Friday, January 22, 2010

KUMBHA MELA


KUMBHA MELA:
It is a big Hindu Pilgrimage according to old Hindu mythology  the Kumbhamela occurs four times in twelve years at PRAYAG(ALLAHABAD), HARIDWAR,UJJAIN and NASIK and the Ardhakumbha every six years and the Great kumbha Mela after 144 years AT PRAYAG (LATEST WAS IN 2001)  attended by more then 6million people a world record.
   
 Kumbhamela is celebrated according to the movement of Jupiter and Zodiac.  VEDAS,PURANAS, and RAMAYANA and Mahabharta  ancient Hindu sacred books also mention kumbhmela and it’s importance for Hindus, the story goes back to long back when Devtas and ASURAS(demons) were fighting  and the Asuras were getting stronger lord, Vishnu arranged MANTHAN (churning) of (Ksheer sagar) with the help of Sheshnag ji and kashyap ji among several things a pitcher (KUMBHA) containing AMRITA was also found a war broke for the possession of the pot and GARUDA JI managed to flew away with the pot some of the drops from the pot dropped on these places Ujjain, Nasik, Haridwar and Prayag(Allahabad). Later Lord Vishnu managed to give Amrita to Devtas; therefore Kumbhmela is celebrated on these places.

   Kumbh Mela is attended by millions of people on a single day. The major event of the festival is a ritual bath at the banks of the rivers in each town. Other activities include religious discussions, devotional singing, mass feeding of holy men and women and the poor, and religious assemblies where doctrines are debated and standardized.
Kumbh Mela is the most sacred of all the pilgrimages. Thousands of holy men and women (monks, saints and sadhus) attend, and the auspiciousness of the festival is in part attributable to this. The sadhus are seen clad in saffron clothes with plenty of ashes dabbed on their skin per the requirements of ancient traditions. Some called NAGA SANYASIS may often be seen without any clothes even in severe winter, generally considered to live an extreme lifestyle.

This time Haridwar will host the Purna Kumbha mela from Makar Sankranti (14th January 2010) to Shakh Purnima Snan(28th April 2010) based on Vedic astrology.

       All these places are well connected by train and road transport taxies and buses are available special arrangements are done to provide all sorts facilities like medical, security, banking and telecommunication and living, considering a large gathering of people lot of NRI’S AND FORIEGNERS do come to visit the KUMBHAMELA which has tremendous importance and is considered the path to Nirvana (Moksha). Indians especially Hindus of all walks of life visit kumbhmela. Make your travel plans in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

GET RID OF HAMFUL TOXINS

TO CLEAN YOUR BODY INSIDE is a treatment in which proponents claim- rid the body of accumulated harmful substances(TOXINS)  that exert a negative effect on individual health that such cleansings are often unnecessary, and are disproved scientifically.
   Physical treatments to dietary restrictions, various modalities of body cleansing are currently employed, ranging from foods or dietary supplements. Some variants involve the use of herbs and supplements that speed or increase the effectiveness of the process of cleansing. Several Ayurvedic and homeopathic preparations are also available for cleansing; such products are often marketed for specific organs, such as fiber for the colon or juices for the kidneys.
     Methods to modify the diet for the purpose of detoxification or body cleansing include, avoiding foods such as caffeine, alcohol, processed food , pre-made or canned food, salt, sugar, wheat, red meat, pork, fried and deep fried food, yellow cheese, cream, butter and margarine. Reduce some and avoid some. 
    Take pure foods such as fruits and vegetables, wholegrain, legumes, raw nuts and seeds, fish, vegetable oils, herbs and herbal teas, water, at least once in a week. Increased intake of water at least 8 gasses of liquid is recommended your stomach will have to work less and will have some rest.
  Start your day with a glass to a liter of warm water daily follow your routine and when at home weekends you can take any mid laxative if you feel constipated otherwise take simple food to give rest to your system. Do not deprive your body of essential nutrients scientist say. Your daily exercise, walking and jogging will keep your body free of toxins.  

