BLUE HILL Travels

12/02/2022

विकास चाहिए या शराब !
शराब चुनाव से अगले दिन नहीं मिलेगी !!
इसका तजुर्बा है आपका !
फैसला आपका, आखिर वोट है आपका !!

17/10/2017

Dhana Trayodashi or Dhanteras is the first day of the Indian Diwali Festival. The festival is known as "Dhanatrayodashi" or "Dhanvantari Trayodashi". It is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar month of Ashwin.

Dhanvantari is worshipped on the occasion of Dhanvantari Trayodashi. Dhanvantari is considered to be the teacher of all physicians and the originator of Ayurveda. Although Dhanteras has become associated with wealth and people buy gold or silver jewellery and utensils on this day and they also gift silver or gold coins, there is no association of either wealth or gold with Dhanvantari, who is a provider of good health rather than wealth.

In modern times, Dhanteras has come to be known as the most auspicious occasion for buying gold, silver and other metals especially kitchenware. The day also sees heavy purchases of appliances and automobiles.

Dhanteras also marks the beginning of the five day festivities of Diwali.

30/09/2017

Dussehra, or Vijayadashmi marks two celebrations in India: the victory of Rama over Ravana and the victory of goddess Durga over the asura, Mahishasura. Both the celebrations signify the victory of good over evil and involve a wide variety of rituals across India.

One of the most popular festivals in India, Dussehra, has always taught us that in the battle between good and evil, the former always win. Also known as Vijayadashmi, the festival is observed on the tenth day in the Hindu month of Ashwin, which falls in the Gregorian months of September or October.
and Durga killed the demon on 10th day of the Shukla Paksha of Hindu Lunar Calendar, and the victory on this day is also referred as Vijayadashmi..

28/09/2017

Navratri is one of the most significant and awaited Hindu festival. The zeal and excitement of the festival is evident all over India way before the actual festival starts. Navratri celebrations in India are grand and everyone wants to be a part of them.

Navratri literally means 'Nine Nights' in the Sanskrit language. There are various myths associated with the festival and different religions and communities in India have a different way to celebrate the festival but the festival is primarily dedicated to goddess Durga (symbol of power) who is worshipped in nine forms during the nine days of Navratri. The festivities last for nine long days and people indulge in prayers & dancing and singing among other things to appease the goddess Durga.

14/08/2017

Janmashtami, also known as ‘Krishna Janmashtami’ is the most important festival of Vaishnavs. The Hindu festival is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the Lord Vishnu. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Krishna was born on ‘ashtami’ or the ‘eighth day’ at midnight in the holy month of Shravana. And it precedes the ‘Nandotsav’ festival, which celebrates the occasion when Krishna’s foster father ‘Nanda’ distributed gifts among the community honouring his birth.

May this Janamashtami shower on you blossoms of love and peace. May the divine grace of Lord Krishna be with you today and always.
Happy Krishna Janmashtami!

28/04/2017

Dear Divine Souls Today is Akshay Tritiya

Akshay Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej is a holy and auspicious day for Hindus. It falls on the third Tithi (lunar day) of Bright Half (Shukla Paksha) of the pan-Indian month of Vaishakha and one of the four most important days for Hindus. It is an auspicious day of the birthday of Lord Parasurama who is the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu calendar, some days of the month are absent in counting and some days (tithi in lunar calendars) come extra, but Akshay tritiya is one day which is never "absent" from the lunar calendar. Akshay Tritiya

The word "Akshay" means the never diminishing in Sanskrit and the day is believed to bring good luck and success. It is believed that if you do charity on this day you will be blessed. On Akshay Tritiya, Mrutika is worshiped. The day is considered auspicious for starting new ventures: any venture initiated on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya is assumed to grow and bring prosperity. Hence, new ventures, like starting a business, construction, etc. is performed on Akshay Tritiya. Wishing you a very happy Akshay Tritiya, god bless you all.

25/04/2017

*Char Dham Yatra 2017 Opening Dates*

Yamunotri Temple will be open on 28th April 2017.
Gangotri Temple will be open on 28th April 2017.
Kedarnath Temple will be open on 03th May 2017 .
Badarinath Temple will be open on 06th May 2017.

