Punjabi old village culture is a rich and vibrant culture that has been shaped by the region’s history, geography, and people. The culture is characterized by its strong sense of community, its love of music and dance, and its vibrant food. Punjabi folklore consists of tales of bravery of it’s people who faced onslaught of […]
Category: History & Culture
Of PK Tun ( पी के टुन्न, I am sozzled after drinks) Bars and Kuchh Nai (कुछ नही, Nothing) Whiskies….
Once upon a time, in a world filled with laughter and merriment, there existed a plethora of peculiar bars and whimsical whiskies. These establishments and libations were not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill variety. No, they possessed extraordinary names that tickled the funny bones of all who encountered them. Let us embark on a whimsical journey across […]
Culture and inner Transformation of an Individual, an Indian perspective.
Culture is an intricate and significant aspect of human life, shaping the way we interact with each other and the world around us. It is a flower that blossoms from the soil of our humanity, drawing nourishment from our experiences, beliefs, and traditions. However, creating new culture, constructing the future, and transforming people’s destiny all […]
Kathputli (The Puppet Dolls) dance of Rajasthan (India)
बोल री कठपुतली, डोरी कौन संग बाँधी सच बतला तू नाचे किसके लिए बाँवरी कठपुतली, डोरी पिया संग बाँधी मैं नाचूँ अपने पिया के लिए O Kathputli (the dancing puppet) just tell me. “Who has tied the string to you. Tell me the truth, for whom are you dancing? The crazy Kathputli is tied to […]
Indian (Hindi) Idiom, काठ की हांडी बार बार नहीं चढ़ती (A wooden pot cannot be used again and again).
The proverb “काठ की हांडी बार बार नहीं चढ़ती” is a popular Hindi saying that translates to “A wooden pot cannot be used repeatedly, similarly falsehood will not last long.” This saying highlights the fact that dishonesty and deceitfulness may work for a short time, but ultimately, the truth will prevail. In life, many people […]
Blue Bulls on the Golf Course.
Today while playing Golf at ATS Golf Course Derabassi near Chandigarh India, I came across a herd of Blue Bulls walking on a Golf green. I immediately took out my IPhone and took photographs of these majestic animals. Thereafter I did a bit of digging around about this animal on the web and found interesting […]
Baisakhi a festival of India.
Baisakhi marks the beginning of the harvest season for farmers in the Northern region of India in particular Punjab and it is a time of great joy and celebration. People dress up in colorful traditional clothing, perform bhangra dance, and participate in fairs and feasts. In addition to being a harvest festival, Baisakhi also has […]
Keeping Cow in a residential colony..
Today during a walk my friend Harbhajan asked me a very pointed question as to why he cannot keep a cow as a pet in his ground floor flat which has a good lawn and a shed. He further brought out that while many residents are keeping dogs as pets and dogs are quite a […]
Music, the ‘Voice of God’!
Antonio Salieri a contemporaneous composer while commenting on Amadeus Mozart’s composition said, “ I thought I was listening to the Voice of God.” This description that “Music is the voice of God” from the Academy award winner movie “Amadeus” is a powerful statement that highlights the spiritual and transcendent power of music. It suggests that […]
East or West, Home is Best. (ਜੋ ਸੁਖ ਛੱਜੂ ਦੇ ਚੌਬਾਰੇ, ਅੋਹ ਨਾ ਬਲਖ ਤੇ ਬੁਖਾਰੇ)
ਜੋ ਸੁਖ ਛੱਜੂ ਦੇ ਚੌਬਾਰੇ, ਅੋਹ ਨਾ ਬਲਖ ਤੇ ਬੁਖਾਰੇ। Jo sukh chhajju de chaubare, oh na Balkh te Bukhare! The happiness that you feel at your own home is not available whether you travel East or West. This is a famous couplet in Punjabi, which means “The comfort and contentment of Chhajju’s modest Home’s […]
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