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Madhu

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Posted: 11 years ago

#161

i am thinking sab ki bet disconnect ho gaye...🤣

bye dears...

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Amit

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Posted: 11 years ago

#162

Originally posted by: disha31
i am thinking sab ki bet disconnect ho gaye...🤣
bye dears...

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Amit

@..GurmiT..

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Posted: 11 years ago

#163

Originally posted by: disha31

student of the year😃

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Ranjhana 😃

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Vishva

@Guruvishva

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Posted: 11 years ago

#164

I'm sorry guys this net is troubling me a lot will see you u all very soon 😛

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poonam

@Angel_Luv

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Posted: 11 years ago

#165

wah wah kya baat h 25 pages😛well done👏~!!Happy 2nd Anniversary in ^IF^ !*ROSEY*! Dear!!~

~Celebrating 66th Republic Day Of India~

Aa Gaya Shubh Basant

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HAPPY BASANT PANCHAMI TO ALL

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Today is a special day as it's the birthday of a great friend🥳. She happens to be one of the charming and lovable members of our forum. She is a person who can charm you with her voice and who as solutions and ideas for your problems😃. She also solves problems with naturalness and is always sure to grab your attention with her clever comments. I guess by this time you must have guessed it none other than our

Will misss u a lot sis 😭 😭

ur a wonderful person...stay blessed...
U r always a special person to me...
U will always remain in my memories & in my heart sis...
Pls do try to spend atleast few minutes in a week...v will b happy to c u back...

Hav a grt life ahead...luv u sis...Take care 🤗

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Time and Life has to move on, Me to going to move on my life, So its time to say GOOD BYE TO ALL may be tmrw or sunday will be the last day for me in this forum thinking soo

For the past one and a half years I spend most of the times in this forum only

I got soo many friends, brothers , sisters like , every one are very close to my heart, and spend my quality time with them, may be some names I had missed them too, I remember each and every one.

Every one in this forum are very much special to me and close to my heart , 😊😛

If I had hurt anyone in this 2 years means I'm VERY SORRY FOR THAT

I need everyone's prayers wishes and blessings

Miss you Friends...

Hello buddies!😛

When I joined IF, I never thought that I would dread this day. Saying good-bye to you people is really difficult. This place has given me everything I want. I felt more confident, interactive and contented after coming here. But as an old quote says.. Good things has to end. Good things has to end to make pavement for better things to happen. I have my board exams on March 2015. I hardly have 3 months time to give an exam which is gonna decide my career and my life. So, I'm not going to come here till that. Well, I'm not sure even if I would be back. If at all I'm back, I would be here again for 3 more months only. So, at this moment, all I feel is the need to thank you all. You have all become a part of my world. I have shared all my happiness and sorrows with you. But now, I have to take a break from this place. A break from all distractions would do me good. I am sorry if I had hurt you unknowingly. And thanks for being with me friends.⭐️

Well, please pray for me. Please pray that I should do my boards really well. And yeah, pray for my other friends too -, etc.

Every single person I have met here are precious to me. I have learnt a lot from you all. Partner, di,etc etc -- I would never ever forget you all. Especially, I would miss eating your head .😆 And Ash... I would always remember how good writer you are. All the best to you all for everything you are gonna do here on!

Take care🤗

Hope to see you all soon!😉
*!* Farewell Party*!* https://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1737418 v gud

career, personal life ,studies are more imp than anything in life. even imp than friends . i am not happy or sad either on your leaving as you are doing this for your life. each person has to see this moment. " Life goes on" , "Memories never fade " , "A best friend is a person whom you will always be real." will miss u
just want to say some lines for you
kabhi alvida na kehena ...
kabhi alvida na kehena...

Loads of love for you
Love you
Your bro All the best for your life..wish u all success.You will b missed.
Hey guys this a special post for a very special Pvian..
The bubbliest spunky and full of life chulbuli si talented
With such a short span of time.. She has won our hearts and made a bery special place..
We all love her.. Love her vivacious and infectious spark..
Living up to her id.. She is lively to the t... She livened up the forum..
She has the most rocking sense of humour..
She will have u in splits with her one liners
All of those who read her fanfic will vouch for her amazing talent..
Romance, Poetry ho ya Comedy.. She excells at it all...👏
A great friend a great sister..

