I Got Manmohaned.

Navratri Mahotsav 2023

In the beginning of the universe Lord Rudra worshipped Adyashakti for creation. It is believed that Goddess Adyashakti had no form. The supreme Goddess of Power, appeared in the form of Siddhidatri from the left half of Lord Shiva.

She is the Goddess who possesses and bestows all type of Siddhis to her devotees. Even Lord Shiva got all Siddhis by grace of Goddess Siddhidatri. She is worshipped by not only humans but also by Deva, Gandharva, Asura, Yaksha and Siddha. Lord Shiva got the title of Ardha-Narishwar when Goddess Siddhidatri appeared from his left half.

Celebrating the Navratri on it's ninth night in honor of every women who is a Mother, companion, a daughter, a sister , a family member ,a friend or a colleague who in some way or other share the part of your life and help you picture the world in better way . Who encourage you to grow as humen who are constant support through all the thick and thins . Who motivate you to do better and help you to deal with tough times . Someway or other they bring the peace and happiness in your life .

So tonight As Ninth day We celebrate the AdyaShakti as Aanandamayi , with Pink as shade of peace

Tonight United we celebrate the navratri festival embodying nine forms of Durga - reflections of liberation, strength end empowerment. In this dance of devotion, we celebrate ourselves, our journey and the devine essence that resides in every women, in every person

Music tastes

Arjun

Loves ghazals

Is also trained in how to play veena

Has a thing for sad songs

Nakul

The biggest drama queen around

Has the weirdest playlist

"Alexa, play Tip Tip Barsa Pani"

Krishna

Playlist, what playlist?

Why need songs when you have him

Bursts into random songs at random times

Accepts requests for songs

Balaram

Bathroom singer

Is depriving the world of his immense talent

Was caught singing Ami Je Tomar all alone once

Draupadi

Loves songs from old bollywood films

Likes Michael Jackson A LOT *jealous Bhima noises*

Acts like she is listening to songs, even if she isn't

Subhadra

Has THE Supreme musical taste

Spends hours arranging her playlists

Refuses to buy spotify premium at any costs

Duryodhan

Is the biggest romance smip, won't tell others

"Music? I hate music!" *nervous laugh*

Scared to show interest what if Bhima finds and shames him the way he shamed Arjun

Pradyumna

A genuine music lover

Always sings for his 8 mothers uwu

Was the one who found Balaram singing rumor is that he is still in trauma

Samba

Deletes others playlists for fun

Uses Bhima's spotify premium sneakily

Has recordings of Balaram saved for blackmail

Abhimanyu

Has a workout playlist

Hates Justin Bieber with a burning passion

Takes inspiration from Pradyumna for music because why not

Cries after listening to emotional songs

Uttara

Has classical songs saved (For practice ofc)

Has a mysterious music taste which remains unrevealed *annoying Abhimanyu noises in a corner* hint: it is Kpop

Loves romantic songs but won't tell

heyy thank you for tagging! 💞💞

uhmm I had to think for a bit haha cos im introspective but also not? ygm haha

anyway! so

1. I like that I'm funny (atleast to myself 😂😂) or that i make the people around me laugh one way or another :D

2. I like that i'm curious about loads of things and genuinely enthusiastic to know more 😯

3. I like, or appreciate, that i'm super motivated in terms of self development and stuff like that - overall kinda helpful in life I'd say ahaha (even tho it doesn't escape the fact that things are hard!)

4. I like, again or appreciate, that I'm drawn to spirituality or curious about it, and so now it's lead me back to shri krishna, which is nice! hehe

5. I like that I am open-minded and willing to consider everyone's povs - I like trying to be a mediator between people.

yay! there we go!

imma tag some mutuals! anyone else who wants to can do it too! would love to know more abt you 🥰 also self love yay:D

@krishna-sangini @ramayantika @kaal-naagin @animucomedy @keshavsmelody @sambhavami @mad-who-ra @janaknandini-singh999

"firstly, when you get this, you have to answer with 5 things you like about yourself, publicly. then, send this ask to 10 of your favourite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool)"

Okay here goes...

I like the fact that i'm not like other teenagers, i'm somewhat different and much more mature attitude wise.

I like the fact that i'm loooved by all aunties, like literally all aunties be setting me up as an example to their "pretending to be a teenager" kids.

I like that i'm an introvert... yes idk why. You will always find me sitting at back of the class, just not interacting with peeps and writing some random shit in my diary

I like that i have such great parents who don't beat the shit out of kids just cause they got lower marks than that brainy topper.

I like that i gave myself an opportunity to be all Dharmic cause that shit really chases all anxiety and depression out. Jai Dwarkadheesh.

tagging: @btw-its-tamanna , @etherealmistt , @krishna-sangini , @janaknandini-singh999 , @budugu , @stardustkrishnaverse , @maraudersbitchesassemble , @poisoninmycoffee , and lastly....

you @manishehehe

no pressure...

