Dhanteras ki Hardik Shuvkamnayee..!!!...A Very Happy and Prosperous Danteras to You All !!!:)...

Today is 'Dhanteras'...!!! The very auspicious 'thirteenth' day....!!:)...

As per ancient Hindu rituals today we worship  The Goddess Lakshmi....The Goddess of Wealth :) My humble nest is slowly getting ready for the upcoming festival...The Festival of Lights !!!....Shubh Deepavali..:)

On this very auspicious day of 'Dhanteras' am welcoming The Goddess with complete devotion....:)

Here, some Ethnic Indian Decor tips on 'Dhanteras' and Diwali or Deepavali....!!!....The Goddess is coming...:)....



With footprints of Goddess Lakshmi (Lakkhir Pa), Lakshmi's pot (Lakkhir Jhapi), fresh flowers, faux gold coins, traditional earthen diyas, loads of copper and brass puja articles, a small pot full of kumkum..... am welcoming her !! Let the festivities begin.......:)

May The Goddess bless us with health, wealth, prosperity and bliss....!!!....

Now, am linking this post to The Key Bunch's November Diwali Dhamka Party.

Diwali ki Hardik Shuvkamnayee.....!!!

A Happy Diwali to You All.....:)

Shubh Dhanteras.....!!:)

Shubh Deepavali....!!!:).....

MAHISHASURAMARDINI

Today is Mahalaya(মহালয়া)...the commencement of 'Devipaksha' (দেবিপক্ষ)...the beginning of 'Autumn Festival' or 'Sharadiya Durga Puja/Sharadiya Durgatsav' (শারদীয়া দুর্গা পুজা) ...

Here, enjoy the timeless beauty of Mahalaya  Agomani and 'Chandi Path' (চণ্ডী পাঠ) by (Late) Birandra Krishna Bhadra....a very nostalgic moment for every Bengali like me!.....it's all about our childhood days!!....all those auspicious  moments in a beautiful autumn ( Ashwin) dawn and that wonderful AIR (All India Radio) telecast.....yes, once in a year...on this Mahalaya Dawn only!....those unforgettable melodies!....an 'Oratario' invoking The Goddess Durga...Sanskit Chants,'Slokas' and Bengali devotional songs by versatile artists of yesteryear's.....still in my heart!!

                Subho Mahalaya (শুভ মাহালায়া )...!!!


















To all my friends, readers and followers, wish you a very Happy Durga Puja and Navaratri.


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Silver and Silk...An Indian Tablescape on the 'Autumn Festive Season' !!:)

                                                                                                                                                            
Autumn is synonymous to festivals :)....Here, in Singapore autumn means Kite Festival, Moon Festival, Lantern Festival...well the list is long !!...and you know Singapore always loves to be dressed like a Queen :)
Also, back home in India, autumn means all the festivities...it starts with Janmashtami and Ganesha Chaturthi
then Nav Ratri, Durga Puja, Dashera , Diwali....yes it is a tooo... long list and we Indians love to celebrate life!
What is autumn in East... is Fall in West....a crisp in air!....a melody ;....a pleasant weather....leaves are falling...a fragrance !....and the yellow!...the yellowish colour !...on the fallen leaves...on pumpkins...on fruits...on everything...with a happy happy note....a merriness in the atmosphere :)

Here, I have arranged an Autumn (Fall) Tablescape on Indian Theme !!...With loads of colours and fabrics...Indian silver wares....silver spoons and bowls...silver diyas(Indian oil lamps) ....table vignettes...candle holders...silks and silks....with a dash of YELLOW here and there...with a happy tune :)...pujas and celebrations!!...family and friends....and home made good foods...with loads of  love, warmth and care !!
Let's the celebration begin....!!!:)

 

                                                                                                                             
                                                                  

                                                                                                                                    

                                                                               

                                                                     

                                                                      

 

Now, I am going to add this post on :

Marty's A Stroll Thru Life

and Susan's Between Naps on the Porch

and Cindy's Show and Tell Froday

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