#Blue cow of India

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#LongPost: A Few Hyper-Specific Things About India for India-Based Stories and Art

No this isn't a cry for more Indian-rep in Spider-Verse stories. (It is.)

Anyway. I recently went to India, and after returning to my hometown in Tamil Nadu, I reintegrated a whole slew of memories and collated new facts.. And considering I've been wanting to do one of these for quite some time (and because I need a new variety of Pavitr Prabhakar content), I thought it'd be cool if I shared some of my experiences and ideas with you.

It's best to take this with caution, though: the only places I've been to are Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, and a few towns located close to the Eastern Ghats, so my knowledge is heavily South India-based. I know for a fact that there are various similarities and differences between other geo-cultural areas of India, which is I why I've linked the other cool India Resources here as well.

In Which I Ramble About Pavitr's Character Design and the Indian Cultural Stuff Related to It by @chaos-and-sparkles (+ my addition + @neptune432's addition)

A culture post for the girlie pops (and non-girlie pops) looking to write Pavitr Prabhakar accurately by @summer-blues-stuff (+ my addition + @fandomsfeminismandme addition)

Also a timely reminder of @writingwithcolor's wonderful resources on writing about South Asian characters respectfully and sincerely

Now, for the things I've noticed in South India..

ANIMALS

There are a lot of street dogs. Like... a lot of them. And honestly it's so hard not to go up to one and give them a snack or two. The most notable dog breed is the Indian pariah and they can be found all over India. Mixed dog breeds are also common and results in a variety of features like differences in build and coat colours.

There are also other types of animals are pretty common to see alongside the roads.

Cattle are seen a lot (cows and bulls are easy to distinguish; cows (left) have udders and a small hump on their back, while bulls (right) are generally stockier and have a super-defined hump on their back). I'm pretty sure the specific cow breed is the sahiwal cow. They are either herded into paddocks for grazing or can be found wandering city streets on their own.

Goats are often herded by farmers into large masses of wool and horns and are guided to paddocks to graze. Sometimes, like cattle, they'll be found wandering city streets on their own.

Chickens are usually kept close to stalls and homes. These chickens are not plump and fluffy like most Western chickens, but are quite skinny. Mottled feather colours are usually a result of mixed chicken breeds. In Tamil Nadu, the most common chicken breed is the asil chicken.

Various birds are often seen flying around traffic if they’re not disappearing into the sky, the most common being crows, pigeons and mynahs. (The chart below on the right is not an inexhaustive list of birds; you best search them up yourself.)

TRANSPORT

There is obviously a huge amount of trucks and lorries and buses. They all have beautiful designs or crazy LEDs or large detailed fluorescent / iridescent stickers that are impossible to ignore, whether it be at high noon or midnight.

Expanding on that, the most common method of transport are motorcyclse or scooties, cars, and autos.

Also, as expected: traffic is insane. It’s horrible. It’s exhilarating. Western honking is akin to swearing, but here? Honk whenever you want. Honk if you’re happy or if you’re sad. You get a million dollars if you honk. You need to honk. It’s more important than breathing

Similarly, road rules don’t exist. Well, they do, and the Indian government does everything it can to make sure people do follow the rules, but based on the aforementioned honking, most people don't. Everyone just drives. Most bikers and motorcyclists don’t wear helmets. Only a few people wear seatbelts. Cars and motorcycles drive on the wrong side of the road and right into oncoming traffic. The chance of someone dying is 99% but it’s countered by desi stubbornness.

ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE

Houses and buildings are painted different colours!!! Pastel pinks and purples and deep teal hues, either plain colours or decorated with elaborate murals. This also applies to interiors. I reckon it was surprising to a lot of people when they were confronted with Mumbattan's vibrant colours, but honestly: coloured buildings slap, and it's based on the real thing. They are a sight to behold. Couple that with the architecture and oh boy- you've got such a beautiful environment.

From @jettpack's concept art for Mumbattan buildings

jettpack's concept art of the Mumbattan collider

From @chenfelicia's concept and colour keys of Mumbattan

Don't be shy to really immerse in crazy descriptors - that's how you capture the liveliness of cities like Madurai and Mumbai and ultimately, their physical manifestations like Mumbattan.

Funny enough, movie posters and political banners and flyers are EVERYWHERE. They’re huge and take up entire billboards, or congregate along walls so it becomes practically a collage. It's impossible to ignore the image of "Makkal Selvan" Vijay Sethupathi about to beat some poor loser into a pulp with a stick, or the political parties roasting each other on paper with impressive photoshopped graphics.

To tie in to the point about transport: there are hundreds of coffee stalls and snack shops and one-of-a-kind food stands. You can’t go 200 metres without running into one, either on the highway or in the city. I remember having jaggery coffee on my first night in India, and guys- it tasted so fucking good. I only wish I can transfer the taste to you. Absolutely splendid.

The climate in India is generally very humid and warm, but that doesn't mean we don't get cooler days; it is obviously cooler on winter nights. Also I've heard from many conflicting sources on India's seasonal weather (probably due to India's geograpghy), so you will have to talk to someone who is from India to really confirm. I've somewhat boiled it down to five seasons:

Summer - May-Jun; very hot (35-45ºC/95-113ºF), characterised by shrinking water bodies and droughts if there aren't any rainfalls; this time is good for plant growth/harvest if you've successfully managed water supplies

Monsoon - Jul-Aug; (34ºC/93ºF) very variable in terms of timing, characterised by torrential rains and floodings; the raining itself probably lodges somewhere in Jun-Sept but the aftereffects are felt long after the rains have stopped

Autumn - Sept-Nov; cooler but humid (25-35ºC/77-95ºF), and generally much drier since it transitions from autumn to winter

Winter - Dec-Feb; much colder, but the extent is dependent on geographic regions (20-25ºC/68-77ºF)

Spring - Mar-Apr; humid (33ºC/91ºF), sudden downpours, only occasionally do you get pleasant weather in this time

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

For some reason, there are still loud speakers blaring out music across the roads and as far as a few city blocks. I honestly thought that that had died out by the time my parents had graduated university, but it still seems like people like hearing music played at 120 decibels.

This is a complicated issue but people are not piss poor. Yes, India is a developing country, and yes there are slums and there are homeless and there are those who are stuck in a horrific sociocultural cycle, but people are rapidly getting into high-paying jobs at much higher rates than before. Overall, India is getting better; do us a favour and not have us be represented by the same poor struggle-riddled Indian stories that Hollywood and Western media is are fond of portraying.

@neptune432: One thing I think it's important to acknowledge though is how your experience in India changes depending on your caste. I feel like most of the indian voices talking online are savarna (I'm not an exception) so this doesn't get brought up as much. It's a complicated issue and one that I don't think non-indians (or savarna indians) should worry about tackling in their work, but it's worth saying because what's assumed to be everyday aspects of indian culture are actually specific to things like caste, class, and what region you're in. ex: in kerala, there are also examples of people eating on banana leaf with lots of vegan food for special occasions (namely during onam). but veganism is heavily tied to brahmanism so most of these people will be savarna. even if they eat meat otherwise, the specific interest in eating vegan for special occassions has clear implications. Though many people of different castes eat meat, it's a practice that gets discriminated against, being treated as barbaric and unclean. this is because of brahmanism and is usually only strictly followed by brahmins. dalits/bahujan usually face the worse treatment for their eating traditions. there's also the fact that hinduism is more of a recent term and a broad umbrella where many different gods and cultures have been put under (and usually done forcefully). a lot of local dieties and specific cultural practices come from outside the vedic traditions of aryans (upper caste north india), but now are treated almost as one thing. ex: kali is a south indian (dravidian) goddess who's still heavily worshipped there and who later got adapted to brahminical traditions. that's also why south indian practices of worship are different from the north and are discriminated against ex: north indians getting angry at the idea of worshipping kali by drinking alcohol and smoking even though it's an older tradition than theirs. these traditions are often connected to dalit/tribal cultures as well, which adds to why these traditions are attacked. Now, I don't feel comfortable with non-indians writing about india in general but I feel it's important to mention these things cos most people don't even realize they're only getting shown certain perspectives. How many people don't even know they're a north/south divide, for example? People are fed narrow viewpoints on India and assume that's everything to know. it's a problem cos that's what the brahminical forces in india want. This is all very general info too and I'm no expert so it's worth more research (like reading what dalits have said on their experiences). I'm not trying to criticize you btw, I just wanted to add some things cos this has been on my mind for a long time now. Couldn't have said it better myself, neptune!! (I barely mentioned it at all lmao) The caste system despite it being "abolished" still defines many traditions within India, and almost always in harmful ways. Like @summer-blues-stuff and I have mentioned in their post A culture post for the girlie pops under the Religion and caste section, it's best to leave the caste and social hierarchy alone even if you've done your research. That doesn't mean you shouldn't talk about it, it's just that people, especially those of non-South Asian decent, have to be extremely careful about it. Introductory resources on the caste system can be found on ABC, Pew Research and The Conversation.

Furthermore, the automatic assumption is that people living in shacks or remote villages have no access to greater populations and resources, which I'm happy to completely disprove. Guys: majority of the people living in my village, a rather remote village, have phones on them. Ranges from iPhones to Androids to good ol' Nokias.

(And, side note: as an Indian, I get amazingly pissed off when people's ringtones are set to maximum volume and play the same famous part of a famous song every time they get a call. Like shut the fuck up. At least quieten down? Please??)

(Also this might be a South Indian thing but Man some people are so entitled. Dudes you do not need to rub your ego into my face. Dudes you can, you know, keep all the cool things you think will get other people jealous out of the public eye. At this point I'm not jealous of what you Have, I'm pissed off at the Audacity To Think You Can Make Me Feel Bad About Myself With The Things That You Have).

Alright. Moving on.

