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Devadasis: A respected tradition of Karnataka and Maharashtra, has now become part of prostitution

Devadasi as the term itself suggest are known as the ‘Servant of God’. Women before attaining puberty are married to the temple deity. These women are known as ‘Devadasis’. This system was started in the 6th century. Devadasi at that time held a respectable position in the society. But nowadays this system is associated with prostitution.

Beginning of the Devadasi system

Devadasis history — On the eastern entrance of the Srirangam temple, there stands a white tower, popularly known as the Vellayi Gopuram.the tower has been named after a Devadasi called Vellayi who had sacrificed her life to protect the deity of the temple from the Sultanate forces.

Devadasis are recognised by various names across India. Although there are no traces of these traditions being practiced in any of the ancient literature books. It is believed that this system was first practiced during the times of Gautam Buddha. In the 7th century, it was practiced in southern India during the reigns of Cholas, Chelas, and Pandyas. Later, it became part of Maharashtra, Odisha, Karnataka and in other parts of India.

Yellama: The devadasi goddess

Renuka was the daughter of a brahmin. She got married to Jamadagni and had five sons. Every day she used to get water from Malaprabha for her husband’s worship and rituals. One day, while fetching water from the river, she saw some young boys playing water sports. Looking at them she forgot to reach home on time. When she got back home empty-handed her husband got very angry. Fuming with anger, he ordered their sons one by one to punish their mother. Four of them refused by giving various excuses. Their fifth son, Parshuram, chopped her head into various pieces. These pieces were moved to various regions. Renuka took rebirth as Goddess Yellama.

Devadasis are dedicated to Goddess Yellama. It was during the Saundatti Festival, also known as the Yellama Devi Fair, that most of the girls were given up by their parents to become Devadasis. From October to November, parents on a suitable date according to them gave up their girl child to become a Devadasi and serve the deity.

Who is a Devadasi?

The word Devadasi is made up of two words. ‘Deva’ which means ‘God’, and ‘Dasi’ that means ‘Servant’. Therefore, a devadasi is a servant of God. Only a girl who has not attained puberty can be a Devadasi. After a ritual known as Pottukattu that is similar to a marriage is performed. A girl gets married to the temple deity for the rest of her life. That is why they are considered ‘Nitya Sumangali’. They are freed from all the adversities of widowhood.

Devadasis lived in temples for the rest of their life serving their deities. While living there they learn religious rites. rituals, music, dance, and a total of approximately sixty-plus artforms. Their main aim was to serve the deity. Dance and music are an integral part of worship in temples at that time. Devadasis also danced and sang for the deity.

Practice in India

Deva Adiyar, Ganikulu, Saini, and Mahari are some of the terms used for devadasis in different part of India. As per the records, Amrapali was the first devadasi. During the time of Buddha, she was declared nagarvadhu by the king.

Sashimani Devi, the last devadasi at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. — Sashimani Devi, the last devadasi at the Jagannath Temple in Puri

In the Chola empire, devadasis held a respectable position. They were given more importance than the king’s wife. In Odisha, they were known as Maharis of the Jagannath temple complex. They were not allowed to have sexual relationships. But records show that some of the Maharis have children. In Karnataka, Yellam cult is one of the oldest places where the devadasi system started in the 10th century.

Social Status of Devadasi: Past vs. Present

In the past, Devadasis held a respectable position in the society. They were called at weddings for performing. Tali (Mangalsutra) made by their hands was considered good. They were given more importance than the Kings wives. They traveled with the Kings to various places.

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During the Colonial era, this system was criticized. It was linked to prostitution. Devadasis were forced to register themselves as prostitutes. Many reformers considered it a social evil. They were blamed for spreading venereal diseases by the Britishers.

Most of the time, when parents can’t afford to manage their families. They often gave up their girl child to become a Devadasi. There were instances when mothers forced their daughter to become a devadasi. In this way, men who take sexual pleasures from a devadasi takes care of her family’s financial needs. But he is not bound to take care of the child (if the girl gets pregnant). In this way, apart from serving the deity, they were partially getting into prostitution.

At present, girls are forced to become devadasis. Most of the time they do it because their mother and her mother are also a devadasi. And raising voice against them will not be accepted by the society. They are fighting for their rights and demanding for reservations for their children. So that they do not suffer like them.

Abolition of Devadasi System in India

Soon after independence, The Madras Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act was enacted. Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy was the man who played an important role in passing the Devadasi Abolition Bill that later converted into the Madras Devadasi Act. It gave legal rights to Devadasis to get married. It also termed the practice of giving girls to the Hindu temple as legal.