We will not say Alvida...
We will say Jaldi Milein Gaiy..
InshAllah.. we will meet u soon..

I promised u no tears.. I cant imagine this forum without u..

Knowing you has been a complete pleasure
Sweet memories of you we shall always treasure...😳
And aisa sochna bhi nahi we can ever forget u
Jaldi ana kdmhmd family wud be incomplete with out you...

I found this poem which was perfect
There is no "Good-bye"
There is no good-bye
Because, we really never leave;
There is no separation,
Not any cause to grieve,
There is a part of me
That will always be with you,
And a part of you, forever
dwells within me, too
I m holding you in love
As the spirit that you are;
No matter what the distance,
You're really never far.
Nothing in this world of One
Can ever really part;
Whoever shares themselves in love
Is joined in the heart.

When you think of me, remember
The perfection that I see.
That within my heart I hold you
As a gift bestowed on me.
Remember when you find yourself
Tempted to despair
To stop and feel my presence
And know that I am there
In the deepest recess of your heart
I'll forever dwell;
Always sending love and light
And wishing that you're well
Wish you luck and happiness where ever you go..

Dil laga kar parhai karna.. humara naam roshan karna
*waves*
And thats u
Love you 😳

I will be back with farewell gifts.. everyone feel free to give her gifts or farewell msgs😳

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Vishva

@Guruvishva

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Posted: 11 years ago

#166

No chappals guys 😆

Hope net doesn't disturb say more 😆

Anybody left 😆

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Amit

@..GurmiT..

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Posted: 11 years ago

#167

Originally posted by: Guruvishva
No chappals guys 😆
Hope net doesn't disturb say more 😆
Anybody left 😆

me always 😆

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poonam

@Angel_Luv

Stunner

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Posted: 11 years ago

#168

Originally posted by: Guruvishva
No chappals guys 😆
Hope net doesn't disturb say more 😆
Anybody left 😆

hi vishu howz u sis🤗

tho yaha game chal rahi h😆*~*~*Engagement wishes for Manju & Fred*~*~*

~*~*~Happy Lohri,Makar-Sankranti &Ponggal~*~*~
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symbolizing

W I S D O M D I V I N E K N O W L E D G E S P I R I T U A L L I G H T

which receded from you when you reveled in the darkness of ignorance, delusion and sensuality, now joyously turns on its northward course and moves towards you to shed its light and warmth in greater abundance, and to infuse into you more life and energy!

~Unknown Author~

J A N U A R Y 1 4 T H 2 0 1

It's a new harvest season yet again in the Southern Asian Regions and

to mark this auspicious day, all the households prepare a feast in a rather

spiritual and traditional way.

January 14th

is an auspiciuos day across South Asia and

marks the beginning of a new harvest season.

A Beautiful,Bright And Delighted Day,

Sun Entered Makar To Intense The Ray.

Crop Harvested To Cheer The Smiles,

Come Together And Enjoy The Life.

Kites Flying High To Touch The Happiness,

Til Mangled With Sweet To Spread Sweetness.

Time To Enjoy The Moment With Full Intensity

~author unknown~

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HAPPY LOHRI AND MAKAR SANKRANTI n PONGGAL IF MEMBERS

Happy Lohri,Ponggal & Sankranti

Makar Sankranti is celebrated on January 14th every year . The day when Sun moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn during the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere (Uttarayana) is known as Makar sakranti.

sankranti means movement. For the people of the northern hemisphere, the northward path of the sun means sun is getting closer to them by every passing day and the days are getting longer, a and warmer.

For Hindus, the sun stands for knowledge, spiritual light and wisdom. Makara Sakranti signifies that we should turn away from the darkness of delusion in which we live, and let the light within us shine brighter and brighter. One should gradually begin to grow in purity, wisdom, and knowledge, as the sun does beginning today.

