Sunset at Bangalore!

A time-elapse of Sunset at Bangalore! I am so lucky to get this view every evening. Getting a cup of coffee with a Book on hand does suits alot. This time I thought of capturing the video for you guys...

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Don't Mind, it''s Holi!

"Don't Mind, It's Holi!"

Squirting colored water on passers-by, dunking friends in mud pool amidst teasing and laughter, getting intoxicated on bhaang and reveling with companions is perfectly acceptable. In fact, on the days of Holi, you can get away with almost anything by saying, "Don't mind, it's Holi!" (Hindi = Bura na mano, Holi hai).

The Water Ballon, Colourful powders, Water Guns (pichekari), Bhang, musics are the few attractive ingredients of this fest.

Holi is a spring festival also known as the festival of colours & love. It is celebrated with enthusiasm and gaiety on the full moon day in the month of Phalgun which is the month of March as per the Gregorian calendar. Though it is related with religious concept, people celebrate this festival to forget all the pain & stress of life involve in colourful day. It is the day where all family members gather together and wish each other.

First time experience with Daura Surwal!

Thank you Mom for sending me this wonderful set of Daura Surwal!  

"Daura-Suruwal or Labeda Suruwal is a traditional national costume of Nepal worn by men. It is also worn by the people of neighboring Sikkim and Darjeeling. The equivalent female national costume is the Gunyou Cholo. The coat was added to the costume by Jang Bahadur Rana, Prime minister of Nepal in the 19th century. Daura is the upper wear and Suruwal is the trouser."   - Source: Wikipedia

It was totally a new experience in my life wearing this.

Me in Daura-Suruwal!

As soon as I wore the whole set, my Grandpa & Thulba's (Dad's bro) picture came into my mind. I felt them in me!! That might had happened because, in my whole life I have only seen those few, wearing the Dress. No matter whether they are so much literate or not, but I am happy that, atleast there are few of our family members who wear it for their daily basis. After all, they are so happy & satisfied with what they wear. 

Whenever I wear this dress, I represent them first. Nation comes second. 
You are our inspiration! Salute to you Grandpa & Thulba. :) 

Grandpa in Happy Happy mood!

Dhaka Topi (Nepali-Cap)

It is something special for all the Nepalis. The topi signifies head held high as the Mt. Everest, bold as the Himalayas, colourful as Nepal's national bird Danphe. Hence, it is the pride of Nepal that incorporates much of its beauty. 

 It is worn by all the people around the country. It is considered as luck to keep it in your head in all occasions and is usually only taken off when there is sorrow in the family. Dhaka topis are also given away as gifts during Dashain, Tihar and many other festivals.

Dhaka Topi's are still very common today with endless variations of colors and ancient patterns depending on the current fashions trends in Nepal. The fabrics themselves can vary greatly from smartly woven patterns using thick colorful wool threads to printed patterns on cotton.

They are commonly worn by males of all ages in Nepal and are worn for all special occasions or for no occasion at all. So, it can also be wore casually which suits with any kinds of dress up.

About Nepal in 9GAG! lol

A post on Nepal titled "Unknown facts about an unknown country!" on the 'user-generated' website 9GAG is popularly making the rounds online! The post which has over 21,000+ points and 1300+ comments lists ten facts about Nepal...

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