Sphoorthi Theatre

“Those days were golden”, “we had a blissful Childhood”… and so on are the expressive words spoken by our parents and grandparents. Has the golden days really disappeared from the world? Are today’s children leading bliss less childhood? …… similar are the questions alarming my young parents mind. Are we really leading a healthy lifestyle in this so called modern world with filled with modern gadgets, technology and applications? I am afraid to say that neither we nor our children are safe in this world with sophisticated world. We have shrinking our relations, communication and social relationship by using Internet and social networking. More than adults it is the children below eighteen years were are addicted to internet and social networking and have victims too. Researches conducted through out the world have shown that last year one in four children was sent pictures of people who were naked or having sex. More alarming is that more than 725,000 children have been "insiste

Sri Andal is believed to be the embodiment incarnation of Sri Bhooma devi the Celestial Companion of Sriman Narayana-The one and only Supreme mighty. It is also believed that she took birth on this earth to free human beings from suffering and worldly bondage. She composed and sang thirty sweet songs containing the fundamental principles of Sanatana Dharma of Sri Vaishnava. This was sung in the month of Margazhi. In Bhagavat Gita Lord Krishna says "… I am Margazhi among 12th months…" When the sun enters from one rasi to the next rasi it is celebrated as Sankranthi. This month is dedicated to the worship of deities. It starts normally on December 15-16 every year and ends on Jan13-14. This year it started on December 16, 2013, and end on January 13, 2014. It is again believed that human one earth year is considered as one day for Devas. So, this month in Deva Loka is considered morning time and it is Brahma muhurta for the Devas. Generally, morning time is apt

All of us for sure have enjoyed playing with cooking set or kitchen set. My mother use to get me the kitchen set sold at Siddharoda math fair in Hubli. Those were made up of clay and could easy break if not handled well. I use to wait for the fair,the Jathara during Shiva Rathri , so that my mother got me a new set for that year. I also carefully preserved the previous years set, as I wanted to have more utensils, as much as my mother had in her kitchen. During our childhood, we faced lots of water scarcity problem, and my mother and brothers used to fetch water and filled the tank and drinking water drums. I was asked to stay at home and play with my toys and kitchen set. COOOL! I played with my friends for hours together. Least bothered about any household problems. It was all mainly handled by my mother and my brothers helped her too. Later, I did notice the clay sets being replaced with aluminum and steel. They were pretty expensive and I did not trouble my mother t

Life is not a strait road, Neither a pleasant abode, Its topsy - turvy curve make, The journey of life agreeable. I encountered three brave, bold and beautiful women, Women of courage, discreet, and power within, All underwent the rigorous test of life, Living and digesting it like meek docile wives, Withstanding the harsh abuses from family and friends, And ‘MAN’ just tagged as a label at their name end. Who taught them to be brave? To be bold? To be confident and overcome the challenges of life by challenging the life? It is the inner self of these women, The inner peaceful resting soul, arising in a raised voice, It is the inner positive force gushing out to face the challenges, To welcome, face up to, to stand with upright shoulder, Like a fearless soldier, Let all the pain be felt, smelt, and breathed I alone can do it ‘I can do it’. No more tides of sorrows would wash off my feet, I ascend higher and higher with every beat, Lowering my st

On the seashore with a teacher by his side, He observed the flight of a bird, Suddenly he understood the dynamics of the flight, And a thought eveoked. I will one day have something to do with flights, And his teacher assured he would, He went on to become a remarkable scientist, Th world, had but to acknowledge, I attribute my success to my tecaher... to my dear teacher, he hold. On that eventful midninght, Huddled with his friends at school, He listened to the commentary on the radio, The British flag was lowered and the Indian flag hoisted, in the Red Fort. The morning paper flashed two photos, One of the position of power, the other of a barefoot Mahatma, Engossed in removing th epain of people Deep within, an understanding dawned, of nobility of life and leadership. To him I attribute my life's statement, as the purpose of my life unfolds. On a dark night, a teary eyed boy, Reprimanded by his father for accepting a gift, Took splace in a mother's bosom, And as she gently s

I while reading an article about manuscripts, recollected my grandmother’s narratives of interesting stories, riddles, puzzles, sayings in Tamil called Pazhramuzhi and also about Palm leaf writings. She was a genius, intelligent and of course woman with extraordinary memory. Infact, she learnt or gained knowledge only by listening as she was illiterate. She wanted to go to school and learn but as it was a taboo in those days, especially for girls. In order to please her, her father presented her with a palm leaf written OM on it. She preserved it for long. Her father that is my great grandfather use to recite Ramayam and other Maha kavyam all inscription written on palm leaf. These palm leaf were bundled up and was called a book in those days. The past of Indian culture can be traced in the ancient manuscripts. These manuscripts are the simple historical evidence that have great research value. It is estimated that India possesses more than five million manuscripts. Our ancesto