In 1988, this system was abolished in the whole of India. But till date it was in Practice. Thousands of them are living in NGOs. While some of them are engaged in prostitution to earn a living. This makes them prone to Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).

From the colonial rule till today, this system is criticized by social activists, National Commission for Women, and Human Rights Activists. They are still fighting against this practice because it is still illegally prevalent in some parts of India.

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India is a hub of various unusual rituals including one with dropping infants for luck

In a country like India of numerous cultures & traditions, here rituals also differs in each and every part of India. Whether it is fire walking, smashing coconuts on heads, or transgenders marrying their deity. Every ritual has a story behind it. In some parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka, India there is a ritual where children are dropped from a height of about 30 feet. It was believed that this will bring luck. But it is criticized by human rights and child activists.

Story behind the Child dropping ritual

It is believed that almost seven centuries ago when the infant mortality rate was rapidly increasing, families start stressing out. To find a solution, they met a saint. He advised them to drop their infant from a height. He told them to have faith in god. He also told them that if they believe in God wholeheartedly. So, God will produce a sheet before the infant hits the ground. In this way, the infant will be saved.

About the Child dropping ritual

This ritual is practiced in different parts of India. Most commonly it is practiced in Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is practiced by both Hindus and Muslims. In this ritual, children below two years of age are dropped from a height of about 30-50 feet. Men stand on the ground carrying a sheet or blanket to catch the child. After the successful completion of the ritual they celebrate by passing the child from one man to another before giving it to the mother.

In Solapur, Maharashtra, this ritual is performed at the Baba Umer Dargah. It is an old and famous shrine. It is following this ritual since ages. Hindus and Muslims both perform this ritual together.

In a very similar trend, the ritual is also practised in the state of Karnataka. At Sri Santeswar Temple in Indi and the Digameshwara Temple in Nagrala village follows the same.

Criticism against the odd ritual

This ritual is criticized by Human Rights Activist and Child Activists. They say that dropping a child from 30 to 50 feet height is dangerous for a child’s mental health. After being dropped from such a height, children are often seen crying and traumatized. They continue to cry when others are celebrating. Doctors say that such kind of practices are harmful for a child. They are completely shaken when dropped off from such a height. Also, it has been observed that the priest, does not care where the child is landing.

Banning the ritual

In 2011, after lots of criticism from local activists, Human Rights activists, and the National Commission for Child’s Rights, this ritual was banned. But the next year, it was started again and is still in practice. Some activists are still putting efforts to stop this ritual. They termed this ritual as ‘Barbaric’. They also called it brutal.

Findings show that this ritual was started in some places in Maharashtra. It has no traces in the history. Following such a tradition in today’s time is what these activists cannot stand. But still many people follow this tradition because of their faith in God. And the question, whether this is right or wrong? Remains.

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Aadi Perukku: Tamil Nadu’s most awaited festival with a ritual of breaking coconuts on head

Aadi festival or Aadi Perukku is celebrated in Tamil Nadu every year. It is celebrated to thank the mother nature. One of the most unusual rituals was that of breaking coconuts on the devotee’s head by the chief priest of Mahalakshmi Temple.

The Mahalakshmi Temple

Southern India is the hub of most of the historic temples in India. The Mahalakshmi Temple is one of them. It is an 800 years old temple. It is located in Mahadanapuram, which is 23km away from the Karur district in Tamil Nadu. It is in a remote village where limited vehicles operate. This temple plays a significant role in the Aadi festival. It is because coconut smashing ritual takes place at this temple. It also has a museum where coconut shaped stones are found. They are claimed to be found even before the compound walls of the temple were built.

Story behind Aadi Perukku

There is a reason behind every ritual and tradition that is practiced. Similarly, a story is also related to the Aadi festival.

It is believed that when villagers tried to call Lord Shiva through their prayers. He did not appear in front of them. To call their deity, the villagers smashed coconuts on their heads. It is because they believed that as lord Shiva, coconut to has three eyes. Finally, lord Shiva appeared and fulfilled their wishes.

Another story suggests that this tradition began during the British rule. When the railway tracks were laid down by Britishers. Villagers asked them to change the course of the track. The Britishers said that they will do so if they break the stone-like coconuts with their heads. The villagers prayed to their deity and broke those stone-like coconuts with their heads.

