Roop Chaudas 2021: Know its Date, Significance, and Rituals

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October 29, 2021, 4:16 AM

Roop Chaudas, also known as Choti Diwali, falls on Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha, and is celebrated to remember the triumph of Krishna over Narakasura. Know more about its date, significance and rituals.

Roop Chaudas, also known as Choti Diwali, is celebrated on the second-day in the five-day long festival of Diwali, with early morning religious rituals followed by festivities.

Roop Chaudas Date this Year

Celebrated a day before Diwali and a day after Dhanteras, Choti Diwali is falling on November 3 this year. It will be followed by Diwali, Padva and Bhai Dooj.

Roop Chaudas Significance

Falling on Chaturdashi, 14th day, of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin, Roop Chaudas is celebrated to remember the day when asura Narakasura was killed by Krishna, Satyabhama and Kali.

Roop Chaudas 2021: Know its Date, Significance, and Rituals — Krishna and Satyabhama fighting Naraka’s armies (Painting from Metropolitan Museum).

According to the Hindu mythology, Narakasura was the ruler of Pragjyotishpur (province to the south of Nepal) who kidnapped 16,000 women, stole the earrings of the heavenly mother goddess Aditi, and usurped some of her territories. Enraged, a war was waged against him and he was beheaded by Krishna with his Sudarshana Chakra, saving all the women and bringing back Aditi’s earrings. Thus, this day is also known as “Naraka Chaturdashi”.

Marking the triumph over the demon, this day shines a light on life, pushing away all the darkness and evil that has been creating a chaos in life, and abolishes laziness through its positive vibes.

Roop Chaudas Rituals

On this day, the puja is performed with oil, flowers, and sandalwood, and coconuts are offered to Lord Hanuman with prasada of sesame seeds, jaggery and rice flakes (poha). Delicacies are prepared from poha, which is taken from the fresh harvest available at the time.

First Airplane themed restaurant: Know some amazing facts about Highfly the first airplane restaurant of Gujarat

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October 28, 2021, 6:25 PM

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On October 25 the first airplane themed restaurant opened for public in Vadodara, Gujarat. The restaurant is called ‘HighFly’ and is located on the main road near the highway of Vadodara city near Tarsali bypass. The owner of the restaurant is Mehmood Mukhi. HighFly opened with an unique concept of giving its customers a experience of being in a real Airplane. People who have never been into flight will also get an amazing experience of being inside a plane while enjoying good food.

Lets know some amazing facts about this airplane themed restaurant:

First Airplane themed restaurant: Know some amazing facts about Highfly the first airplane restaurant of Gujarat — Highfly with a sitting capacity of 104

1. This is the first airplane themed restaurant of Gujarat which is located in Vadodara.

2. This is world’s ninth aircraft themed restaurant and India’s fourth.

3.The restaurant is build from a Airbus 320 which was bought from a company in Bangalore at the cost of 1.40 crores.

4. The parts of airbus 320 was purchased in scraps and brought to Vadodara, Gujarat in dismantled condition and later on was turned into an airplane themed restaurant with the help of technicians.

5. The plane was purchased back in 2019 and was ready to be designed as a restaurant but covid-19 pandemic hit and the project has to stop.

6. The airplane themed restaurant has an capacity of 102 people at a time with a sitting of 18 people on the left wing too.

7. The airplane restaurant will give its customers a real in flight feels with a aero bridge entry and welcome by airhostess. There is also safety announcements inside the plane which makes you feel that you are inside the plane in reality.

8. There are total of 40 staffs working inside the aircraft and all waiters and servers are dressed as airhostess and stewards to give a real flight experience to the customers.

9. There is also a waiting longue outside the aircraft for the people waiting for their reservation.

10. All covid guidelines are followed inside the airplane resturant for the sake of safety of people.

11. The food rates are kept affordable for the people of Vadodara, all the foodies and food vloggers now got a new amazing resturant to experience good food with an amazing airplane themed ambiance.

