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Auspicious wishes of Maha Shivratri night

Lord Shiva Meditating, Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivratri is an auspicious and great festival of convergence of Lord Shiva and Devi Shakti.

Every year in late winter, Maha Shivratri falls on Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalgun according to the Hindu lunar calendar. The grand night of Maha Shivratri dedicated to Lord Shiva comes once every year, whereas, ‘Masik Shivratri’ is celebrated every month of the lunisolar calendar.

Maha Shivratri is celebrated with huge fervour where devotees observe fast and worship Lord Shiva, also referred to as ‘Mahadev’. The literal translation of Maha Shivratri is ‘the great night of Shiva’.

Lord Shiva Meditating, Maha Shivratri
Wishes for Maha-Shivratri-2024

Different legendary stories are popular across various countries viz. India, Nepal and West Indies.

According to one of the legends, on the night of Shivratri, the Lord Shiva, The Destroyer within the Trimurti, performs his heavenly dance or ‘Tandav’. Another legends goes by, Maha Shivratri is celebrated as the day when Lord Shiva married to Goddess Parvati.

In other words, Shivratri is supposed to be the night of convergence of Shiva and Shakti, which means the balance of the masculine and feminine energies.

According to another legend, on this day Lord Shiva consumed the poison that churned out from the ocean during ‘Samudra Manthan‘ aka Grand Churning of Ocean and protected the world from darkness and dismay.

It is believed that observing fast on the day of Shivratri helps the devotees to get control over evils like jealousy, anger, and lust. Spending the day in worshiping Lord Shiva and performing rituals after every three hours abolishes all the sins and mistakes.

It is believed that those people, who fast on this night and offer prayers to Lord Shiva bring good luck into their life.

Maha Shivratri holds immense importance for all women. Unmarried women observe this fast and worship Lord Shiva to seek His divine blessings for a right match while married women observe this fast to maintain peace and tranquility in their married and family life.

.May the divine energy of Lord Shiva bless you with peace, happiness and fulfillment on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri.
Aum Namah Shivaya !!

Team Blossom Inc

Our best wishes to our customers, partners, system integrators and resellers, on this auspicious day.

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Wishes for Basant Panchami Day 2024

This festival is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Saraswati, who is worshipped as the representative of learning, creativity, and music.

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Wishes for auspicious day of Basant Panchami 2024

According to Hindu mythology, Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, education and information. It is believed that praying to Goddess Saraswati with dedication and devotion can help illuminate the path of knowledge.
Many believe that praying to Maa Saraswati on this auspicious day, can help people get rid of lethargy and sluggishness and explore art forms with dedication.

On this auspicious day of Basant Panchami, Everyone wake up early, take a bath, decorate idols of Goddess Saraswati with flowers and garlands,
offer prayers to the goddess, and recite the Saraswati mantra. Many devotees also keep fast on the day of Basant Panchami.

Everyone wears yellow coloured clothes on this day. Students keep their books and educational instruments in front of the Goddess Saraswati idol to seek her blessings. ‘Akshar-Abhyasam‘ or ‘Vidya-Arambham‘ or ‘Praasana‘ is a ritual of initiating education. This is famous for being performed during the Basant Panchami.

Maa Saraswati Puja is organised in schools and colleges, on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami. It is also a day to celebrate with friends and family by eating and sharing delicacies.

This day holds lots of significance in lives of Indians and Hindu community as a whole.

As the vibrant colours of spring adorn the sky, may the blessings of Goddess Saraswati fill your life with knowledge, wisdom, and success.
Happy Vasant Panchami !!

Team Blossom Inc

Wishes to our customers, partners, system integrators and resellers, on this auspicious day.

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Happy Republic Day – 75th Year in being

We, Indians are celebrating India’s 75th Republic Day today. ie. 26-January-2024

Today’s Kartavya Path parade highlights various tableaus that show India’s rich tradition, cultural heritage, spectacles of the nation’s progress and achievements and also airshows by the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.

Dr BR Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, had said, “Constitution is not a mere lawyers document, it is a vehicle of life and its spirit is always the spirit of Age” and to commemorate the adoption of this constitution of our country’ in 1950. Hence, the celebration of republic day.