Celebration of Aadi Perukku

Aadi is known as month in Tamil which falls between mid July to mid August. ‘Aadi festival’ or ‘Aadi Monsoon Festival’ or ‘Aadi Perukku’ is an annual festival celebrated in Karur, Tamil Nadu. This festival is celebrated to thank the almighty God for blessing mankind with happiness and prosperity. Not just in India but this festival is celebrated by all the Tamilians around the world.

On the eighteenth day of Aadi month every year, Aadi Perukku is celebrated on the banks of rivers and lakes. Wells, tanks, and other water resources are worshipped. People throw fruits and saffron cloth in them. All the temples have wells and tanks. They are considered sacred and water in them is considered pure. The rituals of this festival is mostly performed by women to pay tribute to the mother nature.

The Coconut Smashing ritual

Out of all the rituals of the Aadi monsoon Festival, the most important and talked about ritual is that of Coconut Smashing. In this ritual people wait in long queues outside Mahalakshmi Temple. The priest of the temple first performs prayers in front of the deity. He stands on a platform of nails for some time. After that he performs some small prayers and finally the ritual starts. Devotees willing to get a coconut smashed on their heads because their wish is fulfilled are made to sit in a straight line. A priest from the temple holds the head of each devotee and the chief priest smashes the coconut on their head in one go. The devotees include people from teenage to old age, men and women both.

After breaking the coconut directly on the skull, devotees get injured. Some of them directly rush to the hospital while others don’t. They think that their deity will get angry if they do so. They just apply the turmeric paste and ashes available in the temple. Arrangements for the same are already made by the temple authorities.

Criticism against the ritual

Although the ritual is followed by people who are willing to do so. There is criticism against this ritual as well by Human Rights Activists. They are of the view that these kinds of rituals are harmful. Doctors also say that, breaking coconut directly on the head can cause serious head injuries. But the Government of the State does not interfere in the matter much. They believe that it is a matter of faith and people are doing it on their own.

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Koovagam Festival: India’s biggest Transgender festival celebrated in the small village of Villupuram, Tamil Nadu

Koovagam a small village in Villupuram in Tamil Nadu. It is the epicenter of the biggest Transgender and Transvestite gathering in India. In this festival, they marry their God Aravan for only a day. The next day, they mourn the death of their husband.

Koovagam: Epicenter of the transgender festival

Koovagam is a small village. It is located 25 kilometers away from Villupuram district in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. This village is often called as a sleepy village. But it comes to life in the days when the festival takes place.

Although the residents of this place are quite comfortable with the nature of the festival but there is a small section who thinks that coming of the third gender people in their village will have a bad influence on their children and the young generation.

Story behind Koovagam festival

This festival has its roots in the Hindu epic of Mahabharata. It is believed that, on the last day of the Kurukshetra war between Kauravas and Pandavas. In order to win the battle, Krishna advised Pandavas to sacrifice one man from their side. When nobody volunteered themselves, Aravan, son of Arjuna and Naga Princess Ulupi, volunteered himself.

Before getting sacrificed he asked for his last wish to be fulfilled. He wanted to get married before he dies. No woman was ready to marry him just for one day and then be a widow for the rest of her life. To fulfill Aravana’s last wish, Krishna took Mohini avatar and married him. The next day, he sacrificed his life and Pandavas won the battle. This whole act is enacted in the last two days of this festival.

Celebrtaion of Koovagam Koothandavar Festival

Koovagam festival is celebrated in the month of Chitirai of the Tamil calendar. It falls in the month of April and May. It is an 18 days long festival. Transgenders from around the globe come to participate in this festival. In the first 16 days, many events take place. It includes cultural programs, skits by NGOs, and other entertaining events.

The most important event among these is ‘Miss Koovagam’ beauty pageant. Like any other beauty pageant, this is specifically for trans people. They take part in this event and the most beautiful one receives the title of Miss Koovagam by the judges. For them, it is not just a title. They believe that this title will give them the respect and acceptance in the society that they are longing for.

On the 17th day of the Festival all the transgenders gather in the Koothandavar temple ground. They all come there dressed up as a bride wearing bangles and jewelry. They are married to Aravan. In Hinduism, mangalsutra and bangles signifies a married woman. That is why, the temple priest ties Thalis, commonly known as Mangalsutra around their neck. It signifies their marriage with Aravan. Whole night they celebrate their marriage by dancing and singing.

On the last day, a procession takes place with the statue of Aravan on a chariot. Priests breaks their bangles, cuts off the thali and washes of the vermillion (sindoor) from their heads. After the procession, all the wives of Aravan, known as Aravanis wear white saree and mourns the death of their husband. This also marks the end of this festival.

