Published in the Asian Weekly, Edition 673 (28th July to 3rd Aug 2023) Blessings from the Divine! By Sikiladi Life is a celebration turning into jubilation With Friendships enriching thy life pattern Friends being around extends life’s duration Boosting all sorts of interpersonal communication Friendships add happiness and joy to life Providing stability in moments of strife Building bonds of … Continue reading Blessings from the Divine! (Friendship Day special)
Festivals
A Father is defined!
A loving heart and caring arms A Father has those special charms Protecting his little ones from all storms A father is defined in various forms He is the Superman of all imagination For the little kid daddy is all fascination Learning to say bye when he leaves for office A father is a symbol of fulfilling all promise He is … Continue reading A Father is defined!
Randal Mata na Lota!
Randal Mataji‘a altar at a private ceremony by a family. 4/06/23 Nairobi She washes my feet She touches my feet Symbolizing the Mother within me The auspicious occasion of worship As Randal Mataji pays visit in her household They sat in a row all wearing red The daughters in law of their family Adorned in … Continue reading Randal Mata na Lota!
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा !
The full moon with its beautiful aura as seen on 5/5/23 तन्हा चॉंद का तन्हा सफ़र एक बादल से दूजे तसक बुद्ध पूर्णिमा की पावन रात लालिमा का उजाला लाई साथ सिकीलधी
Vesak Moon
The moon is an integration of theoretical knowledge with the application of real life. The Moon is an internal state of awakening clarity and the ultimate rise of duality of life. The full moon in the night sky shines from the full reflection of the sun's talent and illuminates the bright moonlight and the dark … Continue reading Vesak Moon
Cheti Chand 2005 in Nairobi (News from the archives)
The pictured news article is scanned from the July 2005 edition of "The Indian" magazine that was published in Hong Kong. Monica Gokaldas served as a voluntary correspondent from Kenya until the magazine ceased publication.
ईद और तीज
कुछ ईद मनाते रहे कुछ अक्षय तीज मना गए कोई दे क़ुर्बानी बकरे की अपनी ख़ुशी मना रहेSikiladi कोई बाँह पकड़ एक दूजे की अपने संस्कार दर्शाते रहे कुछ की आज़ानें पहुँचीं कानों तक किसी के शंखनाद ह्रदय को छू गए किसी के रोज़ों में भी जीव हत्या हुई किसी के हर उपवास में फल आहार हुआ किसी की सेवियों में उनकी मिठास सही कुछ के नारियल में धर्म की पावनता Sikiladi किन्ही के नात नतमस्तक कराते होंगे किन्ही की घंटी पे भी सिर झुक जाते है कोई हर दूजे को काफ़िर जानते हैं कोई हर ग़ैर को भी अपना मानते हैं Sikiladi किसी का जश्न क़ुर्बानी माँगता है किसी का उत्सव फूल, पत्तों से सजता है कहीं गोश्त से महफ़िल सजती है कहीं हल्दी कुमकुम से स्वागत होता है
Akshay Tritiya
Sanskrit Word Akshaya Means One That Never Diminishes. May This Day of Akshaya Tritiya bring you good fortune, success, prosperity and happiness which never diminishes. Happy Akshaya Tritiya to You & Your Family.
Parshuram Janmotsav
Greetings for Parashuram Janamotsav. 🙏🕉💐. Lord Parashuram is holy as the 6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and is regarded as the founder of Goa: he is said to have ordered Lord Varuna, the god of the sea to retreat as far as he threw his axe. Thus the sea retreated and the land between the … Continue reading Parshuram Janmotsav
Hanuman Ji!
Hanuman Ji @Jalaram Temple, Nairobi as adorned on Hanuman Janmotsav: 06/04/23 Placed amid balloons gold and red All neatly secured, perhaps by a thread Adorning the specific deity of the day In celebration of his earthly birthday Hanuman ji the param bhakta of Ram Protects one and all with his calm Invoke his blessings by … Continue reading Hanuman Ji!