The Village Fair

Plan to share pics from this Mela (fair) that I visited in recent times. It reminded me of the fairs that my father would would take me to when I was a little girl. I hailed from a small town and these fairs were much looked forward to. 

There used to a large Merry go round contrast to the one over here. It used to be my favorite ride. Me, as 3 year old would not miss this and I would not move back when my parents tried to pull me. I had no fear of the heights it would take. My father used to be sit beside me holding me tight at times. But me, my eyes used to be wide-opened and stared indefinitely. My mother refused to accompany us in the ride. She did not held the courage and would watch us from the ground. This fair brought back memories from the past amidst the many amusement and theme parks that exist today.

And Here comes the Tinsel town for the Ladies

Below is the Balloon Shooting Arena 

As a kid I used to get this long gun with 10 pins to shoot the balloons. It used to be real fun. We felt privileged to have held a gun and went shooting, after all.

  

Watched A Play at the Theater

I always loved going for movies. However, I did not much chance of developing an admiration for theater plays until recently.

I watched PK a day before and also decided to go for the play on Macbeth in a nearby Theater the next day. I would perhaps surprise you by giving 5 more ratings to the Theater Play. It was incomparable. The lights, the sound and the one chance acts makes it a 100 percent show. There can be no re-take in a play and no mistakes are allowed.

The light-man, sound and other technicians have an important role in this all together mesmerizing effect. The play went on for around 2 hours. It was a breathe taken thing. I could not stop blinking for a while. The actors were very talented and lot of hard work was in it. Is this not called Team Work ?

The lights beautifully changed with the scenarios and made a real feel within us.

Christmas Eve 24th Dec 2014

It was lovely going out. Wonderful to see Christmas trees big and small continuously being sold out. There were Santas too. Large Santa, small Santa - whichever that fits your budget and space. And there was also a Dancing Santa to our much pleasure. Lights and lanterns were the charms of the season.

The shops were filled with people who seemed to have - less of time and more to buy. The market place looked very attractive. You just cannot not by-pass the decorative stores without walking-in. There were huge bright stary garlands, christmas lights, ornaments, tree toppers, sleige, chistmas stockings and so on. The Bakeries were doing great This Time of the Year. Simply love the irresistible Plum Cake on Christmas Eve!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Lazy Winter Morning

With a nip in the air and chilled wind blowing upon our face, there's nothing more pleasurable than to bask oneself in the early morning sun-rays. The warmth of the sun greets us with so much comfort to our stone-cold bodies. It livens up our spirits making us look forward to the day ahead with a much-needed smile on our face.

I love to sit in my wide armed chair on the terrace enjoying the bright warm sunshine while gazing at the newly blossomed flowers in the pots. The new ones mark the beginning of a new day with hopes and dreams.

What If I am Born in a Village

I peeped through my window, I was overwhelmed to see the lush green paddy fields. These were neatly carved beautifully laid out fields for the crops. How much hard of work must have gone into this beautiful creation, I thought for a while.

What if I am born in a village in my next birth? Would I love it or feel wretched eyeing the rich? Or would I be gradually transform into a simple village girl content with her life unknown of the other world.  I wondered and submersed myself in these wild thoughts. Which one I am to choose -Technology or Nature? As if God had bestowed me with 2 boons to choose from. I could not  have both. To have one, I must forgo the other. This is actually the story based on Reality of  Life. We cannot have all that we want in life. Some are accomplished and a few are to be set free, in order to be happy and contented in our lives.

The Balloon Seller

As I fled past the roads lined with shops and vehicles in equal number, a man covered in balloons caught my glaring eyes. He seemed amazingly colorful with the large balloons all over him. The balloons were big and the bright shiny colors were equally tempting.

For few seconds, it let me forget off my age. However, soon I got back on my senses and took control of my inner self. In this chilling winter, it was a good warm sight for everyone. I recalled how as kids we used to run up to these toy-selling vendors and then in minutes, our hands would start rolling up on the up-stood cart. I envied myself a bit. Still on the verge to decide if I would buy one. I followed him a few paces. Yes, the people would certainly stare at me while I bring back home. But Alas! he was no longer to be seen. Faster and quicker than me and my thought process!

Kali Puja on Amavasya

Goddess Kali is worshipped widely across West Bengal. She is one of the first incarnations of Goddess Durga and is considered as the fiercest symbol of  Stree shakti (Female Power and Strength). There are small temples of Maa Kali at every road turn in Kolkata. People worship with immense sincerity and devotion. 

Kali is worshipped to ward off evil eyes, enemies and remove negative vibes within us and around. We seek Maa's blessings for health, happiness, wealth and protection. Goddess Kali is known to be very powerful and fearsome. She symbolises true female power. Each woman can be as powerful as Kali Maa. 

Hence, do not evoke the wrath of a woman. Do not test her level of patience. Fence a stop to the ongoing crimes she has been tormented for years. Have you not heard of the Kal Bhoi Nashini? She was invoked from Goddess Kali's forehead who fought fearlessly with the demons and adorned herself with the garland of the bleeding hands and heads of the demons or Asuras.

We pray for mental and physical strength in times of need. I love to listen to the loud chanting of the mantras.

Dehi saubhagyam aarogyam, dehi me paramam sukham 

Meaning

Grant me O Mother Good LuckSaubhagyam), grant me good health, make me disease free(Aarogyam)

Rupam dehi, jayam dehi, yasho dehi, dwisho jahi

Meaning :

Grant me beauty(Roopam), grant me victory/success(Jayam), grant me name and fame/prosperity(Yash), And eliminate my enemies(Dwisho jahi).

These beautiful lines and the words, fills our heart with purity and strength.