Ravi's B'Day Bash on July 27 2008

It was not a normal weekend for anyone in Bangalore. Of course for me too.. After the terror attack on Friday, 25 July 2008, returned from office early in a tense mood. Luckily there was no power cut in the city as a result of the disturbance in normal life. So, I cooked some food and me and my room mates had dinner and watced one of the classics of 70's "Aaradhana" of Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore. I was so happy at the moment watching the introduction song and set my hello tune "Mere Sapnon Ki Rain hai to kab aayegi thu..." (CT 10222) on my Vodafone. Had good feel and slept happily.

Saturday morning seemed to be quite cool and even I made it much pleasant by watching the classic songs of RajKapoor. Me and my room mates Hari & Venkat too enjoyed the time. Later we had some quick breakfast and me gave my Black Beauty for getting serviced. My room mates treated me with good lunch and I could not stop taking a long nap. Anyways it was very much needed. After that started the much planned Saturday evening to bang with the friends on the eve of Ravi's B'day.

I took the BMTC bus to reach MarathHalli and met Dinakar, Ravi & Babu. As there was a sudden change in the location to party out that evening, we asked Dinakar to proceed with Babu to his place.

Later me and Ravi gave the order for Food at Friends' Hyd Dhaaba and headed to HSR layout.

At HSR BDA we thought of taking a break and have something to eat. There we surprisingly met Anil and Satish (Duo) and altogether had some chat items. Later reached Babu's House.

Babu's new Lovey home:
Really it is not easy for everyone to get their dreams fulfilled at an early stage. Not saying it is "Impossible" but it is not feasible at times to get things done as most of us think twice and later postpone the things. Now coming to Babu/s accomplishment, it is the beautiful home he hired for rent. Everyone had the best feel moving in his house. Nicely furnished and a plesant duplex flat it is... After reaching his place, all of us felt like being at the right place for partying that night...

B'day Bash:
With almost all the gang of boyz being present there, the place had the festive look. All of us started the moment with the drink of thier own choice and cheered well wishing Ravi a happy Birthday. Somehow or other then started the topic to share their views on Ravi suggesting him some thing they find as need for improvement for Ravi. By the time it was half way in th round clock ticked 11:57 pm. So all of us arranged the cake cutting.
By the time it was sharp 12:00 midnight, Ravi cut the cake and Dinakar shared the first peice with him and ofcourse Dinakar continued for next 5 ~6 pieces as the cake was too mouthwatering and best of its kind. (Thanks for the delivery boys who delivered the cake at such an odd time in that area.) Later we continued the birthday bash with hitting Ravi and Prithvi seemed to be the highest hitter in the group.

Exciting Dance Performances by Prithvi and Ravi:
Prithvi's dance step for the hot song from Mantra movie turned to be the best attaction and stealed the show. Ravi too tried to share the dance sequence but ofcourse being born just then could not cope up with Prithvi. Anyways that was a good fun for all of us.
Special presence:
It is Sriram and Surya Kiran along with Satish and Anil(from Hyd) joining the party that night which made look more grand as count of the guys being present from our class being 7 (one third of the boys in our class).
Lastly we concluded the party by 1:00 am and returned to Ravi's home at around 1:30 am.
I wish Ravi once again on his B'day on behalf of everyone from our friends' group.

Smiles.... will come up with one more happy moments to share with you soon...

Pinak

Om Arunachaleswaraya Namah

Om Arunachaleswaraaya Namaha

Om Arunachaleswaraya Namah

Puranic History

The Creator Lord Bramha and Protector Lord Thirumal entered into a controversy among themselves so as to ascertain who was the greatest. Lord Siva was asked to be the judge. Lord Siva told them that whoever was able to see his crown as well as his feet would be termed as the greatest. Then Lord Siva transformed himself into a Jothi (a column of fire) touching the heaven and earth. Thirumal took the avatar of varaha (wild boar) and dug deep into the earth to find Siva's feet but at last accepted defeat. Bramha took the form of a swan and flew to see the crown of Siva. Unable to see the crown, Bramha saw a thazhambu flower which had decked Siva's crown falling down. He asked the flower as to the distance of Siva's crown whereby the flower replied that he had been falling for forty thousand years. Bramha, realizing that he would not be able to reach the crown asked the flower to act as false witness. The thazhambu flower acting as a false witness declared that Brahma had seen the crown. Siva became angry at the deception and cursed that Bramha should have no temple on earth and that the thazhambu flower should not be used while praying to Lord Siva. The place where Lord Siva stood as a column of fire to eliminate the ego is Thiruvannamalai.

The Annamalai Hill was Agni (fire) during Krithayugam, was Manikkam (Emerald) during Threthayugam, was pon (Gold) during Dwaprayugam and rock during Kaliyugam as per the ancient legends. On the request of Thirumal and Bramha by their devout prayer, Siva who was in the form of a fire column took the form of a Sivalingam at the foot of the hill hwere the Arulmigu Annamalaiyar Temple is located.

The Significance of Girivalam (Circumambulation)

In most of the holy places the Deity is found atop the hill. But here the Holy hill itself is the Deity (Lord Annamalaiyar) and is worshipped. "Arunam" means sun and denotes the red colour of fire. "Asalam" means "Giri" or "malai" (mountain). Thus "Arunachalam" means the HOly hill which is rd in colour. The Holy hill is 2668 fi. high. The Annamalai Hill was Agni (fire) during Kirthayugam, was Manikkam (Emerad) during Threthayugam, was Pon (Gold) during Dwaparayugam and rock during Kaliyugam. There are eight lingams located at the eight directions and provides an octagonal structure to Thiruvannamalai Town. The eight lingams are: Indra Lingam, Agni Lingam, Yama Lingam, Niruthi Lingam, Varuna Lingam, Vayu Lingam, Kubera Lingam and Esanya Lingam. The Adi Annamalai Temple glorified in Dhevaram is located on this path. The circumambulation path is 14 kilometres. History has it that even today a number of siddhars are living on the hill. It is auspicious to perform "Girilvalam" during every Full moon day which would do immense good. It is because during Full Moon Day siddhars movement would be there and the whole atmosphere would be filled with perfumes of herbal plants. This will provide peace of mind and good health to body. It is a proven fact that on every Full moon day lakhs of devotees circumambulate the Hill and get all benefits by praying to Lord Annamalaiyar . The circumambulation path has been provided with sodium lamps at the expense of 12 lakhs donated by cine artist Thiru Rajinikanth. This benefits pilgrims who perform circumambulation during night times. On behalf of Town administration bore well pumps are erected to supply drinking water to pilgrims. Moreover for the benefit of the devotees during special occasions annadhanam is performed by Sri Agasthiar Ashram,and so many donors. Milk is distributed by certain well wishers.

Arunachaleswara Temple in Tiruvannamalai is dedicated to Lord Siva and it is one of the largest temples in India . Arunachaleswara temple is one of the "Pancha Bhootha Sthalams".

Introducing myself to you all :)

Pinak Sharma

Here are some of the pictures that I would like to share with you all guyz !

I thought of starting my blog in a more spiritual way by loading the picture of Maheswara. Hope you all keep in touch with me on this blog posting your comments when ever you feel free.

Will come up with more and more intersting things tomorow.

Bye for now :)