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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Deepavali 2013: Its a measurement of Money power than Religion

In recent time the festival Deepavali has become a status symbol & competitive in nature amongst the residence in Assam aka India. It is loosing the ascetic & religious tag due to too much exposure of various commercials. With cost spiraling of various commodity people still try to surpass each other by burning excessive crackers & electricity along with gambling and drinking liquor. There are situation where the poor person has to borrow money to full fill the requirement of such competition due to pressure from their dependent kids. A psychological status symbol for their friends rather the enemy . Its seen except the elders, no one are interested to offer prayer to the almighty, a very saddening status of this festival.

Prayer time this Deepavali at village Namghar (Prayer hall).

The lighting of earthen lamps around the Namghar.

The empty prayer hall.

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Kali Puja significance & Assamese Society 2013

Unlike other festival Kali Puja is part & parcel of Assamese society. It has more significance then Diwali festival which generally co-inside on the same day / tithi. Its mostly performed in the mid night of Amavasya (Dark Moon phase). She is worshiped with red flower (China rose), offered animal blood / sacrifices along with chanting of tantric mantras (hymns). It is said,by worshiping goddess Kali one can obtain wealth, bliss & happiness.

Getting ready for mid night Kali puja.

Friday, November 1, 2013

Dhanteras of Dewali & Ethnic Assamese Society: India

As far as I remember few years back the urban ethnic people in Assam never use to celebrate or understood the meaning of Dhanteras of Diwali festival. With time passing & many of mainland migrant of India getting settled, local populace initially started imitating Dhanteras as a style or getting themselves adjusting for identifying through these as an Indian. However, if one happens to visit the inner ethnic villages in Assam, during this festival, you hardly can find the pomp & show of festival Diwali, except in few house hold, that is also due to some member might have resided in Urban area or in main land India. The reason of such distraction may be due to historical facts of Assam.

A shop selling utensil in this Dhanteras day at a sub-urban village in Assam.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Legacy of Parenting : Assam

As said by some wise man Child is the father of man, and being from lower middle class family, it is quite hardship to raise a child in this present eco-socio scenery here in India. How ever the joy of raising a family is nothing to second. I now realize the scolding & bickering of my parents during my growing years as teenager which were nothing but warning and caution to face this unpredictable world. Those scolds & beatings were for their love to their child, so that they can face the reality of life in this harsh world. The legacy is passed upon to our shoulder.....Parenting...

Monday, October 21, 2013

Garbage, Civic sense & Municipal : Tezpur, Assam

I reside in a village just few KM away from our only township, Tezpur. Once this place was known for cleanliness & good civic sense in Assam. But now the situation deteriorated, even municipality is lackluster on their duty.There are rules & laws to punish such dumping of wastage by the road side which are eye sore & regular sight inside the town ones so beautiful.

A handcart puller dumping garbage on the main thoroughfare road in front of Bank Of Baroda, Triveni Complex.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Small Scale Industry & Local Resources : Assam

With minimum locally available resources one can start a small scale industry. However it needs will & patience to start.Same was proven by one person Shri. Bhumidhar Das, from village Solagaon, Tezpur who has started a business from the scratch.In international terms say around from 100 dollars a huge amount for a poor Indian. He has started a Bhujiaa (Mixer), making & packaging industry since January 2013. His present production is daily 100 Kg.Recently he has applied for Government loan to modernize & register it.

The preparation.

The boiling point & fry on edible oil.

Bhujia the final product.

Stove is made from mud, bricks & iron grill. Fuel is rice husk.

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Prayer for Peace: Assam

Our Assamese Bihari community of Goroimari village, Tezpur has organised a 24 hour non stop Prayer & Yagya 'Asta Prahar Astajam' on 18th & 19th of Oct 13 which concluded today.Its main aim was for peace, well-being & prosperity of the people as a whole.

Jai Sri Ram

O god light our heart with love.

May evil burns in this fire & enlighten our heart to throw away the darkness of hatred.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Lakshmi Puja in Assam

Unlike rest of India, where Lakshmi Puja (Goddess of wealth)is celebrated on the occasion of Diwali (Festival of light) however in Assam it is celebrated soon after Durga Puja. And this year it has coincided with Kati Bihu festival.

Kartik Purnima & Kati Bihu of Assam

To day its Kati Bihu in Assam. Out of three social festival of Assamese origin i.e. Bohag Bihu, Magh Bihu & Kati Bihu, festival Kati Bihu falls on Kartik Purnima (First full moon in the Indian month of Kartika (Oct-Nov). Alike other festival this festival is also observe on change of season & seeding of paddy & new vegetables.We light earthen lamps in the paddy fields & all around our house to welcome good omen. We distribute sweets prepared from rice powder & coconut etc along with prasad & fruits amongst our fellow villagers.

Lighting the lamp for goodwill.