Being one of the biggest trans festival, it records a large number of footfalls every year. Special buses are arranged to reach Koovagam by the authorities. It is a way through which third gender people meet each other without any fear of getting judged by the society. Some of them find their family and some of them find love. It is that time of the year when these people live a common life like most of us.

Condition of Transgenders in India

Transgenders are those people who act differently according to the gender assigned to them at the time of their birth. These people are commonly known as ‘Hijras’, ‘Chakkas’, and ‘Kinner’. In some places they are also known as ‘Aravani’, ‘Aruvani’, and ‘Jagappa’.

In India, they were not accepted wholeheartedly as compared to other parts of the world. They were not given the same amount of respect as given to a man or woman. Most of the time, they are even not accepted by their own family members. That is why, they have to run their households either by begging or by involving themselves in prostitution.

In 2014, the Supreme Court passed a verdict in which it recognized the transgenders as the ‘Third Gender’ after male and female. This has led to a little change in their lives.

Current status of Koovagam festival

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, this festival has been canceled this year. Transgenders are upset with this news. But they understand the current situation. They are praying to their deity Aravan, for this pandemic to end soon. So that they can celebrate this festival next year with the same zeal.

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Ambubachi Mela: Kamakhya Temple’s age-old Tantric fertility festival celebrated in Guwahati, Assam, India

Ambubachi mela is celebrated annually in North-East India in Guwahati, Assam. This festival celebrates the childbearing capabilities of women. Every year a large number of people from India and abroad visit Assam to experience this one of its kind ceremony.

The Story behind Kamakhya Temple

According to Hindu mythology, when Sati married Lord Shiva her father- Prajapati Daksh was not happy. When he performed a yagna. He invited all the deities except Shiva and Sati. When Sati reached the place where yagna was held. She was disheartened when her father insulted Shiva. She jumped into the yagna’s fire. Shiva got very angry and he reached there in the form of Veer Bhadra. He took the corpse of Sati and started doing Tandav. All the other deities feared that this would end the whole universe. They went to God Vishnu and he divided the body of Sati into different parts with his Sudarshana Chakra. Wherever these parts fell a Shakti Pitha was formed.

The Kamakhya temple is one of them. It is the most important one among the 51 Shakti Pithas located in different parts of India. It is also known as the Kamrup- Kamakhya temple or the Kamakhya Devalaya. This temple belongs to Devi Kamakhya, goddess of creative power, desire, and fertility. It is situated on the Nilanchal Hills in the western part of Guwahati, Assam. It was believed that this temple was built by Narakasura. But records show that after getting destroyed, it was rebuilt by Koch King Naranarayana in 1556.

The Ambubachi Mela

The Ambubachi Mela or Ameti or the Tantric fertility Festival is a Hindu festival celebrated every year during the monsoon season. It was celebrated in the Assamese month of Ahaar. It falls in mid-June according to the Gregorian calendar. It was usually celebrated between 21 June to 25 June.

When Sati’s body was divided into various parts by Sudarshana Chakra, the vaginal part fell in the place where the Kamakhya temple is situated today. That is why the Ambubachi Mela marks the celebration of the annual menstrual cycle of goddess Kamakhya. There is no idol placed in the Kamakhya temple. There is only a yoni-like stone (symbolic representation of Shakti in Hinduism) placed there. A natural spring flow over it.

Celebration of the Festival

It is a four days festival in which the temple is closed for the first three-days. In these days the goddess completes her annual menstrual cycle. During these days, women pray for their fertility and celebrate their capabilities of carrying a child in their womb. There are some restrictions also. In these days, cooking, performing prayers and reading of holy books is restricted.

On the fourth day, after performing all the rituals and giving bath to goddess Kamakhya. When it was ensured that the goddess has retrieved her purity, doors of the temple were opened for the devotees, and prasad was distributed.

Two forms of Prasad is given to the devotees. Angodak and Angabastra. Angodak means the water from the spring that flows over the yoni-like stone at Kamakhya temple. And Angabastra, as the name suggests is the piece of cloth that is used to cover the yoni during the three days when the temple is closed. Both these prasad had great significance. They are given to Tantrics as well as the common devotees.

Every year five lakhs footfalls are observed during the Ambubachi Mela. The majority of visitors are from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. This is why it is also known as the ‘Kumbh of East’.

In the Chengannur town of Alleppey district of Kerala, similar kinds of customs are followed. The Devi temple is closed for a few days when it was believed that the Goddess is menstruating.

