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India News Flash :Remembering Indira Gandhi 2009, Dharamsala, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash:..India Talks, 2009!, October 31 , 2009, News Incredible India.
" A nation' s strength ultimately consists in what it can do on its own, and not in what it can borrow from others. "
..Indira Gandhi.
A Himalayan Conclave was held in Shimla and attended by the Chief Ministers, Top Officials of all the Himalayan states of India along with the Union Minister for Environment, Shr. Jairam Ramesh. Under discussion was the challenge of Climate change and Socio-Economic progress of the hill states.
India News Flash :Orchids Arunachal 2009, Dharamsala, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash:Orchids India 2009..India Talks, 2009!, October 28 , 2009, News Incredible India.
Arunachal's rich and colourful orchids find a place of pride in India. Out of about a thousand species of orchids, over 500 are to be found in Arunachal alone. Hence Arunachal Pradesh can justly be called the "Orchid Paradise" of our country.
These Orchids are colourful, spectacular and some bear exotic names such as Sita-Pushpa and Draupadi-Pushpa, which were believed to have been worn by Sita and Draupadi for ornamentation. Many of these orchids are rare, endangered and highly ornamental with long-lasting flower qualities. Amongst the orchids as many as 150 species are ornamental and commercially vital.
Home to the ancient Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh, along with Maharashtra the Business Hub of India and the lively state of Haryana, saw election fever for the assembly elections in the three states. With the national Congress Party leading in all three states, we wish the New Govts, able administration and good governance in offering equal opportunity to all.
India News Flash :Wushu Players Himachal 2009, Dharamsala, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash:Fitness Himachal 2009..India Talks, 2009!, October 23 , 2009, News Incredible India.
The State Wushu Tournament for Women kicked off in Bilaspur with the girls from Bilaspur making major wins in this Fitness Sports. In Una, the four day State Taekwondo Tournament begins at the Indira Sport Stadium for the under 19 players to show their skills in this Fitness Sport.
India News Flash :Diwali Festive 2009, Dharamsala, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash:Diwali 2009..India Talks, 2009!, October 17 , 2009, News Incredible India.
"Deepawali 2009" (The Festival of Lights) was celebrated all over India. Fire crackers, lighted homes, humming of 'mantras' and distribution of sweets was the highlight of this festival. We wish all our Global surfers..Health, Peace and Prosperity !
India News Flash:Pangi Valley Connected 2009..India Talks, 2009!, October 17 , 2009, News Incredible India.
Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Tulsi Ram flagged off a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus from Killar, the sub-divisional headquarters of Pangi tribal valley, to Shimla, the state capital. This will connect this remote tribal region with the mainstream.
India News Flash : Barack Obama in Diwali Festive 2009, Dharamsala, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: White House Diwali 2009..India Talks, 2009!, October 16 , 2009, News Incredible India.
US President Barack Obama celebrated the the "Diwali" festival by lighting the auspicious lamp at the White House with chanting of Vedic mantras. His good wishes to everyone around the Globe ushers a new era of Hope and Peace to the Global family !
India News Flash : Dalai Lama Teachings 2009, Dharamsala, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Sacred Teachings Dharamsala 2009..India Talks, 2009!, October 11 , 2009, News Incredible India.
Teaching in Dharamsala, HP, India from October 15 to 18: His Holiness will give teachings on The Diamond Sutra (dorjee chotpa), Geshe Chekewa's Seven Point-Mind Training (lojong dhondunma) & Tsongkhapa's The Three Principal Paths (lamtso namsum) at the request of Taiwanese devotees at the Main Tibetan Temple. On the last day, he will confer the Avalokiteshvera Initiation (chenresig wang).
Teaching in Dharamsala, HP, India from October 20 to 22: His Holiness will give teachings on The Four Noble Truths (denpa shi) at the request of a group of Southeast Asian Buddhists at the Main Tibetan Temple.
India News Flash : Himalayan Fairs 2009, Dharamsala, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Fairs Himachal..India Talks, 2009!, October 11 , 2009, News Incredible India.
Come springtime in Himachal, the village fairs is a common sight and a community social gathering for celebrating the new harvest. Mark your Himachal calender for holiday visits as per the fair and festivity of this Himalayan state:
Pathar Ke Khel Fair: 30 Kms away from Shimla, it is celebrated every year one day after Diwali.