12. There is plenty of food options inside the restaurant, from Punjabi, Chinese, Continental, Italian, Mexican to Thai all these options are available for the coustomers.

Flying bike booking starts. know its features, price and speed

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October 28, 2021, 12:48 PM

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Flying bike has now become a reality and its booking has also started.

Japanese drone-making startup ALI Technologies has launched the bike and its booking.

The company started a demonstration flying video of the world’s first practical hover bike XTURISMO Limited Edition and has started accepting bookings for the XTURISMO Limited Edition from 26th October.

The company will develop 200 units of this flying bike under which the XTURISMO Limited Edition is priced at 77.7 million yen (approximately Rs 5.10 crore) which includes taxes and insurance premiums.

During the live demonstration, the XTURISMO Limited Edition flying bike was seen soaring through the air in front of the Fuji Racing Track.

It was also seen slowly forming an eight-shaped figure in the air.

XTURISMO Flying Bike and its speciality

The XTURISMO Flying Bike or Hover Bike is powered electrically with an internal combustion engine (which runs on petrol). The company aims to bring a full electric version of this flying bike by 2025.

XTURISMO Flying Bike and its weight

The weight of the XTURISMO flying bike is around 300 kg, it measures 3.7 meters in length, 2.4 meters in width and 1.5 meters in height. At present, only one pilot can sit in it.

Dhanteras 2021: 3 Legends Behind the Celebration of the Festival

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October 27, 2021, 3:11 AM

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Dhanteras marks the beginning of the festival of Diwali. It is surrounded by 3 legends that are the reasons for the celebration of this festival. Khushneer Kaur reports more on its historical significance.

Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, falls on the first day that marks the beginning of the 5-day festival of Diwali in India. Celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksh in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin, people buy gold, silver, property, automobile, and other such precious goods.

The 3 legends of Dhanteras

Dhanvantari imparted the wisdom of Ayurveda

Dhanteras 2021: 3 Legends Behind the Celebration of the Festival — Lord Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurveda.

Dhanvantari, considered to be the Hindu God of Ayurveda, was an avatar of Lord Vishnu who imparted the knowledge of Ayurveda for the betterment of mankind and helped to get rid of the suffering of the diseases.

According to the Hindu mythology, during the time of Samudra Manthan, when Gods, alongside demons, churned the elixir of life, or Amrit, in an ocean, Dhanvantari appeared carrying a jar full of the nectar in one hand and a sacred text about Ayurveda in the other.

He is also said to be the teacher of all the physicians, and is worshipped on this day to remember his wisdom.

16-year-old son of King Hima and his wife

The horoscope of the 16-year-old son of King Hima predicted his death by a snake-bite on the fourth day of his marriage. When the day came, his newly-wedded wife laid out all her ornaments and many gold and silver coins at the entrance of the sleeping chamber, and lit as many lamps as she could. She did not let her husband sleep, and kept him awake by narrating stories and singing songs.

When the lord of death – Yama arrived at their door in the guise of a serpent, he could not enter because of the heap, and was blinded by the brilliance of the ornaments. So, he climbed on the heap and sat there the entire night listening to the songs and the stories.

In the morning, he silently went away as the time to take the Prince had already gone. The Prince was saved by the intelligence of his wife, and the day came to be celebrated as Dhanteras.

Due to this, the ladies light lamps on this day that burn throughout the night, and wish for the long lives of their husbands.

Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean of milk

According to the Hindu mythology, in the ever continuing struggle between Gods and Demons, when both of them churned the ocean of milk, Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the sea holding a pot of gold in her hands, radiating youth and beauty. She was accompanied by Lord Kuber, and so, both of the deities are worshipped on this day.

Diwali: Besides India these countries also celebrate Diwali with zeal and fervour

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October 26, 2021, 11:07 PM

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Diwali 2021: Wanna know which other countries celebrate the festival with high zeal and fervour…Here comes the list of other nations which celebrate Diwali with much enthusiam. Riya Shahi reports…

Diwali or deepavali is the beautiful festival of lights, which symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance”. Diwali is one of the popular festival celebrated in India every year during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November) and is associated with Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity.