Significance of Ambubachi for Tantrics

It is also called the Tantric Fertility Festival because it is closely associated with Tantric Shakti. A large number of Sadhu, Sadhvis and Tantrics attend this festival. Some of them are those who are seen only during these times of the year. They are not seen in public for the rest of the year. The prasad given at the festival is helpful for them in their tantric practices.

Bringing change in the society

This festival mainly focuses on the menstrual cycle of women. Health officials said that, it is the best occasion to promote menstrual hygiene through the use of sanitary napkins. This is also the reason why Menstruation is not a taboo in the state of Assam.

Current status of Ambubachi Mela

In light of the recent scenario, where Coronavirus cases are increasing every day, this festival has been canceled for the first time in history as per the notification from Maa Kamakhya Devalaya management committee. But the priests of the temple will perform all the rituals following social distancing and other safety guidelines provided by the government.

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Thimithi Festival: Fire Walking Ceremony and Mahabharata reading two important rituals of Tamil Nadu, India

Thimithi is an annual festival of Tamil Nadu celebrated every year during the month of Aipasi in Tamil calendar, that falls between the month of October and November according to Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated in honour of Draupati Amman (Draupadi, wife of the five Pandavas).

This festival has its origin in Tamil Nadu itself. It is an International Hindu festival celebrated in others parts of the world as well. Fiji, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius and areas with large south Indian population also celebrates this festival other than India.

The Story behind Thimithi

Mahabharata is an hindu epic. It is the story of war between Kauravas and Pandavas. When Pandavas lost everything including their wife- Draupadi in the game of gamble. Duryodhana asked his younger brother to strip Draupadi but she was saved by Krishna. After this she took a vow that she will wash her hair with Duryodhana’s blood. After thirteen years, when the Mahabharata war ended with the victory of Pandavas, Draupadi washed her hair with Duryodhana’s blood and combed her hair with. This victory ended with Draupadi walking barefoot on burning coals to prove her purity. This process is known as Thimithi.

How Thimithi festival is celebrated in India

The celebration begins months before the actual event. Devotees takes strict vegetarian diet and practice fasting in order to make themselves pure from inside as well as outside. They also take part in grand prayer sessions. It is a common belief that only those devotees who are as pure as Goddess Draupadi will be able to walk on fire without getting any type of injuries.

One week before Diwali, a flag with the photo of Arjuna and God Hanumana is hoisted. It marks the beginning of the celebration. From that day Mahabharata is read every night till two days after Thimithi. The final chapter of the Mahabharata is read on the last day and this festival comes to an end. In some places some excerpts of Mahabharata are enacted. Kessaka Samharan also takes place in this celebration. It denotes the slaying of Commander-in-Chief Keesaka by Bheem when he tried to seduce Draupadi. Arjuna- Draupadi marriage is also enacted.

To commemorate Pandavas victory in the 18 days long battle, a silver chariot procession takes place two days before the actual event. Also, Kumbuduthandam is also performed where devotees rolls around the temple ground for three times covering 150 m per round.

The Fire Walking Ceremony

The pit for fire walking is prepared a night before Thimithi. It is 2.7m in length. A small pit is also prepared at the end. It was filled with cow milk.

On the day of Thimithi, the ritual starts at 4 am in the morning and ends before 11 am. Throughout the ritual the pit keeps on burning. After initial worshipping, all the devotees taking part in Thimithi are tied a yellow thread with some turmeric and sparay of Margosa or a leaf of Neem on their wrist. The Chief priest of the temple is the first person to start fire walking. He walks on fire with a Karakam on his head. It is a decorated pot filled with sacred water.

After him other participants walks on fire. They cool their feet in the pit at the end filled with cow’s milk. It is because in Hindu tradition cow milk is considered very sacred. In the end the fire in the pit is extinguished with milk and water. This festival ends after two days of Thimithi when final chapter of the Mahabharata was read and the flag that was hoisted on the first day is lowered.

It is believed that the Kanni Amman Kovil temple located in Manappakkam village of Chengalpattu in Tamil Nadu, India is celebrating this festival from past two centuries. Around 5000 people perform Thimithi, ear piercing, make Pongal, shave their head fully and cuts goat in front of the temple as an offering to Goddess Arulmigu Kanni Amman and celebrate this festival.

Thimithi celebration in Singapore

In Singapore, the Chief Priest leads the procession of people for 4 km from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Serangoon Road to Sri Mariamman Temple in South Bridge Road where Thimithi takes place. Following this, another Chariot procession takes place in the evening. Like India, this festival ends with reading final chapter of the Mahabharata two days after the fire walking event.