Tiny temples and shrines are everywhere, dedicated to broad-Hinduism deities like Ganesh, Shakthi, or Vishnu; other times, they are shrines built for local deities that protect a particular village. For example, my village dedicated a little plot of water-logged land to a benevolent spirit called Subbamma, where people would leave offerings or place their sick/injured animals at the water's edge so that Subbamma could heal them. These tiny temples are almost always super colourful and amazingly detailed despite their small size

It could be a whole month before a celebration like Diwali but it’s the perfect time to set off hundreds of fireworks and firecrackers. People are just inconsiderate in many ways, it seems.

Some women wear strings of jasmine flowers in their hair. This might be completely regional-based, but most if not all women, ranging from little kids to old ladies, will wear these strings of jasmine in their hair. It's supposed to represent good fortune and beauty, and it smells wonderful.

@esrev-redips: #i usually only visit the north side of india (went to banglore and or chennai once) but im pretty sure most women in mumbai wouldnt wear #flowers in their hair unless they were of an older generation #they dont in new delhi at least and i t h i n k you can compare them but im not sure since i dont live in india either Thank you esrev!!!!! glad to see an old hunch be confirmed!!!

Normally you can wear any type of jasmine, but the common subtypes in Tamil Nadu are ஜாதிமல்லி (jathimalli; "Spanish jasmine"; left) and மல்லிப்பூ (mallipoo; right).

Eating food from a plate made from a banana leaf is more than just an aesthetic, and is often reserved for certain occasions; other times we eat from metal or ceramic plates. I can't vouch for other areas of India but I've been told the reason why banana leaves are predominantly used for large gatherings is because they can signal to diners if the food is rotten or has been poisoned; supposedly the leaf itself starts rotting and releases liquid, but I personally have never seen this happen. But of course, there are also other reasons as to why banana leaves are used (all of which are valid) ranging from being an eco-friendly disposable plate, offloading nutrients into food, or even to make the food taste better. Pick whichever reason you like.

I'm literally so hungry looking at this. (Realises this is a Pavitr thing to say.) Anyway.

FOOD RECS!!!!!!

Reblog with your favourite foods >:) The list will be routinely updated...

JAGGERY COFFEE (from me) - GOOD FUCKING STUFF. ACTUALLY. if you see it.. GET IT IMMEDIATELY

PANI PURI (from @esrev-redips) - #also you forgot to mention the PANI PURI STANDS AHHHHHH YUMYUMYUM | RRRR YOU'RE SO RIGHT. PANI PURI FOR LIFE ACTUALLY.

JASUBEN PIZZA (from @the-witch-forever-lives) - okay this is specific to Ahmedabad | okay but as specific as it may be that sounds and looks delicious??? hello??????

DABELI (from @the-witch-forever-lives) - this too???? also it LOOKS wonderful i need it right now actually

VADA PAV (from @the-witch-forever-lives) - Also Vada pav from Mumbai is so one of a kind | you are absolutely correct. vada pav is truly something magnificent

I think that's about all I can give you right now. This took me a while to type out. Feel free to ask any questions, or if you have anything you would like to add on, like anything I might have glossed over or your favourite desi foods, please do!!! I'll be sure to reblog your addition and update the original post.

The point is that this post can become one of those few other reference posts that artists and writers and other creatives can use if they ever want to make anything related to India, because it's genuinely so cool to see your culture represented so well in popular modern media.

(And in fanfic and fandom. Especially in fanfic and fandom. you have no idea how many times I've gone insane reading a Pavitr-centric fic or reading comments on Pavitr-related posts and it's just outdated ideas and harmful stereotypes and all sorts of sick bullshit, and it's always to the point where I physically have to go outside and bite into a fresh rhizome in order to ground myself. Like damn, people, you need to know things before you start creating)

So uh, I hope this was helpful if not interesting! Happy early Diwali everyone! Knowledge-over-ignorance and all that; hopefully this post does that notion justice!

[talonabraxas]

Lord Krishna ॐ Talon Abraxas

Lord Krishna is one of the most popular Gods in Hinduism. Krishna is considered the supreme deity, worshipped across many traditions of Hinduism in a variety of different perspectives. Krishna is recognized as the eighth incarnation (avatar) of Lord Vishnu, and one and the same as Lord Vishnu, one of the trimurti and as the supreme god in his own right. Krishna is the principal protagonist with Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita also known as the Song of God, which depicts the conversation between the Royal Prince Arjuna and Krishna during the great battle of Kureksetra 5000 years ago where Arjuna discovers that Krishna is God and then comprehends his nature and will for him and for mankind. In present age Krishna is one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Indian divinities.

Each incarnation of Lord Vishnu on the Earth is with a purpose and to accomplish some definite tasks. Lord Krishna came to the Earth to kill king Kansa and to relieve the people of Braj from his torture and tyranny. Later Krishna participated in the events of the Mahabharata and Lord Krishna’s participation had profound effect on the Mahabharata war and its consequences.

Names of Krishna

The name Krishna originates from the Sanskrit word Kṛṣṇa, which is primarily an adjective meaning “black”, “dark” or “dark blue”. The waning moon is called Krishna Paksha in the Vedic tradition, relating to the adjective meaning “darkening”.

As a name of Vishnu, Krishna is listed as the 57th name in the Vishnu Sahasranamam. Krishna is also known by various other names, epithets and titles, which reflect his many associations and attributes. Among the most common names are Mohan “enchanter”, Govinda, “Finder of the cows” or Gopala, “Protector of the cows”, which refer to Krishna’s childhood in Braj (in present day Uttar Pradesh). Some of the distinct names may be regionally important; for instance, Jagannatha, a popular incarnation of Puri, Odisha in eastern India.

[wardenv5]

Re-imagining Western Tamriel

A while back, I made a map of biome map of Tamriel, based on A) Tamriel being as tall and twice wide as India B) a normal earth size C) wind coming from east heading west. @elbiotipo has also made a post, covering Cyrodiil, Skyrim and parts of the rest of the continent. I'm working on a little something, so I wanted to discuss western Tamriel, High Rock, Hammerfell, and the Summerset Isles. It won't be as in depth (because my environmental knowledge is more broad/shallow) but it will also include some possible cultural influence changes.

Summset Isles.

Let's start this one with a fun fact: High Elves were black. Or at least had a much darker skin coloration than we know them today.

Now that that's out of the way, my biggest inspiration for what the Summerset Isles would look like is: the Philippines. Much like the country, Summerset's mountainous eastern regions and the fact that monsoons would be westerly means a much wetter environment, while the west would remain (relatively) dryer. However, being a much more uniform landmass, Summerset would likely see harsher arid environs in its interior than the Philippines. I'd see monsoon tropical forests, savannas, montagne forest and scrubland to be the dominant environments. Auridon, being the "barrier" island would face much harsher storms but would also be much more lush,

Boat in blue Lagoon in Coron island, Palawan, Philippines. Close to Kayangan Lake. Maks Ershov

Another feature surrounding Summerset would be its corals, which are constantly mentioned in the canon and would make sense given it is an island in the tropics. Barrier and fringing reefs would surround the isles, and many Altmer sailors have learned how to avoid the atolls that surround their home. The coral would also create a unique architectural style similar to Coral Rag in our world, which is limestone made of coral found commonly in the Caribbean, United States and east Africa.

The west wing of the Parliament of Barbados (1872) is constructed of local coral rag.

Alinor would definitely have a pink hue to its buildings. As for the description of glass and insect wings, while not have any premodern historical basis that I know of, it wouldn't be insane to consider the high elves figured out the use of glass bottles/glass bricks in their architecture, and found a way

Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew, built by monks

Of course while major cities and areas of the upper class would have the stone and glass look, the lower caste areas would likely rely on wooden architecture, similar to the found in islands nations, reliable, cheaper and useful when your home is constantly battered by storms.

Being separated from Tamriel, it would be interesting to see what offshoots and unique species exist on the island. Lemurs, mouse deer, koakas, kiwis, I could see the Altmer having an extremely strict invasive species program, preferring their wildlife to be human friendly and without natural predators. Birds already are highly important in Summerset, and the Philippine eagle and other tropical birds are mighty majestic. Plus, I could see feather cloaks being a huge status symbol.

Rice is the food dejour of Summerset, with a mixture of pisciculture and wild caught fish (which one is seen as for the lower castes changes per the century). However fruit forests and farms are widespread, and in the interior the conditions are just right for grape wine production, and indeed most large scale fertilization products from fish sauce to fruit wine occurs far away from the upper castes, due to it being seen as beneath them to oversee food. However the highly stratified society is also highly organized, farmers live and die by their terraces assigned to them across the mountainous eastern landscapes, which are then brought to the western shores of Alinor and other cities. As for nonfish animal farming, I think its relatively rare, mainly chickens and waterfowl, not due to a lack of ability but due to viewing cows/pigs as dirty or foreign animals, on the same level as dogs, cats, and rats. Again this is less out of preserving a "unchanged" state of nature as wood elves would want, and more about preserving a "pure" aka ALTMER state of nature. Though I'm sure a few pigs and cows exist on the isles due to the Empire's presence.

Hammerfell

Now this might seem simple - it's very much inspired and would make sense for essentially a North African-esque environ and cultural influence to be ascribed to the entirety of the province, but I think there are three specific regions and I'll dissect them, the NW coast, the Southern Coast, and Eastern Interior. Overall I'd say the big difference is the coasts being controlled by the more secular/liberal forebears while the interior/eastern regions being more controlled by the conservative crowns faction, similar to how Oman was once split into two, a sultanate and an imamate.

The southern coast is most likely facing a similar monsoon season as the rest of southern tamriel, but these "cold" monsoons are less frequent, leaving longer and more intense periods of drought, until the cooler summer months brings fog and rain. A giant transformation of the coast happens as greenery springs across it. How far this effect occurs would be up for debate and how mountainous the regions area, but one can assume it wouldn't go too far.

Salalah during Khareef Season (June to September)

The south's population would primarily be on the coast, relying on the monsoon, fishing and trade to survive. Expect there to be Redguards but also Imperials, High Elves, and other immigrant populations tied heavily into the shipping industry. Overall, the south of Hammerfell would be similar to the Arabian Peninsula, famed for being a trade hub between cultures and having a proud sailing tradition.

