Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple Stamps Table Top/Wall Hanging Souvenir from INDIA POST!


This is a unique addition to our family’s Stamp Collection (starting from the 1930s!), a FRAMED Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple Stamps  Table Top/ Wall Hanging Souvenir! which I just received from ‘INDIA POST’.

In the attached photos you can also see the Ram Temple commemorative souvenir stamps sheet which was released by our Prime Minister on 18th January 2024.

As you can see, the components of the design of the stamps include the Ram Temple, the verse ‘Mangal Bhavan Amangal Hari’, the sun, the Saryu River and sculptures in and around the temple. The six commemorative stamps are those of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevatraj and Ma Shabri - all key figures and symbols associated with Lord Rama.

I am exceedingly happy to collect these historic and precious souvenirs!


Sunday, March 17, 2024

An appeal as Lok Sabha Elections 2024 schedule is out!

 

In the midst of Lok Sabha's grand affair,

With schedules laid out, we're now aware.

Excitement brews within my kin and me,

To choose leaders of character, you see.

Our pictures attached, from the past, do impart,

Our joy as voters, is a cherished part.

Yet, some dates now cause concern and dismay,

For they may hinder the turnout's sway.

First, the second, fourth, and fifth schedules stand,

On Mondays and Fridays, as planned.

Long weekends beckon, tempting allure,

For some to shirk their duty secure.

Irresponsible acts could mar the scene,

As citizens opt for leisure serene.

Skipping the polls for rest or play,

Dims the beacon of democracy's ray.

The Chief Election Commissioner, wise and just,

With leaders, agencies, and common trust,

Urges all to heed the call,

To cast their vote, one and all.

Despite the pleas, the numbers still dwindle,

Especially in urban lands, where minds should kindle.

Education's grasp seems to slip away,

As many remain deaf and dumb to the election day.

But hope remains, a flickering flame,

That wisdom will guide, and all will acclaim.

Let's celebrate elections, with voices clear,

By casting our votes, the future we steer.











Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Wired whispers to smart symphonies…

 

From wired whispers to smart symphonies, we've spun,

A journey from dial tones to screens that outshine the sun.

Wired phones tethered us, bound by a cord,

Now smart devices wield a power unexplored.

In the palm of our hand, a universe unfolds,

Endless stories, connections, a tale to be told.

Yet in this progression, a dichotomy is spun,

The dance of advancement, shadows and sun.

Gone are the days of patience, a slower pace,

Now instant gratification, in this digital embrace.

But with the good, the bad intertwines,

Lost in screens, we miss the real-life signs.

Connections severed by virtual strings,

A paradoxical dance, where freedom sings.

Privacy lost in the web's intricate maze,

Yet knowledge blooms in the smartphone's blaze.

Wired to wireless, a seamless transition,

Yet the price we pay is an ethical admission.

In the dance of progress, let's find our way,

Balancing the bright and the shadows at play.

Tradition and love on a plate!

One of my favourite snacks is Kheema Samosa, and it’s a family favourite as well. My grandmother used to make it for my birthdays, so we rec...