Current Status of Thimithi festival in India

Most people are of the view that this kind of festival should not be celebrated in modern India. This is because there were cases when people especially children were injured while walking on fire. Some cases of children getting injured during Thimithi were reported in Tamil Nadu. But the main reason behind this has been unsteadiness in walking. While walking on burning coals Children losses their balance. As a result, they get injuries on other parts of their body rather than their feet.

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Corona and Lockdown-3: Difficult times for the film industry in India

The film and television industry, a dream world filled with glamor, glitter and glitter, where every Indian shapes his dream. Heroes shown in movies and TV are much larger than real world heroes for people. People want to imitate their speech, fashion, living and everything.

It is not an exaggeration if it is said that among the things which have the greatest impact on the Indian public, cinema and TV are also one. Rather some people even say that there are only two Gods in India, cinema and cricket. But are they aware of the reality behind this blinding?

More than 90% of the film industry is counted in the unorganized sector, even after so many years of independence and flourishing. That is, more than 90% of its workers are people working on daily allowances. They have no place for tomorrow. The day the shooting stopped, the income stopped. No pension, no provident fund, nor copyright, nothing. No one knows which day you are working and on which day your earnings will stop.

The situation is the same from the biggest stars to the spot boys. Every man living in this field lives with a dark, uncertain future; Even if he sees the dream moon stars. At the moment when there is a lockdown in the entire country due to Corona, the situation of those working in the film and TV industry is getting worse day by day.

Today it has been more than 45 days when not even a single rupee has reached the pocket of any person associated with this industry.

How long can someone live without earning? How long can the producer also give salary to people without earning? Our unions and some big artists, producers and all able people have come forward to help.

Everyone is doing their best to ensure that not a single worker of the film industry sleeps, but is it possible to extend this help to everyone indefinitely? Of course not. And an even bigger problem is that although the lockdown is slowly opening now, the chances of a reopening of the film industry are not visible far and wide.

This work is such that it is almost impossible to be without congestion. At least 50 people in a unit come from different places, from different settlements, mostly slums. Their gathering in one place is to tear apart the social distancing. Therefore, their work is very unlikely to begin without the corona being completely finished. Cinema theaters are almost impossible to run without congestion, and after two or three months when the corona virus is almost eliminated, there will be so many films lined up for release that it will be difficult to get theater.

How hard the films made will have to be sold at throwaway prices. The restrictions on traveling from one place to another are not going to be so easily removed and without these restrictions it will be very difficult to complete shooting of incomplete films. People who watched serials every evening with great fervor would have forgotten their story after the lockdown ended. They will have to spend a lot of time in getting back their feet.

Due to the lockdown, when the goods are not being sold, the advertisements shown on TV are almost over, the earnings of the channels have also stopped, so it will be very difficult to say what will be the impact on the budget of the serials in the coming time.

Currently, there is only one platform connected to the entertainment world which is doing well and that is online platforms like Hotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime etc. But the content that is on them is all old, it has been shot.

Preparing for new content and shooting is still a long way away. The same situation is with many other industries related to the film industry, magazines and online magazines related to it are also in a very pathetic state. Their means of earning are also drying up.

But some good things have also happened in such times, where TV and cinema are lagging behind, where online platforms are progressing four times a day. Doordarshan (public service broadcaster founded by the Government of India) has regained its place in the heart of the public.

Many serials like Ramayana, Mahabharata, Buniyaad and others like it have once again proved that the greatest virtue of the story is not its grandeur but simply its place in the heart of its audience.

It is also hoped that during this lockdown, the people who determine the fate of TV and films will also contemplate its declining quality and find new avenues for its uplift. Even the creative people associated with this field, who are stuck in the routine despite not wanting, will get an opportunity to think out of the routine and think of something new which will ultimately enrich our television.

Today the biggest support of the public locked in their homes during this lockdown, this entertainment industry is in a lot of pain, but it never lets its suffering be revealed to you. It always spreads happiness in your life even after enduring all its sorrows.

Makes you laugh, makes you cry, takes you away from this world of pain and pain to a dream world where you forget even the greatest tragedy of human history for a few moments.

It makes you aware of the truths of life in happiness and gives you the strength to fight against it in sorrow. It makes you excited, inspires, removes negativity and leads to positivity through its amazing stories.

Today the circumstances have made it fall on its knees, but the entertainment industry has its life and it can fight every trouble as long as it continues to support you. It will stand up again, will entertain you and will be your greatest companion in times of greatest crisis like today.

