A Very Happy and Prosperous Dhanteras...Wishes for a joyous Diwali :)

 Today
is the auspicious day of  'Dhanteras' ...
when all the small earthen 'diyas'  are lit up
and beautiful 'rangolis' are drawn at the entry way...
 to welcome Goddess 'Lakshmi'
The Goddess of wealth.

On 'Dhanteras'
'Lakshmi' puja  is performed with full devotion
to ensure  prosperity, 
and to drive away the shadows of evil spirits.
People buy gold or silver
or any other kinds of metal
as a sign of wealth or good luck :)

'Dhanteras'  or 'Dhan Trayodashi'
 is the very first day 
of the five-days-long 'Diwali' festival,
 ' The Festival of Lights'...

'Dhan' means wealth and 'Tera' is thirteenth.
Dhanteras falls on 
the auspicious thirteenth lunar day of 'Krishna paksha' (dark fortnight)
in the 'Hindu' month of 'Kartik' (October/November).

A Very Happy Dhanteras
glowing with peace, joy and prosperity.

Dhanteras Ki Hardik Subhkamnayee...

Enjoy this  auspicious day 
with gusto and enthusiasm...
Shubh Dhanteras 
and 
A Very Happy Diwali to you all :)

Wishes for a joyous Diwali and a Happy New Year with plenty of Peace and Prosperity !!!

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Flavour of Diwali....A letter from Singapore...:)

 While  I am busy writing this emotional post
living in a faraway land,
back home in India
the picture must be something like this:


All the small  clay lamps are lit up by now;
the yellow of the Marigold, 
the red of  the 'Kum-kum',
the pink of the Lotus,
the garlands, sequins 
'puja thalis' and 'rangolis',
are all painting beautifully
the dazzling images of Diwali, The Festival of Lights.

The word 'Diwali'  originates from the Sanskrit word 'Deepavali'
which means 'Rows of Lights' !
 The auspicious 'Ammavaasa'
in the month of 'Kartik',
the glittering 'diyas' and lanterns,
and the beautiful fireworks and sound of crackers
announces the arrival of the most vibrant festival of my country.

   

While my humble nest is slowly getting the makeover 

for 'The Festival of Joy and Happiness'

the lady of the house

is now deeply missing

the magical flavour of her motherland.

When the whole world is soaking in

the warm autumn colours...

happy yellow, bright orange 

burnt red and gold...

then comes 'Diwali',

our very own 'Autumn Festival'!

Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama

after his 14 years of exile...

this is The Festival of Home Coming

Yes, happy home coming.

Yes, for me Diwali means India.

To be precise, it is Delhi,

the gorgeous capital city 

which is ever enthusiastic

in celebrating life.

Beautiful autumn in Northern India,

 fragrant, crisp air,

people dressed in vibrant colours,

a festive mood everywhere,

'pujas' in temples,

flowers and garlands,

Marigold and Lotus,

'Haldi' and 'Kum-kum',

long queues in front of 'mithai' (sweet) shops,

fairs and exhibitions in every nook and corner,

and dazzling fireworks in display ;

Yes, I can keep going on and on...

To add, special offerings made to Goddess 'Lakshmi',

The Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity.

  

This is the festival

to drive away the shadows of evil,

to enlighten the inner soul,

to express the warm Indian hospitality.

 This is another gorgeous 'Diwali'
in this little tropical island.
I am off to prepare some sweets for family and friends
(what is Diwali without homemade sweets)..
Please do not forget to share your thoughts on
what is your plan for this Diwali.


This is a pre-Diwali design post. For more inspirations, stay tuned.

Wish You All A Very Happy Diwali 

and Dhanteras !!!




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Anticipation of Autumn festivities...:)

Maroon, saffron and burnt red , 

...olive green,

with a hint of rust 

and the rich golden glow...:)

a Makrana (Rajasthan , India) marble clock

and fabrics from Kutch (Gujarat, India)

burst of colours

warmth and vibrancy...!!:)

 Welcome Autumn 
the season of festivities...:)

[Makrana is a town in the Nagaur district of Indian state of Rajasthan, which is famous for the white marble mined from the mines around it. It is said that the Taj Mahal was built from Makrana marble.

Kutch, situated in the border region of Indian state of Gujarat, is world famous for its 'mirror work' embroidery done by the native women.]

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Happy Monday...!!:)

                                                         

 So, finally am here

back to my Singapore....

back to our very own

Desi Design Blogsphere !!:)

How are you all my lovelies???....Missed you all..!
so much..:(
missed each one of your blog(s)..really ;...

here..some positivity

and cheer(s)

from my home

to

YOURS !!

have received

all your

sweet mails

and yes,

loved..loved

each one of them :)

am here

because

YOU read

and

YOU care !:)

A BIG THANK YOU

TO

YOU ALL...!!

yes,once again :)

I'll answer to

all your mails

slowly

but surely..:)

did I wish you??..

A VERY HAPPY 2011

oops!...am a little

too late to wish it...na??

I know..I know

please, let it go....please !??:)

THANK YOU DEARIES...

I know

you are the BEST..;

another CSN GIVEAWAY

(yes, the first one in 2011

and hope

 many more soon)

is coming  

on RAINBOW..!!

so, stay tuned...!!:)

                             HAVE A LOVELY MONDAY !! 







Wishing you a Very Happy Diwali..:)

May lights triumph over darkness..!

May this Diwali be as bright as ever...

WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY DIWALI !

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Dhanteras ki Hardik Shuvkamnayee..!!!...A Very Happy and Prosperous Danteras to You All !!!:)...

Today is 'Dhanteras'...The very auspicious 'thirteenth' day....!!:)
"Dhan" means wealth in English and 'Tera" is the 13th day. On this very auspicious day people buy gold, silver, jewelry or utensils.

As per ancient Hindu rituals today we worship Goddess Lakshmi....The Goddess of Wealth . My humble nest is slowly getting ready for the upcoming festival...The Festival of Lights....Shubh Deepavali.

On this very auspicious day of 'Dhanteras  I am welcoming The Goddess with complete devotion....:)

Here, some Ethnic Indian Decor tips on 'Dhanteras' and Diwali or Deepavali....!!!....The Goddess is coming...:)....



With footprints of Goddess Lakshmi (Lakkhir Pa), Lakshmi's pot (Lakkhir Jhapi), fresh flowers, faux gold coins, traditional earthen diyas, loads of copper and brass puja articles, a pot full of kumkum..... am welcoming her !! Let the festivities begin.......:)

Shubh Dhanteras...:)

May The Goddess bless us with health, wealth, prosperity and bliss....!!..:)

Diwali ki Hardik Shuvkamnayee.....!!!

A Happy Diwali to You All.....:)

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A Beach Themed Table Top....Happy Diwali :)

Oh..The last weekend...!! was really really busy....though normally all my weekends are super hectic...with all those crazy to do lists, shopping, kids, their homework, outings and all that ;)....but this Pre-Diwali-Weekend was MAAAAD!...TRULY!!.... I had to finish  my DIY projects before Diwali...it was my promise to me ..:)....and all those cleaning and gifts and shopping and all....am running too late for this time...and don't know how will finish..:(

After the maddening weekend I set up this Diwali Themed Decor for a soothing evening....

A Beach Themed Table Top.... The Last Sunday Night....and my home-sweet-home !!!

Tea light candles....wine glasses...candle holders, a little(blue) glass duckling....blue hues, shells and pebbles....white Orchids...some soft music at the background....just to set the festive mood.... and ....here it goes..:)

                                                          

                                                                                    

                                                                                 

                                                                                 

Wish You All A Very Happy Diwali ...:)

                                                                                         

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