The erstwhile govt’s motive for picking 26 January as Indian Republic Day is that on this very day in 1929, the statement of Indian Independence was declared (Purna Swaraj) by the Indian National Congress. The newly independent Constituent Assembly of India concluded the Constitution of India on 26 November 1949, under supervision of Dr. B R Ambedkar. Hence, this glorious act came into influence on 26 January 1950.

We should remember that the Constitution of India is a colossal record, which sets down techniques, powers, obligations, central privileges and order standards of the Public authority of India and Indian residents. The main rule of the Indian Constitution is “Of the people, For the people and By the people”; it signifies the power possession of the residents of India.

Republic Day denotes the celebration of the strengthening of Indian residents to choose their government. It is a public holiday which remembers the course of the foundation of the Indian Constitution.

Never Forget Our Heroes, who sacrificed their lives for India,
to bring up this glorious day, Happy Republic Day!!

Team Blossom Inc.

Our heads bow in unison to our Indian flag and wish all our customers, partners, system integrators and resellers. Happy 75th Republic Day of India.

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha

मंगल भवन अमंगल हारी, द्रवहु सुदसरथ अजिर बिहारी,
राम सिया राम, सिया राम, जय जय राम
….

The nationwide celebratory atmosphere around the inauguration of the grand temple of Prabhu Shri Ram in Ayodhya Dham is an uninhibited expression of the eternal soul of India. We all are fortunate to witness the commencement of a new cycle in the resurgence of our nation.

Prabhu Shri Ram’s message of treating everyone with love and dignity, irrespective of their social background, also appealed to the intellect of pathbreaking thinkers. His focus on justice and welfare of the people, too has motivated several people to follow.

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Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha 22 Jan’24

The universal values of Lord Ram such as courage, compassion and constant focus on duty, will be taken closer to the people through this magnificent temple.

Prabhu Shri Ram signifies the best aspects of our cultural and spiritual heritage. Above all, he represents the good which is in constant battle with evil. His life and principles have influenced many episodes of our history and inspired nation builders.

Prabhu Shri Ram is an embodiment of all that is good about this land, and indeed, about humanity at large. May HE guide the world on the right path; may HE bring peace and bliss to one and all !!

Below mentioned sacred verse from Ram Raksha Stotra, says it all.

राम रामेति रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे। सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने॥
Meaning:
1: By meditating on “Rama Rama Rama” (the Name of Rama), my Mind gets absorbed in the Divine Consciousness of Rama, which is Transcendental,
2: The Name of Rama is as Great as the Thousand Names of God

May the inauguration of Ram Mandir bring peace, prosperity, and harmony to our nation. This day holds lots of significance in lives of Indians and Hindu community as a whole.

Best wishes on this historic day from Team Blossom Inc, to all their customers, partners, system integrators and resellers.

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Wishes for Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born in Patna on December 22 1666, and is one of the great religious leaders who stood against oppression and social discrimination.
He ruled the Sikhs after the death of his father, who was martyred while fighting for the rights of Kashmiri Hindus.

He became the 10th leader of Sikhs at the age of nine after the death of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh Ji.
He is recognised by people to pay tribute and homage to the brave Sikh leader, who is an inspiration to millions of people worldwide.

Below mentioned sacred Khalsa Vani of Sikhs was formed by him.

In Punjabi : ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਖਾਲਸਾ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਫਤਹਿ

In Hindi : वाहेगुरु दा खालसा वाहेगुरु दी फ़तेह

In English : vaaheguru da khaalsa, vaaheguru dee fateh

Happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2024

The establishment of ‘Khalsa Panth’, which is considered the most important day in the history of Sikhs, was done by him. Guru Gobind Sahib had founded ‘Guru Granth’ Sahib, the holy scripture of the Sikhs. He was also rich in melodious voice. Along with this, he was full of tolerance and simplicity. He always fought for the poor and asked to give equal rights to everyone, and gave the message of living in brotherhood.

The teachings given by Guru Gobind Singh are very important for the Khalsa Panth and Sikhs even today.

  • If you have made a promise to someone, then you have to keep it at all costs.
  • One should always avoid backbiting or criticizing anyone, and it is beneficial to work hard instead of being jealous of someone.
  • Work hard at work and never become careless about the work.
  • Memorize Gurbani.
  • Donate one tenth of your earnings to charity.

This day holds lots of significance in lives of Sikh community. They celebrate “Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s” birth anniversary to honour his great contribution towards Sikhism and preaching the five basic principles of Khalsa.