Ladarcha Fair: Celebrated every year in Kibber KAZA in monsoon of July and August.
Bavan Dwadeshi Fair:In memory of Raja Bali, celebrated in September in Nahan district every year.
Phool Yatra Fair: Celebrated in the month of Octor in Killar and Pangi Valley.
Hari Talika Fair: This fair is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Parvati during bhadon season.
Kullu Dusshera Fair: This International festival is held in the grounds of Kullu in October/November on Dussehra with 200 God & Godddeses of the Himalayas.
Shiv Ratri Fair Mandi: Celebrated with much fanfare in Mandi on the auspicious occasion of Shiv Ratri./
The Minjar Fair: Celebrated in the month of July in Chamba valley with vibrant colors by the nomadic Gaddi tribe for the new harvest.
Baba Bardbhag Singh Fair:Celebrated in the town of Una in the month of May and June.
The Lavi Fair: Celebrated in the town of Rampur in Shimla district. The famous cattle & horse fair is enjoyed by many in the month of November.
India News Flash : Champions T20 League 2009, Dharamsala, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Champion T20 League..India Talks, 2009!, October 08 , 2009, News Incredible India.
The Champion T20 League 2009, started with fan and fare in Bangalore (Karnataka) with all the world cricket teams coming together to show their cricket skills. An entertainment extravaganza for developing global young talent !
India News Flash : Indian Railways 2009, Dharamsala, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Railways Flood Relief..India Talks, 2009!, October 08 , 2009, News Incredible India.
Smt. Mamta Banerjee, Railway Minister has announced free railway passage for the flood relief goods sent to the flood affected States of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. A humanitarian gesture which we hope will bring normal tidings back to those suffering from the fury of the waters!
India News Flash : Himalaya Prix, Dharamsala, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Himalayan Car Rally..India Talks, 2009!, October 06 , 2009, News Incredible India.
The eleventh edition of the Raid-de-Himalaya car rally will be organised in Shimla (HP)on 07th October, 2009, concluding at Srinager (J&K) on October 12th , 2009.
India News Flash: India Prays..India Talks, 2009!, October 06 , 2009, News Incredible India.
India prays for the flood affected victims of the floods in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. We hope South India recovers from the fury of the water.
India News Flash : Travel Share, Dharamsala, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Autumn Hues..India Talks, 2009!, October 04 , 2009, News Incredible India.
With a receding Monsoon and the raindrops fading away, Autumn hues, an early sunset, Dharamsala looks striking in color and contrast..a painter's canvass! Humming of buddhist mantras, prayer wheels and incense all around..thronging tourists come here to educate the heart and mind. Share your Dharamsala chat by clicking the graphic below:
India News Flash : The Gandhi Legacy, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Gandhi Jayanti..India Talks, 2009!, October 02 , 2009, News Incredible India.
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony !"...The Mahatma, 2009.
India News Flash : Mata Siddhidatri..Navratra, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Navratra Times..India Talks, 2009!, September 30th , 2009, News Incredible India.
Different Forms of Durga
Nine different forms of Devi, worshiped over the nine days of 'Navratra' starting from today..
As the ten-armed Goddess, Goddess Durga presents a radiantly beautiful art form, radiating the spirituality of wrath and benign blessings simultaneously. On this auspicious occasion, the nine different forms of Devi are worshipped when we pray for a good harvest, prosperity and peace for all.
Mata Siddhidatri: The Ninth Durga is called 'Siddhidatri'. There are eight Siddhis , they are- Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Iishitva & Vashitva. Maha Shakti gives all these Siddhies. It is said in "Devipuran" that the Supreme God Shiv got all these Siddhies by worshipping Maha Shakti. With her gratitude the half body of Shiv has became of Goddess and there fore his name "Ardhanarishvar" has became famous. The Goddess drives on Lion. She has four hands and looks pleased. This form of Durga is worshiped by all Gods, Rishis-Munis, Siddhas, Yogis, Sadhakas and devotees for attaining the best religious asset.
India News Flash : Mata Maha Gauri..Navratra, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Navratra Times..India Talks, 2009!, September 29th , 2009, News Incredible India.
