and had an area of 1256 sq km in 1991. Owing to the unremitting soil erosion the area has reduced to 875 sq km. This island was also short listed for consideration for UNESCO World Heritage status. Majuli has been the cultural capital of Assamese civilization since 16th century. The main village is Namghar, where people gather for important events, prayers and festivals. Situated in the middle of the mighty river, this island is an adobe of many migratory birds. This place is situated in the heart of the nature, which makes it attracts a lot of people. This island being the cultural capital of Assam, people from all over the World visits Majuli to experience the Neo-Vaishnavaite culture. The main tribe in Majuli is the Mishing tribe, who immigrated to this island from Arunachal Pradesh. Other inhabitants are the Deori and Sonowal Kacharis tribes. Face masks are quite popular and are made especially during the festive season. With the magnificent past of 500 years of Satriya living cultural tradition, the rich and colourful tribal cultural elements and the natural beauty with an exclusive anthology of flora and fauna; Majuli has the magnetism to offer the tourists unfolding itself as paradise on the earth.

Celebration of Majuli Festival
The Majuli Festival is celebrated to showcase the rich Assamese culture or the Neo-Vashnavaite culture. Special events are organised during this festival, which goes on continuously for four days. Cultural programmes are held with the participation of various traditional and classical cultural troupes of Assam and as well as from other parts of the nation along with showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Majuli. This festival embraces a number of incredible activities wrapping diverse aspects of the life. Seminars are organised on multiple topics, which also attracts a horde of people from all over the nation. During this festival, a grand exhibition cum sale fair is organised, where every authentic traditional items, including tribal garment and handicrafts, traditional pottery items, valuable items made of bamboo and cane are being exhibited for sale. The amassing and incorporation of all ethnic groups of Assam under the same sky, holding their traditional cultural entities is one of noticeable aspect that easily enchants the visitors to this island. This festival is also organised to give a boost to the tourism industry of Assam as well as to provide it recognition which it actually deserves.
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About Lucknow Festival
The city of Lucknow is known for its rich cultural heritage and traditions. Several festivals and celebrations take place in this city, and the Lucknow festival, which is organized to celebrate the culture of Lucknow is one of the most prominent and important festivals of the city, which aims at promoting the rich cultural heritage of the city. This Festival is showcases the affluent age-old culture of India, art and as well as the culture of Lucknow. During the Lucknow Festival, delicious food for which Lucknow is well known is displayed and people visit the city to get a taste of the authentic food of the city. In order to celebrate the splendour and lustre of the primeval Awadh and now Lucknow, a 10-day celebration is held, which is known as the Lucknow Festival. This festival is organized by Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Lucknow District Administration. This festival showcases the age-old culture of the city of Nawabs and serves as a means for craftsmen to demonstrate their talents in the form of arts and crafts. It is a festival of food, music, culture, art and dance. Lucknow Festival, also known as Lucknow Mahotsav, is a major tourist attraction of India and attracts people from the nook and corner of the planet.

Celebration of Lucknow Festival
People from around the World visits the city during the Lucknow festival, which gives a boost to the tourism industry of the city. There are a lot of things to do during this festival, which is held for 10 days. This festival is celebrated in a grand way and being a centre for ancient Nawab culture, the events that take place during this festival includes vibrant parade, customary dramas, Kathak dances in the form of Lucknow Gharana, Sarangi and sitar recitals, Ghazals, Qawwalis and Thumri. Alongside these cultural extravagances, people can take the pleasure of witnessing some more exhilarating events like Ekka races, kite flying, cock fighting and other traditional parish games. All these merriment generate an ambience of the ancient Awadh. Food lovers must visit Lucknow during this festival as delicious Nawabi and Lucknowi cuisines are among the major highlight of this traditional celebration. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7932-lucknow-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/entertainment-recreation/7931-change-single-letter-4-letter-word.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:55:32 GMT Example:mall . . male . . mole . . hole Example:mall
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About Lavi Fair
The prominent and World-renowned International Lavi fair is the largest trade fair of the greater Himalayas, held at Rampur Bushahr, which is one of the distinctive examples of the magnificent, social, cultural, economic history and legacy of Himachal Pradesh, situated about 130 kms from Shimla. This fair is held from 11th to 14th November every year. Rampur Bushahr is also famous as the gateway of ethnic District of “Kinnaur”, which is situated on the left bank of river Satluj. Rampur Bushahr is one of the oldest towns in the India Tibet road. The fair is associated with the historic agreement between “Bushahr State” and “Tibet concluded” during the rule of “Raja Kehri Singh” (1636-96 AD). The treaty not only resulted in the cavernous friendship between Bushahr and Tibet but also increased the trade realtions between the two regions.

Economic and Socio-Cultural Significance of Lavi Fair
Lavi fair is an International business trade fair and has an impact on the economy of the State as crores of business transactions take place during this fair. This fair also have a social and cultural significance. It is an occasion, which provides enticing opportunities to the local people to fortify the cultural and social bonds. During the four-day celebration, thousand of people from the villages swarm Rampur and the town is converted into a sea of people. People believe that this festival definitely strengthens the social bonding which is the characteristic of the rich cultural traditions of the State.

In the Lavi fair, people display and sell raw and semi finished wool, hand woven pattis, namdas, pashmina wool, dry fruits like almond, Chilgoza, Apricot, Chaumurthy and Gunth breeds of horses and yalks. The business transaction that takes place during this time is worth over several crores of rupees. Buyers from all over the country gather at this place to purchase wool, pashmina and chilgoza, which have a complete market even in foreign countries. Horde of localits from Kinnaur, Lahaul Spiti, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts besides traders from the plains of northern Indian and lower hills bring general commodities to have a nippy trade before the start of winter.
The exclusive “Kinnauri market” is the main attraction of the fair. In this fair, Tibetan goods are traded along with the local products like chilgoza, almonds, chuli, shilajit and kuth etc. Today, owing to the enhanced and better transportation facilities and commercialization, machine manufactured goods and products are also sold in this fair, which has turned out to be an attraction of the Lavi fair, which was earlier just a fair to sell hand made and cottage industry products. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7930-lavi-fair-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7929-kurukshetra-festival.html Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:35:52 GMT India is known for celebration of different fairs and festivals all through out the year. Kurukshetra festival is one the festivals that is... India is known for celebration of different fairs and festivals all through out the year. Kurukshetra festival is one the festivals that is celebrated in the state of Haryana. It is a an International Techno-Management festival carried out yearly by College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. This Festival takes place in the month of November or December.

About Kurukshetra Festival
The Kurukshetra Festival in Haryana is one festival that is celebrated by both religious and non religious people. Kurukshetra is famous as the battlefield of the battle for survival between the Kauravas and Pandavas of the great Indian epic of Mahabharata. It was here this place where the unforgettable conversation between Sri Krishna and Arjuna took place, which was later being put into writing in the Bhagwad Gita, the holy book of the Hindus. This place was named after the legendary sage king Kuru. The fest has been named after the famous battle to connote that it as is a battlefield although not in a metaphorical sense. This festival is celebrated to provide an opportunity to students for showcasing their skills and knowledge. The tag-line of the Fest 'The Battle of brains', which emphasizes the spirit and the motive behind the celebration of the festival. It is conducted for four days and is intended at bring about a higher level of communication between the industry and academic circles, as well as among the students of different colleges. The Kurukshetra Festival in Haryana takes place to mark the Gita Jayanati, which is celebrated as the day when the Bhagwad Gita was born.

Celebration of Kurukshetra Festival
Kurukshetra festival is also has religious significance along with non-religious and educational significance. During the festival of Kurukshetra, people visit the holy site of Kurukshetra to gain a spiritual knowledge. On this occasion, the pilgrims congregate to take a holy dip in the Brahma Sarovar and the Sannehit Sarovar, which are deemed as sacred. Stories from the Bhagwad Gita, the holy book of the Hindus is being told by religious people along with recital of religious shlokas as well as other celebrations such as dance and drama performances and the ‘Deep Daan’ at the Brahma Sarovar which are all a part of the religious festivities of the Kurukshetra Festival. Free medical camps are organized during this festival. Exhibition of books and classical Bhajan recital programs are also organized.

