#chakris

[ut-poppy-askblog]

Lazy afternoons going around in bikes (and trycicle).

(Hey folks, I'm sorry about the lack of updates, I'm in finals periods, so things have slowed down as a result. We'll be back properly, though!)

[givemesomespice]

Rasiya muthia using leftovers

Cooking for one and leftovers? Cooking and enjoying food after experiencing grief is always hard for lots of reasons.  If like me, you are married to a foodie, then its doubly hard.  Every dish that was my husband’s  favourite got shelved until the family visits and asks for it.  My sons purposely asked me to make dhoklas and pudlas as they knew how much their dad loved them.  They nring over …

[flcralhaze]

open starter ›› ft. aranya chakri. where: moon beach during phi ta khon spirit festival status: accepting replies

the chapel  had  been  her  first  stop. an offering given, sorrow climbing up her throat but tears weren't permitted to fall. phi ta khon was not an event that should be cast in shadows. the familiar melodies of thai music to guided her toward main festival, only for her to come to a sudden halt when at last she saw the culmination of all her careful planning. the tears that watered in her eyes were not sorrowful ones.   ❝ it's perfect, ❞   she whispered. she might be half a world away but for a moment, aranya felt as if she was home.

[wgm-beautiful-world]

Entrance to the Chakri Maha Prasat Hall at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, THAILAND

[nicolemcrtin]

WHO. @ariyacl WHERE. ariya's office

"Sorry for the delay." She hadn't bothered to knock. Something about that text from Ariya had a worrisome feeling growing within her. Even urgent cases hadn't warranted a message like the one she'd received that day, and it seemed as though every force in the hospital was attempting to hold her back from arriving to Ariya's office in a timely manner. "The e.r. is fucked today. You have no idea the sights I've seen. And if this is about that case for the patient with jaundice I'm waiting on the lab reports. Unless you have something new? Is that what you wanted to see me about? Or do you just desperately want my company?"

[ryatnavarro]

TO: @ariyacl

"I think I've been poisoned." Ryat moaned as he sat on the other side of Ariya. A cup in hand, full of something that was supposedly supposed to ease his stomach. He brought it to his lips and took a sip, but immediately gagged at the taste. "That taste like shit." He hissed, looking up at his friend, "You sure this is supposed to help? Or are you just trying to finish the job?" He joked, arching his brow.

[sorenrobertson]

closed starter for @ariyacl

location: wrightville beach

"Dude, when fall hits, I will miss the beach. I've gotten spoiled since I moved here early in the summer." Soren told her friend with a small laugh. She had actually spent most of her weekends at the beach, even by herself, often times reading a book or going for a run. Season depression was going to hit her really hard. "So, any updates on the hot doctor?"

[acevedohadid]

closed starter for @ariyacl

location: foodies boulevard

So if I bought some butter chicken from the Indian truck and some cheese pizza from the pizza truck, would you want to try them together? It's too much food just for me. And I saw a Tiktok saying that the combination is crazy.

[pokadandelion]

Their Majesties, King Bhumibol of Thailand and Queen Sirikit alongside King Frederik IX of Denmark and Queen Ingrid during a state visit to Denmark.

[gcldforged]

open starter ›› @francehqstarters where: the dessert table.

        aranya  stared  intently  at  the  table.  to think when she'd walked over she'd thought selecting a dessert would've been an easy task; she had her favorites and surely would've been able to find one on the table, but selecting a dessert that was familiar seemed silly when instead she could try something new. only that left her with far too many options. the queen glanced to the side when she saw someone approach, greeting them with a polite smile.   ❝ everything looks so delicious. i can't decide what to try. do you have any recommendation? ❞

[tahiryxduval]

CLOSED STARTER

LOCATION: Midtown TIME: Tuesday, afternoon FOR: @ariyacl

Tahiry took a bite of her chocolate macaron and made a happy sound, forgetting for a moment where she was. “Oh no, I totally ditched you at the door! My bad,” she said with a laugh, walking back to Ariya. Tahiry felt super embarrassed - she’d been so wrapped up in the macaron she’d gone full zombie mode. The sweet treat was a killer, but her friend was more important. “Tell me everything … how’s life treating you? Pearce nearly killed me with his lack of driving skills the other day but all that aside, he looked super happy. You two must be living your best lives.” She wasn’t trying to be nosy. It made her happy to see other people happy.

[ruhixmarathe]

WITH: @ariyacl LOCATION: wrightsville beach

“When I said that I like the way salt water makes my waves turn out,” Ruhi began, pulling at the strands of her hair which, to be fair, did look quite nice. “I didn’t mean I wanted to be completely submerged in the ocean.” She might have had a number of talents that she showcased growing up and competing in pageants, but balancing on a surf board had not been one of them. Which was why while Ari had looked absolutely graceful surfing the waves, Ruhi had gotten nothing but absolutely soaked.

[crxwnedbarbie]

𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐊𝐒 of this kind of event is to be able to catch up with friends that you haven't seen in a while due to the duties of life. But thankfully, technology also brings people to those who live so far away. She was having her time, on the dance floor, laughing enjoying the vibes, and decided to stop to grab something to drink. ⏤ In the middle of the way she saw @gcldforged, so pleasant face. ❛ Aranya! You look so wonderful! Hi! ❜ She went to hug her, before pulling a bit away. ❛ How are you liking so far? I'm just going to refill my jäger bomb. Do you want some? ❜

[flcralhaze]

open starter ›› aranya chakri where: a courtyard , a sitting room , anywhere public. when: utp ! no longer accepting replies

        being  the  focus  of  other's  attention  was nothing new to the queen whose people rejoiced whenever she stepped outside palace walls; it was the hostility that accompanied many of the eyes here was unfamilar. but the chakris had every right to be here; they should've bene invited from the start. she held her tea cup tighter than normal, trying to ignore the rotation of people staring without speaking, but eventually one person lingered too long.   ❝ there is an open chair if you want to sit down. ❞   in spite of her irritation, her courtesy remained, a rose was still a rose even if the world forced it to grow thorns.