Few advices to face telephonic interview

This post is for my new friends who are preparing themselves for interviews, it may be on telephone also you can keep your self ready with few advices---

The trouble with a tele-phone interview is that your potential employer can call you at any time, so you must be prepared. Employer uses such interviews to shorten or streamline the long list for probable candidates for face to ace interview. Here are some telephone interview tips that can prepare you for a spontaneous interview.

Here are some dos and don’t dos:

 
keep Your Resume Handy:
You may need to recall key points at a moment’s notice. Ideally, you’d memorize them, but if that’s not possible, be sure your resume is within easy reach.
Know Your Stuff:
 If this is a job you’re really interested in, one of the first things you should do is commit to memory the key facts about the company and the requirements of the job you’re after.
Keep a Pen in Your Pocket:
 It’s always a good idea to have a pen and paper handy, just in case you hear something you’ll need to know in the future.

Keep Your Cool:
Remember, your questioner knows they’re putting you 
on the spot. If you’re not sure of an answer, or you need to get your
thoughts together, don’t be afraid to take a few deep breaths. It’s
better than
umm-ing or uhh-ing your way through the interview. This is sound advice for a scheduled phone interview as well.

Be Prepared
If you’ve got some time to prepare, in addition to the above telephone
interview tips, try to:
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Keep Hydrated:
keep a glass of water handy, Phone interviews can be lengthy. You don’t want your voice giving out on you at a critical moment.
Don t smoke or chew gum.
Control Your Environment:
If you’re at home, make sure there’s no background noise. PUT OF YOUR RADIO or TV and MUSIC SYSTEM.

Speak slowly, so that the interviewer may understand you.

Remember to Smile:
    And feel good it will help your confidence.


 Do not interrupt:
  Use proper way to address the interviewer as MR. or Mrs.
  Give short and precise answers, you take time to collect your          thoughts.


 ALWAYS REMEMBER AFTER THIS TELEPHONIC IINTERVIEW YOU MAY HAVE TO FACE IN Personal INTERVIEW.
These are some job interview tips that are uniquely tailored to a
telephone interview, but you can apply most of them to an ordinary job interview as well. As with any interview, phone interview questions can be all over the map, so be prepared to answer everything from why you’re looking for a job to how you would respond to a challenge.
     
Your dress is very important prepare your self tip to toe and dress to project professional image.


If you have time to prepare for a job interview, it’s a good idea to 
take a few minutes to think about how you envision the interview
proceeding. Come up with a pitch that sells yourself and presents your unique qualifications for the job.

If there are item on your resume that you don’t want to dwell on, think about how you can transition to 
a positive aspect of your skill set. Remember, if someone referred you
to this position, it never hurts to drop a name.

It takes days to prepare for a job interview, but a phone interview
sometimes doesn’t give you that luxury. Hopefully, these telephone
interview tips will allow you to avoid potential pitfalls and put your
best foot forward during your next phone interview.




Tuesday, January 19, 2010

AGRA THE CITY OF TAJMAHAL


Your India tour is not complete if you have not visited AGRA a city of historical importance; it has several world heritage sites like Fatehpur Sikri, Agra fort. This city is on the banks of river Yamuna in northern India about 200 kms from New Delhi.
 Climate vise November to March is winter suitable to visit after April hot season starts followed by rainy season with 27 inches of average rains, climate becomes hot and humid. So Nov. to March is the ideal period.
   Shahjehan the mogul emperor built Tajmahal the 7th new in the year wonder of the world in the year 1649. It took 20 years to build by 20000workers and Rs.20lacks in cost (As per Discovery of India).In the memory of his wife Mumtaj mahal.

Agra is well connected by air, rail and road. It has several railway stations where all the famous trains stop and originate including Palace on wheels and Royal Rajasthan on wheels. Idgah and ISBT are two bus stations from where several buses connect Agra with other cities, cars and Taxies are also available TO AND FRO.