Sun itself stands for all the ideals of the Pongal festival. It gives the message of light, unity, equality and true selflessness. These are the ideals of Karma Yoga. When one does everything without expecting any rewards in the return. Like sun gives us light . Trees gives us grain, flowers and fruits. If sun stops shedding its light, we are doomed to death. If we learn this one lesson from the Sun, our lives will shine with divine lustre like our Sun.

In Gujarat It is called uttraayan. When sky is filled up with colorful kites. At night kites are flown with candles put in paper lanterns. Gujaratis celebrate it by inviting friends and family eating till gudd ladoos and other delicious foods.

Makara Sankranti is called Pongal by the Tamilians, from whom it ushers in the New Year. The day begins with Surya Pongal or sun worship. The newly harvested corn is then cooked first time.

It is celebrated in every home. Servants, farmers and the poor are fed and clothed, and given presents or money. Next day, the cows, are worshipped. Birds and animals are also fed.

Such holy festival teaches us to feel our oneness with all creation; we learn to be unselfish and follow the path of love, purity and forgiveness. We also learn that real wealth is the goodwill and friendship of the people around us, the land on which our food grows, and the animals that help us to make our work lighter.

"Share what you have with all" that is the true meaning

It is known as Lohri or Lodi in Punjab

During the coldest month of January , Huge bonfires are lit on the eve of Sankarant and is celebrated as Lodi or Lohri. Punjabis throw Sweets, sugarcane and rice in the bonfires, around which friends and relatives gather together. The following day, which is Sankrant, it is celebrated as Magi. The Punjabi's dance their famous Jahangir dance . Then they sit down and eat the food made for this special occasion

of the Pongal festival.

Mitha gurh te vich mil gia til,

uddi ptang te khil geya dil,

har pal sukh te har din shanti pao,

rab agge dua, tusi "Lohri" khushian naal manao.

"Sunder mundriye ho!
Tera kaun vicaharaa ho!
Dullah bhatti walla ho!
Dullhe di dhee vyayae ho!
Ser shakkar payee ho!"

Happy Lohri To Everyone

Sundar Mundariye'.
Tera kaun vichara..ho
Dulla Bhatti walla..ho
Dulle ne ti viahiyi..ho
Saer Shakar payi..ho
Kudi de boje payee..ho
Shallu kaun samete..ho
Chacha galee dese..ho
Chache choori kutee..ho
Zamindaran lutee..ho
Zamindara sidaye..ho
Gin-gin pole layee..ho
Ik pola reh gaya..ho
Sipahi farh ke lei gaya..ho
Aakho mundao taana..
Mukai da dana..
Aana lei ke jana...

Lohri - an agricultural winter festival

Lohri is a fun filled festivity observed by the Punjabi community every year in the month of January for a good harvest that carries cultural and traditional significance. It is observed on the eve of the winter solstice based on the belief that the Lohri night is the longest night of the year. Numerous theories have been suggested pertaining to the derivation of the term 'Lohri'. Many suggest that the festival derives its name from Loi, wife of Saint Kabir. Whereas, some believe the name 'Lohri' has been originated from the word 'loh', an iron pan used for preparing food.

Lohri festival best reflects the community's love for festival and celebrations of exuberance. However, the celebration of Lohri is not only restricted within the state of Punjab but also are observed enthusiastically throughout Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Jammu and Himachal Pradesh. According to the Hindu calendar, the Lohri 2014 will be observed on Monday, January 13.

The Lohri festival is marked by a range of traditional exciting activities such as lighting the ritualistic bonfire during the evening, dancing on the beats of the dhol, traditional handmade dishes, singing popular folklore around the bonfire and enjoying sumptuous feast. The folklores is also an integral part of Lohri which is all about expressing gratitude to the good harvest season and the natural elements such as water, wind and fire. On this day, people remember Dulha Bhatti - a famous legendary hero who helped the poor by robbing the rich, by singing folklores.

