Sphoorthi Theatre

Life exists in my dream world, Built beside water world; Around and around to twirl, Placed fine candle cones on curls; In my Sand Fortress! On a bright full moon day, Awaiting for my love to come and play; In my garden of flowers spread all the way, The gentle breeze of wave spray; Welcomes my love for a long stay, In my Sand Fortress!!       Table and chairs of sand, White shell  curls adore the edges of strands; Teapots brewing hot with cinnamon grind And smoky snacks made by dirtying my hand; In the middle the tall bunch of flower stands                         In my Sand Fortress!!! Dressed in a purple flower gown, The gathered flares flowed down; My silky hair tresses of brown, On either shoulder with curls on; Soft lips and rosy cheeks colouring along , In my Sand Fortress!!!! A bright m...

Mahalaya Paksha or the fortnight especially sacred for offering oblations to the departed ancestors. This period is known as the "Dark Fortnight " of Aswayuja month (September-October). The paksha month starts from Full moon day and extends up to the following new moon day. This New Moon Day is considered as the most important day in the year for performing obsequies and rites. This New Moon Day is also called "Sarva Pitru Amavasaya". Many Hindus choose this day to make offering called Tharpanam or Tarapan to the dead ancestors. Every month has one Amavasya- Each Amavasya is regarded as the important day to remember Ancestors. The Mahalaya Amavasya is regarded as most important day of all the Amavasya. If an individual fails to offer on all the Amavasya day is excusable but not on Mahalaya Amavasya day. The story behind this is taken from Mahabharata. The story why the Pitru Paksha is marked by daan and charity has its deep ingrained meaning in ...