The Enigma and other stories - My e-book on Kindle

Dear friends,                          I am pleased to inform you about my first e-book published  on Kindle through Amazon.com. The categories under which it's listed are: Literature and Fiction / Mystery, Thriller and Suspense.    It is titled 'The Enigma and other stories'; subtitled 'The mystery deepens...'  It is a compilation of 3 suspense-filled, thrilling short stories that will keep you at the  edge of your seat till the very end. The protagonists of these stories are very brave  and ingenious. The publication date is 6th October, 2015.    I will be offering a count-down deal from the 8th of November, 2015.   I look forward to your enthusiastic response and invaluable feedback.                                                                                                       Kindle Countdown Deals:  On Amazon.com 8-11-15      8 am (PST)      80 hrs duration   $0.99 11-11-15    4 pm (PST)   80 hrs duration      $1.99 Ends on    15-11-15 12 am (PST)                  $2.99

On Amazon.uk.in

8-11-15 8 am to 15-11-15 12 am (PST)          0.99 pounds.    

After 15-11-2015                                            1.99 pounds

Priya’s Vision Academy’s ‘Magic Visions’ Fabric-painting Workshop

Priya’s Vision Academy’s

‘Magic Visions’ Fabric-painting Workshop

 

Age group: 10 years and above

Dates:         Any two consecutive days        

Registration date:   3 days before the workshop (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Timings:    10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Fees:          Rs. 800/-

Venues:   Somwar Peth, Nr. MSEB, Pune-1

                     Sus Road, Pashan, Pune-21

A list of materials will be provided on registration/payment of fees. The participants must bring the materials to the workshop.

A Free Rangoli Book and Certificate will be given to the participants.

Please contact:   Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan               

Pl. note: You may confirm your participation immediately, through comments online here. A discount of Rs. 100/- will be given for group bookings.

PRIYA’S VISION – MAKES YOUR LIFE BLOSSOM!

Happy Navaratri!

Dear friends,
                    It's time again, for celebrating the festival of reverence towards the three Goddesses; Durga, Laxmi and Saraswati, symbolizing  Strength, Wealth and Knowledge; respectively. As enthusiastic dandiya beats reverberate, the Ghata, that is the Kalash and another clay pot filled with 9 various kinds of seeds is installed in some houses on Ghatasthapana, which is the first day of the Navaratri festival. The Kalash ensures that the house and its residents are blessed with abundant peace, prosperity and progress and the seeds that germinate and grow as each day of the festival passes by, also signify new tidings of prosperity and abundance.

The enchanting Golu

              
                  In South Indian houses, the Golu is installed. The statues of various deities, saints, dolls, etc. are arranged aesthetically on a step-like structure. This is the Ghata that will be worshiped throughout the festival. The Golu enchants the young and old alike. The tasty Sundal, made of lentils and coconut is the delicious prasad offered to visitors.

Another year's Golu at home

              
                   This grand celebration ends with Saraswati puja on the 9th day and Dussehra on the 10th day.

                   On this auspicious occasion, I wish all of you a Very Happy Navaratri. May the divine Goddesses in their various forms, bless all of us and shower their benevolence on us, so that we are enthused to live life to the fullest, in the fittest way possible.

The elaborate Golu  of 2015

                                                                                                                                   Priya

The copyright of the write-up and the photographs is with Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.

Laxmi Road, Pune - A Shoppers' Paradise!

            Laxmi Road, the bustling nerve-centre of Pune, is in the heart of the city and is the most favored destination for shopaholics. It extends from City Post Chowk to Alka Talkies Chowk, approx. for 5 kilometers. Anything and everything from electronic items, clothes, footwear, household items, etc. can be bought here. 

           The famous Tulshi Baug area is just off Laxmi Road, near Ganapati Chowk/Guruji Talim Ganapati Mandal Chowk. This is another tourist attraction. The renowned jewelry shops of P.N.Gadgil, Ranka Jewelers, etc. add dazzle to Laxmi Road. 

           The heritage buildings- the Commonwealth Building which houses the L.I.C. of India's Laxmi Road Branch Office, 952 Branch, the City Post Office and the Public Library are important landmarks. There is an ancient temple, the Belbaug Vishnu Temple which is a tranquil haven amidst the chaotic traffic. Several doctors' clinics, eateries and banks dot the road.

          Unfortunately, there are no washrooms for the public on this entire stretch, except at the Tulshi Baug and Bhanuvilas Chowk areas. The road is congested as it is heavily encroached upon; by the road-side vendors who do brisk business. The heavy traffic is a bane for young and old alike! Parking problems plague the area.

         The first day of the famed Ganeshotsav celebrations in Pune begin with a procession of the five Manache Ganapati (Most Revered 5 Ganapatis) through this thoroughfare. The immersion procession too passes through this busy road. The all-night pageantry and lights and sounds of this area assail our senses, then.

         Diwali time is the best to stroll in this area. The twinkling lights and dazzling window-displays are breath-taking. Thus Goddess Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth, seems to have truly made her home here, as all the businesses, big or small, thrive here! A visit to Pune is incomplete without a visit here.

Review published on website: www.tripadvisor.com on 07072015

The copyright of this review is with Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.