The International Techno-Management festival carried out yearly by College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu has grown remarkably over the years and has delved into one of India’s largest technical festivals, with more than 20,000 people attending this great event. Over 1200 colleges across India and over 800 overseas colleges across 75 countries participate in this grand festival. In its attempt to endow the budding engineers with an international platform, Kurukshetra guarantees an exhilarating ambiance that is sure to inspire the fortitude. Equipped with challenging events, workshops that redefine learning, avant-garde research and technology that is going on across the globe and lectures from world-renowned personalities in the field of science and technology, from the academic world and the industry, Kurukshetra always endeavors to find solutions to the various challenges that are faced in today’s world. Kurukshetra festival is beyond any doubt a world class festival. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7929-kurukshetra-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/technology-india/7928-how-long-do-you-think-facebook-going-survive.html Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:03:02 GMT It has almost been a decade since Facebook came into existence. It is also astounding to know that it went for an IPO and explored new areas. The... It has almost been a decade since Facebook came into existence. It is also astounding to know that it went for an IPO and explored new areas. The social network is growing and changes are being made to make its existence look more appealing. But how long do you think facebook can take it forward? Its the age of mobile 2.0. People use Whatsapp, Snapchat and other mediums like Pinterest and Instagram to communicate socially. I believe Facebook can take it forward for another 5 years or so. What are your views? ]]> Technology in India jaihind http://www.proud2bindian.in/technology-india/7928-how-long-do-you-think-facebook-going-survive.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/world-affairs/7927-do-you-think-us-manufacturing-dead.html Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:03:14 GMT It is believed that with the uprise of china, the US manufacturing sector has taken a big hit. In fact, it is true that many of the US based... It is believed that with the uprise of china, the US manufacturing sector has taken a big hit. In fact, it is true that many of the US based manufacturing units/entrepreneurs think twice before starting their business as the many of the goods are available at cheaper import rates from China. But surprisingly, the facts are state otherwise (From a Forbes article titled "US manufacturing is not dead"-Lara Hoffmans). US manufactures more than China with less than half the workers employed in Chinese manufacturing sector. What are your views on this? ]]> World affairs jaihind http://www.proud2bindian.in/world-affairs/7927-do-you-think-us-manufacturing-dead.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7926-kolayat-fair-festival.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:26:40 GMT Kolayat Fair is a festival that is celebrated with great zeal and fervour in the state of Rajasthan. This fair is held in the month of November... Kolayat Fair is a festival that is celebrated with great zeal and fervour in the state of Rajasthan. This fair is held in the month of November during Kartik Purnima in the town of Kolayata of Rajasthan. This festival is also known as Kapil Muni Fair.

History behind Kolayata Fair
Kolayata is a town and headquarter of the tehsil in the Bikaner Sub-division of the state of Rajasthan. It is situated in the banks of the Kolayat Lake with 52 Ghats, which are magnificently lighted up during the festival. The town derived its name from Kapil Muni, a great sage who embarked on deep meditation for the recuperation of humanity. This town was earlier known as Kapilayatan. It has a great religious significance and a huge number of devotees visit the fair to take a holy dip in the Kolayat Lake. It is believed that a dip can release from all the sins they have done. It also has chronological significance that entices a large number of tourists. This place finds its mention even in the holy scriptures of Purana.

Celebration of Kolayata Fair
The state of Rajasthan is popular for its rich culture and heritage and people all over the orb visits this place to get the flavour of the rich Indian culture. The Kolayat Fair of Bikaner, which is in the state of Rajasthan, has a great significance in the life of the people of the district as well as the people of the state as a whole. They enthusiastically wait for this fair throughout the year. People from all over the Globe come to this place to have a first hand experience of the fair and is celebrated on a magnanimous scale. The fair is also known as ‘Kapil Muni Fair’ and is celebrated with huge pomp and show, which attracts the tourists from nook and corner of the World. Devotees and pilgrim line up up to take a dip in the holy water of the lake and perform the rituals. Sugar drops, prayers, milk pudding and other delicacies are offered to the deity. It is believed that a day’s stay at Kolayat is comparable of spending 10 years at any other holy place. Sewag Brahmins carry out the daily rituals in the temple and it is believed that on Kartik Purnima, Deep Malika is performed in the evening where devotees float lamps in the sacred lake as part of the ritual is auspicious. A major attraction and a significant part of the Kolayata Fair is the cattle fair that is held on the same day. It is the largest cattle fair of Bikaner and Rajasthan as a whole. People from all over the country visits this place to trade horses, camels, buffaloes, and cattle. Awards and certificates are given to the best breeders. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7926-kolayat-fair-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7925-kalpathi-ratholsavam-festival.html Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:52:26 GMT Kalpathi Ratholsavam is a Hindu festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the state of Kerala. It is a chariot festival, which is... Kalpathi Ratholsavam is a Hindu festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the state of Kerala. It is a chariot festival, which is celebrated in the village of Kalpathi that falls in the district of Palakkad. It is celebrated in Sri Visalakshi Sametha Sri Viswanatha Swamy temple, every year in the month of November.

About Kalpathi Ratholsavam Festival
The village of Kalpathi is inhabited by the Brahmin community of Tamil Nadu and is also known as Dakhin Kashi or Kashi of Southern India. Sri Visalakshi Sametha Sri Viswanatha Swamy temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati. This yearly ten day chariot festival is commenced during the month of November and is one of the most significant festivals of Kerala. The celebration of this chariot festival started about 700 years ago. According to mythology, this temple was built with the initiation of a Brahmin woman named Lakshmiammal. She was a Brahmin widow, who visited Kasi and brought back a very special Lingam with her. She wanted to establish this Lingam in a temple constructed on the banks of Neela Nadi (Kalpathi River). She approached the King of Palakkad with her request and he readily agreed to it. The temple was constructed and the deities were established as per Vedic rituals. The King gifted the land that surrounds the temple for its preservation, which was honored by successive rulers up to Tipu Sultan and even by the British.

Celebration of Kalpathi Ratholsavam Festival
The festival of Kalpathi Ratholsavam is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year. It is a 10 days long festival, wherein devotees gather here to witness or join in in the Rathotsava. Many devotees gather simultaneously to pull the gigantic, vibrantly decorated temple Chariots across the village streets during the festivities. Vedic Rituals along with various cultural celebrations are held during the ten days of the Rathotsavam. The fifth day is celebrated as the Rishaba Vahana and on this day, the deities of all the nearby temples are taken out in a procession and the idols of the Vishwanatha Temple are taken out in three lovely chariots across the village. On the final day, the idols of the temples are taken out in a massive procession at midnight in flowery palanquins and return to the temples at dawn. The village of Kalpathi is filled with swarm of pilgrims for the ten days of festivities; the temples and the region ricochet with Vedic chants. The Kalpathi Rathotsavam, which is the temple chariot festival of the Vishwanatha Temple, is one of the most popular temple festivals in Kerala, attracting a horde of devotees. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7925-kalpathi-ratholsavam-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/india-chat-room/7924-gujarat-election.html Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:26:19 GMT BJP won in Gujarat by-election with major majority. BJP won in Gujarat by-election with major majority. ]]> India Chat Room aditigir http://www.proud2bindian.in/india-chat-room/7924-gujarat-election.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7923-kalias-festival.html Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:16:16 GMT November is a festive month and several festivals are held during this month. Kalidas festival, which is celebrated to honour the greatest Indian... November is a festive month and several festivals are held during this month. Kalidas festival, which is celebrated to honour the greatest Indian poet of all times, also falls in the month of November. This festival is held for two days in the city of Nagpur.

