By admin on February 23, 2010
If you are following cricket, then you must have seen this happening each and every cricket match, irrespective of whether it is twenty-twenty, one day or test match. Whenever bowler is walking towards his run up start, he will rub ball on this pants. Check it again and change the location as required. What is reason behind this? There has to be something more than the pleasure bowler gets (if at all he gets). Why does he spoils this pant? Continue reading “Why do Cricketers Rub Ball on Their Groin?”
Posted in Sports | Tagged cricket ball, Sports, swing
By admin on December 1, 2009
In western world, it is Christmas when most of the sale are on. People come out and buy things because it is festival season. In India, the heavy sale happens during festival days, but there are few days when people in India or especially in some of the states like Maharashtra, deliberately plan to purchase. These are the three and half auspicious days in a year, also called as ‘Sade teen shubh diwas’ in Maharashtra. Most of these days do come along one or other festival, still there is special importance of these days. Let us see what are the days and how much is contribution towards three and half
- Gudhi Padva – First day of Chaitra month of Hindu Calendar – Complete day is considered auspicious
- Akshaya Tritiya – Third day of Vaishakha month of Hindu Calendar – Half day is considered auspiciaous
- Dashera/Dasara/Vijayadashami – Tenth day of Ashwin month Shukla Paksha – Complete day is considered auspicious
- Bali Pratipada – First day of Shukla Paksha or Kartik month) – Complete day is considered auspicious
Most of the people start new things, or buy important things during these days. House warming, Christaning ceremonies are held on these days. Just that marriages are not held on these days. Reason may be that people prefer to celebrate at home that getting into such a big ceremony.
In western world, it is Christmas when most of the sale are on. People come out and buy things because it is festival season. In India, the heavy sale happens during festival days, but there are few days when people in India or especially in some of the states like Maharashtra, deliberately plan to purchase. These are the three and half auspicious days in a year, also called as ‘Sade teen shubh diwas’ in Maharashtra. Most of these days do come along one or other festival, still there is special importance of these days. Let us see what are the days and how much is contribution towards three and half Continue reading “Three and Half Auspicious Days or Sade Teen Shub Diwas”
Posted in Customs | Tagged akshaya tritiya, bali pratipada, dashera, gudi padava, sade teen
By admin on November 30, 2009
I think this word ‘Diwali’ is not knew to the world. It has crossed borders of India, and it is now a days celebrated all over world by Indians, by people of Indian origin and also by other religion people. Most of us know this festival for three things – lights, firecrackers and most importantly – delicious sweets. Let us see what is reason behind celebration of festival of diwali.
The important days which are celebrated in diwali festival are as below. Also let us find what is importance of each day.
- Vasu Baras: Barash means twelfth day. It is twelfth day of Hindu calendar month Ashwin in Krishna Paksha.This day is celebrated by worshiping cow and calf.
- Dhana Trayodashi or Dhan Teras: Again Teras is thirteenth day. This day is considered good/auspiciaous to bringh dhan (wealth) in house. Hence it is used as a shopping day. Precious items (like gold, silver) are purchased on this day.
- Narak Chaturdashi: This forteenth day of Ashwin month Krishna Paksha can be called as first day of diwali. It is celebrated on the occasion of killing of demon Narakasura by Krishna. This is celebrated as a win over bad. Firecrackers are used to signify burning and demolition of bad by good.
- Lakshmi Puja: On this day Lakshmi (the Godess of wealth) is worshiped. This is considered as a very important day by many business men in India. Wealth and Godess Lakshmi are worshiped on this day. Lighting lamps (called deep) in and around houses make celebration of this day unique.
- Bali Pratipada: Also called as Padawa, is considered as a very auspicous day to begin new things, which can be buying something new, starting new business, etc. This is also considered as Vahi Pujan day by some business people.
- BhaiDuj: This can be called as day representing love of brother and sister. On this day brothers and sisters meet and celebrate the day as a token of their love for each other.
It is not that all states in India celebrate all five days. There is slight variation in importance of these days as you go from one state to other. Also most of the people prepare good sweets on these days and share with their relatives and friends. They visit each other and greet each other by offering sweets. In some states, on BhaiDuj day, you can find non-veg food being cooked. Otherwise all other days are celebrated with vegeterian food.
