Ten Nights Fest

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Navaraathri Fest (Ten nights fest). Women in Hindu households set up dolls this evening and begin the Fest tomorrow. 

I fondly remember how my beloved mother prepared for the Fest. My beloved father, I, my sister and brother helped her in the process to some extent. I have described how we celeberated in a few previous posts.

Before shifting to my current residence, I was residing as tenant in the house of a retired Engineer. As I have mentioned in my previous posts, he and his wife are well qualified Engineers and are adorably simple and good natured.

After shifting residence, I phone to my landlord and his wife; they too phone to me some times. This evening I had a phone call from my landlord's wife on her own behalf and in her husband's behalf. As with all good friends, we inquire about each other's welfare.

This afternoon I received a photo of their dolls arranged for the fest. Following is the photo:

Advanced Nava Raathree wishes to them.

Shree Krishnam Vandhe Jagadh Gurum🙏 

Sanathana Dharmaa Info

Today is a very auspicious day in the Sanaathana Dharmaa Calender. This is the last day of the 15 days long Pithru Paksha (also known as Mahalaya Paksha).  Ancestral worship is performed during this period.

Today is the anniversary of the day on which Shree Madhava Theertha attained the lotus feet of Lord Shree Krishna. 

Hari Sarvoththamaa Vaayu jeevoththama🙏

John Lennon's birthday

Today is the birth anniversary of John Lennon of The Beatles, the legendary  softrock band of 1960s and '70s.

I think that  people of my age at 75 will keep remembering songs written and performed by John and the other three guys (Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr).

I vividly remember the sunny morning on 8 December 1980, the day on which he was shot dead. I was home on 2 months long annual vacation from my work in Bhutan. I and my parents were in Tirunelveli, a town in Tamilnadu; we performed aayush homam for my beloved father's welfare. My brother was working in Tirunelveli as Senior Sales Representative in a popular FMCG Company. My sister was in her matrimonial home in Vellore.

That day was very important to me as it was the birth anniversary of Ramesh, my beloved brother. With heavy heart I remember my beloved brother.

The Beatles

Ramesh, my beloved brother 

Shree Krishnam Sarva Mayam🙏

Time management

Yesterday I booked for an auto (autorickshaw) to pick me up at 9.30 am this morning. I was ready by 9.20 am. At 9.40 am, the auto guy said "Aiyaa, I'll come in 15 minutes after dropping my brother at his school". This kind of lack of time management is unfortunately very common in our country. I think that mamy of us need to learn time management from westerners.

Nana Patekar

Movie actors come and go; some are remembered by their fans for years. One such actor was Nana Patekar. As Shree Narendra Modi, our PM remarked in his condolence message, Nana Patekar has left a void in our movie industry. 

Online shopping oddity

A few days ago I placed an order for a lizard repellent plug in device as listed in Amazon website. The product details seemed to be satisfactory. I did receive the items but none of them worked well. Hence I wrote to Amazon that the items need to be returned to seller and my money, back to me. When I filled the option for return, following message appeared on Amazon webpage to my utter disappointment:

"NOTE: We aren’t able to offer policy exceptions in response to comments. Do not include personal information as these comments may be shared with external service providers to identify product defects."

Thus I lost Rs 499 from my hard earned financial resource.

Inffective e Governance

This evening I tried to update my address in my Aadhaar Card in their website. As it didn't work, I installed the App. As required in the App, I  entered my Aadhar Number and my RMN. The App prompted me to get  my face authenticated. I tried nearly 10 times. Every time it ended with the following message: "Time out". I experienced the same difficulty two weeks ago.

I don't understand how the Aadhaar App lacks quality and thereby puts people into difficulty. It is very very frustrating. 

I think that our Central Government is ineffective in such matters. They do need to fix such issues in a practical manner rather than just promising things glamorously and theoretically.

Shree Mahaa Vishnu Fests

Today is a very auspicious day in the Hindu Calender. Being Wednesday, Lord Shree Mahaa Vishnu is today's Presiding Deity. Being Dwaadashi, Shree Hari manifestation of Lord Shree Mahaa Vishnu is today's Presiding Deity. Devotees offer special worship to Shree Mahaa Vishnu today.

Lord Shree Mahaa Vishnu and His wife Shree Mahaa Lakshmi 

Hari Sarvoththamaa Vaayu jeevoththamaa🙏

Shree Mahaa Vishnu Fest

Today is a very auspicious day in the Sanaathana Dharmaa Calender. It is known as Sarvesham Ekaadashi or Indira Ekaadashi. Shree Mahaa Vishnu devotees fast on this day, meditate on Lord Shree Mahaa Vishnu and offer special worship to Shree Mahaa Vishnu and His wife Shree Mahaa Lakshmi on this day. Devotees engage in spiritual activities strictly as laid down in our Sanaathana Dharmaa Scriptures.

Shree Mahaa Vishnu and His wife Shree Mahaa Lakshmi 

Jai Shree Lakshmi Naaraayanaa🙏

Maadhwaa Saint

Tomorrow is an auspicious day in the Maadhwaa Calender as the anniversary of the day on which Shree  Vidyapayonidi Theertha attained the lotus feet of Lord Shree Krishna. 

Lord Shree Krishna in His Viswaroopa Avathaar

Krishnam Sarva Mayam🙏