Significance of Tulasi marriage or Tulasi Vivah Tulasi well known as holy basil in English is also known as Manjari, Krishna Tulsi, Trittavu, Tulshi and Thulsi. The 'tulsi' plant or Indian basil is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition. The name 'tulsi' means "the unmatched one". Tulsi is a respected plant and Hindus worship it in the morning and evening. Tulsi grows wild in the tropics and warm regions. A Hindu household is considered imperfect without a tulsi plant in the courtyard. Many families have the tulsi planted in a specially built structure, which has images of deities installed on all four sides, and a bay for a small earthen oil lamp. Some even have up to a dozen tulsi plants like a garden forming a "tulsi-van" or "tulsivrindavan”. Tulasi Vivah or Marriage This story of Tulsi forwarded by one of my friends--- Tulasi was devoted to Lord Krishna and wanted to marry him. Unaware of her curse by Lord Ganesha sh

I trusted you more than self, I believed you more than self, I considered you more than self, You betrayed me oh! Betrayer! I look around, find every one betraying. Betraying each other, betraying each other. A cow that ran to rescue herself, From wolf fell into the hands of a butcher, Oh! Butcher the betrayer! I look around, find every one betraying. Betraying each other, betraying each other. Ran to save myself from thunder, Took shelter under a ruin temple, Temple collapsed upon, Oh! Temple the betrayer! I look around, find every one betraying. Betraying each other, betraying each other. In a boat rowing to the other side of the shore, Wild wind blowing high, Feared and held boat man, He shook his hand and I fell in the water, Oh! Boatman the betrayer! I look around, find every one betraying. Betraying each other, betraying each other http:/www.poemhunter.com/sphoorthi theatre

Depression in Adolescence—Causes and solution Depression or depressive disorder is as old as mankind. Everyone feels blue and sad occasionally and is able to get back from it. The sad feelings are short lived and do not interfere with the day today life. When some is in depression it means, the sad feelings interferes with daily life and causes pain for both individual and those who care about the individual . Depression is a common but serious illness. According to Medi Lexicon's Medical Dictionary, depression is "a mental state or chronic mental disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, loneliness, despair, low self-esteem, and self-reproach; accompanying signs include psychomotor retardation (or less frequently agitation), withdrawal from social contact, and vegetative states such as loss of appetite and insomnia." Adults suffering from depression are quite common. Though it is common it is a serious illness. Irony is many suffering from depression do not seek tr

Disappearing Folk art of Telangana Sarada Kala Rupam- Oral Narrative Folk Art Form of Telangana Region Introduction: One of the distinctive folk art forms of Telangana region is ‘Sarada’ art form popularly known as Sarada Kala Rupam. ‘Sarada’ is synonymous for Goddess Saraswati. ‘Sarada’ is the string instrument used by these folk artists in ballads. By playing sarada string instrument these balladeers- story narrators or in simple words story tellers narrate nearly seventy stories in song form. As these balladeers use Sarada string instruments, they are known as ‘Sarada Ganalu’.                   Here is the picture of Saradagallu from Mehaboobnagar, Telangana State. In some regions they are also known as ‘Jangam-storyteller’. This is because; as per researches, it is still not very clear to which caste these Sarada balladeers belong to, they are considered as a sub caste of Schedule Caste (SC) community. Again, sarada caste is not recognised caste by the Andhra Pradesh

Karva Chauth is an annual one-day festival observed and celebrated by Hindu and Punjabi women in North India wherein married women fast from sunrise to onset of the moon. This is observed for the safety and longevity of their husbands. Karva is another word for diya (a small earthen oil-lamp) and chauth means 'fourth' in Hindi (a reference to the fact that the festival falls on the fourth day of the dark-fortnight, or krishna paksh, of the month of Kartik of Hindu calendar usually it falls in October month. This karva Chauth fast is of particular importance to all Hindu married women in India. It is believed that the festival ensures wealth, endurance and happiness of their husbands. Karwa Chauth generally falls on the full moon day of the month Jyeshtha. This is also known as 'Vata Purnima' This festival is celebrated in large gatherings in full swing in almost all the states of North India like : Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punj

''Bathukamma Bathukamma Uyalo, Bangaru Bathukamma Uyalo'' Bathkamma, often referred to as Bathukamma, is a widely celebrated festival in the state of Telangana, occurring throughout the months of September and October, which coincides with the arrival of the spring season. This period is commonly referred to as Aswiyuja and culminates two days prior to the festival of Dussera, known as Durgashtami. Bathukamma represents the embodiment of the cultural essence and identity of the Telangana region. The festival has emerged as a significant component of the cultural revival movement in Telangana and has just been designated as the official state festival in the newly established state. Bathukamma is a distinctive ceremonial practise that pays homage to the natural environment, first with the vibrant display of flowers and culminating in the immersion of floral arrangements in water bodies. The aforem

Is it tempestuous moments spend together or, Is it exchange of hugs and kisses, or Is it meaningful nights spend rolling on, or Is it the hot and violent gestures temptation, or Is it getting started and getting addicted, or Is it the often exchange of three word syllable, or Is it holding hands and looking into each other’s eyes. Or Is it lovely fight had over nights, or Is it sweat remembrance of Dating days and Wedding days, or Is it going on long drives with beloved with subtle music on, or Is it presenting gifts and expensive saree or jewellery set, or Is it living like a husband and wife and rearing kids, or Is it cooking all those favourite dishes for the candle light dinner, or Is it the beautiful face and dutiful mind, or Is it wild nature with moments of joys and frustrations, or Is it warmth of such a companion for lifelong who touches our heart and soul with closed eyes, untouched hands, and unspoken words? http://www.poemhunter.com