Lastly, now a days people wish each other Diwali by saying “Shub Dipawali!!!” or “Happy Diwali!!!”.
I think this word ‘Diwali’ is not knew to the world. It has crossed borders of India, and it is now a days celebrated all over world by Indians, by people of Indian origin and also by other religion people. Most of us know this festival for three things – lights, firecrackers and most importantly – delicious sweets. Let us see what is reason behind celebration of festival of diwali. Continue reading “Diwali”
Posted in Festivals | Tagged bali pratipada, bhaiduj, dhantrayodashi, diwali, festival, lakshmi pujan, narakchaturdashi, vasubaras
By admin on November 17, 2009
Blue sky, something which we see every day, isn’t it? When it is not a cloudy day, then the sky appears blue. If it is clear sky immediately after rain then the color is stronger. Something which we are observing daily. It may be the case that we just notice difference in brightness of this blue color, but we do not go and dig deep to find out reason behind it. Let us try to find it out. Continue reading “Why is the Sky Blue?”
Posted in Nature, Physics | Tagged blue sky, rayleigh principle, tyndall effect
By admin on November 5, 2009
Morning walk – the Saviour of life, sounds strange isn’t it? But this is true. This costless easy exercise can save us from heart attacks and high blood sugar related diseases (Do consult your doctor before you start). There are many other advantages of it but these killer diseases can be avoided for considerable time using morning walk as a routine exercise. Continue reading “Morning Walk – the Saviour of Life”
Posted in Health | Tagged diabetics, Health, heart attack, morning walk
By admin on November 4, 2009
Do you know all of us are changing every day? All means all living species. I am not speaking about the appearing change of day to day life. It is the sci-fi term, evolution, about which I am talking. All of us are evolving continuously. Yes, now, you must be able to see monkeys as our grand, grand, ….,grand fathers, I mean ancestors. But have you ever thought about the reason behind this change? Continue reading “Reason of Our Evolution”
Posted in Nature | Tagged evolution, Nature
By admin on November 4, 2009
It will be definitely a stupid question if I ask you – have you seen a rainbow? This miracle has fascinated all of us since childhood. We have shown rainbow to each other many times. But, do you know? You never showed the same rainbow that you saw. In other words, you always had your personal rainbow, and you could not share it to anybody though you really wanted to. What is reason behind it? Continue reading “Everybody’s Rainbow is Different and Personal”
Posted in Physics | Tagged diffraction of light, Physics, rainbow
By admin on November 4, 2009
Have you ever noticed that the sound of a vehicle changes when it crosses you (actually your ear). If a vehicle is coming from your back side, the sound you hear, you feel, changes considerably as soon as it crosses you and goes away on front. It is not just a feeling, but it has clear science behind it. Continue reading “Sound of Vehicle Passing By”
Posted in Physics | Tagged doppler effect, science
By admin on November 3, 2009
Mostly this custom is followed in India. I have seen some references of this getting followed in Philippines. From the explanation that I got from someone, who had interacted with many Himalayan Yoga practitioners - Yogis, I could see a clear medical reason behind it. Here is what he told me. Continue reading “Sprinkling Water Around Food Plate Before Eating”
Posted in Customs | Tagged custom, eating habits in india
By admin on November 2, 2009
All Saints’Day, also called as Solemnity of All Saints and All Hallows or Hallowmas, is celebrated on November 1st by western Christians. It is celebrated on first sunday after Pentecost by Estern Christians. Basically this day is celebrated to remember and honour all known and unknown Saints.
Both Church and common Christians celebrate this day to remember the deceased one’s. Churches usually remeber the Saints and the Church associates who are passed away. Mass is held in almost all Churches on this day. People remember their relatives by visiting graves and offering flowers or candles or both. The idea is to remeber them all with respect and love.
This day is connected to Halloween celebrated a night prior. Halloween celebration points towards Ghosts while this celebration can be said to be directed towards good souls, can be said in western Church context as the one’s who have attained heaven.
All Saints’Day, also called as Solemnity of All Saints and All Hallows or Hallowmas, is celebrated on November 1st by western Christians. It is celebrated on first sunday after Pentecost by Estern Christians. Basically this day is celebrated to remember and honour all known and unknown Saints. Continue reading “All Saints’ Day”
Posted in Festivals | Tagged all saints day, festival, halloween
