23rd Sep 2023 Surekha Kulkarni

During the Ganapati Bappa stay ,it is believed that Ganesha’s sisters — Jyestha and Kanishta, also come to their maternal home . Two idols of Goddess Gauri are brought home and worshipped with elaborate rituals. It also serves as an occasion for women to visit each other for Haldi Kumkum. Like Ganesha, Gauri also represents health wealth happiness and prosperity.

22nd Jul 2023 Surekha Kulkarni

The Brahma Kamal flower (The Brahma Lotus) is considered an avatar of Lord Brahma, according to Hindu mythology. Many believe that when the flower blooms, Lord Vishnu’s bed is visible on it. The Brahma lotus is found in the foothills of the Himalayas. The flower blooms only once a year and is cultivated in Uttarakhand. The flower is especially found in a strip from Pindari to Japla, Roopkund, Hemkund, Brij Ganga, Valley of Flowers and Kedarnath. Seeing the flower once a year is considered extremely auspicious.