God may have given me the power of existential crisis but they did not give me the ability to focus 🥲

Navratri Blog 2023 - Day 2

Jai Mata Brahmacharini

देवी प्रसीदतु मई ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा..ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः

The year was 1555. Portuguese colonial power was at its peak in the 1500’s. They destroyed Zamorins of Calicut. Defeated the Sultan of Bijapur. Took away Daman from the Sultan of Gujarat, Established a colony in Mylapore, Captured Bombay and made Goa as their headquarters. And while they were at it, pretty much unchallenged, they even ruined the ancient Kapaleeswarar Temple to build a Church over it.

Their next target, the super profitable port of Mangalore.

Their only bad luck, just 14 kilometers south of Mangalore was the small settlement of Ullal - ruled then by a feisty 30 year old woman - RANI ABBAKKA CHOWTA

Initially, they took her lightly and sent a few boats and soldiers to capture and bring her back to Goa - Those boats never came back.

Shocked and enraged, they sent a huge fleet of ships this time, under the command of much celebrated Admiral Dom Álvaro da Silveira - The admiral soon returned, badly injured and empty handed.

Thereafter, another Portuguese fleet was sent - only a few injured from the crew managed to make it back.

Then the Portuguese went on to capture the Mangalore port and the fort anyways, perhaps planning to tackle Rani Abbakka Chowta from the convenient distance of the Mangalore fort.

After the successful capture of Mangalore, a huge army under João Peixoto, an experienced Portuguese General was sent to Ullal.

The brief was simple: Subjugate Ullal and capture Abbakka Chowta.

The plan was foolproof- there was no way a 30 year old lady with a few men could withstand the might of an army of thousands with advanced weapons.

The Portuguese reached Ullal and found it deserted. Abbakka was nowhere in sight.

They roamed around, relaxed and thanked their stars - Just when they were about to call it a victory - Mrs Chowta attacked with 200 of her chosen men - there was chaos all around and many portuguese lost their lives even without a fight

General João Peixoto was assassinated, 70 Portuguese were captured and the rest just ran away.

So if you’re Abbakka Chowta, who’s just defeated a large army of aggressors, killed a general, captured fighters and defended her city - What will you do?

- Rest and enjoy the moment right?

- Right?

- No!

Rani Abbakka Chowta, rode with her men towards Mangalore that same night, and laid a siege of the Mangalore fort - She not just broke inside the fort successfully - but assassinated Admiral Mascarenhas the Chief of the Portuguese power there and forced the remaining Portuguese to vacate the fort.

She didn’t just stop at this but went on to even capture the Portuguese settlement at Kundapura, a full 100 kms, north of Mangalore - Just to make a point.

The Portuguese finally managed to get back at Abbakka Chowta by convincing her estranged husband, to betray for money. She was arrested and put in the prison where she revolted again and was killed while trying to escape.

Abbakka Chowta was a Jain who fought against the Portuguese for four decades, with an army comprising of both Hindus and Muslims, a full 300 years before the First War of Indian Independence in 1857.

What did we Indians do to her, as a mark of our respect and gratitude? - We just forgot her.

We didn’t name our girls after her. We didn’t even teach her stories to our kids.

Yes we did release a Postal Stamp in her name, named a boat after her and erected 2 statues - yes just 2 statues in the whole of India for someone who should be our national hero.

The Indian Coast Guard ship ICGS Rani Abbakka the 1st of a series of five inshore patrol vessels built at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd is named after Abbakka Mahadevi.

We might have got to read a chapter about her in our text books, had she been a European or an American.

Many talk about her being the last Indian to have the power of the agni-ban. In all this cacophony, our generation has lost a great hero - a great source of inspiration.

Still wondering why you’ve not heard about her yet?

Day Six of Navratri

9 days, 9 Godesses

Day Six: Maa Katyayani

Once there lived a sage called Katyayana who prayed to the goddess to be born as his child in order to kill Mahishasura. She agreed and was born as his daughter and thus was called Katyayani. When the gods invoked Mahashakti – the primordial feminine power to protect them from the demon, Mahisha, she emerged from the sacrificial fire of the sage Katyayan. All the male gods bestowed their special powers and weapons on her. She is the avatara of Parvati in the form of the warrior goddess and is one of the most well-known and beloved of her forms.

Riding a lion, she proceeded towards the Vindhya mountains where the demon lived and killed him. Hence, she is also known as Mahishasuramardini.

Jai Maa Durga 🕉️🔱

k i was having a shitty day buT THEN WE GOT ALL THIS FREE STUFF AT TACO BELL COS WE WENT AT CLSOING TIME KANHA ILY OMG

Sometimes I'm tired of this life. I just want to dance with Kanha and get hugs from him

my ma (og Lord Krishna stan I must have got it from her) went to Mathura Vrindavan 20yrs ago and said she was so underwhelmed and disappointed cos they didn't keep it clean at all and it was very unkempt and dirty.

now on Google maps everything looks so beautiful and well maintained Hare Krishna.

I wonder when I'll be able to go... it feels so climactic right now, like the final destination. like ik there is Dwarka and other sites but the Brajbhoomi is its own magic. I bet when I actually get to go ill feel ready. i bet I'll just be crying the entire time lmao 🥰