Shree Ganapati Mahotsav 2023

Last week we started celebrating Shree Ganesh Chaturthi, and this week we had Anant Chaturdashi. Everywhere the murti of Ganeshji was worshipped and later visarjan was conducted according to the rituals. Ganesh Chaturthi brings with it the mood of festivals which will follow in the next few weeks like Navrati, Durga Puja, Diwali, Kalipuja, Bhai Dooj and many more. 

I was listening to some of the very famous songs on the occasion of Ganesh Utsav. I am writing the names of those songs. All of you also must have enjoyed listening to them - 

* Shri Ganeshji Aarati ( Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva)

* Gananayakaya Ganadaivataya, Shri Ganeshaya Dhimahi ( Shankar Mahadevan) 

* Ganesha Pancharatnam by Sooryagayathri and Kuldeep M Pai

* Vatapi Ganapatim ( Sooryagayathri)

* Vinayaka ninnu veena brochutaku (Rahul Vellal)

* Sukhkarta Dukhharta

* Sindur lal chadhayo ( Arati from the film Vaastav- 1999)

* Shri Ganesha Deva ( Arati from Agneepath film)

On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Yagna was arranged in a nearby temple. So we had a great chance of listening to the pious stories and lessons from the sacred text again. Such spiritual talks purify our inner being and make our journey blissful. 

I hope all of you had a great Ganesh Utsav in your place. Looking forward to many more festival days very soon. 

With lots of best wishes

Ganpati Bappa Morya. 

Bangla Nobo Borsho 1430: Links of Some Related Articles

Lots of Wishes to all of you in this auspicious day. New Year paves the way for starting anything new, achieving a new goal in life. Have a great day and a great year ahead. 

Do read about the history of Bongaabdo from the internet or from any book. Recently i was reading some articles about this topic. I am sharing the names of those articles here. 

*Bangla Nobo Borsher Probortok Raja Shashanka (Article from Bongodesh website)

বাংলা নববর্ষের প্রবর্তক রাজা শশাঙ্ক https://www.bangodesh.com/2020/04/bengali-new-year-shashanka/

*Chaitra Sankrantir Shhubhechchha (sanatandharmatattva.wordpress website)

চৈত্র সংক্রান্তির শুভেচ্ছা

https://sanatandharmatattva.wordpress.com/category/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%89%E0%A7%8E%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8/%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B7/

*Bongabdo O Bangla Nobo Borsher Itihaash (sanatandharmatattva.wordpress website)

বঙ্গাব্দ ও বাংলা নববর্ষের ইতিহাস

https://sanatandharmatattva.wordpress.com/2018/04/14/%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%99%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A6-%E0%A6%93-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B7%E0%A7%87/

*Bangla Nobo Borsho Pohela Boishakh er Itihaash Jaante chai (quora website)

https://bn.quora.com/banla-nababarsa-pahela-baisakha-pracalanera-itihasa-janate-cai

*Opinion: Bengali New Year was Started by Bangadhipati Gaura Nripati Raja Shashanka (Article by Monideepa Bose Dey in newsroompost website)

https://newsroompost.com/opinion/bengali-new-year-was-started-by-bangadhipati-gaudanripati-raja-sasanka/5085592.html

*Bengali New Year: Busting the myth of Akbar starting Bangabda (Article by Monideepa Bose Dey in firstpost website)

https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/bengali-new-year-busting-the-myth-of-akbar-starting-bangabda-10561621.html

These articles will give us some idea about the calculation and tradition of Bongaabdo.

Do celebrate Poila Boishakh according to your customs. Last year I noted down some suggestions regarding how to celebrate Poila Boishakh. If you are interested you can check out the post here.

With lots of wishes for all of you,.

Jai Shri Krishna!

Shri Ram Navami- 2023- List of New Songs and Discussions

Yesterday was Ram Navami. The blessed day when Shri Ram was born. On this occasion, many youtube channels released new songs. Here is a list of the new songs and some of the discussions regarding Ram Navami. First the name of the youtube channel and then the name of the video.

Songs- 

Kuldeep M Pai- Ram Jayaram Bhajan

Madhavi Madhukar- 1. Shri Rama Ashtakam, 

                                 2. Jay Ram Roop Anup Nirgun

Sooryagayathri- Jay Jay Ram (Ram Bhajan)

Maithili Thakur- Ram ji ke Bhaile Janamva

KM Devotional- Raghunandan 2.0 ft Agam Aggarwal 

S Aishwarya and S. Saundarya- Nama Ramayanam

Times Music Spiritual- 1. Sunti hoon mai Ram- Maithili Thakur

                                    2. Varanasi Calling- Malini Avasthi

                                    3. Jai Jai Ram- Sooryagayathri

                                    4. Chalo Ayodhya Dham- Malini Avasthi

Aks and Lakshmi- Ramcharitmanas Song: Chaupai from Bal Kand

Govind Krsna Das- Vanwasi Ram

Jivjaago Media Films and Anthems- My Land # Ayodhya Anthem

Strumm Spiritual- 1. Rama Ashtakam- Uthara Unnikrishnan

                             2. Jap Le Sita Ram- Sireesha Bhagayatula

Rajshri Soul- Shri Ram Sahasranamam with lyrics

Discussions and special programmes-

Panchatantra One- Ram Navmi par Ramraajya (with Ashutosh Rana)

Dushyant Shridhar- Ramayana for srjbkshetra Series (Bala Kandam)

DD National- 1. Special feature- Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya:- Sram Shakti Atoot        Bhakti

                      2. Celebration of Shri Ram Janmotsav at Ayodhya: 30th March

                      3. Special Programme on Ram Navmi: Bhaye Pragat Kripala

Sattology- Ham Sab Ram Vanshi Kaise Bane: Shri Ram ki adarsh par Anugaman- Manoj Sinha

Itihasher Itikatha- Videos about how to celebrate Ram Navmi

Sumanar Blogs- Videos about easy Ram Navmi celebration at home

Candid Meena- Power of Lord Rama in Modern Times of Kaliyuga with Dr Ganesh

Manoj Muntashir- Ram: History or Myth?

You all can enjoy the discussions and songs from this list and feel the devotion to Shri Ram.

Jai Shri Ram!