Lighting the bonfire in Lohri symbolizes offering prayers to Lord Agni (god of fire) to shower blessing on the land with abundance of crops and prosperity. The Lohri feast includes popular traditional feast such as makki-di-roti and sarson-da-saag.

For children, Lohri is the time of amusement and excitement. Early morning they visit houses within their neighbourhood to collect the Lohri 'loot' that usually includes traditional sweets, snacks (gajak, rewri, til, moongphali and jaggery) and money.

Significance of Lohri is no more restricted to celebration only but also implies a wonderful time for people in the community to rejoice and rejuvenate themselves from their chore and unite to share some fun and relive the cultural values. People exchange Lohri wishes to spread and celebrates the spirit of festivity.

On the occasion many people send personalised Lohri greetings and fancy Lohri gifts to their dear ones. The fascinating Lohri messages and lovely Lohri SMS are also popular as unique ideas to send warm 'Happy Lorhi' and mark the occasion as special

Lohri marks the end of winter on the last day of Paush, and beginning of Magha(around January 12 and 13), when the sun changes its course. It is associated with the worship of the sun and fire and is observed by all communities with different names, as Lohri is an exclusively Punjabi festival. The questions like When it began and why is lost in the mists of antiquity.

The origin of Lohri is related to the central character of most Lohri songs is Dulla Bhatti, a Muslim highway robber who lived in Punjab during the reign of Emperor Akbar. Besides robbing the rich, he rescued Hindu girls being forcibly taken to be sold in slave market of the Middle East. He arranged their marriages to Hindu boys with Hindu rituals and provided them with dowries. Understandably, though a bandit, he became a hero of all Punjabis. So every other Lohri song has words to express gratitude to Dulla Bhatti.

Some believe that Lohri has derived its name from Loi, the wife of Sant Kabir, for in rural Punjab Lohri is pronounced as Lohi. Others believe that Lohri comes from the word 'loh', a thick iron sheet tawa used for baking chapattis for community feasts. Another legend says that Holika and Lohri were sisters. While the former perished in the Holi fire, the latter survived. Eating of til (sesame seeds) and rorhi (jaggery) is considered to be essential on this day. Perhaps the words til and rorhi merged to become tilorhi, which eventually got shortened to Lohri.

Ceremonies that go with the festival of Lohri usually comprises of making a small image of the Lohri goddess with gobar (cattle dung), decorating it, kindling a fire beneath it and chanting its praises. The final ceremony is to light a large bonfire at sunset, toss sesame seeds, gur, sugar-candy and rewaries in it, sit round it, sing, dance till the fire dies out. People take dying embers of the fire to their homes. In Punjabi village homes, fire is kept going round the clock by use of cow-dung cakes.

Huge bonfires are lit in the harvested fields and in the front yards of houses and people gather around the rising flames, circle around (parikrama) the bonfire and throw puffed rice, popcorn and other munchies into the fire, shouting "Aadar aye dilather jaye" (May honor come and poverty vanish!), and sing popular folk songs. During the parikrama it is traditional to throw popcorn, til, peanuts and jaggery into the fire. These are healthy winter foods and til is also considered to be holy.

After the parikrama, people meet friends and relatives, exchange greetings and gifts, and distribute prasad (offerings made to god). The prasad comprises five main items: til, gajak, jaggery, peanuts, and popcorn. Winter savories are served around the bonfire with the traditional dinner of makki-ki-roti (multi-millet hand-rolled bread) and sarson-ka-saag (cooked mustard herbs).

Punjabi celebrate Lohri every year with great enthusiasm as it is a festival of joy and it also heralds spring. Also, sowing of a crop is always a reason to celebrate in Punjab, where the majority of the population is into agriculture. People enthusiastically participate in the dancing that is held around the bonfire. Bhangra dance by men begins after the offering to the bonfire. Dancing continues till late night with new groups joining in amid the beat of drums. Traditionally, women do not join Bhangra. They hold a separate bonfire in their courtyard orbiting it with the graceful Gidda dance.