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The festival of Aanayoottu in Kerala, India: Feast for the Giants

Aanayottoo is a grand festival for elephants which is not only a feast for elephants but a feast for human eyes too. Perunal is another such feast festival held in Kerela, India.

The Aanayoottu (taking care of elephants by feeding them) is a celebration held in the regions of the Vadakkunnathan sanctuary in City of Thrissur, in Kerala. The celebration falls on the main day of the long stretch of Karkkidakam (coordinated against the Malayalam schedule), which is done in the period of July. It includes various unadorned elephants being situated in the midst of a large number of individuals for being venerated and taken care of. Groups crowd the sanctuary to feed the elephants.

Each time of Aanayoottu, gaja pooja (elephant worship) also takes place. It is accepted that offering poojas and delectable feed to the elephants is an approach to fulfil Lord Ganesha—the divine force of riches and of the satisfaction of wishes. The Vadakkunnathan sanctuary, which is viewed as one of the most seasoned Shiva sanctuaries in southern India, has facilitated the Aanayottoo occasion for as far back as some years.

Procedure

The extraordinary feed of the elephants incorporates sugar-stick leaves, coconut, jaggery and the sweet blend of Ganapthi pooja prasadam. The taking care of meeting starts with a contribution by the central cleric of the sanctuary—typically to an elephant calf. The celebration by and by includes sixteen elephants; the number was already higher (around fifty), yet was diminished after under course of the area organization. During the celebration, the elephants are benefited from rice, jaggery, ghee, pineapples, and other nearby produce.

Medical Examination

Elephants were permitted to the ground after assessment by a group of veterinary specialists. Elephants in musth and those with rowdy conduct were not permitted to participate. Just elephants with wellness authentications were took into account for performing the ritual. The elephants were invited with laurels and sandal paste to the scene.

At the festival

The euphoric group shouted with satisfaction when their preferred elephants were arranged for the ritual. Practically all celebrated elephants from over the State were brought for the custom.

The ceremonial was introduced by sanctuary melsanthi Animangalam Raman Namboodiri by taking care of rice ball to the most youthful elephant in the gathering Warriyath Jayaram. Celebrities and the public and VIPs likewise took care of the elephants. Around 500 kg of rice blended in with turmeric powder and jaggery was taken care of to the elephants.

Foods grown from the ground, including pineapple, plantain and cucumber, and extraordinary ayurveda medications for absorption were additionally given to them.

A solid force of police and veterinary specialists were available at the setting. The capacity was guaranteed for ₹1 crore. Annadanam (feast) was served to 5,000 individuals at the Annadana Mandapam appended to the sanctuary.

Author: Simran Grover

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Story of Har Parkash Rishi: The man masked in tattoo holder of Guinness Record

India is a country known for innumerable mysteries and wonders spread across its states and cities. I bring to you another unique story of India. A determined man holding more than 20 Word Records in his 74 years of life.

About Har Prakash Rishi

Har Parkash Rishi better known as Guinness Rishi is a 77 years man born in the National Capital Region of Delhi. Har Parkash Rishi has figured out how to set an aggregate of 20 World Records in his 74 years of lifetime. He is so enamoured with establishing precedents thus well known for his strategies that he has really been known as the Guinness Rishi! He is generally eminent for having more than 200 world flags inked on his body, remembering 49 flags for his face and head. He likewise has ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not’ inked on his brow and a guide of the world on his midriff.

Rishi first got into the Guinness Book of World Records in 1990 when, with two companions, he rode a bike for 1,001 hours. The energy to get his name in the record book drove him to play out some unusual activities.

Some of the astonishing acts performed by him which made a world record are:

Records

Done a tattoo of 366 flags on his body and has more than 500 such tattoos on his body.
Removed all his teeth to get more than 500 plastic straws fitted in his mouth.
Has tried to fit in more than 50 burning candles in his mouth.
The longest delivery of pizza from Delhi to San Francisco which is 10268 miles distance.
Drinking a bottle of tomato ketchup in just 40 seconds.
He has adopted the oldest person till now of 61 years who is his brother-in-law.

He has also included his family in this and his wife has also made a record of writing the shortest will ever stating “All to son”.

Individuals genuinely try really hard for notoriety and keeping in mind that some of them pick the path of least resistance, for a few, they go as far as possible and work super hard. We Indian love fame and establishing precedents and it does not shock anyone when we see them succeeding at even the quantity of entries in the Guinness World Records. While at first, it was tied in with getting their name in the Guinness World Records book, presently it is getting on the web and getting that fame.

What’s New

Rishi is currently getting tattoos of worldwide pioneers on his skin!