Mata Maha Gauri:The Eighth form of Durga is "Maha Gauri." She is as white as a conch, moon and Jasmine. She is of eight years old. Her clothes and ornaments are white and clean. She has three eyes. She rides on bull She has four hands. The above left hand is in "Fearless - Mudra" and lower left hand holds "Trishul." The above right hand has tambourine and lower right hand is in blessing style. She is calm and peaceful and exists in peaceful style. It is said that when the body of Gauri became dirty due to dust and earth while observing penance, Shiva makes it clean with the waters of Gangas. Then her body became bright like lightening. There fore, she is known as "Maha Gauri" .
India News Flash : Mata Kalratri..Navratra, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Navratra Times..India Talks, 2009!, September 25th , 2009, News Incredible India.
Kalratri Mata: 'Durga' Mata's seventh form is Kalratri. She is black like night. Durga hairs are unlocked. Her neck is decorated with necklaces, which shines like lightening. She has three eyes which are round like the universe. Her eyes are bright. She breathes fire and rides on Shava (dead body). There is sharp sword in her right hand. Her lower hand is in blessing mood. The burning torch (mashal) is in her left hand and her lower left hand is in fearless style, by which she makes her devotees fearless. Being auspicious she is also known as "Shubhamkari."
India News Flash : Mata Katyayani..Navratra, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Navratra Times..India Talks, 2009!, September 24th , 2009, News Incredible India.
Mata Katyayani: The sixth form of Durga is 'Katyayani'. The son of "Kat" as "Katya". Rishi Katyayan was born in this "Katya" lineage. Katyayan had observed penance with a desire to get paramba as his daughter. As a result she took birth as a daughter of Katyayan. Therefore her name is "Katyayani" . She has three eyes and eight hands. These are eight types of weapons missiles in her seven hands. Her vehicle is Lion.
India News Flash : Mata Skanda..Navratra, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Navratra Times..India Talks, 2009!, September 23rd , 2009, News Incredible India.
Different Forms of Durga
Nine different forms of Devi, worshiped over the nine days of 'Navratra' starting from today..
As the ten-armed Goddess, Goddess Durga presents a radiantly beautiful art form, radiating the spirituality of wrath and benign blessings simultaneously. On this auspicious occasion, the nine different forms of Devi are worshipped when we pray for a good harvest, prosperity and peace for all.
Skanda Mata : The Fifth NavDurga is "Skanda Mata". She is the daughter of Himalaya, after observing penance got married with Lord 'Shiva' the Creator. She had a son named "Skanda." Skanda is a leader of the Army of Gods. Skanda Mata is a deity of fire. Her son is seated in her lap.She is white in purity and seated on a lotus represents the energy of Motherhood and progeny.
India News Flash : Mata Kushmanda..Navratra, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Navratra Times..India Talks, 2009!, September 22nd , 2009, News Incredible India.
Mata Kushmanda: The fourth Durga Mata 'Kushmanda' radiates congenial warmth and the celestial energy blessing the line of progeny. The Shakti creates the Universe by her smile and merriment.Seven types of weapons are shining in her seven hands along with the sacred Rosary in her right hand. Riding on a lion she has the halo of the sun around her and shines in her brilliance. She likes the offerings of "Kumhde." Therefore her name "Kushmanda" has become famous.
India News Flash : Mata Chandraghanta..Navratra, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Navratra Times..India Talks, 2009!, September 21st , 2009, News Incredible India.
Mata Chandraghanta: The third Durga Shakti is 'Chandraghanta'. There is a half-circular moon in her forehead. She is charmful and bright. She is Golden color. She has three eyes and ten hands holding with ten types of swords - etc. weapons and arrows etc. She is seated on Lion and ready for going in war to fight. She is unprecedented image of bravery. The frightful sound of her bell terrifies all the villains, demons and 'danavas'.
India News Flash : Mata Brahmacharini..Navratra, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Navratra Times..India Talks, 2009!, September 20th , 2009, News Incredible India.