About Kalidas
Kalidas was a legendary Classical Sanskrit writer; who is considered to be the greatest poet and dramatist in Sanskrit language, which is the mother of all languages. Besides his legendry work, a very little is known to people about him. According to tale, he was known for his beauty, which brought him to the notice of Princess Vidyottama, who wanted to marry him. However, it is mentioned in the tales that Kalidas had grown up without much education and was quite dumb. The princess was ashamed of his ignorance and clumsiness. A devoted worshipper of Goddess Kali, it is said that he had meditated to have called upon his goddess Saraswati for help when he was going to commit suicide in a river after he was dishonoured by his wife, and being impressed by his devotion Goddess of learning showed up and blessed him with an extraordinary gift of intelligence. It is said that since then he have become the most gleaming of the "nine gems" at the court of the king Vikramaditya of Ujjain. Prodigy also has it that he was murdered by a courtesan in Sri Lanka during the reign of Kumaradasa. He wrote three plays in Sanskrit, which were the best among all times. Abhijñānaśākuntalam, Mālavikāgnimitram and Vikramōrvaśīyam. His lists of poems include Raghuvaṃśa, Kumārasambhava, Meghadūta and Ṛtusaṃhāra.

Celebration of Kalidas Festival
Kalidas Festival is organized at Ramtek town in the district of Nagpur which falls in the state of Maharashtra. The Festival is celebrated to get hold of the memories of the golden period of the Vidarbha region. This festival is held to showcase Nagpur, the city of Orange and the 2nd capital of Maharashtra as well as to popularize tourism in the city. The Kalidas festival is organized in association with the District Collectorate Office of Nagpur, the Kalidas Festival features some of the greatest proponent of music, dance and drama from all over the country. People from all over the Globe visits this place during this festival, which displays the work of the great poet of India. This festival is a grand one and is one of the most prominent festivals celebrated to honour the legend of all times. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7923-kalias-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7922-jhiri-mela-festival.html Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:38:31 GMT Jhiri Mela is a fair, which is celebrated annually to honour a farmer named Baba Jitu. This fair is celebrated every year during Kartik Purnima,... Jhiri Mela is a fair, which is celebrated annually to honour a farmer named Baba Jitu. This fair is celebrated every year during Kartik Purnima, which falls in the last week of October and early November.

History related to Jhiri Mela
Jhiri is a village that is situated 20 kms from Jammu, on the Jammu-Akhnoor highway. A farmer named Baba Jitu lived in this village some 500 years ago. During this age, the feudal lords known as Zamindars tortured the farmers and demanded a major share of the wheat crop from them. Owing to the constant oppression of the Feudal lords, this honest farmer preferred sacrificing his life instead to giving in to the demands of the Zamindars. They demanded a major share of the wheat crop from Jit, who was a poor farmer. Since the peasant had slogged hard to cultivate the crop, he did not want to succumb to the unjust demand. Rather than parting with his crop, he preferred to take the extreme step of ending his life over the stack of wheat. He has ever since been honoured as Baba Jittoo and is sacred for standing up against the injustice and unfair action meted out to the peasants during the feudal times.

Celebration of Jhiri Mela
Every year, the fair is held to pay homage to the father and her seven year old daughter Bua Kouri who set herself on fire with her father Baba Jitu. A temple has been built at the place of martyrdom of Jit and his daughter to honour their sacrifices. The villagers and their descendants attend the annual fair to be remorseful for chipping in the blood strained grains and for not coming forward to support him. This Fair is held to honour the courage of a farmer, his sacrifice for the emancipation of the farming community. This fair commemorates honesty, incorruptibility, meekness and stands for valour, traditions and candour. Lakhs of tourists from all over the World gather during the Jhiri Mela to pay tribute to the Samadhi of this legendary farmer.

In addition to being a religious affair, the mela also grants marketing outlet to the local sugarcane growers. As the area is famous for sugarcane crop, most visitors to the fair comes here to purchase sugarcane. During the fair, exhibitions are organized that provide assorted variety of articles ranging from pottery, vases, utensils and toys to books on Baba Jitu. For the people coming from all over India, one important ritual during the Jhiri Mela is to take a holy dip in Babe- da- Talab' which is known to have therapeutic powers to cure skin diseases. Jhiri Mela is celebrated for seven days with great zest and fervour. This is one of the most important and major festival celebrated in Jammu. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7922-jhiri-mela-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/india-chat-room/7921-new-modi.html Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:20:53 GMT Mp Chief Minister said that Gujarat chief Minster said that *Narendra Modi (http://www.modiforpm.org/)* is number one. Mp Chief Minister said that Gujarat chief Minster said that Narendra Modi is number one. ]]> India Chat Room aditigir http://www.proud2bindian.in/india-chat-room/7921-new-modi.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/politics-india/7920-political-parties-come-under-rti.html Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:19:21 GMT Political parties will soon be under the radar of RTI Act and parties will have to disclose information like where do they get their funds from, how... Political parties will soon be under the radar of RTI Act and parties will have to disclose information like where do they get their funds from, how do they spend those funds and on what basis they hire the candidates for the party. However there is a slack given to the parties that if the fund is less than 20,000 INR they are not under obligation to share their information. I think this is a great move and upon its successful implementation, corruption within the political parties would come down. Or wouldn't it? Share your views! ]]> Politics of India jaihind http://www.proud2bindian.in/politics-india/7920-political-parties-come-under-rti.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/world-affairs/7919-china-largest-buyer-iraqi-oil.html Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:45:23 GMT China is currently the largest buyer of Oil from Iraq. It buys daily 1.5 million barrels of oil which is almost half the output of Iraq. Reason?... China is currently the largest buyer of Oil from Iraq. It buys daily 1.5 million barrels of oil which is almost half the output of Iraq. Reason? China is able to compromise on its profits and is bidding lower prices. Moreover it is readily conforming to the Iraqi laws. So without any hassles, Iraq is able to sell oil to Chinese companies which have set up their bases in Iraq. US on the other hand is unable to reap any benefits despite its long presence in the Iraqi land. Any critiques? ]]> World affairs jaihind http://www.proud2bindian.in/world-affairs/7919-china-largest-buyer-iraqi-oil.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/technology-india/7918-sony-xperia-z-smartphone-review.html Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:18:01 GMT Sony brings to you its all new Xperia Z that can take a plunge in the water and still work fine. This feature as made everyone awestruck and this is... Sony brings to you its all new Xperia Z that can take a plunge in the water and still work fine. This feature as made everyone awestruck and this is something that other phones miss out on. This is Sony’s high-end phone that is not just water proof but also dust resistant and comes with IP55 and IP57 certification. This phone comes with a price tag of Rs. 38,790/- and is loaded with some amazing features.

Design
Xperia Z from Sony, that brand that is known for quality, is sleek and comes with a classy design and is enchased in a beautiful glass body, which will add to your elegance. It is 7.9mm thick and weighs 146g. It comes in three different colours i.e. white, purple and black from which you can choose. It features a 5-inch display which is quite big and provides convenience to its users. The phone comes with a factory-fitted screen guard, which protects that phone from scratches, dust and water. Only the volume rocker and the power button are the keys in the body of the phone.

Features
Coming to features, this phone has a 5-inch display with 1920 x 1080p pixel resolution, which has a super-high pixel density of 441 ppi that delivers crystal clear visuals but not as good as expected even with BRAVIA Engine 2. This phone runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS, which provides a smooth and flawless performance. It has a new animation for lock screen, which is amazing. Besides this, there are two new special Sony apps that comes with Xperia Z. Sony LIV is available on the Play Store and lets you stream TV shows of SAB, Sony Entertainment and Max. All the other features are being customized and made user-friendly. There is a minor change in the on-screen QWERTY keyboard but that is quite negligible.

Processor, memory and connectivity
The Xperia Z from Sony is well-equipped with all the necessary features. It is powered by Snapdragon S4 Pro with four Krait cores clocked at 1.5 GHz and Adreno 320 GPU, which makes playing games an amazing experience. It has a 2GB RAM along with 16 GB internal storage that can be expanded with a microSD card. This is indeed quite a power-packed phone with all up-to-date features. In terms of connectivity options, this phone has everything you may ever need, including high-speed HSPA+ connectivity (up to 42.2 Mbit/s down) and LTE. It supports all standard Wi-Fi protocols like 'a,' 'b,' 'g' and 'n,' and 'n' on the 5GHz band. It has Bluetooth 4.0 iteration, and NFC. Along with these, it has HDMI port, which allows you to connect your phone to the TV. It also comes equipped with advanced GPS for navigation.