 Agra fort it was built in the year1565 and later renovated by Emperor Shah Jehan. Diwan e khas, Perl mosque, Msamman Burj are famous parts of the fort.
 Tomb of Atma Ud-Daula (called baby Taj) and Fatehpur Sikri (Buland Darvaja TO COMMEMRATE VICTORY OVER Gujrat emperor Akber built it) are other famous spots, Akbars tomb Sikandra Mnakameshwer Temple, Guru katal, JamaMasjid, Chinika Rauja Rambagh, Mariums tomb, Mehtab Bagh, Keetham lake, Moghal heritage walk and Cathedral of Imeculate conception are some other places to visit beside Tajmahal.

 There are several colleges and very old university Agra-University. The economy of this city is based on tourism and shoe manufacturing and exporting many famous companies have factories. There is household industry of shoes.
 There are several hotel to suit every economy, tourist agencies or tour operatives have their offices, you can make your programme to visit Agra this is the right time to visit, if you are in India already then make sure to visit but beware there is heavy fog and bitter cold in northern areas trains and flights late due to fog.  

A Trip to Yalikavak, Bodrum.Paradise of the Bodrum Peninsula (TURKEY)

IF making plans to visit Turkey here is one famous tourist resort for you to visit you will love to walk the beaches.




Yalıkavak is a town near Bodrum in Mugla province, on the Aegean coast of Turkey. It is 18 km from Bodrum and located at the north eastern tip of the Bodrum peninsula. It is an important tourist resort.
Formerly the Bodrum area’s main fishing port, Yalikavak is considered the most elite village on the Bodrum Peninsula. It has a bustling centre, particularly on market day, relaxing sandy beaches, high quality restaurants as well as several magnificent bays. The surrounding hills offer a unique view of Yalikavak, arguably one of the best views on the entire Mediterranean coastline. These hills are also perfect for pleasant picnics and long walks. Yalikavak impresses with its combination of alluring traditional charm and contemporary comforts desired by today’s discerning visitor

Yalikavak - A holiday paradise by the sea on the Bodrum Peninsular of Turkey. You will find that you are received as more of a guest that a holiday-maker earning Yalikavak the deserved reputation that it has for its friendliness and hospitality. On your journey from Bodrum airport you will see the wonderful vista of Yalikavak. On descending to the town through orchards of tangerines you will reach Pasha, Tilicik and Agacbasi bays. Though the name Yalikavak means Poplars by the sea, you will mostly see oak forests. Bodrum - With its white-sand beaches and shop-lined streets, the city of Bodrum has long been the favorite seaside retreat in Turkey. But now this ancient fishing village, set against the blue waters of the Aegean Sea, has crashed the global party circuit.

While walking through the town center of Yalikavak you will find many bars and restaurants, many of which are alongside the beach or harbor. The beachside restaurants have their own areas where you can relax on sun loungers to enjoy your drinks. The food offered is of a high standard, try some of the excellent locally caught fish meals. A good three course meal can be found at extremely reasonable prices. Though you will be approached to enter the restaurants it is done in a very friendly manner, not at all pushy, and a "no thank you" is accepted without any hassle. If anything, you will probably end up having an enjoyable conversation, nowhere will you find more friendly and hospitable people. Port Bodrum Marina is jut a short walk from the center of Yalikavak 
The beach runs right around the bay of Yalikavak, from the boatyard through to the town center, a lovely stroll, especially in the evenings. It is a narrow sand/pebble beach with a sparkling clean sea that never gets crowded; you can always find a quiet spot for yourself. There are several bathing jetties to swim or fish from. Many of the town center bars and restaurants are situated alongside the beach and harbor from which you can witness the amazing sunsets that Yalikavak is so famous for. It is no problem to buy just a few drinks and relax on the private parts of the beach belonging to the restaurants; these tend to be the sandier areas.
 Harbor has a unique feel, very foreign, yet very friendly. Admire the yachts and watch the fishing boats unloading the tastiest of fish for you to enjoy at the many local restaurants.Yalikavak is not just popular for foreign visitors, it is also the holiday spot that the people of Turkey themselves visit including many celebrities, thus giving it the tag of "The St.Tropez of Turkey". This description will definitely persuade to make to make your plans. 


