A Blend of Baisakhi and Varusha Pirappu
Besides celebrations, this is a moment for us to realise where we are in this country and what are we going to do to make it better, said Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Virendra Kataria.
Developers India, an organization that works for India’s development, progress and amity, has been conducting this annual event for almost 15 years now by bringing together all Punjabi and Tamil people in the organization to mark a fresh start. Speaking on the occasion in which Kataria was the chief guest, Harbhajan Singh, the founder of the organization, pointed out the commonalities between the two States, including the New Year, and shared the significance of Baisakhi through religious anecdotes. The organisation released their annual souvenir during the event. The celebrations that were beyond all religious boundaries, had many distinguished guests like Prince of Arcot Mohammed Abdul Ali, Micheal J Gorbatov, Vice Consul, Consulate General of Russian Federation and director, Russian Centre of Science and Culture; P S Sachu, member secretary of Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nadaka Sangam, and Rev Alangaram, director of studies, Jesuit Theolgate, Arul Kadal, during the occasion. This year, the Vibrant Indian Award was presented to senior advocate R Gandhi in recognition of his credible legal performance, social activism and progressive action.
S Jagadeesan, former Judge of the Madras High Court, who was also present, gave the felicitation address for the Vibrant Indian Awardee. Vishu is the same Baisakhi celebrations[/b] in a different form in the southern part of India. This Hindu festival is celebrated with vigor and fanfare across the southern state of Kerala. It is revered as a festival of fireworks, light and color. usually people keep a mirror with lot of colorful fruits, vegetables and pulses celebrating the good harvest and pray for a successful year ahead. Elders give the youngsters Vishu Kai neettam, which could be just a small rupee coin or something even more extravagant. Yet the simple act of receiving from the elders sends the children in a tizzy and they enjoy their Vishu very well. People from Kerala prepare a Sadhya, which is a sumptuous feast with fruits vegetables, and enjoy with the family. The Vishu flower is the Konna Poo or the Cassia Fistula, which is the scientific name and is predominantly kept along with the other things in front of the mirror. Children get up early in the morning and are taken to see the spread in the front of the mirror.
The event was followed by a cultural function which was a blend of Punjabi and Tamil Nadu styles.
Besides celebrations, this is a moment for us to realise where we are in this country and what are we going to do to make it better, said Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Virendra Kataria.
Developers India, an organization that works for India’s development, progress and amity, has been conducting this annual event for almost 15 years now by bringing together all Punjabi and Tamil people in the organization to mark a fresh start. Speaking on the occasion in which Kataria was the chief guest, Harbhajan Singh, the founder of the organization, pointed out the commonalities between the two States, including the New Year, and shared the significance of Baisakhi through religious anecdotes. The organisation released their annual souvenir during the event. The celebrations that were beyond all religious boundaries, had many distinguished guests like Prince of Arcot Mohammed Abdul Ali, Micheal J Gorbatov, Vice Consul, Consulate General of Russian Federation and director, Russian Centre of Science and Culture; P S Sachu, member secretary of Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nadaka Sangam, and Rev Alangaram, director of studies, Jesuit Theolgate, Arul Kadal, during the occasion. This year, the Vibrant Indian Award was presented to senior advocate R Gandhi in recognition of his credible legal performance, social activism and progressive action.
The event was followed by a cultural function which was a blend of Punjabi and Tamil Nadu styles.