Not only in India but Diwali is being celebrated in several other counties around the globe especially in the parts of Asia and South America with much enthusiasm. If you think that this festival is only limited to India around the Hindu’s population, then you are wrong. Many countries having a large no. of Indian population as well as countries where there are very less Indians, celebrates this festival with different rituals.

Let’s take a look at countries that celebrates Diwali just like India:

Malaysia

Diwali: Besides India these countries also celebrate Diwali with zeal and fervour

Malaysia where Islam is considered to be the official religion, celebrates Diwali very beautifully and this festival is under the public holiday here. Diwali is popularly known here as ‘Hari Diwali’ and is celebrated here with much enthusiasm by offering prayers to god together with family, exchanging gifts , sweets and wishes and not with buring crackers, as it is banned here. The festival is worth seeing in the area of Kuala Lumpur where all the celebrations are at outside of the homes of Hindus which give literal feels of India.

Singapore

Singapore is the one place which celebrates Diwali just like is it celebrated in India. Celebrating Deepavali as a public holiday this place lights up and the entire place is decorated by lights,colorful flowers and rangolis. Singapore has a favourable Hindu population who celebrates this festival with same rituals, happiness and enthusiasm.

Indonesia

Indonesia also celebrates Diwali and follows the same rituals as India. There is not a fair share of Indian population here but the festival is popular in the area of Bali where people burn crackers, release laterns and perform other rituals of Diwali.

Mauritius

Mauritius is one place with a large Hindu population and Diwali is celebrated almost a week and just like India, Diwali is declared as a public holiday here too. The hidu community along with non-hindus celebrates this festival with much joy and happiness and perform the rituals of Diwali. People here celebrate the festival with their family, lit lamps outside their home and burn crackers to spirit the day.

Fiji

Fiji celebrates Diwali with same passion and zeal as it is celebrated in India. With a hug number of Indian population, Diwali is one of the public holiday here and is celebrated by a large number of people. People by new clothes, sweets and decorate their homes an streets. Parties are organised on large level to celebrate this festival together with a lot or people.

Nepal

Nepal which shares its border with India, and is one of the country with many similar festivals that we celebrate here in India. Nepal has a huge amount of Indian migrated population. Nepal celebrates Diwali as ‘Tihar’ with same significance. The festival lasts for five days and each day has its own importance. The celebration includes decorating houses with lights, exchanging gifts and offering prayer to goddess Lakshmi. Diwali here is considered as the second biggest festival.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka One of our neighbouring country with a huge amount of Indian population and a history behind the origin of the festival, celebrates Diwali with greay excitement and zeal. Diwali is one of the biggest festival here and celebrated with lights and sweets.

Canada

Canada with a huge amount of Indian population and known as ‘Mini Punjab’ celebrates Diwali with much joy and excitement. Diwali here is not considered as a Public Holiday but is still celebrated in many cities in towns by Indians as well as non- Indians.

Photo of the year 2021: This heartbreaking pic of Syrian father with son will leave you in tears!

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October 26, 2021, 1:58 PM

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Photo of the year 2021: Watch this father son picture where Syrian dad without lower limb is happily playing with his son born without wither upper or lower limbs.

Photo of the year 2021 which has won the best picture award at the Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2021 comes as a heartbreaking picture showing a Syrian father playing happily with his young son born without either upper or lower limbs.

Mehmet Aslan, a Turkish photographer captured this image and titled it as the ‘Hardship of Life’. The picture was taken near the Syrian border in the district of Reyhanli in Hatay, a province in Turkey.

The picture shows Munzir, father of the kid who lost his right leg after being hit by a bomb during a walk through a bazaar in Idlib, Syria. He is seen swinging his young son Mustafa in the air.