The northwest region of Hammerfell has similar geography to North Africa. Sentinel itself is most likely in an oasis, where water from the rare rains or whatever condenses in the Dragontail Mountains collects in an aquifer underneath. To meet growing needs, engineering feats of irrigation either dig deeper or collect rainfall itself, or even an extremely early version desalinization. On the coast, the presence of the ocean helps moderate extreme temperatures, while the high altitude of the mountains provides an escape from extreme heat. Fishing, pastoralism (primarily horses, goats, donkeys and camels) and falaj irrigation systems in the mountains are the primary source of agriculture, especially for villages to self sustain, while larger cities like Sentinel rely on trade to meet its needs. Near Dragonstar, the vegetation/geography becomes similar with tangier, as the mountains and proximity to Skyrim/High Rock create a secluded mixed culture that I wouldn't be surprised if had more ties with itself than any overarching government. I'd look at Afghanistan's mountains for inspiration.

The eastern regions, especially those without a coast, would be drier but due to high elevations causing cooler temperatures, so you get some greener pastures, with a bit of terracing for agriculture. I've already covered this, but very much afghanistan/iran in geography. Again, not much different than whats already in game, just much more fertile than expected.

High Rock

High Rock is going to be little different, similar to Hammerfell I'll seperate into three regions, the Lilac Bay (and related islands), the northern coast and the eastern interior). To be honest, I'm running out of steam and High Rock might be the least interesting overall.

The Lilac Bay would most likely be similar to the northern Mediterranean states, I'd say likely Greece, Spain and Italy, with hot summers and mild winters, instead of the heavy inspirations it takes from France and the UK, in fact the temperate climate would only be found on the slopes of the mountains facing towards the bay. This is where a key feature of High Rock's lore, its fractious nature, comes into play. A rocky landscape makes it difficult to traverse, and easy for individual cities to rise into prominence without a unifying power, with some exception (with enough will and socioeconomic conditions, there's a way). As High Rock progresses, you'd see more like Italy with kingdoms/republics surrounding cities, like Venice or the Papal States.

Meanwhile, its northern side I think would be similar to the Pacific edge of the Americas, such as Chile and the US. Cool oceans lead to a lack of rain, and the mountains means less storms coming from the south (barring the gaps between mountain ranges, such as north of Wayrest). Here, fishing and ranching are the most common food sources, and I'd suspect there would be a strong independent streak compared to the more metropolitan south. For water, it would be interesting if they relied heavily on groundwater and more specifically - springs. Just to make things more interesting and provide a bit more flavor (beyond the non-existant or just: its spooky theme northern High Rock has now).

Parque Nacional Torres del Paine. Did I include this because I think it matches High Rock's climate or because its pretty? Both.

High Rock's eastern region is more forested in the south, closer to the Lilac Bay, but soon becomes much more mountainous, this is where we'd get three unique cultures - the Reachman, the Orcs and a hybrid of Redguard, Breton and Nordic culture. Defined by relative autonomy and constantly shifting borders, one would consider them sort of unique/demi-province.

Now I do think there are ways to spice up Bretons in general, making them more than just bland europe 2, especially when the Imperials have the same thing.

1 - Taking inspiration from Baltic nations. A group of nations famously close to islamic cultures (in our case the Redguards), also with a famous water body, feels like an appropriate source of inspiration, and would allow a European flair that isn't sanded down or done a thousand times.

2 - Mexico - I alluded to this before, but I feel like its not a far reach (ha) to take inspiration from Mexico/SW UZ, in geography but also in cultures both indigenous and colonial, which makes some sense since a key part of High Rock is their mixed ancestry and being subject to colonial rule. Its just a personal tasts tho in the end.

3 - Make them dress slutty again. Healer of akatosh needs his tiddies out for the magic to work.

[brechtian]

so. this happened...

quick disclaimer:

i don't write fanfic about the waves. and i don't actually ship jinny and susan, i just had a "revelation" during a dream: susan has a whole thing about possession/wanting to possess and jinny dances for herself ("the leaf danced in the hedge without anyone to blow it" etc) and like. she def likes the ppl that she calls but. like. "now slackness and indifference invade us", "i also like fair-haired men with blue eyes", etc etc.

so basically: susan wants to possess ppl (shown through her love for bernard bc he is literally unpossessable) and jinny+co (all the dancers) possess each other briefly and then part with indifference.

idk if i showed that well through this but you're literally the only blog ik that likes the waves so. here it is ig

ofc you don't have to read it and i probably made mistakes.

set after they meet Percival - before he dies

“This is not my world,” said Susan. “I peer about like an animal among the bustle of the city that I despise. My eyes are low and close to the ground, the cobblestone, the sharp edges of stiff dress-shoes. As a child I saw beetles in the grass, steady movements of ants across dry dirt; I peered through bushes and screwed injustice and envy into my pocket-handkerchief, even as she cried, ‘My mouth opens too wide and shows too much gum.’ But today I meet her.

“My possessions seem out of reach; the descent of the Tube was a severance, but I will stitch it together with my rough, callused hands that milk the cows and feed the chickens. Still it seems like death, for I am in Jinny’s territory, the ground that she owns as sure as she steps onto it—hollow ground, empty ground. The smell of pine and linoleum is forced into me. With each shop I pass, I see the glazed chalkboards that I have hated. I possess nothing here. I regret coming. With no Rhoda, no Louis, no strange and wandering spirit for whom yearning is all of life, I am the sole thrashing, lonely visitor; I can only continue on with a fisted handkerchief and a destination in mind. 

“The world is crisp, clean, full of dress without the fade of wear. I am here, where we gathered as Bernard became engaged to be married, an irrevocable separation from the past; where the swing-door opened and closed as he did not come, and came; where we sent Percival off to India; where I return to meet Jinny—Jinny who is certain, who wears a red dress in the evenings while I sit stitching at home; Jinny whose hands are fair and slender; Jinny who possesses the men that come to her, who gives herself to them for an hour of dance before dropping them like an egg falling cracked on the floor; Jinny who has arrived.”

“When I enter,” said Jinny, “all seems still and stopped. Yet Susan, whose eyes are so bright, watches me with an intensity that I am unaccustomed to. I look at my peers, with whom there is an honourable antagonism; we look with respect, with indifference. Susan’s face assumes a certainty for which I am momentarily unprepared. Change follows my entrance; hands rise to ties, smooth out hair. A woman takes a powder-puff to obliterate her nose. Susan hides her hands, worn and rough like the fabric of her dress. But as strangers return to their plates and guests, I steel myself. I remind myself: my body can open and close at my will alone.

“We return nods, and there is a semblance of the familiar respectful antagonism before her pear-shaped eyes rest on the menu and I realize her assessment is separate from all others. For there is no man, no tall dark-eyed shadow, no fair-haired blue-eyed dancer; and there is no gossip, no stories of the newcomers in green, no woman who danced once and never again, no comments of the man smoking on the balcony whose palm is scarred (‘a blood oath?’ one would say; another, ‘a fight with a mistress?’; another, ‘broken wine glass?’); and Susan is not a stranger on the street for whom I would raise my chin like a peacock, with pride, with confidence, with certainty. Something inside me has morphed in Susan’s presence. 

“I order wine, astringent against her plain water; because Susan is plain, all things plain. She would wear a straw hat on a summer day. My wine sits untouched (it is too early, the clock has not struck evening) but she drinks with a surety across the table, faded sleeves beside the clean silk of her napkin in its silver ring. We talk of the weather; of Bernard and Neville, Louis and Rhoda; of Percival in India. She glances at the menu at times, calls the waiter for bread, but when her eyes, which reflect the paleness of fresh milk in September, assess not my appearance but my city-bright eyes, I feel still and stopped. I slam my body shut until her attention is turned to the waiter with the bread, for I will not be possessed by Susan in the cool of this afternoon.”

“The meal continues,” said Susan, “and Jinny eats meagre portions of her plate of roast and buttered bread. I do not press. We are mainly silent, mainly waiting. She calls for dessert without finishing. I decline the slice of vanilla cake and finish the slice of baguette which has grown cold. She uses her fork and knife to cut the slice in small pieces; her mouth, which is precisely red, closes over it expertly. She leaves no crumbs. The sky darkens. Why am I here? I ask myself, although I am no yearning and wandering spirit. It is a thin question, something to be stripped off, a corn husk during harvest season. 

“The people among us begin to stand; they begin to leave. Jinny has finished her vanilla cake. We are talking about the weather again. ‘It’s evening,’ says Jinny. I know what Jinny does in the evenings while I sit at home stitching. I rise from my seat; she as well. Her mouth is still painted red. Redder than an apple, a June strawberry. She is precisely drawn; a shining Jinny with a red mouth and a dress that fits around her waist. She traipses through her evening. She tells men to come to her and they follow.

“There is nothing to catch hold of in Bernard—floating over treetops wreathed in phrases of Elvedon. Jinny is solid, and then she is gone; she dances, and then she leaves; she enters, and we change; she and the men she dances with possess each other, and then they part. I cannot possess her. I am in the garden, and Jinny kisses Louis.

“The shops are closing. There are women sweeping the floors and curtains falling closed. There is rain in the air. Jinny’s world shrinks to only one room; where she dances, calls men to her, and drops them like eggs on the floor. But the women are sweeping and the lights are shutting and the sky will rain and the air will swell with wet soil where the root vegetables grow.”

“It is evening,” said Jinny, “but I know Susan has travelled too far to go back so soon. I do not know where we could go. As we leave the restaurant, she turns to head off, into the Tube, away from here. But it has been an hour of cordiality and silence, and I was the one at fault for bringing her here. Wait though, Susan: it is only a mistake if you believe it to be. The shops are closing. Across the street my world is opening. But I will not drag you there.

“It is strange that you are tired, that you would wear a nightgown to pad across your house in, that you shut off your lights in the evening. Come, Susan. I own a room, not to lie in, not to stay in; but I own one. I say to you, ‘Come,’ and you come, but not as a fair-haired man or a dark-eyed dancer; you trail behind in this world of mine, but step with the image of a decisive destination. The streets are lit by street lamps. ‘Come,’ I say.”