ORGANIC FOOD


Organic foods are made according to certain production standards. For the vast majority of human history, agriculture can be described as organic; only during the 20th century was a large supply of new synthetic chemicals introduced to the food supply. This more recent style of production is referred to as "conventional," though organic production has been the convention for a much greater period of time. Under organic production, the use of conventional non-organic pesticides insecticides and herbicides is greatly restricted and saved as a last resort. However, contrary to popular belief, certain non-organic fertilizers are still used .If livestock are involved, they must be reared without the routine use of antibiotics and without the use of growth, and generally fed a healthy diet. In most countries, organic produce may not be genetically modified. It has been suggested that the application of nanotechnology to food and agriculture is a further technology that needs to be excluded from certified organic food. The soil association (UK) has been the first organic certifier to implement a nano-exclusion. The chemical manures and fertilizers destroy the soil and its fertility, Soil also needs organic manure (THE COPOST).

        Organic food production is a heavily regulated industry, distinct from private gardening. Currently, the European Union, the United States, Canada, Japan and many other countries require producers to obtain special certification in order to market food as "organic" within their borders. Most certifications allow some chemicals and pesticides to be used, so consumers should be aware of the standards for qualifying as "organic" in their respective locales.
       Historically, organic farms have been relatively small family-run operations, which is why organic food was once only available in small stores or farmer’s market. However, since the early 1990s organic food production has had growth rates of around 20% a year.

                        Of the rest of the food industry, in both developed and developing nations. As organic food accounts for 1–2% of food sales worldwide and the soil is also damaged.  

 
      What are the benefits of buying organic produce? 

        Organic foods have a higher standard for health for several reasons. For starters organic food is not grown with any pesticides or nonorganic fertilizer and my favorite, no human waste fertilizer... Thank you! Another process that is used is called ionizing radiation. This process kills the bacteria but may cause genetic alterations. It is really pretty risky to eat non-organic food when we really have no idea what has been done to it. You can now have your own organic garden and watch it grow via web cam. That way when you get your organic food home delivery you know exactly how it was grown and what it was grown with. 

          Today we have more options for getting organic food. With the internet it may be possible to watch our garden grow via web cam and have organic food home delivery... Amazing! In today’s time, however, organic foods are grown on larger farms and are more readily available in most supermarkets, co-ops, health food stores and my favorite organic food home delivery. In the
US, parts of Europe and Japan, the production of organic foods is currently federally regulated and in other countries, specific organic certification is required before these foods can be sold. Ministry of Agriculture- GOVT. of India should come forward and encourage such farmers who produce organic crops.

      Organic foods can include fresh vegetables and fruits, which are not processed and come directly from the growers through farmer’s markets, supermarkets and roadside stands or organic food home delivery. When you organic food home delivery it is like walking down to the farm and buying directly from the farmer. Many of these products are only available during certain times of the year. 

        In truth, processed organic foods need only contain a certain percentage of organic ingredients. In
Australia, for example, a food can be labeled “organic” if it contains at least 95% organic ingredients. In other countries, however, the percentage can be less than that. There are no food additives in the nonorganic ingredients. In some cases, the organic food must be made using energy-saving techniques and packaged in recyclable or biodegradable materials. Bonus  in already seeing good karma. 



       There is also organic farming and organic cows too. These cows produce milk without antibiotics, growth hormones, pesticides, and cloning. They are also fed with organic pasture, organic grains, and organic vitamin and mineral supplements. It has been stated that these organic cows are very peaceful and calm with their diets. 
Going green and recycling are also on the rise in our society. We care more about the "Earth" and also about our "bodies". Some individuals are really up to speed with all of this, while others are just catching on. It should not matter where you are, as long as you are "aware" of this very enlightened
attitude.

Organic clothes for your baby and organic guava fruit to take care of your skin and organic food to fill your tummy.