Spirit of Colors

Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated in the month of Phalgun (February-March). With winter neatly tucked up in the attic, it's time to come out of our cocoons and enjoy this spring festival.

‘Holi' comes from the word ‘hola' which means sacrifice. The festival is a reminder that we must live our lives in a spirit of service and sacrifice. It stands for the victory of good over evil, a theme that runs through every Indian festival. For it is impossible that those who live their lives by truth will ever be overcome by the corrupt.

Holi celebration begins with lighting up of bonfire on the Holi eve. Numerous legends & stories associated with Holi celebration makes the festival more exuberant and vivid. People rub 'gulal' and 'abeer' on each others' faces and cheer up saying, "bura na maano Holi hai". Holi also gives a wonderful chance to send blessings and love to dear ones wrapped in a special Holi gift.

Holi also celebrates the legend of Radha and Krishna which describes the extreme delight, Krishna took in applying colour on Radha and other gopis. This prank of Krishna later, became a trend and a part of the Holi festivities. 

Holi helps to bring the society together and strengthens relationships. Chandrani Pearls wishes to spread love, joy, happiness and laughter on this occasion.

Chandrani Pearls wishes everyone a very Happy Holi!

'Being a woman of today'

 The American Poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "What lies behind us and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Little did he know that his quote would sum up the past, present and future of women every where.

A woman of today is a woman of substance. A woman of substance is a woman of power, a woman of positive influence and a woman of meaning. To be branded a woman of substance is one the greatest compliments one can give a woman who wants to be an influential female. A woman of today is not the one born necessarily with courage but born with potential.

A woman of today is clothed in strength and dignity. She laughs without the fear of the future.

A woman of today lives her life on her own terms and shouldn’t let society define her. She becomes the signature icon of herself. A strong woman is the bearer, the pacifier and she has the belief and faith of what she does. She discovers the independent woman within herself.

A woman of today lives by the morals and values of life. She is sensitive, assertive and unique as well. She has high self esteem, confident, humble and last but not least loves herself.

Chandrani Pearls salutes all the ‘Women of today’ this International Women’s Day for being so fearless and for being what they are today.

Chandrani Pearls day out with old friends

Offering freedom and love

'No matter how busy a person is, if they really care they will always find time for you.'

Chandrani pearls have taken an initiative to spend some time with the lovely senior citizens at St. Joseph’s Old Age Home, Minto Park. The lovable and adorable seniors thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the event. It was a great opportunity for Chandrani Pearls to share happiness with them.

Mrs. Joyshree Lahiri, a prominent classical singer, sang bhajan at the event. Interactive games were played with them and a Bengali band ‘Kanvas’ also performed at the event.

Chandrani Pearls had a wonderful time with them as it could bring smile on their faces. Some senior citizens were moved into tears and expressed their grief to us. Their family does not come to meet and spend some with them. They feel abandoned and helpless even if when they are being loved and cared at this place.

                           At the end of the event pearl earrings were given to them as a memento

 at that great day. Chandrani Pearls hopes to spend a joyous and playful time with those lovely people once again. It also hopes to give continuous love and support in the days to come.

Offering freedom and love

'No matter how busy a person is, if they really care they will always find time for you.'

Chandrani pearls have taken an initiative to spend some time with the lovely senior citizens at St. Joseph’s Old Age Home, Minto Park. The lovable and adorable seniors thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the event. It was a great opportunity for Chandrani Pearls to share happiness with them.

Mrs. Joyshree Lahiri, a prominent classical singer, sang bhajan at the event. Interactive games were played with them and a Bengali band ‘Kanvas’ also performed at the event.

Chandrani Pearls had a wonderful time with them as it could bring smile on their faces. Some senior citizens were moved into tears and expressed their grief to us. Their family does not come to meet and spend some with them. They feel abandoned and helpless even if when they are being loved and cared at this place.

At the end of the event pearl earrings were given to them as a memento at that great day. Chandrani Pearls hopes to spend a joyous and playful time with those lovely people once again. It also hopes to give continuous love and support in the days to come.

Benefits of pearl gemstone

The remedial measure is one of the popular parts of Indian predictive science of astrology. The science of astrology does predict the human fate, while, the remedial measures help to neutralize the negative planetary influences on the human being.  The different planets have different precious and semi-precious stones. The pearl is one of them which are assigned to the planet Moon.