“There is rain in the air,” said Susan. “The smell is familiar, curling. I follow Jinny with rain around me, a surety, a certainty. I understand the rain, the clouds heavy with rain; Jinny cannot feel the apprehension of the air, although she walks as if she owns the street she is on. Without the rain I would not have gone. But the streets and roofs will be wetted and I will stand among it all. 

“She leads me up the steps of a building; rented-out rooms. One is Jinny’s. It is clear Jinny does not stay here with the intention of it becoming home (even the sturdy reliability of floors and walls cannot possess her permanently) but there are clean, thin dresses hung up: this gold, that red, another shining blue. There is a mirror where she assesses herself, where she says, ‘My mouth opens too wide,’ and paints her mouth red. But there are wood-panelled floors and whitewashed walls. Open the window, Jinny, so I can smell the rain.”

“The window is cool to the touch,” said Jinny. “I cannot smell the rain as Susan can but I feel the chill prickle down my arms, spill onto my skin. When I dance I am warm. My blood rushes through my veins, bright red, lapping at my sides, flushing my insides hot. But Susan is here with her pear-shaped eyes that look at me with neither hate, envy, or desire. I am not in the garden, kissing Louis. Susan is with me but her pocket-handkerchief is not creased in her palm. I can open my body and close my body at will. I am cool to the touch. Susan does not understand signals but when I raise my hand she takes it.”

“Rain curls around me,” said Susan. “Jinny’s hand is warm like her eyes that dance with fire.”

“My legs are silk,” said Jinny, “hers cotton. Her palm is rough against mine and the back of her hand is tan. I have long fingers that are soft and slender. Susan is not a dark-eyed man or a fair-haired one, but when her eyes rise to meet mine, I become like the wax of a candle with a fire lit in my eyes. 

“Why did you bring me here? you ask without speaking. I do not know; I am melting, I am flowing. ‘Jinny,’ you say, and I hear you cry with your mother-sewn pinafore, ‘I hate and I love. I desire one thing only.’ But we were children then. 

“You do not know how to dance. Your steps are heavy; mine, feather-light. I ripple, swell, flow over you and your heavy steps. We are not children anymore, Susan. You are not burying the school under the ground; I am not winning the game. But you have the reliability of wood-panelled floors and air filled with rain; and my blood is bright red, whipped up, slapping against my ribs. I say to you, ‘Come,’ but I wonder, Will you?”

“I could have loved you,” said Susan. “I could have nailed you to a barnyard door. But I must collect my possessions in a world of my own. I will have a husband and children, Jinny; I will milk the cows and walk through the wheat fields. I will look down the table with familiar bread and a September chill through the open window. I will knock the loaf to assure myself of whether it is baked all the way through. My husband will fix the fence that is rotten. There will be corn-fields, wheat-fields, all mine. That is my world. How could you take me here? 

“Your hand is warm as a loaf of bread. You can be sculpted like sourdough before it is raised. Can you be possessed? I feel animalistic in this suddenness. Afterwards, you will say, I like men with fair hair and green eyes. Your eyes break into a thousand lights. My eyes are hard. My handkerchief is fisted in my pocket. There is anger creasing it. I cannot dance. I cannot have you in this false, artificial world of pine and linoleum. I buried the sixpence. I buried the school. I cannot bury you. 

“You say, ‘Come,’ and you wonder if I will. You say, ‘Come,’ and I wonder if you’ll drop me like an egg falling cracked on the floor. You say, ‘Come,’ and I do not.”

NOWWW WAIT A MINUTE……. WHY IS THIS FIRE…..

[boltedgarlic]

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About Lord Krishna

Krishna is a major deity in Hinduism, widely revered as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God in his own right. He is central to many Hindu traditions and is worshipped across various cultures in India and beyond. Here is a comprehensive overview of Krishna:

Key Aspects of Krishna:

Birth and Early Life:

Birthplace: Krishna was born in Mathura, in a prison cell where his parents, Vasudeva and Devaki, were imprisoned by Devaki's brother, King Kansa.

Birth Event: Krishna's birth is celebrated as Janmashtami. According to mythology, he was born during a tumultuous period when the earth was overburdened by evil rulers.

Childhood: Krishna was taken to Gokul, where he was raised by his foster parents, Nanda and Yashoda. His childhood is famous for his playful pranks, such as stealing butter and playing with the Gopis (cowherd girls).

Youth and Adventures:

Miracles and Feats: Krishna's youth is filled with numerous miraculous feats, such as lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect the villagers from torrential rains and subduing the serpent Kaliya.

Role in Mahabharata: Krishna played a crucial role in the Mahabharata, particularly in the Kurukshetra War. He was the charioteer and guide for the Pandava prince Arjuna.

Teachings and Philosophy:

Bhagavad Gita: One of the most important texts in Hindu philosophy, the Bhagavad Gita, is a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna. It addresses key philosophical and theological issues and outlines the paths to righteousness and devotion.

Teachings: Krishna's teachings emphasize Dharma (duty/righteousness), Bhakti (devotion), and Karma (action).

Worship and Festivals:

Forms of Worship: Krishna is worshipped in various forms, including as a mischievous child (Bal Krishna), a divine lover (Shri Krishna), and a wise king (Dwarkadhish).

Festivals: Key festivals include Janmashtami (celebrating his birth) and Holi (the festival of colors, which has connections to Krishna's playful nature).

Iconography and Depictions:

Appearance: Krishna is often depicted with blue or dark skin, playing a flute (symbolizing divine music and love), and wearing peacock feathers in his crown.

Symbols: Common symbols associated with Krishna include the flute, the cow, and the lotus flower.

Influence and Legacy:

Cultural Impact: Krishna has a profound influence on Indian culture, art, music, and literature. His stories are recounted in texts like the Bhagavata Purana and the Mahabharata.

Global Impact: Krishna's teachings and philosophy have also influenced global spirituality, with movements like the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) promoting his message worldwide.

Krishna's legacy continues to inspire millions of devotees and has a lasting impact on spiritual, cultural, and social aspects of life.

[dozenssporks]

more modern On The Run AU

legato: vash the stampede was spotted purchasing a plane ticket to Indiana we will be waiting at the airport for him when he arrives

knives: excellent work

*later at the Indiana airport*

Meryl, on the phone: what happened vash we’ve been waiting for hours for you to show up! If we hang out here any longer we’ll finally be on your list of known associates

Vash: I messed up

Meryl: big surprise. how?

*Vash texts a picture of him looking confused there are multiple cows in the background*

Meryl: is that INDIA

Millie: that guy who had five refills of tea finally stopped yelling at the guy with blue hair

Meryl: I’m on the phone, millie!

Millie: now that poor blue haired guy is crying and ordering a lot of Häagen-Dazs

Meryl: how did you even get there vash you don’t even have a passport! you’re on the no-fly list!

*vash texts her a selfie. he is wearing an obviously fake mustache*

Meryl, gritting her teeth: that in no way answers my question

Millie: now he’s going to the cinnabon I hope he doesn’t make himself sick

[princesssarisa]

Fictional character ask: The Great Gonzo from the Muppets franchise

Favorite thing about them: What a shamelessly weird, exuberant, funny daredevil he is, yet how touching he can be in his melancholy moments, which fortunately never last long. He's always been one of my favorite Muppets.

Least favorite thing about them: His occasional habit of emotionally cheating on Camilla by chasing after other creatures. Also, in his '80s Muppet Babies incarnation, he can be too pushy with his crush on Piggy when she clearly doesn't return it.

Three things I have in common with them:

*I can be eccentric.

*I think chickens are nice birds.

*I look good in maroon and purple.

Three things I don't have in common with them:

*I don't like doing daredevil stunts.

*I wouldn't want to date a chicken, or a cow or a pig for that matter.

*I don't have blue fur.

Favorite line:

*From The Muppet Movie:

Gonzo: Well, I want to go to Bombay, India and become a movie star.

Fozzie: You don't go to Bombay to become a movie star! You go where we're going: Hollywood.

Gonzo: Sure, if you want to do it the *easy* way.

*From The Great Muppet Caper:

Gonzo: STOP THE PRESSES!!

News Editor: Why? What happened?

Gonzo: I don't know. I just always wanted to say that.

*From The Muppet Christmas Carol:

Gonzo: ... I know the story of A Christmas Carol like the back of my hand!

Rizzo: Prove it!

Gonzo: Alright. Um… There’s a little mole on my thumb… and a scar on my wrist from when I fell off my bicycle.

*And from Muppet Treasure Island:

Gonzo: It just feels so weird.

Rizzo: You mean that Mr. Arrow's dead?

Gonzo: Yeah, that... and my pants are filled with starfish.

Rizzo: You and your hobbies!

brOTP: Kermit, Rizzo, and in Muppet Babies, Animal.

OTP: Camilla the Chicken.

nOTP: Miss Piggy (fortunately his crush on her is limited to early Muppet Show episodes and the '80s Muppet Babies cartoon) and Big Bird (see below).

Random headcanon: After the Leslie Uggams episode of The Muppet Show, he was very ashamed of having flirted with Big Bird when he learned that the latter is only six years old. But learning that Big Bird is male didn't faze him at all. He's pansexual when it comes to both gender and species.

Unpopular opinion: Unlike some of the old-school Muppet fans whose comments I've read, I don't mind that in the '90s he was pushed more to the forefront of the Muppets while Kermit took more supporting roles for a while. I understand why those fans were annoyed: they loved Gonzo as a supporting Muppet, but they grew up with Kermit as the star of the franchise and they wanted him back in the spotlight. But in the wake of Jim Henson's death, it makes sense that it took some time before everyone felt ready to do Kermit-centered projects again, and during that time, I think Gonzo did a great job with his bigger roles. Maybe I just feel this way because the '90s were my childhood, but I do.

