Bindi, meaning “Drop” in Sanskrit, is a traditional mark adorning a women’s forehead. For men, this is known as Tilak. Dismissed as a religious symbol by monotheists, this has great significance and meaning for mankind.
Tilak
International Bindi Day will be celebrated on 15th October of every year to express inclusiveness, mutual respect and highlight the inherent wisdom of mankind to look beyond the religious and communal divide.
Bindi and Tilak – International Bindi Day 2021
A Hindu who is proud of our roots and our great ancestors who sacrificed their precious lives for us and our dharma - must express his/her gratitude to them by being assertive of our dharma. Applying Bindi is an assertive expression so do it and display your Hindu Identity o the world.
A Seat!
A seat indeed but not to sit, It makes you grin but hold your grit! It might comfort you if you are fit, Beware of the dress getting entangled to split! Sikiladi
He answers Prayers!
Guru Nanak Darbar He answers the prayers ever so often, Amidst situations harsh and toughen! Seek him in the morning hour! Reach for him during work hour! Pray to him in the darkest hour! With folded hands, And…. Head bowed down, Kneel down in all humility! To your pleas and prayers, To all your tears … Continue reading He answers Prayers!
Baby!
The quizzed look on her face, Her emotions leave not a trace! A baby's trying to keep up the pace, With all that's taught to her with grace! Sikiladi
Books!
A ”booked” reception desk at a restaurant A world within your reach, Giving off a quiet preach! A world of knowledge in your hands, Journeying the mind to various errands! A world of print on paperbacks, Books provide fodder to the brain! Sikiladi
Flirting Friends!
The Flirting Friends They were found flirting In the carefree posh surrounding! She the petite feminine, He the tall and handsome smart guy! She draped in subtle lights, He dressed in pinkish brights! They had found each other, Their hearts pumped in delights! Sikiladi
She Prays!
She prays in earnest for her tidings, For fate has gifted her new beginnings! She bows down to Almighty’s grace, Seeking blessings for life’s turnings! Sikiladi
Nature’s Trail (45) Floral Beauty
They mingled in friendliness, Almighty's creations! Blended hues of whiteness, merged well with orange ornateness, On a bed of leaves.... Some spiky, stingy.... And some broad flat in sturdiness The rest being tiny in meekness Sikiladi
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