Pray the light ward off darken forces.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Happy Birth Day daughter: Tezpur

Its seems just like yesterday, a cuddly baby girl on our lap... How fast time fly.. and we grow old with new generation growing up..yes its seventeen years ago ..on this day the 16th October my elder daughter was born. Today is her 17th birth day.. and I wish her a very happy birth day. With our children growing, we age, but I think we also grow with their experiences on new gen-x. May god give her strength & wonderful personality to withstand the changing time.

Playful with her younger sister.

Just having fun with her younger sister & brother.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Durga Puja 2013: Side Snippets, Goroimari, Tezpur

After all for kids.

For the taste buds.

For your eyes only.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Vijaya Dashami 2013: Goroimari, Tezpur

The resting place... for our devoted mother Durga.

Devotees of Maa Durga thronged around to bid farewell for this year, praying for peace, harmony, well-being of society and solace from natural & un-natural disaster.

Ultimately, good always prevails over evil, hope & faith of people in large for betterment is winner at the end.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Durga Puja Idols 2013: Near by Villages, Goroimari, Tezpur

Idol at Goroimari village pandal.

Idol at Holeswar village pandal.

Idol at Borjhargaon village (Solmora T more) pandal.

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Durga Puja 2013 at Goroimari, Tezpur

With peace gaining ground in Assam & North East states of India either from terrorist or natural fury, this season Durga Puja festival being celebrated quite enthusiastically. However, due to the price rise of Petrol & Diesel, the cost of commodity is making it bit dampen in purchasing power of people. Like in many places in Assam, our village Goroimari in Tezpur, is celebrating Durga Puja.

Friday, June 7, 2013

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Monday, May 27, 2013

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Friday, May 24, 2013

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Sunday, May 19, 2013

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Monday, April 15, 2013

Happy Bohag Bihu 2013( Assamese New Year): Goroimari, Tezpur

Like every year, Spring arrives & in Assam, India, the Bohag month (April-May) as per Asomia calender year its first month and we celebrate it as our new year as Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu. We celebrate the first day of our New Year with prayer in Namghars(Temples) & rest of the month with pomp's & music of our nationality connected with our culture. On this occasion of celebration, I wish all world citizen a Happy Bohag Bihu & a Happy Asomia New Year.Pray may peace remains amongst all citizen.

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Holy Water Flows in Maboram Village

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Happy Birth Day my Son : Goroimari, Tezpur

To day this 28 Mar 13, I am bit sentimental, because one way its holi festival & another its my son Bhargav's 2nd birth day and I have to be physically away from both of this celebration as duty calls. So I could not arrange for a descent cake as all shops & bakery in my area were kept closed, celebrating holi festival. How ever he is lucky that he could celebrate his birth day with his two elder sisters by cutting home made cake honeyed with his mothers love. Happy birth Day to you son.

Happy Holi: 2013 Goroimari, Tezpur

Its 28 Mar 13, & my son playing his 2nd Holi in his earth year.I am quite touch when he happens to rub holi (colour) on my face.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Shivratri Celebration: Holeswar, Tezpur

Today the 10th March 13, & with rest of India, the villagers of locality are celebrating Maha Shivratri by offering prayers at Holeswar temple, in Tezpur, Assam. These are few scene on the side line of the celebration.

Friday, March 8, 2013

International Women's Day: Grass root level , Tezpur,Assam

Respect for an women starts from its home at grass root level. I presently being a man, was once a son for my mother & brother for my sisters & now a husband for my wife & father for my daughters. As a person I was taught by my parents & society to respect, protect & safeguard the modesty of women folk by what ever means. I take upon the responsibility to educate my two daughter & one son at house hold level to respect womanhood & mankind that born upon it.I hail & congratulate all the ladies world over on this International Women's Day for their effort to enlighten the spirit of Womanhood.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

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Sunday, February 17, 2013

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Saraswati Puja 2013: Few moment Goroimari,Tezpur

To day 15 Feb 13, its celebration of Saraswati Puja in Assam & West Bengal. The goddess of learning is being summoned by children & guardian by offering prayer to bless them for a better learning & bright future in academic.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

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Monday, February 11, 2013

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Sunday, February 10, 2013

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Panchayat Election 2013:Photos Holeswar Gaon Panchayat, Tezpur

Today 06 Feb 13. Near one of the polling booth at Goroimari, where polling for members / presidents for Holeswar Gaon Panchayat was under progress during 2nd phase of Panchayat Election in Assam.

Panchayat Election 2013: Photos Goroimari Gaon Panchayat, Tezpur

To day 06 Feb 13, the 2nd phase of Panchayat election in Assam. These are few photographs taken during voting time near by polling booths while polling for Goroimari Gaon Panchayat members / Presidents was on progress.

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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Panchayat Election 2013: Tezpur, Assam

Yes the 2nd phase of Panchayat election in Assam, India, is on 06th Feb 13, And for Goroimari Panchayat, the heat up campaign has ended. However the main contest for the seats for members & Presidents of Goroimari Panchayat seems to be between Congress (I) & BJP.