Camera and Multimedia
All phones from Sony are known for its camera that makes clicking pictures a great experience. The Xperia Z is not an exception to the rule. It sports a 13 MP Exmor RS camera on the rear, which supports HDR video recording and burst mode has been add, which makes the camera even more amazing. Coming to multimedia, this phone is ideal for watching videos. The display is stunning and quite big so you can easily watch full-length movies on it and it supports all the popular video formats. The sound quality of this phone is way too good with its ex. xLoud technology.

Battery
This phone has a 2330 mAh battery, which offers 3G talk-time of up to 14 hours and in 2G the battery lasts for a day. However, with lesser use of camera and GPS switched off, it can last longer.

Conclusion
The Sony Xperia Z Smartphone seems to be quite impressive with all advanced features being installed. The price tag seems to be quite decent seeing at the specs and features of the phone. Even in terms of performance, it is quite a good and impressive phone. ]]> Technology in India Patriots http://www.proud2bindian.in/technology-india/7918-sony-xperia-z-smartphone-review.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/technology-india/7917-samsung-galaxy-s4-vs-blackberry-z10-vs-apple-iphone-5-a.html Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:15:26 GMT The advent of Smartphone has revolutionized the whole concept of mobile phones. Today, the mobile phone market is overflowed with Smartphones from... The advent of Smartphone has revolutionized the whole concept of mobile phones. Today, the mobile phone market is overflowed with Smartphones from different companies and is available at a much lesser price as compared to the earlier times. Blackberry was one of the pioneers to introduce Smartphones. However, today there are companies like Samsung and Apple that tops the list as the manufacturers of Smartphones.

Samsung has come up with Galaxy S4 recently to give a tough competition to Apple that launched iPhone 5 last year and Blackberry is no longer behind. It has launched its new Z10. All the three Smartphones comes loaded with features but has their own share of merits and demerits and comparing the three is not worth but if you take a look on all the three, each of them has areas that are advantageous over other.

Design
BlackBerry Z 10, Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4 comes in a beautiful design. Apple’s iPhone 5 comes in a sleek, compact and elegant design. The design looks classy as well as chic. Although, Z10 from BlackBerry has a similar design as iPhone 5 but has failed to meet the quality that iPhone 5 has. Samsung’s Galaxy S4 is little bulky and with its plastic shell and does not look as expensive as it should have. But, the glossy and smooth plastic casing that has rounded edges makes it easy to hold, which adds to its design but even S4 cannot compete with iPhone 5 in terms of its looks and design.

Display
Coming to display, Galaxy S4 has a 5 inch Full HD AMOLDED display with a screen resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. This Smartphone with 5 inch display makes watching videos and playing 3D games an amazing experience. Z10 has 4.2-inch 768 x 1280 LCD display delivers the higher pixel density of 356 ppi. iPhone 5 screen size of 4 inch with a resolution of 1136x640 pixels with LCD Retina Display. Although, it delivers a natural and clear picture quality, Galaxy S4 has a better display with magnificent contrast and saturated colours. The viewing angles of iPhone 5 seem to be better than S4 and Z10 but both Z10 and iPhone 5 can be viewed in the dark. Nevertheless, Z10 cannot match the clarity offered by iPhone 5.

Interface and Functionality
When it comes to interface and functionality, it becomes a little hard to compare the three as each of them is built in different platforms. The operating system of Z10 is quite similar to iPhone 5 and is powered by BB10 OS.The operating system of S4 is Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and iPhone 5 runs on the latest iOS 6. S4 has Samsung’s TouchWiz Nature interface, which customizes the entire experience and adds numerous distinctive features like Smart Stay, Dual Shot, Air View and lots more of which some of them are useful and others are not. Android, as we all know is feature rich and works seamlessly. Similarly, BB10 also provides a good interface with various transition as well as animation. Whereas, Apple iOS is easy to use and has a more user-friendly interface but the keyboard of Z10 seems to be better than the both. Moreover, organizing emails on BlackBerry Z10 is much easier than the other two as it is considered to be one of the best Business phones in the market.

Processor and Memory
Coming to processor, Galaxy S4 is powered by either quad-core 1.9 GHz Snapdragon 600 chipset, or the octa-core 1.6 GHz Exynos 5 Octa chipset, where both the processors are quite powerful and is capable of running more specs and features. The RAM of this phone is 2 GB, which is amazing and allows the phone to work smoothly. Z10 is powered by dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with 2GB of RAM. While, iPhone 5 is not loaded with as much features and specs as S4 and is powered by dual-core 1.3 GHz A6 processor with 1 GB RAM. Both S4 and iPhone 5 comes in 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB internal memory, respectively but Z10 comes with just 16 GB internal storage. However, the internal memory of S4 and Z10 can be increased via micro SD card, and iPhone 5 lacks on this.

Internet and Connectivity
Smartphones are popular for making internet accessible through phones. Both Samsung GALAXY S4 and Apple iPhone 5 supports 4 G LTE network along with HSPA+ with downlink speeds of up to 42.2 Mbit/s down. Whereas Z10 supports 4 G LTE and are available in CDMA and GSM versions that supports this network. All the three phones support Bluetooth 4.0, and Z10 has 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi for connectivity. S4 has an IR blaster, which allows the handset to be used as a remote control for your television and Z10 comes with NFC, that gives it a up to date stroke.

Camera and Multimedia
Camera has been a major attracting feature of phone today and both the phones offer amazing camera. The S4 sports a 13 MP camera on the rear and a 2 MP camera on the front, whereas iPhone 5 and Z10, both has an 8 MP camera on the rear. Each of the phones has amazing features that makes. However, the camera of S4 rules over both Z10 and iPhone 5. In terms of Multimedia, iPhone 5 from Apple outstands both the phones from Samsung and BlackBerry, respectively.

Verdict
Although, the rest of the features cannot be compared as each of them has their own advantages. In my opinion, if you are looking for a good business phone, then BlackBerry Z10 is the ideal one to meet all your needs. If you are tech-savvy, then Samsung GALAXY S4 suits you the best. However, going by looks, user-friendliness and other features, Apple iPhone 5 is matchless.

Which of these Smartphones according to you is the best one? ]]> Technology in India Patriots http://www.proud2bindian.in/technology-india/7917-samsung-galaxy-s4-vs-blackberry-z10-vs-apple-iphone-5-a.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7915-somvati-amavasya-festival.html Fri, 31 May 2013 16:16:19 GMT Somavati Amavasya is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the new moon day or no moon day, which falls on Monday. Amavasya is the day of the... Somavati Amavasya is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the new moon day or no moon day, which falls on Monday. Amavasya is the day of the conjunction of the sun and the moon, the fifteenth day of the dark half of a lunar month. Although, Amavasya takes place every month but it is considered to be auspicious when it falls on a Monday and it is rare, which falls once a year.

Significance of Somavati Amavasya
Somvati Amavasya is an auspicious day and it finds its mention in the great Indian epic Mahabharat. The significance of Somvati Amavasya was elucidated by Bhisma to Yudhishtra. After the Kurukshetra war, Yudhistira was fretful with the Kuru pandava dynasty and asked Bhishma to advice something to invigorate the dynasty for his coming generations. Bhishma then suggested Dharmaraj Yudhistira to observe Somvati Amavasya Vrata. He also explained him the virtues of this vrata as whoever observes the Amavasya Somvara Vrata would have a long life as well as righteous children. Amavasya, or Amavasi, is the name of new moon night in Hindu religion and it is the first night of the first quarter of the lunar month. As the moon is invisible on this day, Amavasya is also referred as no moon night. Amavasya holds great significance in Hinduism and many Hindus choose this day to make offering (tharpanam) to the Pitar. Emblematically, the period from Amavasya to Purnima (full moon) is believed to be the continuing initiation and transcendence into the completeness, from darkness to the continuing realization of the Supreme Soul.