[onlinesikhstore]

Sikh Sarbloh Kara Smooth Design Singh Kaur Khalsa Kada Bangle Kakaar 5Ks New DD3 Sikh Sarbloh CHAKRI Kara Smooth Design Singh Kaur Khalsa Kada Bangle Kakaar 5Ks New. Kara Ref: DD3 Width is approx 8.3mm Thickness from inner side of Chakri to the edge of Chakri is approx. 12.3mm Weight Approx 110-155g (Variable due to size) Handmade design - therefore each kara is a Unique design Please note these Pure Sarbloh Kara are very hard to find and is a customised design exclusive to OnlineKaraStore  These karas are from the Holy City of Amritsar (Golden Temple/Darbar Sahib).  KARA Size is the internal diameter of Karas measured in CMs.  There may be little bit rust present which is seen commonly in all SARBLOH KARAS due to purity of the metal/wrought iron. Cuts, dings and scruff Mark's may present as these kara are hand made and transported in Jumble in Jute bags. However, our kara will be near to perfection as we get these manufactured on demand and use bubble wraps to transport these.  Please read below more Information about Sikh Kara:  A kara (Punjabi: ਕੜਾ (Gurmukhi), کڑا (Shahmukhi) कड़ा (Devanagari)), is a steel or iron (sarb loh) bracelet, worn by all initiated Sikhs. It is one of the five kakars or 5Ks — external articles of faith — that identify a Sikh as dedicated to their religious order. The kara was instituted by the tenth Sikh guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanskar in 1699. Guru Gobind Singh Ji explained:  He does not recognise anyone else except me, not even the bestowal of charities, performance of merciful acts, austerities and restraint on pilgrim-stations; the perfect light of the Lord illuminates his heart, then consider him as the immaculate Khalsa.  The kara is to constantly remind the Sikh disciple to do God's work, a constant reminder of the Sikh's mission on this earth and that he or she must carry out righteous and true deeds and actions, keeping with the advice given by the Guru. The Kara is a symbol of unbreakable attachment and commitment to God. It is in the shape of a circle which has no beginning and no end, like the eternal nature of God. It is also a symbol of the Sikh brotherhood. As the Sikhs' holy text the Guru Granth Sahib says "In the tenth month, you were made into a human being, O my merchant friend, and you were given your allotted time to perform good deeds." Similarly, Bhagat Kabir reminds the Sikh to always keep one's consciousness with God: "With your hands and feet, do all your work, but let your consciousness remain with the Immaculate Lord." The basic kara is a simple unadorned steel bracelet, but other forms exist. It was historically used like a knuckle-dusterfor hand-to-hand combat. Battlefield variations include kara with spikes or sharp edges. Sikh soldiers of the British Indian army would settle disputes by competing in a form of boxing known as loh-musti (lit. iron fist) with a kara on one hand.  PLEASE NOTE: Please measure/check size of your kara/bracelet first while ordering to avoid any hassle or posting it back to us and paying extra for p&p for exchange and swap of karas with other desired sizes.  There will be charge of £5 p&p towards exchange/swap of Kara for any size issues for UK buyers and £12 p&p for international buyers that needs to be paid by PayPal in advance or interested buyer can send us pa repaid self addressed envelope for any exchange/swap along with the original item in its original packaging and buyer should also return us the gift item/bags sent along with the item for appreciation of purchase. We may post back gift items/bags along with the swapped item.  P.S. Colour of item may slightly vary due to camera flash and light conditions. Some Karas may have negligible small black grinding mark on the kara joint. This is always seen on all karas as most of the Kara making/shaping work is done by hands. However, this do not affect the quality/look of Kara. #Kara #KaraforLife #SikhKara #SarblohKara #Sarbloh #5Ks #SinghKara #SikhBracelet #KhalsaKada #Kada #SinghisKing Brilliant finish and very decorative. Ideal gift item for loved ones on any Occasion. Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @OnlineSikhStore #OnlineSikhStore Free Royal Mail Postage in UK.  Postage discounts will be given to International buyers for multi-buys. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. P.S. Colour of item may slightly vary due to camera flash and light conditions. Size is approximate it and may differ by few mm from Kara to Kara or because of Digital Vernier Calliper errors. There may be rust present or marks of rust present as rust is natural characteristic of pure iron/sarbloh. These kara do require cleaning with Sharp Sand or Brasso Polish. These are usually treated with coconut oil to maintain shine after cleaning.

[tiny-librarian]

Royal Birthdays for today, April 2nd:

Charlemagne, King of the Franks, 742

Elisabeth of Valois, Queen of Spain, 1545

Dodo, Prince Yu, 1614

George of Denmark, Duke of Cumberland, 1653

Georg II, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen

Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Princess of Thailand, 1955

Bianca of Savoy-Aosta, Countess Arrivabene Valenti-Gonzaga, 1969

Emma Marie, Princess of Prussia, 2015