Ramlila live from lalqila Delhi India part-6

Ramlila live from lalqila Delhi part-4

History of Patna Saheb, Sikh Guru Govind Singh

Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji, Patna Sahib is the religious site built by the first Maharaja of Sikh Empire Maharaja Ranjit Singh as the birth place of tenth Sikh Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji Maharaj.  Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born in 1666 at Patna Sahib, Bihar. He spent his early childhood days and then he went to Anand Pur Sahib. Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji was visited by the first Guru of Sikhs Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the ninth guru Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji.

                                                         It is believed that there was a Hindu Pandit who sits near the banks of Ganga and offers some sweets to the Lord. As he offers Gobind Rai comes and eats some offered sweets. After he noticed he visited to Gobind Rai’s home and complained Mata Ji. Mata Ji clearly answered Gobind Rai remains in the home. Next Day again he sat on the river side and offer sweets to the God. Gobind Rai came and ate his offerings. Then, again the Hindu saint went to Gobind Rai’s home and complained against him. Gobind Rai was smiling and said his was remaining in the home. Then Mata Ji said if he has no belief then she will lock Gobind Rai in a room. After the incidence he came again and offered as the daily routine. Gobind Rai came and ate his offerings, and then the Hindu saint visited Gobind Rai’s home with him. When the Hindu saint asked for Gobind Rai she said Gobind is locked in the room. When he asked to reopen the room Gobind Rai came out of the room. The Hindu saint eyes opened after seeing the wonder. He asked to Gobind Ji Why you eat my offerings Lord, smiling Gobind Rai said because you always offer to eat your offerings to the god, so I comes and eat your offerings. Then After the Hindu saint become the devotee of the Gobind Rai.

The hitory of Mahatma Bodh, Bodh Gaya, lord Budha

Bodh Gaya is the holy place where Lord Buddha obtained enlightenment under the bodhi tree meditated for three days. It is the offered world heritage site by UNESCO is in the Gaya district of the Bihar state of India. Gautam Buddha was born in the Lumbini village of Nepal in 623 BC. It is believed that after enlightenment he travelled to Sarnath, the holiest place after Bodh Gaya. The emperor Ashoka was the founder of the temple. From every corner of the world disciples of Buddha visits to Maha Bodhi temple during the full moon in the month of April or May according to Hindu Calendar. As time passed, it is called as Bodh Gaya and on the day when Lord Buddha enlightens is known as Buddha Purnima.

                     It is believed that Sidharth Gautam saw the world is suffering from different diseases and there was the need of true teacher. He reached near the banks of Falgu River and sat under a peepul tree now called Bodhi tree and meditated for long three days and nights. After that he decided to stay in Gaya and preached for seven different places in the city. After Bodh Gaya Kushinagar, Sarnath and Lumbini are the three most important holy places vfor the disciples of Gauntam Buddha. 

History of Shri Radhavallabh temple is located near Mathura in Brindavan

One of the oldest temple of India, Shri Radhavallabh temple is located near Mathura is the most revered place among Hindu devotees. The founder of the temple is Shri Hith Harishvansh Mahaprabhu. There is a big statue of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha inside the temple. Every year lakhs of devotees come and get the blessings of Radha-Krishna. The edifice of Shri Radhavallabh temple has made in red stone increases the beauty of the temple. On the occasion of Phool Bangla, the temple is decorated with the different flowers or offered flower is the expression of love by devotees to the Lord Radha and Goddess Radha. There is a huge market which is walk able near the temple; devotees buy flowers, sweets, scented sticks for worshipping the holy God Krishna Radha. Once you enter the temple your eternal soul delighted with the name of Radha Krishna. Sound of bells, bhajans and the name of Radha Krishna creates out of the world environment inside the temple. Temple trust organizes the grand festival on the occasion of Holi in the temple. Phoolo ki holi is one of the important festival of the Shri Radhavallabh temple. Lots of people come Vrindavan to celebrate holi with Radha-Krishna.

History of Karwa Chauth is the most famous festival among married women

Karwa means “pot of water” and chauth means “fourth” .Karwa Chauth is the most famous festival among married women or unmarried who desire for the longevity of their husband. It is one day festival starts after the sunrise and ends after moonrise. In which married women fast for the longevity and the happiness of their husband. The day starts with the fast and ends when they drink a glass of water from their husband’s hand according to Hindu mythology. It is celebrated in the states of Gujarat, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan etc. Karwa Chauth falls on the fourth day after the full moon, in the month of Kartik according to Hindu calendar.

                It starts few days earlier by buying Puja items such as Karwa lamps, jewelry and the cosmetics. Before two -three days of Karwa Chauth the local markets start selling Karwa Chauth products and put on display. On the Ocassion night married woman waits for their husband and well dressed in red, orange colours with the jewelry and the put Suhaag Ki Nishani “Sindoor” between their foreheads. When husband reaches they firstly look through the sieve to moon and the husband. Then after, they worship their husbands for their happiness and longevity and husband break their fast with offering a glass of water. 

History of Dusehra,Vijaydashmi,Navratri

Dusehra,Vijaydashmi,Navratri is the Hindu festival celebrated in the month of Kartik according to Hindu calendar. Dussehra is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning removal of ten. VijayDashmi is also derived from the Sanskrit words meaning Victory on tenth. It is the most important festival of the year in Nepal. It begins after the long nine nights fast devotees celebrate as the victory day of Lord Rama, Goddess Durga. It is believed that on this day Goddess Durga killed demon Mahisasur and it is celebrated as the victory day of Maa Durga. It is also said that Lord Rama killed demon Ravaan and it is the victory day of Lord Rama. On this occasion devotees perform Ravaan Dehan as the remembrance of the victory of Lord Rama over Ravaan.

                                                                   It is celebrated in the different parts of country .In Bengal devotees perform Dushera as the Dugra Puja they worship for five days and on the fifth day they immersed in a pond or a river. Devotees also worship the Goddess Kali an appellation of Goddess Durga.