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 […]
Category: History & Culture
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 […]
Concept of Hindustan (India) over the Centuries!
India is a diverse country with a rich history and culture. The concept of Hindustan, or India, has evolved over thousands of years and encompasses a vast array of religious, cultural, and linguistic traditions. Despite the many challenges and conflicts that India has faced over the centuries, its people have managed to maintain a spirit […]
Holi A Colourful Indian Festival.
Holika Dahan and Holi are two important festivals celebrated in India. Here are a few facts about them: 1. Holika Dahan: Holika Dahan is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Phalguna, which usually falls in February or March. It marks the victory of good over evil, as it is […]
Jugni, A Punjabi Folk Song.
Jugni, a well-known folk song in Punjabi, has been in existence for many years, although its precise origin remains unclear. It is thought to have originated in the Punjab region, which spans parts of India and Pakistan. In Punjabi, the term “Jugni” refers to a female firefly, and the song follows the journey of a […]
A Traveller and the Caged Bird!
चलत मुसाफ़िर मोह लिया रे पिंजड़े वाली मुनिया, उड़ उड़ बैठी हलवइया दुकनिया आरे बरफ़ी के सब रस ले लिया रे पिंजड़े वाली मुनिया उड़ उड़ बैठी बजजवा दुकनिया आरे कपड़ा के सब रस ले लिया रे पिंजड़े वाली मुनिया उड़ उड़ बैठी पनवड़िया दुकनिया आरे बीड़ा के सब रस ले लिया रे पिंजड़े वाली […]
On an Auspicious Day…. Laziness be Damned!
Today When I wake up from sleep at 5.30 AM, I feel extremely lazy and feel like going to sleep again. I look outside from the window and find that there is heavy fog. The weather outside is very cold and inside the bedroom I feel quite comfortable in my quilt. My wife is already […]
Lohri, A Grand Indian Festival.
Lohri is a grand festival of North India and is primarily celebrated in the land of Punjab though people in Delhi, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh also celebrate it with equal vigor. Marking the end of cold chilly winters, Lohri welcomes the arrival of spring. Lohri is also celebrated in remembrance of Dulla Bhatti who was […]
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