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Janaki

@RamKiSeeta

Achiever

+ 6

Posted: 16 years ago

#51

Originally posted by: bharat999

Yes, the Harry Potter books were better than the movies by far, but I love the movies also! I feel the star cast was chosen perfectly! And did you see the Pride and Prejudice movie made in 1995? It is the BEST of all the P&P movies, because it follows the start EXACTLY and even the setting and characters are awesome! Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth as Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy are perfect! That's how I imagine they look now!

Oh, the book about Panchali is called Palace of Illusions, but I did not like it at all! If you are a Mahabharat fan, you won't like it, because the author distorts the character of Draupadi, and writes in the books that Draupadi did not like life with the Pandavas and always yearned to be the wife of Karna. Personally, I didn't like it, but I think you should read it yourself first before getting any impressions. I didn't read Mistress of Spices, but I did read Sister of my Heart and the Vine of Desire by the same author. They were so sad but good reads!

Oh, I still have a lot to plan for my story, so I can't really say when I'm planning on it being out, but what is yours about?

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Sita

@SitaLakshmi

Explorer

Posted: 16 years ago

#52

User Name: SitaLakshmi

Name: Sita Lakshmi

Gender: Female

DOB: December 25, 1985 (Christmas!)

Home Town: Hyderabad

Plz. Tell something about you: I am a 23 year old Brahmin woman living in Hyderabad, India. My interests are travelling, watching mythologicals, and cooking. I love cooking anything vegetarian, especially curries! I have two younger sisters (Janaki and Ramaa) and two elder brothers (Raghu and Lakshman. My mother's name is Lakshmi and my father's name is Hari. We all are RamSita devotees.

Current Status on If: Newbie

Most amusing incident on If: I like reading the daily reviews of this Ramayan episodes, and the enthusiasm of everyone is really sweet!

The thing which u learn or get from If: Everyone is very accepting, and as long as you tell your opinions is an unoffending way, they are welcome. India Forum members are all a close family, and I really like that, because no other forum is like that.

Best friend of If and ur take on them: Everyone! Everyone here is so sweet and kind!

Describe yourself in one word: Sensitive

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Aishwarya

@muffins2waffles

Inactive

+ 5

Posted: 16 years ago

#53

Hello Everbody!!!!!!!!!!

User Name: MusicalAiswarya

Name Aiswarya Challia

Gender Male (No I'm kidding, FEMALE Of course!!!!!!!!!)

DOB September 20th, 1992 I am sixteen!!!!!!!!

Home Town I was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, but I moved to New Jersey when I was eight. I love both places!! By the way, Lalitha Didi is my cousin, I think she is quite famous. Just kidding!

Plz. Tell something about you. I love to draw and make pictures, it makes me feel good. Especially cartoons!!!!!! Also, I love watching and reading Ramayan and Mahabharat. I love them equally and will never say anything bad about them! My favorite character is Lakshmanji.

Current Status on If Unfortunately, I'm just a Newbie

Most amusing incident on If You should have seen my reply to a nasty post about Sugriv and Vibhishanji. I told them to shut up, I'm afraid.

The thing which u learn or get from If: It's a great place to learn about the Ramayan and other mythological serials, and you can mingle with people who think like you!!

Best friend of If and ur take on them I have no friends yet, but I hope to make some in the future.

Describe yourself in one word: Temper (lol)😛

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Samiksha Birla

@Savi13

Dazzler

Posted: 16 years ago

#54

28 September 2008

But, still one prayer to God tht Plz... eradicate

the evils of Female Infanticide.........

And... let every Girl enjoy their status of being

Spl.....

I 'm proud to be a daughter of such

a sweet parents

Edited by sam1903 - 16 years ago

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juhi jain

@jingjing

Dazzler

+ 2

Posted: 16 years ago

#55

Very Veryyyyyy Veryyyyyyyyyy Happy Daughter's Day To All😛

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Samiksha Birla

@Savi13

Dazzler

Posted: 16 years ago

#56

Happy NavRatri To all of You

JAI MATA DI

Navratri, the festival of nights, lasts for 9 days with three days each devoted to worship of Ma Durga, the Goddess of Valor, Ma Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Ma Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge. During the nine days of Navratri, feasting and fasting take precedence over all normal daily activities amongst the Hindus. Evenings give rise to the religious dances in order to worhip Goddess Durga Maa.
1st - 3rd day of Navratri
On the first day of the Navaratras, a small bed of mud is prepared in the puja room of the house and barley seeds are sown on it. On the tenth day, the shoots are about 3 - 5 inches in length. After the puja, these seedlings are pulled out and given to devotees as a blessing from god. These initial days are dedicated to Durga Maa, the Goddess of power and energy. Her various manifestations, Kumari, Parvati and Kali are all worshipped during these days. They represent the three different classes of womanhood that include the child, the young girl and the mature woman.
4th - 6th day of Navratri
During these days, Lakshmi Maa, the Goddess of peace and prosperity is worshipped. On the fifth day which is known as Lalita Panchami, it is traditional, to gather and display all literature available in the house, light a lamp or 'diya' to invoke Saraswati Maa, the Goddess of knowledge and art.
7th - 8th day of Navratri
These final days belong to Saraswati Maa who is worshipped to acquire the spiritual knowledge. This in turn will free us from all earthly bondage. But on the 8th day of this colourful festival, yagna (holy fire) is performed. Ghee (clarified butter), kheer (rice pudding) and sesame seeds form the holy offering to Goddess Durga Maa.

Mahanavami
The festival of Navratri culminates in Mahanavami. On this day Kanya Puja is performed. Nine young girls representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. Their feet are washed as a mark of respect for the Goddess and then they are offered new clothes as gifts by the worshiper. This ritual is performed in most parts of the country.