Rituals related to Somvati Amavasya
On this occasion, married women take dip in the holy rivers, especially River Ganga for a happy family life as well as for the long life of their husbands. On this day, they worship the banyan tree and Somavara Amavasya Vrata (fasting) is observed for a long and happy married life. Many stanch Hindus also fast the whole day long and some people only have a single meal on the auspicious day of Somavati Amavashya. On this day scores of people take a plunge in Ganga at Haridwar, Triveni Sangam and other places. It is believed that whoever takes a plunge in the major rivers on this day would be flourishing, free of diseases and would be free from misery and unhappiness. It is also believed that by bathing in the holy rivers the soul of ancestors will rest in peace. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7915-somvati-amavasya-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7913-guru-teg-bahadur-punya-divas-festival.html Thu, 30 May 2013 15:33:27 GMT Guru Teg Bahadur Punya Divas is an auspicious Sikh festival, which is celebrated to commemorate the martyrdom day of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Teg... Guru Teg Bahadur Punya Divas is an auspicious Sikh festival, which is celebrated to commemorate the martyrdom day of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Teg Bahadur.

About Guru Teg Bahadur
Guru Teg Bahadur was born on 1 April 1621 to the sixth Guru Hargobind , who was the 6th Sikh Guru and his wife Nanaki at Amritsar. He was the youngest of the five sons and was names as Tyaga Mal. He was brought up in a stringent Sikh culture and he got trained in martial arts, horsemanship, archery as well as in old classics. In the guidance of his father, he became quite famous and his owing to his mastery in martial arts, he was named Bahadur. Later, he became the 9th Sikh Guru and when he returned to return to Eastern Punjab, he settled down at Anandpur. His followers started to denote him as the "Sacha Badshah" (True King). Guru Sahib's sacrifice cannot be compared and owing to his bravery, the Mughal officials such as Nur Muhammad Khan of Rupnagar, Dilawar Khan the Faujdar of Sirhind and Wazir Khan had him arrested and he was taken to Delhi and put to death by Aurangzeb in 1675. However, when Aurangzeb was questioned by a crowd of prisoners regarding the reasons for the execution, the Mughal Emperor was unable to explain the reason for the order of the penalty.

Significance and celebration of Guru Teg Bahadur Punya Divas
Guru Teg Bahadur Punya Divas is an auspicious day for the followers of Sikhism as this day marks the sacrifice made by Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji to keep the people of his state and religion united. He was well known for his bravery and skills in martial arts. This day is celebrated to commemorate the martyrdom of a great leader, who was the 9th Sikh Guru. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7913-guru-teg-bahadur-punya-divas-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7912-kartik-poornima-festival.html Wed, 29 May 2013 17:00:43 GMT Kartik Poornima is an auspicious Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon day i.e. the fifteenth lunar day in the month of Kartik of the... Kartik Poornima is an auspicious Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon day i.e. the fifteenth lunar day in the month of Kartik of the Hindu calendar. This festival is also known by the names of Tripuri poornima, Tripurari Poornima, Deva-Diwali or Deva-Deepawali. This festival is celebrated even by the followers of Jainism and Sikhism.

Significance of Kartik Poornima
The festival of Kartik Poornima is considered to be one of the auspicious festivals not only for the Hindus but also for the Jains. It is believed that on the day of Kartik Poornima by taking a dip in the holy river Ganga, people can get rid of their negativities and sins. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva celebrates the day for his victory over Tripuri demons. The majority of followers of Lord Shiva are well aware of the religious and auspicious significance of the Kartik Purnima. According to ancient account that are available in the Holy Scriptures, the power and might of the great Lord Shiva was at its vicious best and can be exposed in his victorious tale involving his substantial and overwhelming defeat of the demonic clans. This sequentially not only saved other Gods and deities of Hindu belief but also symbolized the perpetual veneration of the greatness of Lord Shiva. Even Millennium later, the emotion still generates the intensity of devotion that goes into extensive prayers for victory of good over evil. It is a significant instance that this day marks the re-ignition of the popular honour and devotion to this deity other than the festival of Maha Shivratri. According to Hindu Mythology, after completion of chaturmaas, this day is the beginning of Lord Vishnu’s sleep. Fasting in the Kartik month is deemed to be the path of attaining salvation in Kalyug. It is believed that on this day Lord Vishnu took avatar as Matsya or the fish incarnation in order to save Manu, the first man, from the archaic flood that destroyed the universe. Thus this day is also worshipped for his birth of Matsyaavatar of Lord Vishnu. It is also believed that worshiping Lord Vishnu on this day can generate immense fortune to devotees.

Traditions and celebration of Kartik Purnima
On the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, horde of devotees unite on the pilgrim towns of Allahabad, Varanasi and Ayodhya to take a holy dip in the Ganges and other rivers as it is believed that it will wash off all the sins and negativity from them and help them achieve salvation. Different religious rituals are associated with this festival and differ from region to region as per beliefs and customs. An offering to the deities called Annakuta is held in the temples. After Shivaratri, Kartik Purnima is the largest festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. This day is also known as “Kartik Diparatna”, as many lamps are lighted in every household. Fairs are held in different parts of the nation on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Poornima. As per the Jain customs, the followers of Jainism visits Palitana, which is one of the most famous Jain pilgrimage centre to worship the Lord Adinath temple, which is situated on the top of the hill. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7912-kartik-poornima-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7910-guru-nanak-jayanti-festival.html Tue, 28 May 2013 17:11:49 GMT Guru Nanak Jayanti is a major Sikh festival, which is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. Guru Nanak... Guru Nanak Jayanti is a major Sikh festival, which is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. Guru Nanak Jayanti is also known as Gurupurab and is celebrated all over the nation as well as World wide. The festival of Gurupurab usually falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Kartik. Besides the followers of Sikhism, Gurupurab is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Nanakpanthi Hindus as well as by those who believe in the philosophy preached by Guru Nanak Dev.

About Guru Nanak
Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism was born in the year 1469 at Talwandi, a village in the Sheikhupura district, 65 kms west of Lahore, to Mehta Kalu and Tripta. His father was a official in the Local village revenue administration. He was the second child of their parents and hand an elder sister named Nanaki. When he was born, the astrologers predicated that he would become a great prophet as per the signs that accompanied his fortune. Since the age of 5, Nanak took interest in subject matters related to spirituality. He was a brilliant student and besides having a good hold over the regional language, he also flared in Persian and Arabic languages. There are many instances related to his childhood, which provides an account of his divinity. Nanak being attached to his sister, and, as per Indian traditions, he followed her to Sultanpur to live with her and her husband. In Sulatanpur, he worked as a Storekeeper with Daulat Khan Lodhi, who was the Governor of that place at that time. On 24 September 1487, Nanak was married to Mata Sulakkhani, the daughter of Mūl Chand and Chando Rāṇī and was blessed with two sons. Guru Nanka travelled to different places, where he spread his beliefs in God and spirituality, which later became his teachings. He believed that God dwells in every living creature, which constituted the eternal Truth and this is the message that he spread to people while travelling. Also during his tours to different parts of the undivided India, he studied the religious system of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism that prevailed in India and was spread all over. He being of constructive mindset, who believed in progress and growth of the nation, started preaching his own doctrines and founded the new religion that came to be known as Sikhism. On the completion of his tours, he settled as a farmer at Kartarpur, a village in Punjab.