01/01/2017

12/01/2016

WELCOME TO KUMBH MELA HARIDWAR 2016

Kumbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred river. Traditionally, four fairs are widely recognized as the Kumbh Melas.
The main festival site is located on the banks of a river:
1. The Ganges River (Ganga) at Haridwar, Uttarakhand ; (Haridwar Kumbh Mela)
2. The confluence of the Ganga and the Yamuna riversand the mythical Sarasvati at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh ; (Allahabad Kumbh Mela)
3. The Godavari River at Nashik Maharashtra; (Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela)
4. The Kshipra River at Ujjain. (Ujjain Simhastha Kumbha Mela)

Bathing in these rivers is thought to cleanse a person of all sins.
At any given place, the Kumbh Mela is held once in 12 years. There is a difference of around 3 years between the Kumbh Melas at Haridwar and Nashik; the fairs at Nashik and Ujjain are celebrated in the same year or one year apart. The exact date is determined according to a combination of zodiac positions of the Jupiter, the Sun and the Moon. At Nashik and Ujjain, the Mela may be held while a planet is in Leo (Simha in Hindu astrology); in this case, it is also known as Simhastha. At Haridwar and Allahabad, an Ardha("Half") Kumbh Mela is held every sixth year; a Maha ("Great") Kumbh Mela occurs after 144 years.

At any given place, the Kumbh Mela is held once in 12 years. There is a difference of around 3 years between the Kumbh Melas at Haridwar and Nashik; the fairs at Nashik and Ujjain are celebrated in the same year or one year apart. The exact date is determined according to a combination of zodiac positions of the Jupiter, the Sun and the Moon. At Nashik and Ujjain, the Mela may be held while a planet is in Leo (Simha in Hindu astrology); in this case, it is also known as Simhastha. At Haridwar and Allahabad, an Ardha("Half") Kumbh Mela is held every sixth year; a Maha ("Great") Kumbh Mela occurs after 144 years.

The exact age of the festival is uncertain. According to medieval Hindu theology, Lord Vishnu dropped drops of Amrita (the drink of immortality) at four places, while transporting it in a kumbha (pot). These four places are identified as the present-day sites of the Kumbh Mela. The name "Kumbh Mela" literally means "kumbha fair". It is known as "Kumbh" in Hindi (due to schwa deletion); inSanskrit and some other Indian languages, it is more often known by its original name "Kumbha"

The festival is one of the largest peaceful gatherings in the world, and as the "world's largest congregation of religious pilgrims".There is no precise method of ascertaining the number of pilgrims, and the estimates of the number of pilgrims bathing on the most auspicious day may vary. millions of people visites Kumbh Mela on a single day,

The Main Bathing Dates of Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2016.

14 Jan 2016 Makar Shakranti
12 Feb 2016 Basant Panchami
22 Feb 2016 Maagh Purnima
07 Mar 2016 Maha Shivratri
07 Apr 2016 Chaitra Aamavasya
08 Apr 2016 Navsamvat / Chaitra Shukl Pritpada
14 Apr 2016 Mesha Sakranti
15 Apr 2016 Shree Ramnavani Snan
22 Apr 2016 Chaitra Purnima

08/03/2015

Being a woman is a terribly difficult task, since it consists principally in dealing with men.

A woman's guess is much more accurate than a man's certainty.

Women are always beautiful. Respect Women.

20/02/2015

A Group of Wild Elephants in Rajaj ji National Park, Chilla, Rishikesh.

Rajaji National Park, CHILLA (RISHIKESH) is an Indian national park that encompasses the Shivalik, near the foothills of the Himalayas. It is spread over 820 km. and three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal. In 1983, three wildlife sanctuaries in the area namely, Chilla, Motichur and Rajaji sanctuaries were merged into one.
after the name of renowned statesman and freedom fighter Sri C. Rajgopalachariya - The first and last Governor General of independent India popularly known as "Rajaji". The park is spread over an area of 820.42 sq. km. in three Districts- Dehradun, Haridwar & Pauri Garhwal of Uttaranchal State, India.
The Park has got the largest area representing Shivalik Eco-system. The Shivalik trail is 10 million year old and very rich in fossils. It's fossils faunal remains include about 50 species of elephant, one of them is present today.
The majestic Ganges flows through the National Park for a distance of 24km, besides the innumerable streams and brooks making it rich and diverse. It offers ample opportunities to nature lovers to enjoy the captivating landscape and wildlife.
Rajaji is thickly foliated predominantly by the Sal Forest and a number of other forest types which include the Western Gangetic Moist and Northern dry Deciduous and Khair-Sissoo forests. Low Alluvial Savannah Woodlands cover the drier southern margins of the park, in contrast to the Shivalik Chir-Pine on the high reaches of the hills.
The park is home to the Tiger, Leopard, Himalayan Bear, Cheetal, hog deer, barking deer, Sambar deer, wild boar, antelopes such as the Nilgai, Goral , Jackal, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat, Civets, Himalayan Yellow-Throated Marten, Sloth Bears, Pythons, King Cobra, Common Krait, Indian Cobra and the Monitor Lizard and above All the Asian Elephant.
Rajaji National Park is predominantly formed from dense green jungles, and this environment forms a habitat for a number of animals. The Park is at the northwestern limit of distribution for both elephants and tigers in India, and has the largest population of elephants in Uttarakhand.