Song I associate with them:

"Jamboree" from The Muppet Show.

"I'm Going to Go Back There Someday" from The Muppet Movie.

"I'll Be Blue for You" from Muppet Babies.

(In this show Camilla is a plush baby chick, his favorite toy, and in this episode he accidentally rips her to shreds doing a dangerous stunt. He sings this sad song while waiting to see if Nanny can repair her.)

Favorite picture of them:

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 7.14

Holidays

Bastille Day (France)

Beh Deinkhlan (Meghalaya, India)

Black Country Day (UK)

Comedy Celebration Day

Corkboard Day

Drukpa Tshechi (Sikkim, India)

Emmeline Pankhurst Day (UK)

Fete Nationale (Guadaloupe, Mayotte, New Caledonia, Reunion, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre et Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna)

Hondurans’ Day (Honduras)

International Non-Binary People’s Day

International Nude Day

International Sister Cities Day

Lá Cuimhneacháin Náisiúnta (Republic of Ireland)

Mad Pride Day

National Be Nice to Bugs Day

National Break Free From the Big Three Day (Bad Habits, Relationships & Stale Mobile Plans)

National Car Wash Day

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Honor Based Abuse & Forced Marriage (UK)

National Joey Day

National La Chancla Day

National Marco Day

National Nude Day (New Zealand)

National Psychologist Appreciation Day

National Reese Day

National Tape Measure Day

Pandemonium Day

Quatorze Juillet (France)

Sage Plant Day (French Republic)

Shark Awareness Day

Silver Day (South Korea)

SpongeBob Day

Sunflower Day (Japan)

Tape Measure Day

Unaine Day (Elderly Women’s Day; Kiribati)

Victims of the Nice, France Attack Day

Victoria Day (Sweden)

World Chimpanzee Day

World Orca Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

International Macaroni & Cheese Day

Macaroni Day

M&Ms Argument Day

National Grand Marnier Day

National Mac and Cheese Day

Roasted Chicken Day

2nd Friday in July

Collector Car Appreciation Day [2nd Friday]

Kebab Day [2nd Friday]

Kilburn Feast begins (Yorkshire, England) [2nd Friday thru Sunday]

National Motorcycle Day [2nd Friday]

Sea Festival begins (Jūras Svētki Sākas; Latvia) [2nd Friday]

Wayne Chicken Show begins [2nd Friday thru Sunday]

White Cloud’s Birthday & Tatanka (Bison) Festival begins (North Dakota) [2nd Friday thru Sunday]

World Kebab Day [2nd Friday]

Worldwide Art Day [2nd Friday]

Independence Days

Ijivate of Rikuchar (Declared; 2015; subsequently dissolved) [unrecognized]

Montenegro Statehood Day Holiday (Montenegro)

Republic Day (Iraq)

Feast Days

Birthday of Osiris (Egyptian God of Agriculture)

Boniface of Savoy (Christian; Saint)

Bona-Venture (Christian; Saint)

Camillus of Lellis (Roman Catholic Church, except in the United States)

Cow Appreciation Day (Pastafarian)

Deusdedit of Canterbury (Christian; Saint)

Ellegua’s Day (Pagan)

St. Ferdinand III (Positivist; Saint)

First Sermon of Lord Buddha (Bhutan)

Gaspar de Bono (Christian; Saint)

Goat Appreciation Day (Pastafarian)

Gustav Klimt (Artology)

Humphrey Bogart Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Idus of Leinster (Christian; Saint)

John Keble (Church of England)

Kateri Tekakwitha (a.k.a. Lily of the Mohawks; Christian; Saint)

Libertus (Christian; Saint)

Matariki (Maori New Year; New Zealand)

Nachi Himatsuri (Fire Festival; Japan)

Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain (Christian; Saint)

Procopius (Christian; Saint) [Czech Republic]

Samson Occom (Episcopal Church (United States))

Whamop the Rental Magician (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 32 of 60)

Premieres

Anchor’s Aweigh (Film; 1945)

The Big Sick (Film; 2017)

The Blair Witch Project (Film; 1999)

Brazil, by Jimmy Dorsey (Song; 1939)

The Deathly Hallows, by J.K. Rowling (Novel; 2007) [Harry Potter #7]

Easy Rider (Film; 1969)

The Flying Mouse (Disney Cartoon; 1934)

For Whom the Bell Tolls (Film; 1943)

Foul Play (Film; 1978)

Gunpowder Milkshake (Film; 2021)

Horehound, by The Dead Weather (Album; 2009)

How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (Film; 1965)

Johnny Bravo (Cartoon Series; 1997)

Licence to Kill (US Film;1989) [James Bond #16]

Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One (Film; 2023)

Muppets from Space (Film; 1999)

The Pride of the Yankees (Film; 1942)

The Stan Freberg (Radio Series; 1957)

Venus, by Shocking Blue (Song; 1969)

War for the Planet of the Apes (Film; 2017)

The Wearing of the Grin (WB LT Cartoon; 1951)

When Harry Met Sally (Film; 1989)

X-Men (Film; 2000)

Today’s Name Days

Goswin, Kamilus, Roland (Austria)

Kamilo, Marcelin, Miroslav (Croatia)

Karolína (Czech Republic)

Bonaventura (Denmark)

Joel, Joosua (Estonia)

Aliisa, Alisa (Finland)

Camille (France)

Roland, Camillo, Goswin (Germany)

Akylas, Nikodemos, Nikodimos (Greece)

Ors, Stella (Hungary)

Camillo, Giusto (Italy)

Loreta, Oskars, Ritvars, Selgars (Latvia)

Eigilė, Libertas, Vydas (Lithuania)

Solfrid, Solrun (Norway)

Bonawentura, Damian, Dobrogost, Franciszek, Izabela, Kosma, Marceli, Marcelin, Marcelina, Stella, Ulrych, Ulryk, Ulryka (Poland)

Angelina (Russia)

Kamil (Slovakia)

Camilo (Spain)

Folke (Sweden)

Priscilla (Ukraine)

Alton, Camden, Cameron, Camron, Camryn, Kameron, Kamryn, Ventura (USA)

Cami, Camilla, Camile, Camille, Camillus, Camilo, Came, Kaamil, Kami, Kamil, Kamila, Kamilla, Kamille (Universal)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 195 of 2024; 170 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of week 28 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Tinne (Holly) [Day 5 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Wu-Wu), Day 27 (Guide-You)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 25 Tammuz 5783

Islamic: 25 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444

J Cal: 15 Lux; Oneday [15 of 30]

Julian: 1 July 2023

Moon: 9%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 27 Charlemagne (7th Month) [St. Ferdinand III]

Runic Half Month: Ur (Primal Strength) [Day 1 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 24 of 94)

Zodiac: Cancer (Day 24 of 31)

Calendar Changes

July (a.k.a. Quintilis or Iulius; Julian Calendar) [Month 7 of 12]

Ur (Primal Strength) [Half-Month 14 of 24; Runic Half-Months] (thru 7.28)

[seawingwof]

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🐒Monkey

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🦧Orangutan

🐶Dog face

🐕Dog

🦮Guide dog

🐕‍🦺Service dog

🐩Poodle

🐺Wolf face

🦊Fox face

🦝Raccoon face

🐱Cat face

🐈Cat

🐈‍⬛Black cat

🦁Lion face

🐯Tiger face

🐅Tiger

🐆Leopard

🐴Horse face

🐎Horse racing

🦄Unicorn face

🦓Zebra

🦌Deer

🦬Bison

🐮Cow face

🐂Ox

🐃Water buffalo

🐄Cow

🐷Pig face

🐖Pig

🐗Boar face

🐽Pig nose

🐏Ram

🐑Sheep

🐐Goat

🐪Dromedary

🐫Camel

🦙Llama

🦒Giraffe

🐘Elephant

🦣Mammoth

🦏Rhino

🦛Hippopotamus

🐭Mouse face

🐁Mouse

🐀Rat

🐹Hamster face

🐰Rabbit face

🐇Rabbit

🐿Squirrel

🦫Beaver

🦔Hedgehog

🦇Bat

🐻Bear face

🐨Koala face

🐻‍❄️Polar bear face

🐼Panda face

🦥Sloth

🦦Otter

🦨Skunk

🦘Kangaroo

🦡Badger

🦃Turkey

🐔Chicken face

🐓Rooster

🐣Hatching chick

🐥Chick

🐦Blue bird

🐧Penguin

🕊Dove

🦅Eagle

🦆Duck

🦢Swan

🦉Owl

🦤Dodo

🦩Flamingo

🦚Peacock

🦜Macaw

🐸Frog face

🐊Crocodile

🐢Turtle

🦎Lizard

🐍Snake

🐲Dragon face

🐉Dragon

🦕Sauropod

🦖T rex

🐳Spouting whale

🐋Whale

🐬Dolphin

🦭Seal

🐟Tuna

🐠Coral fish

🐡Pufferfish

🦈Shark

🐙Octopus

🦀Crab

🦞Lobster

🦐Shrimp

🦑Squid

🐚Shell

[sparklingandtwinkling]

Happiness Charge Pretty Cure! Characters as Mobians

🩷💘💕🪞💙👑🪶🪞💛🍯☘️🪞💜🔮⭐️

Cures:

Megumi Aino/Cure Lovely - Magenta Sheep/Hot Pink Sheep

As Cure Lovely, she represented by hearts, and respectively has the power of love

Her Form Changes are Cherry Flamenco and Lollipop Hip Hop

Hime Shirayuki/Cure Princess - Marine Hedgehog/Pastel Blue Hedgehog

She is the princess of the Blue Sky Kingdom

As Cure Princess, she represented by circles and feathers

Her Form Changes are Sherbet Ballet and Macadamia Hula Dance

Yuko Omori/Cure Honey - Caramel Brown Songbird/Blonde Songbird

As Cure Honey, she represented by clovers

Her Form Changes are Popcorn Cheer and Coconuts Samba

Iona Hikawa/Cure Fortune - Dark Purple Porcupine/Bright Lavender Porcupine

As Cure Fortune, she represented by stars

Her Form Changes are Pine Arabian and Anmitsu Komachi

Faires:

Ribbon - Cure Chao (Hero Chao)

Hime's mediator

Cure Lovely and Cure Princess' fairy partner

Glasan - Cure Chao (Neutral Chao)

Cure Fortune's fairy partner

Magical Allies:

Blue - Light Blue Hippogriff (God)/Light Blue Eagle (Mobian)

Is the god of Earth and the spirit-like deity of Blue Sky Kingdom. He gives the power to the Pretty Cures of Happiness Charge and he gives a pink Love Crystal to Hime so she can find a partner. While Megumi and Hime fight the Saiarks and the Phantom Empire, Blue travels across the world and recruits Pretty Cures from several nations to fight against Queen Mirage and the Phantom Empire's invasion. He and Red are gods and also siblings.