Significance and Celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti
Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated to relive the preaching and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev that are quoted in the sacred scripture of the Sikh Guru Grant Sahib. Gurpurab essentially refers to the anniversary festivities that gyrate around the lives of 10 Sikh Gurus to mark their noteworthy contributions towards Sikhism. Owing to these reasons, celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti is much similar to other Gurpurabs with the exclusion of the hymns. Celebration of Guru Nanak’s Birthday starts a couple of days before the specified date by embellishing Gurdwaras attractively and organizing Akhand Path (reading of the Guru Granth Sahib continually for 48 hours). A day earlier of Guru Nanak Jayanti, devotees take out processions holding Nishan Sahib (the Sikh flag) and singing hymns. The major attraction of this auspicious festival is the the Palki for Guru Granth Sahib, Panj Pyaras and 'Gatka' team displaying their arts, which forms the integral part of the celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti. The followers of Sikhism as well as the followers of Guru Nanak, known as the Nanakpanthi Hindus sings hyms that are inscribed in the holy book, “Guru Granth Sahib”. The festival of Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurupurab is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India as in different parts of the World. Gurdwaras on the grand celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti serve Langar to everyone. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7910-guru-nanak-jayanti-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/technology-india/7909-micromax-a115-canvas-3d-smartphone-review.html Mon, 27 May 2013 17:43:27 GMT With Smartphones creating buzz in the market, Micromax launches its new A115 3D Smartphone of the Canvas series. Although, LG and HTC have tried... With Smartphones creating buzz in the market, Micromax launches its new A115 3D Smartphone of the Canvas series. Although, LG and HTC have tried their hands on 3D phone, they could not succeed owing to the high price and lack of features. The Micromax A115 Canvas 3D comes with an attractive price tag of Rs. 9,999/-, loaded with advance features.

Design
The A115 Canvas 3D from Micromax is quite bulky as compared to the other Canvas series phones. This handset has a similar design as A110 Canvas 2. It is 11mm thick and weighs 188gm, which makes this phone a little heavy to carry as well as quite thick that makes it pretty uncomfortable to hold. However, the matt finish at the back with a chrome logo, makes this phone presentable. It comes with a 5 inch TFT display with Naked Eye 3D technology with resolution of 480 x 800 (188ppi) pixels, which is quite less as compared to the huge screen. The sharpness of the display is not good as the screen resolution is relatively low as it should have been in a 5 inch display.

Features
The Canvas 3D is powered by a MediaTek MT6577 SoC, the same chipset that is used in the Canvas 2 A110 and runs on a 1GHz processor. The operating system used in this 3D Smartphone is the latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, which runs smoothly as well as fast and has a 512MB RAM. The onboard internal storage of this phone is 4GB, which is relatively less as the actually usage memory is merely 930MB. Coming to the actually USP of this phone, i.e. the 3D, Micromax has installed an exquisite gallery app, named 3D Space which lets you access photos, games, YouTube and videos in 3D. Indigenous 3D content looks fine but the sweet-spot for viewing it properly without sullying your eyesight is very limited and thus two people cannot watch a 3D video together with ease. Moreover, the screen also darkens relatively as soon as the parallax barrier boots in to produce the 3D effect. Contrasting active shutter glasses, where both eyes see a complete frame, on this phone one eye sees half the horizontal pixel count, which cause trouncing in detail. The chipset can easily handle a 3D 1080p movie though with very minor stutter, the video plays just okay. There also an option for converting existing images to 3D and the depth can as well be adjusted. However, the display is incapable of producing a crisp 3D image owing to the low pixel count and this is a drawback of the phone as it is the USP of this Smartphone from Micromax.

Media
Coming to media, the audio of the phone is extremely average and it has speakers built-in in the rear. The sound quality is still not amazing, even with a good pair of earphones or headphones and it still cannot avert the outside noise. This phone can play videos smoothly up to 720p, which can play MP4 videos with ease but has problems playing videos at AVI, MKV, etc. format in MX player. The colour production as well the viewing angle is not very satisfactory even in 2D format.

Connectivity
The A115 Canvas 3D from Micromax supports dual band 2G network and single band 3G network for connectivity. This phone comes bundled with other connectivity features, which include Wi-Fi ‘n’, Bluetooth v4.0 and USB plug-and-play support. It also features apps that include Play Store, M! Store, M!Zone and File Manager, M! Buddy and HookUp along with games like TheDarkMan and Fruit Devil.

Camera and Battery
The Micromax Canvas 3D sports a 5 MP camera on the rear and a VGA camera in the front, which enables video calling. However, by having a single sensor camera, taking 3D image is little difficult. The video recording can be done with 720p, which is just fine but seeing the price tag, the camera seems to be fine if 3D images are not taken. This phone is powered by a 2000mAh battery, which lasts for 8 hrs.

Verdict
The all hyped out phone from Micromax, Canvas 3D is just a fine phone, which comes bundled with features. However, it thoroughly lacks on providing a good 3D effect, which is the USP of this phone. Nevertheless, seeing the price tag, which is just Rs.9,999, this phone can be purchased but you should not expect something amazing out of it.Incomparison its predecessors were better . ]]> Technology in India bharat http://www.proud2bindian.in/technology-india/7909-micromax-a115-canvas-3d-smartphone-review.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7908-tulsi-vivah-festival.html Mon, 27 May 2013 16:35:06 GMT Tulsi Vivah is a Hindu festival, celebrated to mark the ceremonial marriage of Tulsi plant with Lord Vishnu’s eight avatar Lord Krishna. This... Tulsi Vivah is a Hindu festival, celebrated to mark the ceremonial marriage of Tulsi plant with Lord Vishnu’s eight avatar Lord Krishna. This ceremonial marriage is commenced at any time between the Prabodhini Ekadashi and the 11th lunar day of the bright fortnight in the month of Karti of the Hindu calendar i.e. on Karti Purnima. It is an important ritual that is performed by the Hindus and the day of celebration differs from place to place and is generally celebrated on the 11th or 12th lunar day. With the festival of Tulsi Vivah starts the Hindu wedding season.

Myths related to Tulsi Vivah
The festival of Tulsi Vivah is celebrated with great gesture to mark the auspicious marriage of the sacred Tulsi plant and Lord Krishna. Hindu mythology provides chronicles in relation to the celebration of Tulsi Vivah. Padma Purana provides the rituals and the story behind this festival. According to Hindu mythology, Tulsi was born with the name of Virnda, who married a demon by the name of Jalandhar. She was extraordinarily gorgeous, who maintained her dharma as a wid. Jalandhar got his name as he of being born in water (jala). He in the beginning ruled over the oceans as he was born from the sweat of Lord Shiva, which he had thrown from his brow into the ocean, when he perspired after being affronted by Lord Indra. This caused him to insist the fourteen treasures churned out from the ocean by Indra as part of his legacy and going by Indra’s nature, he did not obligate. To take revenge fom Indra, Jalandhar worshipped Brahma and endured unusual reparation and being delighted by his hardwork, Brahma granted him the boon that he would remain free from death as long as his wife remained honest and unblemished. She did remain the way she was expected and she prayed to Lord Vishnu for protection of he demon husband Jalandhra that he won’t be killed and as a result no god was able to harm him. However, on the request of the other gods, Lord Vishnu took the form of Jalandhar and stayed with the gullible Vrinda. When the truth was unveiled by her after Jalandhar's death, Vrinda crused Vishnu and turned him to stone, which came to be known as Shaligram and collapsed and from her body emerged the sacred Tulsi plant. Tulsi being considered as an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, who is the wife of Lord Vishnu and thus, Vishnu puja is considered to be incomplete without the leaves of Tulsi plant.

Significance and celebration of Tulsi Vivah
The festival of Tulsi Vivah is celebrated since time immemorial and marks the auspicious marriage of the God and Goddess. This auspicious festival marks the beginning of harvest season as well as the season of marriage. This sacred festival is celebrated for five days and ends on the full moon day of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. There is several customs associated with Tulsi Vivah that varies from place to place and one common custom that is being followed everywhere, according to which, womenfolk prepares tasteful sweet dishes and these dishes along with ingredients for puja are sent to the houses of married daughters. On this day tulsivrindavan is tinted and decorated like a bride to mark the auspicious ceremonial marriage festival. On this auspicious occasion, people plant Tulsi plants on the courtyard and people worship the tulsi plant. Along with it sugarcane and tamarind are planted on the fields. This festival is celebrated with huge zest and zeal in every household of Goa. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7908-tulsi-vivah-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7907-muharram-festival.html Sat, 25 May 2013 14:06:12 GMT Muharram is a sacred Muslim festival, which commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, who as the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. This is a 10... Muharram is a sacred Muslim festival, which commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, who as the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. This is a 10 day long festival which starts on the 1st day of the month of Muharram, as per the Islamic calendar and lasts till the 10th day. This month is yet another sacred month for the Muslims.

