Baro Mase Tero Parbon: October 2014

Wednesday 29 October 2014

Special trains during Jagadhatri Puja 2014

Eastern Railway will run some special trains during Jagadhatri Puja 2014. Here is the notification:

Tuesday 28 October 2014

Chhat Puja Timings

Chhath puja is performed on Kartika Shukla Shashthi, which is the sixth day of the month of Kartika in the Nepali calendar. The exact date of the festival is decided by Central division of Janakpurdham in Nepal which is applicable all over the world.

It is believed that the Maga Purohits were invited by King Janak of Nepal for their expertise in Sun worshiping. They started the tradition of Chhat Puja for the first time in the world.

It is believed that the ritual of Chhath puja may even predate the ancient Vedas texts, as the Rigveda contains hymns worshiping the Sun god and describes similar rituals. The rituals also find reference in the Sanskrit epic poem Mahābhārata in which Draupadi is depicted as observing similar rites.

In the poem, Draupadi and the Pandavas, rulers of Indraprastha(modern Delhi), performed the Chhath ritual on the advice of noble sage Dhaumya. Through her worship of the Sun God, Draupadi was not only able to solve her immediate problems, but also helped the Pandavas later regain their lost kingdom.

It is also believed that Chhath was started by Karna, the son of Surya (Surya Putra Karna). Surya Putra Karna ruled over the Anga Desh (present day Bhagalpur district of Bihar) during the Mahabharat Age. He was a great warrior and fought against the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra War.

Its yogic/scientific history dates back to the Vedic times. The rishis of yore used this method to remain without any external intake of food as they were able to obtain energy directly from the sun's rays. This was done through the Chhath method.

The Sun God, Surya, the god of energy and of the life-force, is worshiped during the Chhath Puja to promote well-being, prosperity and progress.

Chhath Puja is also known as Surya Shashti, Chhathi and Dala Chhath.

Regarding 2014 Chhath Puja :

Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day = 06:30
Sunset on Chhath Puja Day = 17:38

Shashthi Tithi Begins = 00:47 on 29/Oct/2014
Shashthi Tithi Ends = 23:10 on 29/Oct/2014

Monday 27 October 2014

Happy Jagadhatri Puja

A very happy Jagadhatri Puja to all of you !!!!!

Timings of this year's puja is :

Saptami: 30th October, 2014 Thursday
Asthami: 31st October, 2014 Friday
Nabami: 1st November, 2014 Saturday
Dashami: 2nd November, 2014 Sunday

Happy Chhat Puja

Wish you all a very happy Chhat Puja in advance.

Date of Chhath Puja is 29.10.2014

Friday 24 October 2014

Kalitala Kali Temple

Kalitala Kali Temple was founded in the year 1974. The temple is located near Kalitala bus stoppage in E.M.Byepass . Different festivals are arranged here throughout the year. Snap of temple & idol are given herewith.

Kasba Addyama Temple

Kasba Addyama Temple was founded in the year 1951 by Sadhak Bhairabdas Maharaj. The temple is located just beside Kasba Samannay ground. Many festivals take place in the temple throughout the year. Private buses for the temple are 1, 212, SD8 & S-108. Here are some snaps of the temple & idol.

Thursday 23 October 2014

Diwali Guide

Firecracker which produces more than 90 decibel sound is not allowed in Kolkata. Here are the list of police control rooms in case of sound pollution in your area. Happy Kalipuja & Happy Diwali!!!!

Wednesday 22 October 2014

Kali Puja Timing 2014

Kali Puja Timing for 2014 is :

Kali Puja Nishita Time = 23:39 to 00:31

Duration = 0 Hours 51 Mins

Amavasya Tithi Begins = 02:34 on 23/Oct/2014
Amavasya Tithi Ends = 03:26 on 24/Oct/2014

Happy Diwali & message from South Eastern Railway

On the occasion of Diwali 2014, South Eastern Railway gives safety message to passengers. Please read it below:

Diwali Special trains from Indian Railways Sealdah Division

Special trains will be run by Indian Railways Sealdah Division on the occasion of Kali Puja 2014.

Please read the information below:

Happy Diwali in advance & information from Kolkata Metro Railway

Wish you a safe Diwali & on this occasion Kolkata Metro Railway requests you to have a safe journey. A little care from our side can save life of many. Please read the notification below:

Happy Dhanteras

Wish you all a very Happy Dhanteras 2014!!!!

Saturday 11 October 2014

Happy Karwa Chauth

Happy Karwa Chauth to all !!!!!!!!!!!! Here are some facts regarding Karwa Chauth which is taken from website.

Karwa Chauth Special: Less known facts about the festival

By Zainab Mulla

Karwa Chauth is one of the most auspicious festivals for a married woman. It is considered in to form of a blessing for their husband’s well-being, prosperity and wealth. Karwa Chauth is observed on the fourth day of October and it is usually before Diwali. On Karwa Chauth a married woman is supposed to not eat food or drink water. Nowadays, not only the lady of the house but also their husbands observe fast which shows their bond of love for each other. When it comes to attire, women cherish the festival and love to dress in their bridal outfit.

1. This festival has several traditional customs and rituals which have barely changed over time. Karwa Chauth gave birth to the term ‘Pati-Parmeshwar’ which means husbands are considered as Gods. And it’s the duty of their wives to serve them.

2. There is nothing hidden as such about this festival but yes there’s lot which is less known among the masses. So, here we have listed the less known facts one should know about the festival.

3. The day starts before the sunrise and women worship Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and even the moon. It is believed that their utmost blessings help one to gain well-being, prosperity, good fortune in the life of their husband and family.

4. The most important part of Karwa Chauth is that the mother-in-law hands over the ‘sargi’ to the daughter-in-law which must be consumed before sunrise.

5. The whole day, one must not eat neither drink anything in order to make the fast successful. The fast is hard but still it is believed that God grants those who keep the fast with good things. On this auspicious occasion, married women must apply heena or mehendi which shows that they are ‘suhagan’ or married.

6. The married lady receives a bundle of gifts from her mother-in-law which contains all that she needs to enhance her beauty. On this day, Goddess Gauri is being worshipped and even her idol is made from cow dung.

7. Woman sits around the idol with their bayas. They further place a pot which is full of water in front of her. The karva is tied with the red thread and contains kharia, aipun and little roli. At the start of the puja women apply teeka to Goddess Gauri and even few drops of water are being dropped on her.

8. Elderly woman narrates the whole legend of Karwa Chauth and pray for their husbands good fortune. Once the moon is slightly visible, they offer prayers and observe the chanda mamathrough a sieve and then break their fast. It’s very essential that the first sip of water and first morsel of food is served by their loved husbands.

The trends and a thought process towards Karwa Chauth have changed. Now a day’s loving husbands also observe fast for their beloved wives and share the same chemistry with her. But again, there are not many husbands who observe fast for their wives, when wives can stay hungry and thirsty for the whole day why can’t there so called husbands follow the same? Karwa Chauth surely strengths the bond between husband and wife and also helps in maintaining good relationship with husbands family.