Mata Brahmacharini: The second Durga Shakti is 'Brahamcharini'. Brahma that is who observes penance(tapa) and good conduct. Here "Brahma" means "Tapa". Her idol represents the unity of bliss and salvation.There is rosary in her right hand and Kamandal in left hand. As reincarnate of Parvati Hemavati, the daughter of Himavan there are many legends of her marriage with Lord Shiva. Once when she was busy in games with her friends. Naradaji came to her and predicted seeing her Palm-lines that, "You will get married to a Mahayogi of the Himalayas. But now you have to perform penance for him." There upon Parvati told her mother Menaka that she would marry none except Shambhu.Her name is famous as Tapacharini - Brahmacharini as she went into deep meditation. She believed, in her devotion to Lord Shiva was her ultimate salvation and bliss.
India News Flash : Mata Shailputri..Navratra, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Navratra Times..India Talks, 2009!, September 19th , 2009, News Incredible India.
Durga Shailputri (Daughter of Mountain): The first day of 'Navratra' augers the worship of 'Mata Shailputri, the daughter of the Himalayas and consort of Lord Shiva.In previous birth she was the daughter of Daksha. Her name was Sati - Bhavani. i.e. the wife of Lord Shiva. Once Daksha had organized a big Yagna and did not invite Shiva. But Sati being obstinate, reached there. Thereupon Daksha insulted Shiva. Sati could not tolerate the insult of her husband and destroyed herself in the fire of Yagna. In her next birth, she was reborn as the daughter of Himalaya in the name of 'Parvati' - Hemvati and got married with Shiva. As per the holy scriptures, she was the unity of passion and wrath of 'Shiva'..the Creator and the Destroyer !
India News Flash : President Obama's Sports Dream, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Barack Obama's Party, for making a difference..India Talks, 2009!, September 17th , 2009, News Incredible India.
"...if you chose Chicago, I will promise you this: Chicago will make America proud and America will make the world proud," said Mr. Obama.
We would expect nothing less than carrying the vision of the young forward in the 21st century, from the energetic head of America. First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama along with the Chicago Mayor Richard Daley hosted an Olympic Rally party at the White House Lawns with the past and present Olympic stars. In a bid to promote USA as a leader in sports activity this was a cue to bid for the 2016 Olympic Summer Games.
India News Flash: Himalayan Chess..India Talks, 2009!, September 17th , 2009, News Incredible India.
The Inte-College State Chess Tournament is being held in Chuari, where many colleges and institutes, will be participating to encourage them to develop the skill of the mind.
India News Flash : Tirupati Laddoos, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Tirupati Laddoo..India Talks, 2009!, September 16th , 2009, News Incredible India.
The famous 'Ladoo' of Tirupati offered to devotees at the Lord Venkateshwara Temple in Andhra Pradesh, has been awarded Geographical copyright which bars anybody to market this sweet meat under its brand 'Tirupati Laddoo'!
India News Flash: Awareness Drive..India Talks, 2009!, September 16th , 2009, News Incredible India.
Sports activist and Cricket enthusiast, MP Shri. Anurag Thakur from Himachal Pradesh inaugurated the Women Education Awareness program in Hamirpur, emphasizing legal rights and need for academic growth for the women in India.
India News Flash : Compaq Tri Series, 2009!,India Incredible,2009
India News Flash: Sports Buzz..India Talks, 2009!, September 15th , 2009, News Incredible India.
The Indian Cricket team won the Tri-Nation Compaq Series by beating Sri Lanka team, keeping the Indian flag high. Under Captain MS Dhoni, all players, Harbhajan Singh, Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj did their fans proud by a good team effort.
India News Flash: Sports Buzz..India Talks, 2009!, September 15th , 2009, News Incredible India.
Indian Tennis player, Leander Paes won the Mens Doubles title with his partner Lukas Dlouhy in the US Open Final, 2009 in New York, USA.
India News Flash: Sports Buzz..India Talks, 2009!, September 15th , 2009, News Incredible India.
Argentina Del Potro won the Men's Single Title in the US Open Final, beating defending champion Roger Federer in a well fought contest in New York, USA.
India News Flash: Himachal Buzz..India Talks, 2009!, September 15th , 2009, News Incredible India.
Himachal Pradesh once again won the Fastest Mover State in the India Today Summit. The Finance Minister, Shri. Pranab Mukherjee gave the award to CM of Himachal, Prof Pk Dhumal, for the state's good performance in Education, Health , Environment and Micro-Economy.
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