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It's a Boy

2021-10-10T09:18:00.000-07:00

Finally the day arrived when the wait of mother will be over. Birth of Baby Boy generally in Indian Patriarchal society it's a very big accomplishment. Altough there is no such gender discrimination in our Family but this time no one seemed Happy. Nobody knows what did this Baby do wrong that no one is Happy on his arrival to this world.

Reason behind such situation is the newborn have lost his father even before he was born. Father is a back bone of any kid or even adult. To have a Father to look after is greatest boon in itself. His father also loved his father so much that he couldn't even think of life without father. So God wrote his end that way as he wanted. He left us even before his father.

Each coming day is so hard to to believe that such a true and kind person was sent by God for such small time.

How Corona Broke us!!!

2021-08-21T11:31:00.005-07:00

Everyone is aware about ongoing pandemic. Originated from China it have been extremely horrible to handle as it have taken many lives around the globe. Everyday we se fatalities in numbers at Government formed website covid19india.org but nobody is aware about actual deaths. Although it was already dangerous but after watching the situation of Humans suffering in second wave of pandemic it is proven that even God can't stop this extremity.

There are many painful stories of people loosing battle to corona. Some have lost their Parents or some have lost their siblings or some have lost their children's too, all loved ones who were totally fit and healthy physically and mentally. And in some families everyone is died. Those who are alive are in deep trauma because of sudden demence of their loved ones. The void left behind can't be filled.

So, here is one more story of a Family which was devastated by pandemic.

It have been exact 111 Days My Brother and 109 Days My Father left us. I miss them both in every breath I take.

My Native: Myar Kumaon

2017-11-07T05:04:00.002-08:00

What Do I Love about Myar Kumaon?

Anything.

Everything.

Yes, That is True. I Like everything about Kumaoni Culture. No doubt there are some old stigma’s which needs to be changed. But Still I love everything related to “Myar Kumaon” (My Kumaon). I will tell you what in details I like about Kumaon hold your breath as you will also Fall in Love with Devbhoomi after I tell you more about it.

The first thing in My List is This thing.

Rangwali Pichodi

Amazing na? It is Known as “Rangwali Pichodi” (Coulerful Stole). I will tell you about it’s Importance. It is worn by every Married Close relatives of Person having ceremonial occasions in Uttarakhand. From bride to great grandmother, every women in the family wear it on occasions be it Namkarna or Marriage, Upanayan or Mundan. It has a special significance and mandatory for all married women in the family or close relation. Another salient feature of Rangwali Pichhora is that it can be put on by widows also, those as per social traditions, they are not supposed to wear colourful garments but She can wear Pichodi when is social function of close relative. Amazing na?

In old days it was made by taking a Yellow Coloured Stole then using tie and die technique with help of 25 Paise Coin & dipping it in Vermillion. With Modernization the techniques have changed into printing But designs and overall pattern is same. The center design is of ‘Swastik’ is and in four quadrant of Swastik, Sun, Shankh (Cronch shell), A Bell with ‘Om’ and Goddess are drawn. The Swastik is made by drawing some geometrical drawings or leaves and flowers and then surrounded by small dots. Then dots of larger size are printed all over. This printing is surrounded by a beautiful border. Later on border, lace or jhalar is stitched to make is more vibrant & attractive.

Kumaoni Nath

The second thing I like most about my culture is the traditional “Nose Ring”. It is called Kumaoni Nath. Made of Pure Gold it just can make every Girl look Pretty (I can Bet on that). It is heavy but the charm it creates I tell you is awesome. This is also one mandatory ornament for Married Women of Kumaon. Besides this there are many other traditional ornaments. I can describe every bit of all but it will make the answer long and boring. So Will just attach pictures to give you idea.

Kumaoni Pauchi : Traditional Bracelets

Kumaoni Galubandh: Traditional Necklace

Festivals:

Every Festival Celebrated here are taking along whole village. For example if there is Holi then All Mens of Village will sing and Dance along Visiting every single house on Village to wish them. Similarly Women will gather to play holi along. So, we are never alone to celebrate any family occasion or tragedies of life & Death. Everyone in Village is like Brother & Sister. It creates a Great Bonding.

Our Diety:

In kumaon we have many God’s and we always remember them prior to any good work or Good thing in every step of Life. Every Village have its own clan & Devata known as Kul Devta. Starting from Maa Bhagwati Nanda Devi, Naina Devi, Gilju, Samju, Harju, Bhumiya Than, Devi Than etc.

These are just Major things when I think about my cuture. Beside these there is much more things to Love Like Tea with Mishri, Pakoda & raita, Food and everything. But I will limit my answer here. Hope you too find it Lovely.

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♥...When "Bedu Pako" Started Winning Hearts...♥

2017-02-14T05:03:00.001-08:00

"Bedu Pako" is Uttarakhandi Folk song which as conceptualized and written by Brijendra Lal Shah. It was composed by Mohan Upreti and B. M. Shah and to date has been come out in numerous versions, seen and heard by Uttarakhandis across the globe. It was played on stage for the first time in 1952 at Government Inter College, Nainital. The song became popular when it was sung and played in Teen Murti Bhavan in honour of an international gathering. Then Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru chose this song as the best of folks among other participants from India and Mohan Upreti, became Bedu Pako Boy. The recording on HMV were given to the guests as Souvenir. This depicts the Culture of Hills and true picture of the Region that is why it seems new every time it is heard.

बेडु पाको बारो मासा, ओ नरण काफल पाको चैत मेरी छैला – २