Quite those of Indian PM Narendra Modi, Queen Elizabeth, US President Barack Obama and Mahatma Gandhi!

My Views

I personally salute this enthusiastic old man for being such a good sport and for making India proud due to holding more than 20 records by a single person. He is known all over the world and his enthusiasm and creativity has made him stand out of the crowd.

Author: Simran Grover

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10 Best Movies Made Irrfan Khan a Master of Cinema

Indian Cinema today lost a star actor whose loss has deeply shaken the Bollywood industry as a whole. I saw actor Irfan in his last appearance on the big screen in the film ‘English Medium’ which was released in March this year only.

In his 32-year career, Irrfan has done a quite a films that proved to be milestones in film history. The most special thing is that Irfan has also been awarded the National Award for the film ‘Paan Singh Tomar’. Irrfan Khan, who is called the master of the art of acting, today we will tell you about 10 best movies of Irrfan Khan for which he will always be remembered.

Maqbool (2003)

The film was directed by Mr Vishal Bhardwaj, where Irrfan Khan plays the lead character of Maqbool. In the story, Maqbool is a trusted man of an underworld don Abba Ji (Pankaj Kapoor). He is quietly in love with Nimmi (Tabu), a maid who works with Abba. She provokes Maqbool against Abba ji and Maqbool kills Abba ji. The sudden change in Irrfan’s character seems unique in terms of the pace of the film.

Paan Singh Tomar (2012)

How does Pan Singh Tomar become the famous dacoit of Chambal who won a gold medal in the Indian National Games? This film tells the truth of that dacoit from the beginning to the end. Acclaimed Bollywood Film Director Mr Tigmanshu Dhulia portrayed Irrfan on screen in the role of Paan Singh Tomar. When Irfan speaks the language and dialect of Madhya Pradesh in the film, it seems as if Irfan grew up in the same environment. Irrfan has also received the National Film Award for this film.

Life of Pi (2012)

Irfan has earned more respect in Hollywood than he has gained in Hindi cinema. Directed by Taiwanese director Ang Lee, Irrfan is seen narrating his biography to a writer. Irrfan begins his story from childhood, and describes in detail the teenage incident in which he spent a long time on a boat with a lion. Staying on a boat with a hungry lion on its own gives a situation like a suicide.

Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns (2013)

The film Sahen Biwi Aur Gangster Returns was one of finest films by Film director Tigmanshu. The film received international acclaim. Irrfan plays the character of the ruined Sultan Inderjit Singh in this film. He is struggling to recover his lost legacy, which has been ruined by the ancestors of Aditya Pratap (Jimmy Shergill). This film gives a lot of dose of hate, love, cheating, lust etc.

Lunch Box (2013)

Lunch box means lunch box. It would be strange to hear a story of love exchanging with a box swap, but if you look in detail, you too will get carried away. Irrfan’s films earn less, receive more accolades. This film was his highest-grossing film until the Hindi medium was released. The films becomes very popular in overseas market.

Talwar (2015)

The murder case of Aarushi Talwar and her servant Hemraj in Noida, adjacent to the country’s capital Delhi, is still discussed. The Director Ms Meghna Gulzar, who made films on challenging issues like ‘Raazi’ and ‘Chhapak’, was screened on the screen. Irfan played the role of Ashwani Kumar, a CBI officer investigating the case in this film.

Madari (2016)

Directed by Mr Nishikant Kamat, the film’s Madari is none other than Irfan Khan himself. He makes the Indian Army and the CBI dance to the tune of his damru that his little message spreads all over India by himself. Nirmal Kumar (Irrfan Khan )’s son Apu dies after a bridge collapses. Nirmal loses himself on the death of his son. He kidnaps the home minister’s son to teach the system a lesson.

Hindi Medium (2017)

This is Irrfan’s most successful film so far. Directed by Mr Saket Chaudhary, the film is full of comedy, but gives a much larger social message. A person with no money takes away the rights of so many poor people unknowingly on their own money. It is told very simplistically in this film. All the scenes of the film will look like you.

Almost Single (2017)

The Hindi medium seems to have a story and parallel with the poor arrangement of schools, with a love story of husband and wife. To see this story in detail, you must watch this film. Directed by Ms Tanuja Chandra, the film’s love story has the power to prove a dwarf to any good love story.

Caravan (2018)

When the story of this film starts with the exchange of two zombies, no one knows anything about the new relationship. Irrfan laughs and imparts knowledge as a driver in the character of Shaukat. By the way, a new form of him appears in every film. His form was completely different. The entire film runs like a fast car on the road.