tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post5811774809045412097..comments2024-03-09T17:34:42.794+09:00Comments on Petals!: Diwali 2009Swapna Raghu Sanandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10167474469892964199noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-91325644580672355652013-10-30T02:24:14.966+09:002013-10-30T02:24:14.966+09:00Nice one Swapna! As always, your writing is inhere...Nice one Swapna! As always, your writing is inherent with values and practical wisdom. Wish you a happy Diwali ! Sai Bless the Family...<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />RakeshRakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06731907111101058871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-38441833268166762972009-11-05T22:44:28.426+09:002009-11-05T22:44:28.426+09:00Dear Swapna,
I had kind of developed an aversion t...Dear Swapna,<br />I had kind of developed an aversion to the way these festivals are celebrated by people. There is little or no faith and goodness and all it boils down to is merriment and as you mentioned at times inhuman merriment. I have been trying to read deeper meanings into the festivals like Diwali, Navratri and Holi and reading your blog post has been an eyeopener. I was perhaps trying to decipher a rocket science kind of a philosophy behind these festivals and missed out on the simple and beautiful essence of life.<br />Thanks! <br />Beautiful post!gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681577396075002531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-35660270805456407892009-10-21T04:35:23.231+09:002009-10-21T04:35:23.231+09:00I like diwali a lot.
that is the only celebration ...I like diwali a lot.<br />that is the only celebration wen all the relatives unite at one place. <br /><br />It is a nice festival where people exchange sweets, prepare rangolies, share joy...<br /><br />It can be called a full pack joy package.<br /><br />I hope you enjoyed diwali this 2009.<br /><br />I also plan to go and visit shirdi, may be I will decide in december...Abhilashhttp://abhilifelapazzo.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-38210368485106271572009-10-21T00:50:15.140+09:002009-10-21T00:50:15.140+09:00Hai, Nice post.. really touching. and hi,... um th...Hai, Nice post.. really touching. and hi,... um thanks for stopping by at my blog. I really enjoyed those comments, and thank you.... Keep it touch.Shafihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639115024303681278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-15483203426215109532009-10-20T22:49:05.754+09:002009-10-20T22:49:05.754+09:00Indeed very insightful post Swapna...yeah, I too s...Indeed very insightful post Swapna...yeah, I too see the good side of Diwali...atleast on this one day, some people care to share their food / sweets whatever. On the flip side, working class people get a break from work and get a chance to meet their relatives.Malar Gandhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586988066440083113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-86728671023418208692009-10-20T18:12:56.856+09:002009-10-20T18:12:56.856+09:00Swapna
Happy Diwali wishes too you, even though ...Swapna<br /> Happy Diwali wishes too you, even though it's a bit late. We too celebrated Diwali and it was too noisy this time,our neighbours were really having a go at it. Finally we did shut ourselves inside our house for the whole evening :(chitrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11162975193030085486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-71473320623007902612009-10-20T17:36:58.660+09:002009-10-20T17:36:58.660+09:00Lovely post and Happy Diwali :).
I believe that t...Lovely post and Happy Diwali :).<br /><br />I believe that the festivals are all about bonding. What a festival a real festival is celebrating it with people you love.Harinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027026610825955425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-58068618083268720432009-10-20T16:05:30.450+09:002009-10-20T16:05:30.450+09:00Lovely post! It's true, our festivals have bec...Lovely post! It's true, our festivals have become very commercialized and materialistic. If we can strip all that away, then we can see the true meaning of each festival.<br /><br />I am glad your parents were with you for Diwali and made some beautiful memories.<br /><br />My favourite Diwali? Undoubtedly 2006, when I brought my blessed package home from the hospital!Mamma mia! Me a mamma?https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136269509737254271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-62231754999083656932009-10-20T14:49:42.009+09:002009-10-20T14:49:42.009+09:00"I think that is what makes Diwali truly spec..."I think that is what makes Diwali truly special for a lot of families in India. It is when a lot of parents feel loved by their children and relatives. It is when a lot of children think about pampering their parents. It is about looking back and not forgetting the roots that brought you where you are now"<br /><br />Nicely said :)<br /><br />Have a great time.<br />Thx for dropping by :)- Sugar Cube -https://www.blogger.com/profile/13083335762912019379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-76243047986900044212009-10-20T10:03:17.565+09:002009-10-20T10:03:17.565+09:00Dear Swapna,
Good Morning!i happened to reach h...Dear Swapna,<br /> Good Morning!i happened to reach here n i felt good.:)<br />I have written two posts on DIWALI and i feel nice as this time i could convey the value n story of the festival across teh globe.<br />you've asked to mention an unforgettable DIWALI.<br />that is when the dear n near ones are together;<br />When we shop the crackers n other stuff for children,<br />When we visit temples,<br />when the puja is done at home,<br />when the fragranceof marigolds spread,<br />When we have the blessings of elders,<br />When many hands light the diyas,<br />When smiles are brought in joy!<br />When i sacrifice my pleasure,<br />For the joy of an underprivileged,<br />And when i realised,<br />DIWALI is a festival of lights,<br />And not sound.<br />THAMASOMA HYOTHIRGAMAYA!<br />Wishing you a wonderful DIWALI,<br /> sasneham,<br /> anuanupamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13377958701532875004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-33801218624419770632009-10-19T20:58:39.836+09:002009-10-19T20:58:39.836+09:00What a lovely post - it must have brought back so ...What a lovely post - it must have brought back so many memories as you wrote it. Diwali sounds like a wonderful festival, thanks to your blog and several others, I have learnt so much more about it.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-333831437369360142009-10-19T15:32:43.774+09:002009-10-19T15:32:43.774+09:00Agree, festivals sometimes help people bond in way...Agree, festivals sometimes help people bond in ways they have never bonded before. I remembered the Onams and Christmases that were always special as I read your post :)Sojo Varughesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813259062220959550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-45817076701716286752009-10-19T15:31:40.789+09:002009-10-19T15:31:40.789+09:00hi swapna,
i too stayed in delhi for two years a...hi swapna, <br /><br />i too stayed in delhi for two years and surprised by seeing the way they did celebrate it..:) any ways..fire works increase the joy in our spirits...<br /><br />for me, the favorite diwali is of 2009, yeah this year..may be will tell u the reason some time later..<br /><br />Belated happy diwali..Pramoda Medurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04513152092118282205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-90552614019424320932009-10-19T11:19:48.205+09:002009-10-19T11:19:48.205+09:00lovely post
I believe festivities are atime for bo...lovely post<br />I believe festivities are atime for bonding.<br />As we grow up we seem to take alot form our parents, and when we do get a chance to do something in return for them..it feels terific, and atleast these occassions give us the oppurtunity..<br />Happy diwali to yu tooSoulSpacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11919528093576625477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-36600263570925996752009-10-19T10:48:53.365+09:002009-10-19T10:48:53.365+09:00Hey Swapna,
Thank for stopping by my blog:)
I hope...Hey Swapna,<br />Thank for stopping by my blog:)<br />I hope you had a great Diwali,with your little Adi,Hubby and your parents.Trishhttp://littlediva.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-7703033795084083182009-10-19T09:38:01.441+09:002009-10-19T09:38:01.441+09:00Nice Post Swapna.. I am sure you must have had a g...Nice Post Swapna.. I am sure you must have had a great day despite of the Boom-Boom sounds, coz you have got parents with you.....Eswarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15496515967517501768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754927206488334474.post-57302436629708175262009-10-19T08:30:40.524+09:002009-10-19T08:30:40.524+09:00nice post! happy diwali to you too :)nice post! happy diwali to you too :)Naaryahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497853076821963403noreply@blogger.com