Mustafa, is also pictured smiling widely. He was born without lower or upper limbs, due to tetra-amelia, a congenital disorder, caused by medications his mother Zeynep had to take after suffering from a nerve gas attack during Syria war.

October 26 is Jammu Kashmir Merger Day: Know its history and facts!

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October 26, 2021, 10:18 AM

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October 26 is celebrated as the Jammu Kashmir Merger Day and is called as the Accession Day to commemorate merger of the state of Jammu and Kashmir with the union of India.

On this day, the last Dogra ruler of Jammu and Kashmir Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession in 1947.

Seventy-four years ago, soon after India and Pakistan got their independence, the month of October 1947 witnessed massive activity as Instrument of Accession was signed on 26 October, which ensured the merger of state of Jammu and Kashmir with the union of India.

Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession at Amar Palace in Jammu on October 26, which India’s last Governor-General Lord Mountbatten accepted on October 27.

Maharaja Hari Singh signed the instrument of Accession on October 26, 1947, in which the state of Jammu and Kashmir joined the Union of India.

• In Clause 4, the Maharaja declared accession of the state to India.

• Clause 5 declared that terms of the instrument were invariable, and can’t be changed with amendment of any law/act etc. without the acceptance of the J&K legislature by a supplementary instrument.

Madhuri Dixit posts good food, good mood photo on Karwa Chauth

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October 26, 2021, 1:38 AM

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Madhuri Dixit Nene, instead of posing in a beautiful outfit, posted a good food, good mood photo on her Twitter and Instagram accounts on the occasion of Karwa Chauth.

On Sunday, Madhuri Dixit Nene posted a “good food equals good mood” photo on her Twitter and Instagram accounts, relishing a hearty meal on the occasion of Karwa Chauth.

Her healthy platter included some delectable vegetables like chopped zucchini, a pan sushi on the side, and a preparation of Faba beans. Madhuri used the hashtags “SundayFunday” and “SundayMeal”.

Good food = Good mood 😋 🍛#SundayFunday #SundayMeal pic.twitter.com/zN6eUwAH22
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) October 24, 2021

Earlier, Madhuri has posted many photos posing with delicious platters of healthy foods and drinks, her favorite being tea, which she once said she takes very seriously on International Tea Day.

I take my tea very seriously 🫖☕ Are you a tea or a coffee person? 😋 #InternationalTeaDay pic.twitter.com/ZzYUD0hhss
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) May 21, 2021

Smiling is like a free therapy 😊 Try it! pic.twitter.com/7H4BsruRIi
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) June 9, 2021

Taking her health and fitness so seriously, there is no question why the Bollywood actress is still so graceful at the age of 54. She eats healthily and teaches her fans to do so as well.

Ahoi Ashtami 2021: Know date, muhurt for worship and rituals associated with festival

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October 26, 2021, 12:10 AM

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Ahoi Ashtami 2021: Here comes the date, unhurt and rituals associated with festival

Ahoi Ashtami 2021 will be celebrated on 28 October this year.

The fast of Ahoi Ashtami (28 October 2021) is observed four days after Karva Chauth. Like Karwa Chauth, Ahoi Ashtami is also a day of strict fasting and many women do not even consume water throughout the day.

The fast is broken only after seeing the stars in the sky.

Ahoi Ashtami 2021: mothers fast for son

On the day of Ahoi Ashtami 2021, mothers fast from dawn (dawn) to dusk (evening) for the well being of their children. During the evening, the fast is broken after seeing the stars in the sky. On this day, stars are worshiped while wishing for the long life of the child.

Ahoi Ashtami 2021 rituals:

The fast of Ahoi Ashtami is opened by looking at the stars. On this day, as the stars spread out in sky, they are worshipped.

While listening to the story on this day, keep 7 types of grains in your hand. After worship, feed this grain to the cow. While worshiping on Ahoi Ashtami, make sure the children sit together and after offering the offerings to Ahoi Mata, they must feed the prasad to their children.