Pearl is used to remove the evil effects of moon and in turn it strengthens the mind force and brings good sleep. Pearl is very useful for ladies as it increases their beauty and facial luster. It develops good harmony between husband and wife. Pearl in combination with Rudraksha helps to solve problems related to depression and pessimism. It inspires love and faith between the two partners. It also gives good memory and helps to cure insomnia, eye diseases uterine problems, heart problems, T.B., constipation, hysteria etc. There are various remedial measures to neutralize the negativity of the planet Moon. However, the white pearl is one of the popular remedy for the planet Moon

Who should use pearl?

Basically, the person who belongs to Cancer ascendant, Scorpio ascendant and Pisces ascendant can use white pearl. It is recommended for the person who belongs cancer sign can get the benefits of the pearl.

If the planet Moon is debilitated and afflicted, the pearl helps immensely especially, during the mahadasa and antardasa of Moon.

How to use pearl?

The pearl should get set with silver and should be worn on Monday morning of bright fortnight. The ring for moon should be washed with Ganga’s water of raw milk before wearing. The following mantra should be recited 108 times before wearing.

Diwali Celebration

Diwali is a 5 day festival, celebrated to mark the triumph of good over evil. It is observed each year at some point during mid-October to mid-November in many countries such as India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Nepal, or where there are large Indian communities living such as in Canada, Britain, South Africa and New Zealand.

Just as Christians regard Christmas as a special and important holiday, Diwali is a festival that has as much meaning for Hindus. Aside from Hinduism, other religions that celebrate this festival are Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Whatever your faith, you can join in the festivity that is "The Festival of Lights".

 

1)      Learn what Diwali is:

The thirteenth day from Poornima (Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanteras). This is the first day of Diwali. "Dhan" means "wealth" and teras means thirteenth day. This is the day for celebrating the goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth. For some places in India, the lamps are kept burning for Lord Yamaraj, the God of Death.

2)      Go shopping:

 It is customary to buy utensils and ornaments on the first day of Diwali.

3)      Clean the house and business premises thoroughly before the first Diwali day, or the Dhanteras. Do the laundry, clean all the rooms and sort out your papers in both your home and business. It's like a spring cleaning of sorts, a "cleansing" ritual to rid yourself of any unnecessary elements in your environment. Draw small footprints using rice flour and vermillion powder over your house; this is a way of indicating that you're awaiting the arrival of the Goddess.

 

1)      Burn lamps every night during the festival:

In the evening, light small oil lamps (called "diyas") and place them around the home. Turn all the lights on and light some candles. The lamps symbolize knowledge or one's inner light, which brings about inner peace and fights off any traces of darkness and ignorance.

2)      Light some firecrackers and fireworks.

These are a common part of Diwali, used to symbolize warding off evil from your surroundings.

3)      Bake sweets, snacks, and savouries.

These are traditional offerings for Diwali and are given as gifts. Some ideas include: Make Burfi, Kulfi, Pongal, Rasgullas, Jalebi etc.

Karwa Chauth Celebration

Significance:

Karwa Chauth is a festival that provides an opportunity for all married women to get close to their in-laws. All married women observe fast that ensures the well-being, prosperity and longevity of their husbands. This Hindu festival has a cultural and social significance and all Indians celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm. Let's celebrate this festival with Chandrani Pearls today.

The Puja Process:

• The puja preparations start a day in advance. Married women buy the shringar or the traditional adornments and the other puja items like the karwa, matthi, heena etc.

• Early in the morning they prepare food and have it before sunrise. The morning passes by in other festive activities like decorating hand and feet with heena, decorating the puja thali and meeting friends and relatives.

• In the late afternoon women gather at a common place like temple or a garden or someones' place who has arranged the puja. An elderly lady or the pujarin narrates the legend of Karwa Chauth.

• The essentials of this gathering and listening of the Karwa Chauth story , a special mud pot, that is considered a symbol of lord Ganesha, a metal urn filled with water, flowers, idols of Ambika Gaur Mata, Goddess Parwati and some fruits, mathi and food grains. A part of this is offered to the deities and the storyteller.

• At this time the women wear heavy saris or chunries in red, pink or other bridal colors, and adorn themselves with all other symbols of a married woman like, nose pin, tika, bindi, bangles, earrings etc.

• Once the moon rises, the women see its reflection in a thali of water, or through a dupatta or a sieve. They offer water to the moon and seek blessings. They pray for the safety, prosperity and long life of their husbands. This marks the end of the day long fast.