History behind Muharram
The month of Muharram is considered to be one of the most sacred months of the Islamic calendar and is an auspicious day both the sects of Muslim i.e. Shias and Sunnis. The Shia muslims believe that Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, became a martyr at the Battle of Karbala on the tenth day of the month of Muharram in 61 AH(680 AD). On the occassion of Muharram that day is remembered. It is predominantly significant to the Shias and till date their veneration of Martyrdom centres on this incident. Husayn had to wrestle, for integrity, albeit he was shoddily outnumbered. His death is as well mourned by the Sunni sect. This day is also referred as the day of Ashura. It is believed that when Hussain was injured and haemorrhage, with his all potency he reached the riverside to drink water for the last time and on the riverside his enemy killed him with their arrows.

Rituals observed on Muharram
On the occasion of Muharram, people dress in black clothes to mourn the death of their Caliph Husayn ibn Ali. People visit mosques and shrines with their relatives and friends and offer their condolences to the martyr. People keep themselves away from music and festive events, such as weddings, that are likely to divert them from the mournful commemoration of the event. On the 10th day, Shia Muslims take out huge processions through the streets carrying banners and vibrantly decorated taziyahs (bamboo and paper replicas of the martyrs) embroidered with painted gold and mica. They even carry colorful models of the sepulcher of Hazrat Imam Husain at Karbala. They walk barefoot on the roads, while beating drums. They chant and weep loudly as an act of mourning for Husain, his family and his followers. To convey their woe over the death of Hazrat Imam Husain, they beat their chest with hands, known as matam. Others flagellate their bodies with chains or whips, consisting of small knives and sharp objects, thereby drawing out blood. Wrestlers and dancers even perform scenes that depict the battle of Karbala. The Sunni Muslims observe the occasion as a festival even if the core aspect behind the festival remains intact. They observe fasts and remember the occasion as a low affair. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7907-muharram-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7906-chhath-puja-festival.html Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:35 GMT Chhath puja is an ancient Hindu festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India. It is also known as Dala Chhath, where people worship the... Chhath puja is an ancient Hindu festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India. It is also known as Dala Chhath, where people worship the Sun God during the dawn. This puja is performed to thank the Sun God or nourishing life on earth and ask for blessings.

Mythology and Legends behind Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is an auspicious festival, which is celebrated in the state of Bihar and also in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam, Orissa and even Mauritius. According to Hindu mythology, it is said that Chhath Puja is being performed since ancient time. It finds its mention in the great Indian epic Mahabharata. It is beleieved that this puja was performed by Draupadi, the wife of "Pandavas" king during their exile. One day they were visited by 88 thousand 'Bhikshuk' (wandering hermits) and as per Hindu customs, the guests are supposed to be treated well and offered food, but the Pandavas hardly had sufficient food for themselves. Seeing the Pandavas in trouble, Draupadi asked help from the noble sage Dhaumya, who was pleased with her devotion of worshiping the Sun God and Draupadi was able to solve their immediate problem. Later, with her devotion and continuous worshiping of the Sun God, helped Pandavas regain their lost Kingdom.

Celebration of Chhath Puja
The festival of Chhath Puja is celebrated with great zeal and fervour and is a four day long festival. This festival pertains to purity, dedication and thanking the Sun God, who is the source of life on earth and is observed as he deity who fulfils wishes. The first day is called Nahai Khai, which means “Bath and Eat”. On this day the women folk take bath in the Holy River Ganga and take back the holy water to cook offerings (Prasad) for the Sun God at home. The second day is known as Kharna. On this day women fast even without a drop of water. They end their fast after performing puja in the evening by giving Offerings or Prasad, which includes puris (deep-fried puffs of wheat flour) or Rasiao-kheer (rice delicacy). Chapattis and bananas are then distributed among family, friends and visitors. The 3rd day, known as Sandhya Arghya or Evening Offering, where the whole day is spent by fasting without water and preparing for the puja offerings to the Sun God. These are made and kept in a tray made of bamboo. The offerings include Thekua, coconut, banana and other seasonal fruits. The evening rituals are done at the banks of a river or pond or any clean water body where, all the devotees amass and the 'araghya' is offered to the setting Sun. The fourth and the last day of the Chhath Puja celebration is known as Bihaniya Arghya or Morning offerings. On this day, devotees gather on the bank of a river or pond to present offerings to the rising Sun. After the offerings are made, devotees break their fast by eating ginger and sugar or whatever as per the local traditions and customs. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7906-chhath-puja-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/indian-food/7905-indian-food-always-incredible.html Thu, 23 May 2013 18:14:58 GMT Indian food is best as the Indian food has a perfect mixture of spices that make the food very delicious. The other country and community people... Indian food is best as the Indian food has a perfect mixture of spices that make the food very delicious. The other country and community people like Indian food, as because of this Indian food is getting popularity in the worldwide. ]]> Indian Food loveindia http://www.proud2bindian.in/indian-food/7905-indian-food-always-incredible.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/culture-india/7904-do-you-think-indian-culture-hurdle-youth-growth.html Thu, 23 May 2013 18:05:04 GMT Hey guys and gals do you think that our Indian culture is a hurdle in the new generation growth and life living style? I want to know this answer... Hey guys and gals do you think that our Indian culture is a hurdle in the new generation growth and life living style? I want to know this answer from Indian youth.:) ]]> Culture of India loveindia http://www.proud2bindian.in/culture-india/7904-do-you-think-indian-culture-hurdle-youth-growth.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7903-bhai-dooj-featival.html Thu, 23 May 2013 16:40:10 GMT Bhai Dooj is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the last day of the five day long Diwali festival. This festival is celebrated on the second day... Bhai Dooj is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the last day of the five day long Diwali festival. This festival is celebrated on the second day of the bright fortnight known as Shukla Paksha which falls in the month of Kartika of the Hindu Lunar calendar. This festival is celebrated to mark the bond between bother and sister.

Myths and Traditions related to Bhai Dooj
The festival of Bhai Dooj is also known as Bhai Phota, Bhai Tika and Bhau Beej in different parts of the nation. Bhai Dooj is also called 'Yama Dwiteeya' as it is said that on this day, Yamaraj, the Lord of Death and the curator of Hell, visited his sister Yami, who had put the propitious mark on his forehead and prayed for his well being. Since then, it is believed that anyone who gets a tilak from his sister on this day will not go to hell. It is also believed that on this day, Lord Krishna, after killing the demon Narakasura, visited his sister Subhadra who welcomed him with lamp, flowers and sweets, and had put the holy shielding spot on his forehead. There is another mythological account behind this auspicious festival, which states that when Mahavir, the founder of Jainism, attained nirvana, his brother King Nandivardhan was distraught as he missed him and was reassured by his sister Sudarshana. Since then, women have been considered sacred during Bhai Dooj.

Significance of Bhai Dooj
The festival of Bhai Dooj strengthens the ties not only between brother and sister but also the ties between families and society. It is one of the best times, particularly for a married girl, to get together with her own family, and share post-Diwali merriment. It is one of the most auspicious festivals that is celebrated by the Hindus since ancient times and is celebrated all over the World with great zest and zeal.

Celebration of Bhai Dooj
On this auspicious day the all brothers visit their sisters and give them gifts and sisters pray for their brothers' long life, good health and general well-being. In Bengal this occasion is called 'Bhai Phota', which is carried out by the sister who devotedly fasts until she applies a 'phota' or mark with sandal wood paste on her brother's forehead, offers him sweets and gifts and prays for his long and healthy life. Every brother enthusiastically waits for this occasion that strengthens the bond between brothers and sisters and their loving relationship. It is an occasion for a good buffet at the sister's place, coupled with fervent exchange of gifts, and jollity amid the echoing of conch shells in every Bengali household. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7903-bhai-dooj-featival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7902-govardhan-puja-festival.html Wed, 22 May 2013 17:39:20 GMT Govardhan Puja is an important Hindu festival that is celebrated immediately after diwali. This festival is celebrated with zeal and fervour... Govardhan Puja is an important Hindu festival that is celebrated immediately after diwali. This festival is celebrated with zeal and fervour especially in the Northern part of India. This festival is known by the names of Annakut, Padwa and Varshapratipada.

