munna2009 (Super-Mod! + Sravanthi Love): Ugadi Kavi Sammelanam is also a launch pad for new and budding poets. It is generally carried live on All India Radio, Hyderabad and the Doordarshan - Hyderabad, following "Panchangasravanam" (New year calendar) narrating the way the New Year would shape up in the lives of people and the state in general. 'Kavis' 0r poets of many hues - political, comic, satirical reformist, literary and melancholic make an appearance on the Ugadi stage. *04-04-11 - 09:21:52
munna2009 (Super-Mod! + Sravanthi Love): Ugadi is thus a festival of many shades. It ushers in the New Year, brings a rich bounce of flora and fills the hearts of people with joy and contentment. *04-04-11 - 09:22:07
munna2009 (Super-Mod! + Sravanthi Love): SRi Ram Navami:-
Sri-Ramnavami is dedicated to the memory of Lord Rama. It occurs on the ninth day (navami). The festival commemorates the birth of Rama who is remembered for his preperous and righteous reign. Ramrajya (the reign of Rama) has become synonymous with a period of peace and prosperity. Mahatma Gandhi also used this term to describe how, according to him, India should be after independence. *
09-04-11 - 04:57:33
munna2009 (Super-Mod! + Sravanthi Love): Ramnavami occurs in the month of March. Celebrations begin with a prayer to the Sun early in the morning. At midday, when Lord Rama is supposed to have been born, a special prayer is performed. In northern India especially, an event that draws popular participation is the Ramnavami procession. The main attraction in this procession is a gaily decorated chariot in which four persons are dressed up as Rama, his brother Laxman, his queen Sita and his disciple Hanuman.. *09-04-11 - 04:57:52
munna2009 (Super-Mod! + Sravanthi Love): The chariot is accompanied by several other persons dressed up in ancient costumes as work by Rama's solders. The procession is a gusty affair with the participants shouting praises echoing the happy days of Rama's reign. *09-04-11 - 04:58:17