Bomber Girls Pretty Cure - Texas, USA, Pretty Cure team with a theme of the good ol' days of the American Wild West.

Blue Cure - Red Rattlesnake

Pink Cure - Blonde Bald Eagle

Yellow Cure - Silver Buffalo

Wonderful Net Pretty Cure - Mumbai, India, Pretty Cure team with a Technology theme.

Orange Cure - Orange Bengal Tiger

Green Cure - Green Elephant

Cure Art - Blonde Chicken

Paris, France, Pretty Cure with a theme of art and rainbows.

Cure Nile - Blue Steppe Eagle

Cairo, Egypt, Pretty Cure with a water theme.

Ohana/Cure Sunset - Black Monk Seal/Orange Monk Seal

Apart of the Hawaii, USA, Pretty Cure team with a Sunsets theme.

Twin sister to Olina.

Olina/Cure Wave - Black Monk Seal/Turquoise Monk Seal

Apart of the Hawaii, USA, Pretty Cure team with a Wave theme.

Twin sister to Ohana.

Aloalo - Cure Chao (Hero Chao)

Cure Sunset and Cure Wave's fairy partner

Cure Continental - Blonde Lioness

London, England, Pretty Cure with a Alice in Wonderland theme.

Cure Katyusha - Eurasian Brown Bear

Moscow, Russia, Pretty Cure.

Cure Southern Cross - Red Kangaroo

Sydney, Australia, Pretty Cure.

Cure Gonna - Dirty Blonde Italian Wolf

Apart of the Rome, Italy, Pretty Cure team.

Twin sister of Cure Pantaloni.

Cure Pantaloni - Dirty Blonde Italian Wolf

Apart of the Rome, Italy, Pretty Cure team.

Twin sister of Cure Gonna.

Matador Pretty Cure - Purple Cow

Madrid, Spain, Pretty Cure with a Bullfighter theme.

Villians:

Red/Deep Mirror - Griffin (God)/Red Eagle (Modian/Deep Mirror)

Is the real evil once it is revealed that he is the one who controlled Mirage. He went under the alias Deep Mirror to serve as Queen Mirage's adviser, who locates things for her while secretly controlling her.

He turned out to be Red Planet's god and the younger brother of Blue.

His Saiarks have red scarves.

Queen Mirage/Cure Mirage - Blonde Nine Tailed Fox (Evil)/Black Fox (Mobian)/Coral Red Two Tailed Fox (Cure)

Is the ruler of the Phantom Empire.

Before she became evil, she was a shrine maiden in Pikarigaoka and a Cure named Cure Mirage.

She was once in love with Blue, but his feelings were not as strong because he had many duties as a deity and could not fall in love with a regular human, breaking her heart. She then became evil, rejecting all love and happiness in the world.

Her Saiarks have blue scarves and creates a fog and utter chaos.

Phantom/Cure Unlovely/PhanPhan - Iwakuni White Snake/Dark Pink Sheep/Cure Chao (Dark Chao)

Is the elite general of the Phantom Empire.

He is courageous and unruffled and refers to himself as "The Pretty Cure Hunter."

He is incredibly loyal to Queen Mirage.

He defeated many Pretty Cures worldwide, including Cure Tender, Cure Fortune's elder sister.

When he purifyed it is revealed that he is the former fairy partner of Mirage named PhanPhan, who was brainwashed by Red and turned into Phantom.

His Saiarks have white scarves and spread purple crystals and mines throughout the area.

Oresky - Gila Monster

A general of the Phantom Empire.

He is part of the Oresky Trio with Hosshiwa and Namakelder, serving as their leader.

His Saiarks have yellow scarves and create barren wastelands and dark clouds.

Namakelder - Light Green Grasshopper (Evil)/Dark Green Grasshopper (Good)

A general of the Phantom Empire.

His Saiarks have green scarves and spread mold across the area. 

Hosshiwa - Light Blue Poodle (Evil)/Dark Blue Poodle (Good)

A general of the Phantom Empire.

She is a spoiled, wealthy lady who desires everything, especially her beloved sweets.

Her Saiarks have pink scarves and turn the area into one with chocolate, cakes and other sweets and desserts.

Madam Momere - Purple Arctic Fox

A general of the Phantom Empire.

She is a flamboyant lady who loves it when her opponents argue among each other.

She fights the Alo~ha Pretty Cure in Hawaii.

Her Saiarks have purple scarves and freeze the area around them.

Family:

Masaru Aino - Brown Sheep

Megumi’s father.

Kaori Aino - Fandango Pink Sheep

Megumi's mother.

Her health is poor, though it appears to be improving.

King of the Blue Sky Kingdom - Dark Blue Hedgehog

Hime’s father and the king of the Blue Sky Kingdom.

Queen of the Blue Sky Kingdom - Marine Hedgehog

Hime’s mother and the queen of the Blue Sky Kingdom.

Takeo Omori - Brown Wolf

Yuko’s father.

Owner of a lunchbox restaurant, Omori Rice.

Yoko Omori - Brown Songbird

Yuko’s mother.

Co Owner of a lunchbox restaurant, Omori Rice with her husband.

Ai Omori - Caramel Brown Wolf

Yuko’s older sister.

Helps out at her family’s lunchbox restaurant, Omori Rice.

Yonezo Omori - Gray Wolf

Yuko’s grandfather.

He runs a Rice Farm with his wife Ine.

Ine Omori - Brown Frog

Yuko’s grandmother.

She runs a rice farm with her husband Yonezo.

Maria Hikawa/Cure Tender/Dark Tender - Black Tenrec/Grayish-Blue Tenrec/Purple Tenrec with Butterfly wings

Iona's older sister.

When battling against Phantom, with Iona watching them, she was defeated after taking an attack from Phantom intended for Iona.

Later Iona is brainwashed by Queen Mirage and turned into Dark Tender.

Supporting People:

Seiji Sagara - Honey Badger (has brown hair)

Seiji is Megumi's neighbor, and childhood friend.

Seiji loves martial arts and diligently trains every day at the Hikawa Style Karate Dojo.

He harbors a secret crush on Megumi.

Seiji gets brainwashed by Red in order to defeat the Happiness Charge! Cures and Blue but is ultimately saved by them.

Hiroko Sagara - Leopard (has brown hair)

Is Seiji's mother.

Mao Sagara - Leopard (has brown hair)

Is Seiji's younger sister.

Miyo Masuko - Ring-Tailed Lemur

Is a reporter. She is reporting about Japan and other countries' Pretty Cures.

Izumi - Sky Magenta Deer

She is the teacher for Megumi's class in Pikarigaoka Middle School.

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[walkingindaydreams]

Cuisines and new food

Food:

Pizza 2004 🇮🇹

lasagna 2014?2015? 🇮🇹

sushi 2020 🇯🇵

Tempura 2020 10/10 🇯🇵

korean food - 2021 🇰🇷

singapore noodles 2017 🇸🇬

Kw 🇲🇾

Vietnam noodles 2024 (not spicy -2/10) 🇻🇳

Yung chow rice 🇨🇳 8/10

Pad thai 🇹🇭 2021 4/10

subway 2022

KFC chicken bucket 2018?2019?

Laksa manuli - 2022 🇲🇾

taco bell - mexican fujita (2022) 9/10 🇲🇽

Dumplings ew 2022

Mexican Burrito 2024 (Stef) 🇲🇽

Gyro (greek) 2024🇬🇷

Nepalese pork curry 2024 6/10 (too sweet)🇳🇵

British pie 🇬🇧

Shawarma 🇹🇷

Chicken tikka 🇮🇳 -10/10

Jalfrezi 🇮🇳 5/10

Steak bake

Pulled pork

Pork ribs 2024

Desserts:

Butterscotch cake 2022

Creme brule 2020 10/10

Mud cake

Blueberry cake 2021 -2/10

Cheesecake - 2020

Lemon icecream 2022

Oreo cupcake - UK Sep 2023

Coffee/drinks :

Flat White 2023

Vanilla latte 2023

Starbucks mocha 2023

Starbucks caramel (Frappuccino?) 2024

Macchiato 2023?

Salted caramel latte

Oreo milkshake 2019?

White choclate mocha 2022

Caramelised almond latte - pret 6/10 (2024)

Caramel macchiato -Starbucks 10/10 (2024)

Cocktails:

White Russian 10/10

Cookie thing (too sweet) 4/10

Blue lagoon

Want to try:

Sea bass

Sunday roast

red velvet cake

cheescake ice cream

lemon tart

tiramisu

smoked salmon bagel - cakery

happy cow cream cheese

oreo cheesecake

Grilled Squid (Japan) - Grilled seafood served with spicy sauce.

Chili Crab (Singapore) - Crab cooked in a spicy, tangy chili sauce.

Gyoza (Japan) - Fried dumplings filled with spiced pork or chicken.

Shisanyama (South Africa) - Grilled meats with spicy marinades.

Piri Piri Chicken (Mozambique) - Spicy marinated chicken grilled over open flame.

Carnitas (Mexico) - Slow-cooked, shredded pork with a spicy rub.

Jambalaya (USA) - A spicy rice dish with sausage, chicken, and seafood.