Team Blossom Inc wishes all their customers, partners, system integrators and resellers, “Happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

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Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Pongal, Lohri, Bihu

India has always been a land of diverse cultural identities. Every culture has its own festivals which are of great significance. A few such festivals like Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu are celebrated in the month of January. Each of them has its own history and significance.

Lohri:

Lohri is an Indian festival of great traditional significance. It is celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti, where people pray and celebrate around a bonfire. The festival is primarily celebrated in the northern parts of India with great energy and spirit. It is also known as the ‘festival of harvest’, wherein farmers celebrate singing folk songs and mark the end of the sowing season.

Tales from Punjab mention the legend of Dulla Bhatti, a hero who led a rebellion against the Mughal Empire. His acts of bravery made him so famous in Punjab that almost every Lohri song mentions his name.

Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Pongal, Lohri, Magh Bihu in 2024
Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Pongal, Lohri, and Magh Bihu in 2024

Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan:

Makar Sankranti, also known as Maghi, is a Hindu festival which is celebrated across India in different cultural forms with great devotion and fervour. The festival marks the start of longer days and is usually celebrated in the second week of January. This festival marks the end of the winter and the start of longer days.

It is known by various names in different parts of the country. In Gujarat, it is also known as Uttarayan, the kite-flying festival. An all-mashed-up vegetable dish called ‘Undhiyo’ is prepared as part of the festivities, which also include bonfires, kite flying, and feasts.

Pongal:

Originated as a Dravidian harvest festival, which was celebrated as Thai Un and Thai Niradal, the history of Pongal dates back to around 2000 years.

Makar Sankranti is followed by Pongal, which is a four-day-long harvest festival celebrated in India and is associated with the tradition of crop harvesting. This festival usually falls in the month of January, when crops like rice, turmeric, and sugarcane are harvested. The festival is widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu.

This year, Pongal will be celebrated from January 14 to January 17, 2024.

According to a legend, Lord Shiva once asked his bull, Basava, to go to the earth and ask humans to have an oil massage and bath every day and to eat once a month. Basava mistakenly announced that Shiva has asked people to eat daily and have an oil massage and bath once a month. Enraged, Shiva banished Bavasa to live on earth forever. He would have to plough the fields to help people produce more food. Thus, this day is associated with cattle.

Bihu:

Magh Bihu is when the annual harvest takes place in Assam. People celebrate Rongali Bihu to mark the beginning of the Assamese New Year and the end of the harvest season.

Indian culture has its own festivals that have great significance in our lives. Be it freshness of Pongal, the fire of Lohri, the fervor of Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti, and festivity of Bihu.

May the spirit of festivals unite us in a happy, humble, and human way.

Blossom Inc. wishes everyone a harmonious festive time!!

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National Youth Day & Swami Vivekanand Jayanti

The day was 11th September, 1893. A young indian youth drapped with saffron robes was standing on the podium of World Religion Conference in Chicago, said “Sisters and Brothers of America” bringing a thunderous applause from the audience. Swami Vivekananda’s iconic speech at the World Religion Conference in Chicago is remembered by one and all. The speech, that day, was full of wisdom.

National Youth Day is celebrated every year on January 12th in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of the most renowned philosophers and thinkers India has ever produced.

Swami Vivekananda was a social reformer who recognized the youth’s potential to help build the country. He was a monk and a heartened disciple of Ramakrishna, who inspired millions of people worldwide with his morals and magnetic aura.

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Swami-Vivekanand-and-National-Youth-Day-2024

Swami Vivekananda believed that the youth of India had the potential to transform the country and worked tirelessly to empower them. His teachings and philosophy have been instrumental in shaping the youth of India. He established the Ramakrishna Mission, which aimed to provide education and healthcare to the underprivileged youth of India.

He believed that the youth of India should be self-reliant, confident, and fearless. He also emphasized on the importance of education and urged the youth to be curious and inquisitive.

Swami Vivekananda’s teachings have inspired many young people to take up social work and contribute to the betterment of society. He believed that the youth of India had the potential to transform the country and worked tirelessly to empower them.

Swami Vivekananda’s teachings have been a source of inspiration for many young people in India and around the world. His message of selflessness, compassion, and service to humanity continues to inspire millions of people worldwide.

