tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post5789111509640070026..comments2023-08-04T09:49:48.622-05:00Comments on Found in Folsom: Makara Sankranthi and more... Part 1Found In Folsomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11381456888085332705noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-4919434319167445912016-06-27T22:15:06.153-05:002016-06-27T22:15:06.153-05:00Bhogi and the various things we do , in the villag...Bhogi and the various things we do , in the villages, during festivals,....so significant in many ways. <br />Loved the post Sujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-10842846665098032282016-03-16T12:56:16.630-05:002016-03-16T12:56:16.630-05:00Glad to see you here after a long time, Shilpa. Tr...Glad to see you here after a long time, Shilpa. True that each of us have so many varied customs and traditions in our Country. Seriously, I am intrigued by our diversity many times :) My pleasure writing this.Found In Folsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381456888085332705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-78891393390884744462016-03-16T10:23:38.379-05:002016-03-16T10:23:38.379-05:00Interesting to read about such different tradition...Interesting to read about such different traditions and customs down south for Makar sakranti! Thanks for sharing, Latha :)Shilpa Garghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016927627801620377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-68829274851853403252016-01-31T21:48:42.579-06:002016-01-31T21:48:42.579-06:00yeah.... still waiting for the second part! :)yeah.... still waiting for the second part! :)Rajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138309630324239186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-30150096800791919462016-01-28T15:13:21.706-06:002016-01-28T15:13:21.706-06:00Hahaha....your comment made me smile. Oh yes, food...Hahaha....your comment made me smile. Oh yes, food is an integral part of our festivals. Though he is from Hyd, I think it has got to do with where you grew up. We hailing from the Andhra side of the state have a different set of celebrations compared to those who grew up in the city. :)Found In Folsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381456888085332705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-26830822211381222002016-01-28T15:11:21.963-06:002016-01-28T15:11:21.963-06:00:)True, Prasad. Fun is what makes our festivals mo...:)True, Prasad. Fun is what makes our festivals more special. Found In Folsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381456888085332705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-41955901077335069752016-01-28T15:09:56.470-06:002016-01-28T15:09:56.470-06:00Thank you, Rahul sir. I am slowly forgetting the s...Thank you, Rahul sir. I am slowly forgetting the skill :( India is so diverse, isn't it? We have so many rituals and each of them are so different from each other.Found In Folsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381456888085332705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-15834094519630280622016-01-28T15:05:25.141-06:002016-01-28T15:05:25.141-06:00These traditions have a long way to go back, Marci...These traditions have a long way to go back, Marcia :) Glad you liked them.Found In Folsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381456888085332705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-570944154166627142016-01-28T15:04:50.143-06:002016-01-28T15:04:50.143-06:00OH ya...filling in the colors was the fun part. An...OH ya...filling in the colors was the fun part. And we had to be economical even in filling the colors. We would mix muggu with the colors to get lighter versions of it. I thought so too. TN must be having similar version of celebrations. <br />My god..now it reminds me that I have to put up the part 2...didn't even write...work's a bit crazy these days :(Found In Folsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381456888085332705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-64553796434973982212016-01-26T18:28:13.444-06:002016-01-26T18:28:13.444-06:00Very informative! The Husband is from Hyderabad bu...Very informative! The Husband is from Hyderabad but I didn't know there were so many rituals associated with this festival. I only know about the muggulu and the food! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718975387489795957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-12956162785328379302016-01-26T10:51:56.918-06:002016-01-26T10:51:56.918-06:00Makar Sakranthi is one of my personal favorite fes...Makar Sakranthi is one of my personal favorite festivals, lots of fun and not just rituals...Prasad Nphttp://desitraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-46265043798529789492016-01-24T02:02:48.616-06:002016-01-24T02:02:48.616-06:00Thanks for the insight into the rituals and was tr...Thanks for the insight into the rituals and was truly impressed with your Rangoli skills,Latha! Wishing you tons of happiness!Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-40035860644438134972016-01-22T23:29:25.632-06:002016-01-22T23:29:25.632-06:00I hadn't heard of Lohri before---thank you for...I hadn't heard of Lohri before---thank you for sharing the info and the pictures are really cool, too!menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-50379662720923242592016-01-22T14:36:38.705-06:002016-01-22T14:36:38.705-06:00Such a nostalgic post. :) Our pongal celebrations ...Such a nostalgic post. :) Our pongal celebrations are very similar to yours and you have written about it in such great detail and so beautifully. Reminded me of my childhood days and the amazing fun memories. <br /><br />I was a fan of muggu when I was a kid. I used to watch my mom do it effortlessly and yeah… I know it is not at all easy. I used to volunteer to fill in the colors. :)<br /><br />Waiting for part 2. :)<br />Rajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138309630324239186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-59191471192068139852016-01-18T14:22:27.213-06:002016-01-18T14:22:27.213-06:00You know Bikram bhai, the reason I wrote this post...You know Bikram bhai, the reason I wrote this post is I figured that much that many people are not aware of what we actually do for sankranthi :) I am so glad when Alka, Rachna and you said you learnt something from here. Hearing that for the first time on my blog and makes me happy :) We all are doing good and hope the same with you. A very Happy Lohri to you and your family!Found In Folsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381456888085332705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-20059842005290798972016-01-18T12:46:55.947-06:002016-01-18T12:46:55.947-06:00you know it is funny because when someone asked me...you know it is funny because when someone asked me the other day why is Lohri celebrated I could not explain the reason properly<br /><br />now going thrrough this post was like a treasure as i learnt new things I had no clue .. India has so much WIDE culture so many rituals .. WOWOWWO<br /><br />and heyyyyyyyyyyyyy HOW are you .. Happy Lohri to you and family .. sorry i am bit late .. but i have my reasons will tell some other time :) <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mannbikram.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Bikram's</a> Bikramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17320753339263375295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-57363239038238682752016-01-18T08:57:34.551-06:002016-01-18T08:57:34.551-06:00That's what I figured out when I read your pos...That's what I figured out when I read your post. Then I thought, why don't I write what I know of and at least share the little knowledge. This could have been even lengthier if I explained the detailed version of each and every ritual...but I thought this would suffice :)Found In Folsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381456888085332705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-69229677004363253312016-01-18T08:41:14.978-06:002016-01-18T08:41:14.978-06:00Finally I read the post. This was so informative. ...Finally I read the post. This was so informative. I had no clue. Thank you for sharing the stories and rituals. Rachnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275266551382931603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-19078104558443752382016-01-18T08:12:18.462-06:002016-01-18T08:12:18.462-06:00No, BM. Unfortunately, I don't. I told mom to ...No, BM. Unfortunately, I don't. I told mom to save it but in her moves, I think she gave it to somebody. You know one day at work, I was so bored in this meeting...I drew a muggu in a notebook. :D But do you think I need to maintain a book? They are available in the internet. Found In Folsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381456888085332705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-69459696453277474932016-01-18T08:07:42.933-06:002016-01-18T08:07:42.933-06:00I totally hear you, Alka. Growing up in towns, the...I totally hear you, Alka. Growing up in towns, the traditions sort of get flexible according to our convenience and we end up doing whatever works the best for us. Imagine if I lived in a nice neighbor hood in Gurgaon, how would I be able to put cow dung balls in front of my entrance? I would get a notice from the maintenance immediately :D Found In Folsomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381456888085332705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-74603174005731572812016-01-18T07:16:16.402-06:002016-01-18T07:16:16.402-06:00Do you still have the muggulu notebook? If not, st...Do you still have the muggulu notebook? If not, start one right away, girl! These arts are dying and need to be kept alive by those who know them. Rituals are not empty gestures, they serve a lot many functions, one of which is aesthetics. Zephyrhttp://cybernag.innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6614247118171115616.post-73578901052890604892016-01-18T02:12:30.114-06:002016-01-18T02:12:30.114-06:00Living in Delhi, all I know is Lohri - a Punjabi S...Living in Delhi, all I know is Lohri - a Punjabi Sakranti of sorts. :) My mother, hailing from UP sticks to some rituals but we in metros know little about Sakranti folk lore. This was informative.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.com