Chicharrón (Puerto Rico) - Fried pork belly served with spicy dipping sauces.

Asado (Argentina) - Spicy grilled meats, often served with chimichurri sauce.

Peruvian Ceviche (Peru) - Raw seafood marinated in lime and chili.

Choripán (Argentina) - Grilled chorizo sausage in a bread roll, topped with spicy sauce.

Samgyeopsal (South Korea): Grilled pork belly slices often served with garlic, lettuce, and dipping sauces.

Curanto (Chile): A traditional layered dish of meat, seafood, and vegetables

Cevapi (Bosnia): Small, grilled minced meat sausages usually served with flatbread and a side of onions, sour cream, or ajvar.

Satay (Indonesia): Skewered and grilled meat, often marinated in a spicy peanut sauce

Tagine (Morocco): A slow-cooked stew of meat and vegetables seasoned with spices

Butter Chicken (India): A creamy, mildly spiced curry made with marinated chicken simmered in a tomato-based sauce with butter and cream.

Pierogi (Poland): Dumplings filled with potato, cheese, or meat, often boiled or fried and served with sour cream.

Moussaka (Greece): A layered casserole with eggplant, minced meat, and béchamel sauce,

Arancini (Sicily, Italy): Fried rice balls stuffed with cheese, ragù, or other fillings

Paella (Spain): A saffron-infused rice dish typically made with seafood, chicken, and vegetables.

Ceviche (Peru): Fresh raw fish marinated in citrus juice, often with onions, chili, and cilantro

Rendang (Indonesia): A flavorful beef stew slow-cooked in coconut milk and a blend of spices,

Suya (Nigeria): Spicy skewered meat, usually beef, coated in a peanut and spice mixture, grilled

Lobster Roll (USA): lobster meat in a buttered, toasted roll, often served with mayonnaise or butter.

Chiles en Nogada (Mexico): Stuffed poblano peppers filled with meat and dried fruits, topped with a creamy walnut sauce

Empanadas (Chile) - Fried pastry filled with spicy meat or seafood.

Salsas (Mexico) - Various spicy sauces, often served with meats or seafood.

Picanha (Brazil) - Grilled beef with a spicy rub.

Milanesa (Argentina) - Fried breaded beef or chicken, often served with spicy condiments.

Chimichurri Steak (Argentina) -Grilled steak topped with a spicy herb sauce.

[theuniverseawakens347]

Cashay race is two white one male one female and slave.. a dark skin…

Okay house nigga coon burnt MENtale…

Look bitch…

WHEN DID I SAY THAT!? UMAR MALONE COULD!!!!???

What’s YG!???

What’s mozzy!??

SHORDIE SHORDIE.. MIKE SHERM…

Okay bluefasebaby…

LOOK DUMMY SIN AND AGAIN AND AGIN DONT KNOW WHY IM BEING TESTED BY RIM…

CAUSE YOU STUPID AND SEE AND UNDERSTAND ONLY YOUR SOUL… it’s burnt.

DEAD. internal and external… so YOU WANA BE DEAD.

Okay. IMMA KILL YOU.

Cause you can’t be THAT STUPID IN MY MY REAL KING DuMB… shordie sherm fase

… JUSTIN OF LONDON YOU IAN MCDOWELL. COLORIST. RACIAT RETARDED ALL THE WAY BURNT MENTAL FOR JUST MONEY.

7 deadly sins wrapped in green blue faces***

NIPSEY MY DARKNESS IN THE LIGHT … angelique.. BLACCsam.. baby hairs… MONI…

MY TRACY .. DARKNESS IN THE LIGHT BUT LEARNING TWO … light in the darkness for pops.

ME WHOLE BY MYSELF.

ILL SLIDE YOU AS A RATCHET GHETTO STREET CODE BITCH

But I’ll also VERBALL nurture you w a tough touch your mom OR dad missed a beat on.

… ITS NOT ABOUT SKIN COLOR.

WHITE PPL GOT THEY OWN FUCKING PAIN…

A COLONIST WAS LACKING SOMETHING IN ITS ENVIRONMENT THAT MADE IT WANT TO FEED ON OTHERS TILL “full”…

VEGANS … you stop eating MEAT A VITAL FUCKING PART OF GROWTH N NUTRIENTS FOR BLOOD FLOW … how ya get … HUNGRY HANGRY HIPPO… CRAVINGS. what ya crave.. MEAT .. what ya eat… THE FAKE SUBSTITUTE SHIT…

Okay go back to Bible sinner looking for “the whining gold” … where ya go? THE FAKE LIGHT BECAUSE THE MONEY “holds” … coi YOU WANT THE FINEST RICHES … what street problems did you have!???

YOU WAS HOING… 13- NOW .. but BEFORE MONEY INDUSTRY HO

YOU WAS THE BOTTOM OF THE BUCKET LAST LICK.. so YOU DO THE MOST AND “DONT give a fuck bc I GOT WVERYTHING I WANT” … was aids and STDs apart of the goal!? No baby plz.. that’s hard two hide .. but sell my seeds India love MORE MONEY PLZ … Amanda bynes show… keana thompson…

YOU DONT HAVE TO SEXXX TO ME A HO OR SINNER OR PROSTITUTION.. YOU SOLD YOUR SPERM HOW MANY TIMES FOR MONEY UMAR CHRISEAN JR … YOU SOLD YOUR LADIE PARTS!??

We ALL DO WHAT WE GOTTA DO TO MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING … SOMETIMES A QUICK ROUTE IS THE ANSWER… but WHATS THE COAT IN THE LONG RUN!???

YOUR NOT THINKING LONG TERM YOU STOP YOURSELF SHORT THATS WHY YOU STUCK ON YOU TURNS ..

Ouroboboros : consume self CANNIBALISM COWS BRAIN.. YAA WANT DEATH BC.. DEAD END. STOPING THE FLOW.. IAN MCDOWELL KOREY 72 nd Vermont 2 SNAKE BACK TWO BACK ATE THEMSELVES LIKE THIS WHY!??? POISON IN THE ENVIRONMENT .. AND NO WAY OUT BUT… SUICIDE.

Nip “suicidal thoughts” A COVER UP TO THOSE AROUND HIM WHO DIDNT UNDERSTAND HE HAD A MISSION TO FULLFILL LIKE GRANNY LEXI LOVE LOTS TO GUIDE ME AND TRISTAN AND TAME .. GATES KEEPER TO THE SPIRIT WHeEALM … UPSIDE DOWN stranger things NETFLIX YA TALK MY LIFES .. but PRINCIPALS.

Vs

INFINITY OUROBOROS… : my holy trinity flows .. NO MATTER HOW I / WE YELL* or talk AT N WITH YOU IT GOES ROUND N ROUND BACK TWO MY BEING 3. Split over and over and over two one GOD. - THE UNIVERSE.

[thesplenor]

Rhythms of Mithila: The Spirit of Madhubani Art

Madhubani art, also known as Mithila painting, is one of the most celebrated forms of traditional Indian folk art. Originating from the Mithila region, which spans parts of Bihar, India, and Nepal, this art form is renowned for its unique style, intricate detailing, and vibrant use of colors.  The name "Madhubani" translates to "forest of honey," which reflects the rich cultural and natural environment that inspires these artworks.

Historical Background

The origins of Madhubani art are deeply rooted in Indian mythology and history. It is believed that this art form dates to the time of the Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic. According to legend, King Janak of Mithila commissioned artists to create paintings on his daughter Sita's wedding to Lord Rama. This royal patronage helped establish the tradition of creating auspicious images to mark special occasions, a practice that continues to this day.

Traditionally, Madhubani paintings were made on the walls of homes during festivals, rituals, and important life events such as weddings and births. These paintings served as an expression of devotion, a means of preserving cultural narratives, and a way of bringing good fortune. Over time, the medium expanded from walls to cloth, paper, and canvas, making the art more accessible and portable.

Techniques and Materials*

Tools and Materials:

Madhubani art is characterized by its use of simple tools and natural materials. Artists traditionally use fingers, twigs, brushes, matchsticks, and even nib pens to create intricate designs. The natural pigments and dyes used in these paintings are derived from a variety of sources. For instance, yellow is obtained from turmeric, blue from indigo, red from the Kusum flower or red sandalwood, green from leaves, and black from burnt rice. Cow dung and mud are often mixed to prepare the base of the wall paintings, providing a natural texture and background.

Techniques:

The technique involves outlining the designs with bold lines using a mixture of cow dung and mud or black from burnt rice husk. This is followed by filling the spaces with bright, vibrant colors. The paintings often feature a double line border filled with intricate patterns and motifs such as flowers, animals, and geometric shapes. The figures in the paintings are typically depicted in profile, and the faces are drawn with elongated eyes, which is a distinctive feature of this art form.

Madhubani art does not leave any empty space in the composition; every inch is filled with intricate patterns and symbols. This technique of filling the entire space is known as Kachani or Bharni.The detailing and the use of geometric patterns are not just aesthetic choices but also hold cultural and symbolic meanings, reflecting the artists' connection to their cultural heritage.

Styles of Madhubani Art

Madhubani art is not monolithic; it encompasses several distinct styles, each with its own characteristics and thematic focus. The primary styles include:

Kachani Style:

Kachani style of Madhubani painting is style which comes from the Kayastha community by its intricate line work and fine detailing. Kachani is primarily monochromatic, using a minimal palette with black and white being predominant. This style focuses more on the detailing of the figures and the use of fine lines to create patterns. It often represents scenes from nature and daily life.

2. Bharni Style:

The Bharni style is known for its bold, vibrant use of colors and the depiction of mythological figures, nature, and animals. Traditionally practiced by Brahmin women, this style often portrays Hindu deities like Krishna, Rama, Durga, and Saraswati. The emphasis is on filling the central subject with solid colors, while the background may be decorated with intricate patterns.

3. Tantrik Style:

 The Tantrik style is heavily influenced by tantric symbolism and motifs. It involves the depiction of tantric deities and yantras (geometric diagrams used in worship). This style is spiritual and esoteric, often featuring complex and abstract patterns that are rich in symbolic meaning.