The Government of India declared this day as National Youth Day in 1984 to celebrate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, who is arguably the most inspiring person for the younger generation.

Remembering #SwamiVivekananada a true karmayogi and an eternal youth icon on his Jayanti and greetings on #NationalYouthDay.

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Happy New Year 2024

New Year’s Eve gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past year with all its highs and lows, And it also makes us get ready to party our way into the New Year of 2024.

This is our toast to a new day, new year, and new beginnings, as always !!

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Happy New Year 2024

As we know, the gregorian calendar is based on the solar year. It has replaced old ancient roman calendar that was based on the lunar cycle of the earth’s moon. This new calendar was introduced by Roman Emperor Julius Caesar during his reign around 44 B.C.

May this year be full of positive changes, newer beginnings, and abundance of happiness.

Team Blossom Inc

Team Blossom Inc wishes our customers, partners, system integrators and resellers, ‘Happy New Year of 2024


May you enjoy the festivities and share your joy with your loved ones, friends, relatives et el.

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Happy Dev Diwali

In Sanatan Dharma, three diwalis are celebrated throughout the month of Kartik. Krishna Chaturdashi in Kartik Month, is celebrated as Chhoti Diwali, Amavasya as Diwali and Kartik Purnima as Dev Diwali.

There is a tradition of lighting lamp in almost every where, even in water. The grandeur of Ganga ghats in Kashi & Varanasi is worth watching in the night. Many lamps are lit in water all around.!! It is a fascinating sight to see.!!

As per old belief, it is considered gods descend on the ghats of Ganga river to celebrate Diwali. Worship done on this day, makes God extremely happy and one can get blessed, throughout the year. The blessings of one’s ancestor can be obtained by donating lamps on “Dev Diwali

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Happy Dev Diwali 2023

Dev Diwali or Dev Deepawali is a Hindu festival observed in the Hindu month of ‘Kartik’, celebrated with great pomp and show in the Indian city of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh. Dev Diwali is the ‘Festival of Lights of the Gods’ and falls on the Kartik Purnima (full moon day), fifteen days after the celebrations of Diwali.

This religious ceremony is started by chanting of the holy Vedic mantras by the priests, lighting diyas at the ghats and the sparkling of fire crackers, to welcome and please the Gods and Goddesses.

On the occasion of Dev Diwali, all the ghats of River Ganga is lighted with thousands of diyas and crowded with pilgrims.

This utsav is celebrated every year in the holy city of Varanasi. Almost every year, the festival of Dev Diwali coincides with Guru Nanak Jayanti and Jain light festival.

May the glow of the diyas on Dev Diwali brighten your spirits and guide you towards success and happiness. Wishing you a joyous festival !!

Team Blossom Inc

Team Blossom Inc wishes all their customers, partners, system integrators and resellers, ‘Happy Dev Diwali.’

May you enjoy the festivities and share your joy with your loved ones, friends, relatives et el.

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Happy Gurpurab Jayanti

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is a momentous occasion for the Sikh community worldwide. It marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the revered founder of Sikhism.

He was born on the full moon day of the Kartik month in the Nanakshahi calendar, which corresponds to November in the Gregorian calendar. This year in 2023, Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on Monday, November 27.

Gurpurab is a prominent festival in Sikh culture, marked by vibrant celebrations and a spirit of joyous enthusiasm. Here are some heartfelt wishes and greetings to extend to your dear ones on this auspicious occasion.

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Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti 2023

Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm by Sikhs around the world. Gurdwaras are adorned with colorful decorations and illuminated with vibrant lights.

Devotees gather to recite sacred hymns, listen to spiritual discourses, and partake in the communal meal known as langar, which symbolizes equality and shared brotherhood.

On this sacred day, Sikhs perform Prabhat Pheris, early morning processions, and recite hymns to honor Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

The festivities begin with followers waking up around 4 am for Amrit Vela, the ambrosial hours, during which they sing Asaa-ki-Vaar or morning hymns. Following this, they participate in Katha, the recitation and exposition of sacred texts, as part of the Gurupurab observances.

“Greetings on the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. His emphasis on serving others and furthering brotherhood give strength to millions around the world.”

Team Blossom Inc

Team Blossom Inc wishes all their customers, partners, system integrators and resellers, ‘Happy Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti.’

May you enjoy the festivities and share your joy with your loved ones, friends, relatives et el.