History behind Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja is festival in which Lord Krishna is worshipped, commemorating the lifting of the Govardhan Mountain, well-known and Govardhan Parvat. According to the mythological account present in 'Vishnu Puraan', the people of Gokul used to worship and offer prayer to Lord Indra for the rains since they believed that it was he who sent rains for their benefit but Lord Krishna told them that it was Mount Govardhan (Govardhan Paevat) and not Lord Indra who caused rains, hence they should worship the former and not the latter. People did the same and it made Lord Indra so infuriated that the people of Gokul had to face exceptionally heavy rains as a result of his anger. Subsequently Lord Krishna came forward to ensure their security and after worshipping and offering prayers to Mount Govardhan, he lifted it as an umbrella on the little finger of his right hand so that everyone could take shelter under it. After this event Lord Krishna came to be known as Giridhari or Govardhandhari.

Celebration of Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja is celebrated with hue and cry in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. On this day, people make hillocks from cow dung, which symbolize the Mount Govardhan, the mountain that was once upon a time lifted by Lord Krishna. After the hillocks are made, people embellish them with flowers and then worship them. They move in a circle all round the cow dung hillocks and offer prayers to Lord Govardhan. It is celebrated on the fourth day of the five-day long Diwali celebration. On this day people prepare fifty-six or one hundred and eight different varieties of delicious dishes to offer Lord Krishna as 'Bhog'. It is also believed that on this day King Bali came out of “Patal Lok”. On this day Marathi New Year Gudi Padwa is celebrated with great enthusiasm. People take new clothes and exchange gifts and sweets on this occasion. ]]> Festivals of India ProudIndian http://www.proud2bindian.in/festivals-india/7902-govardhan-puja-festival.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/education-career/7901-why-distance-learning-courses-best.html Wed, 22 May 2013 17:19:58 GMT As we all know about the distance education courses which are booming in the market at present time. if we talk about the benefits of these distance... As we all know about the distance education courses which are booming in the market at present time. if we talk about the benefits of these distance learning course then these are best. you can do distance learning course without attending any class and labs. If you are a working man or woman, then these are best. second thing distance learning course are very nominal in price than regular professional courses. so if you are looking a professional course in right fees and flexibility, then distance learning is a best option for you. ]]> Education and Career loveindia http://www.proud2bindian.in/education-career/7901-why-distance-learning-courses-best.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/technology-india/7900-samsung-galaxy-s4-vs-apple-iphone-5-a.html Wed, 22 May 2013 17:13:01 GMT The Smartphone market is today flooded with new phones with advanced technology and owing to this reason, the competition among the companies... The Smartphone market is today flooded with new phones with advanced technology and owing to this reason, the competition among the companies manufacturing Smartphones are increasing. Both Samsung and Apple have been rivals since quite sometime and both the companies have come up with two great phones one after the other.

Apple has launched iPhone 5 last year and Samsung has come up with Galaxy S4 recently to give a tough competition to Apple. Both the Smartphones are amazing and has their own pros and cons and comparing both does not make much of a sense but obviously, if you take a closer gaze both has areas that are advantageous over the other.

Design
Both Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4 comes in a beautiful design. Apple’s iPhone 5 comes in a sleek, compact and elegant design. The design looks classy as well as chic. Whereas, Samsung’s Galaxy S4 is little bulky and with its plastic shell, it does not look as costly as the price tag. However, the glossy and smooth plastic casing that has rounded edges makes it easy to hold.

Display
Both the phones have an amazing display. Galaxy S4 has a 5 inch Full HD AMOLDED display with a screen resolution of 1920x1080 pixel. This Smartphone with 5 inch display makes watching videos and playing 3D games an amazing experience. Whereas, iPhone 5 has a slightly smaller display, which has a screen size of 4 inch with a resolution of 1136x640 pixels. Although, it delivers a natural and clear picture quality, Galaxy S4 has a better display with magnificent contrast and saturated colours. The viewing angles of iPhone 5 seem to be better than S4 and also have a brighter outdoor display that gets darker, making it apt for using at night.

Interface and Functionality
When it comes to interface and functionality, it becomes a little hard to compare as both are built in different platforms. The operating system on which S4 runs is Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and iPhone 5 runs on the latest iOS 6. S4 runs on Samsung’s TouchWiz Nature interface, which customizes the entire experience and adds numerous distinctive features like Smart Stay, Dual Shot, Air View and lots more of which some of them are useful and others are not. Android, as we all know is feature rich and works seamlessly. Whereas, Apple iOS is easy to use and has a more user-friendly interface as well as simple for a person to use who is not very tech-savvy. However, for someone who is tech savy and wants a lot of software on their phones and other electronic devices, Android is the perfect one.

Processor and Memory
Coming to processor, Galaxy S4 is powered by either quad-core 1.9 GHz Snapdragon 600 chipset, or the octa-core 1.6 GHz Exynos 5 Octa chipset, where both the processors are quite powerful and is capable of running more specs and features. The RAM of this phone is 2 GB, which is amazing and allows the phone to work seamlessly. While, iPhone 5 is not loaded with as much features and specs as S4 and is powered by dual-core 1.3 GHz A6 processor with 1 GB RAM. Both S4 and iPhone 5 comes in 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB internal memory, respectively. However, the internal memory of S4 can be further increased by installing a micro SD card, whereas iPhone 5 lacks on this.

Internet and Connectivity
Smartphones are popular for making internet accessible through phones and both these phones supports 4 G LTE network along with HSPA+ with downlink speeds of up to 42.2 Mbit/s down. Both the phone supports Bluetooth 4.0, by S4 has an IR blaster, which allows the handset to be used as a remote control for your television.

Camera and Multimedia
Camera has been a major attracting feature of phone today and both the phones offer amazing camera. The S4 sports a 13 MP camera on the rear and a 2 MP camera on the front, whereas iPhone 5 has an 8 MP iShight camera on the rear. Both the phones have amazing features that makes clicking pictures a splendid experience. However, the camera of S4 rules over the camera of iPhone 5

Conclusion
The rest of the features of both the phones cannot be compared as they are unique in their own ways. Samsung Galaxy S4 charms its fans with its advanced features and is perfect for the tech-savvy Geeks who are fond of phones that are overloaded with features and the iPhone 5 is good enough if you want a classy and user-friendly interface.

Which Smartphone according to you is a better one, Apple’s iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S4? ]]> Technology in India Patriots http://www.proud2bindian.in/technology-india/7900-samsung-galaxy-s4-vs-apple-iphone-5-a.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/culture-india/7898-indian-youth-values.html Tue, 21 May 2013 15:08:28 GMT Indian culture is certainly great to bestow us the wonderful values which quickly mark us out among the crowd. infact just by observing the way of... Indian culture is certainly great to bestow us the wonderful values which quickly mark us out among the crowd. infact just by observing the way of behavior and gestures anyone can make out that we belong to India and we are Indians :) we have so many amazing gestures to show our gratitude, concern, affection and hospitality and that's what we call as great Indian values. We say 'Namaste' to greet others, we touch the feet of elders to show our respect, we do charity to help others and try to console others in their sorrow. But the Indian youth is foremost to forget these beautiful gestures of values. Now Namaste has turned into Hi/Yoo/Hi Dude.. Touching the feet seem to be old fashioned now, charity is of no use for them and own satisfaction is more important than of others'. This is not a good indication because if Indian youth would behave like aliens with their own culture then what to say about others? ]]> Culture of India Woman http://www.proud2bindian.in/culture-india/7898-indian-youth-values.html http://www.proud2bindian.in/introductions/7897-introduction.html Tue, 21 May 2013 11:41:47 GMT Hiii everyone, This is Shwetambara reddy from mumbai, India..........:) Hiii everyone,

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