4. Godna Style:

 The Godna style is inspired by traditional tattoo patterns. This style incorporates symbols and motifs that are culturally significant and often linked to social beliefs and practices. It is characterized using repetitive patterns and motifs such as flowers, animals, and geometric shapes.

5. Kohbar Style:

 The Kohbar style is specifically associated with marriage rituals. These paintings are created on the walls of the nuptial chamber and depict themes related to love, fertility, and prosperity. The central motif often includes a lotus flower, symbolic of fertility, surrounded by fish, birds, and other auspicious symbols.

Themes and Motifs

Madhubani paintings are rich in symbolism and cultural narratives. The themes can vary widely, but they often revolve around mythology, nature, and everyday life. Common motifs include:

- Mythological Figures: Depictions of Hindu gods and goddesses, such as Lord Krishna with Radha, Lord Rama with Sita, and various forms of the goddess Durga, are prevalent. These figures are often portrayed in vibrant, dynamic compositions that narrate stories from Indian epics and scriptures.

- Nature and Animals: The natural world is a significant inspiration in Madhubani art. Trees, flowers, birds, and animals like elephants, peacocks, and fish are commonly featured. These elements are not just enhancing but are also infused with cultural and spiritual symbolism. For example, the fish symbolizes fertility and prosperity, while the peacock represents beauty and love.

- Social and Cultural Practices: Madhubani art also captures scenes from daily life, such as agricultural activities, festivals, and social gatherings. These depictions provide a glimpse into the cultural practices and traditions of the Mithila region.

- Abstract and Symbolic Patterns: Geometric patterns, tantric symbols, and abstract designs are also a part of Madhubani art. These elements often carry deeper meanings and are used to convey philosophical and spiritual concepts.

Cultural Significance

Madhubani art is not just an artistic expression; it is a vital part of the cultural and social fabric of the Mithila region. The art form is deeply intertwined with the community's rituals, festivals, and social practices. For instance, the Kohbar paintings are an integral part of wedding ceremonies, symbolizing blessings for a happy and prosperous married life. Similarly, paintings of deities are created during festivals to invoke divine blessings.

The art form also serves as a medium for preserving and transmitting cultural knowledge and values. Through the depictions of mythological stories and traditional practices, Madhubani art helps keep the cultural heritage of the Mithila region alive.

Modern Adaptations and Global Recognition

In recent years, Madhubani art has acquired global appreciation and gratitude. The art form has transcended its traditional boundaries and found new expressions in contemporary contexts. Artists are now creating Madhubani-inspired designs on textiles, pottery, home decor items, and even fashion accessories. The use of modern materials and techniques has also expanded the scope of this art form.

The Indian government and various non-governmental organizations have played a crucial role in promoting Madhubani art. Initiatives such as exhibitions, workshops, and cultural exchange programs have helped bring Madhubani artists into the limelight. Additionally, the art form has found a place in international art markets, with collectors and art enthusiasts from around the world appreciating its unique aesthetic and cultural depth.

Economic and Social Impact

The commercialization of Madhubani art has provided a significant source of income for the artists, many of whom are women from rural backgrounds. This economic empowerment has had a positive impact on the community, enabling better access to education, healthcare, and other resources. Moreover, the recognition of Madhubani art on global platforms has instilled a sense of pride and cultural identity among the artists and their communities.

Challenges and Preservation Efforts

Despite its popularity, Madhubani art faces challenges, including the risk of losing traditional techniques and motifs to modernization. The younger generation's inclination towards urban life and modern professions has led to a decline in the number of traditional artists. Additionally, the influx of synthetic materials and commercialization has sometimes compromised the authenticity and quality of the artwork.

To address these challenges, several organizations and art enthusiasts are working towards preserving the traditional aspects of Madhubani art. Efforts include documentation of traditional techniques, promotion of natural dyes, and providing training and support to upcoming artists. Educational programs and workshops are also conducted to create awareness and appreciation for this art form among the younger generation.

Conclusion

Madhubani art is a timeless expression of cultural heritage, artistic excellence, and social narratives. It is a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the Mithila region and an invaluable part of India's artistic legacy. As this art form continues to evolve and adapt to modern times, it retains its essence and continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. The ongoing efforts to preserve and promote Madhubani art ensure that this beautiful tradition will continue to thrive and enrich the cultural landscape for generations to come.

[tamanna31]

Colostrum Market: Current Trends, Business Opportunities, Challenges & Industry Analysis by 2030

Colostrum Industry Overview

The global colostrum market size was estimated at USD 3,362.7 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2024 to 2030.

There’s a rising interest in natural health solutions and alternative medicine among consumers. Colostrum aligns well with this trend, being a natural substance with a long history of traditional use for its purported health benefits. As people seek ways to support their immune systems and overall well-being, colostrum emerges as an attractive option due to its potential to enhance immune function, support gut health, and aid in tissue repair. Colostrum’s unique composition also offers significant benefits for sports nutrition regimens.

It provides essential growth factors aiding cellular growth and repair, which is particularly crucial for maintaining intestinal barrier integrity post-intensive training sessions. In addition, colostrum contains immunoglobulins that support the immune system during athletic training. Immune factors like lactoferrin, lysozyme, and lactoperoxidase possess antimicrobial properties, supporting the immune system against the physiological stress of physical training. Moreover, colostrum's complex oligosaccharides nourish beneficial gut bacteria and improve the gut microbiome, which rigorous training can negatively impact. Owing to such factors, there is a growing adoption of colostrum among athletes and consumers who take part in regular intensive training.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Colostrum Market

Global Colostrum Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global colostrum market report based on nature, source, form, distribution channel, and region:

Nature Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Organic

Conventional

Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Cow

Buffalo

Goat

Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Powder

Whole Colostrum Powder

Skim Colostrum Powder

Specialty Colostrum Powder

Capsules

Chewable Tablets

Liquid

Stick

Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

B2B

Functional Foods & Dietary Supplements

Animal Nutrition

Cosmetics

Infant Formula

Pharmaceuticals

B2C

Hypermarkets & Supermarkets

Convenience Stores

Online

Pharmacy & Drug Stores

Others

Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

UK

Spain

Italy

France

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

Australia & New Zealand

Central and South America

Brazil

Middle East & Africa

South Africa

Browse through Grand View Research's Beauty & Personal Care Industry Research Reports.

The U.S. personal care products market size was valued at USD 73.17 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030. 

The global snail beauty products market size was estimated at USD 563.4 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.0% from 2024 to 2030.

Key Colostrum Company Insights

The market is highly competitive, with a range of companies offering various forms. Many big players are increasing their focus on new form launches, partnerships, and expansion into new markets to compete effectively.

Key Colostrum Companies:

The following are the leading companies in the colostrum market. These companies collectively hold the largest market share and dictate industry trends.

Glanbia PLC

Cure Nutraceutical Pvt. Ltd.

Colostrum BioTec GmbH

INGREDIA s.r.o.

Biotaris

NOW Foods

Agati Healthcare

Vivesa holding s.r.o.

Zuche Pharmaceuticals

Deep Blue Health NZ

Recent Developments

In January 2024, Nuchev, a company specializing in infant products, expanded its offerings to include bovine products targeting immunity and digestion, inspired by consumer research in Australia and China. The new Oli6 Immunity + full cream milk powder contains colostrum, vitamins A and D, and lactoferrin to support immunity and overall health. The product is available in Australia and China through various distribution channels, with plans to explore in Southeast Asia

In April 2023, PanTheryx introduced a new product line tailored for healthcare practitioners, known as Life’s First Naturals PRO ColostrumOne Extra Strength. This innovative line is specifically crafted to bolster immune and digestive health in adults and children. The supplement is engineered using high-grade bovine colostrum and proprietary technology to enhance immune bioactives.

Order a free sample PDF of the Colostrum Market Study, published by Grand View Research.

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Why Houses In Assam Are Built On Stilts: 5 Reason You Probably Not Know

Why Houses In Assam Are Built On Stilts: 5 Reason You Probably Not Know

Assam is a place that is well known as the land of blue hills and red rivers. The house structure in Assam is different from the other place in India. Most houses in the rural area in Assam are not built on stilts. The Stilt Houses in Assam are called ‘Channg Ghor’ which is seen in the Tribal regions of the state of Assam. You can see stilt houses on Nagaland too.  There are many reasons behind this. In this post, we will discuss the 5 Reason Why Houses In Assam Are Built On Stilts.

1. Frequent Occurrence of Floods And Earthquakes

Due to the blocking of the southwest monsoon winds by its hills, most parts of Assam receive heavy rainfall during the monsoon season. The rainfall begins in June and lasts until September. It is one of India's rainiest areas, and its annual rainfall ranges from 70 inches in the west to 120 inches in the east. Heavy rainfall also creates problems such as floods in various parts of the state and causes a lot of damage.

Also, another reason is that the RCC and Assam Type Houses are prone to earthquakes and floods.

2. Shed For Animals

In the village areas of Assam, the bottom portion is used as a shed for domestic animals. Since the village area of Assam is primarily agro-based, the use of cows for agriculture and many other purposes is a common sight.

3. Safe From Predators & Traditional Beliefs

Again traditional values are associated with the design of such buildings. There is a traditional sentry on a raised platform in addition to the main building. It is said by the elders of the Mising tribes that Brahmaputra's current river banks were tall forests and also had very dense reed vegetation leading to the favorite wild elephant game spot. They claim that elephants do not attack stilt houses and therefore do not even damage the granaries.

4. Cost of Construction

Also, the cost to build such kind of house is quite less than other forms of houses such as RCC or Modern houses and the poor and downtrodden usually find it very difficult to incur heavy expenditure on construction of houses, so stilt houses are constructed.

5. Landslides

the houses built in the Hil area face some natural disaster. One of them is landslides. Landslides are the movement of the mass of Rock or earth down a slope. It causes huge damage to the area where it happens. To prevent landslides and save the house many tribal people built their houses on stilts.

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