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Stray (A Lokitty Tale): Winter Blues

Hi, my darlings, since we all could use a little (or a lot) of cozy emotional comfort during these difficult times, I wanted to offer you just a bit of Jotun Loki/Lokitty fluff. This does take place in the Stray universe, in the middle of the story, but you don't need to have read that series to read this.

For a quick, tl;dr summary: human lady in 70's Seattle takes in Loki (disguised as a kitty) after his D.B. Cooper stunt, adorable shenanigans ensue.

Here's the series link

Lokitty/Jotun Loki x human shop girl reader

cw: Talk of depression and loneliness (remedied, of course, by our favorite handsome icy boy). The biggest hazard is the tooth-rotting fluff. Enjoy.

“Come on!” you grumble to your elderly space heater, giving it an encouraging pat on the side. Luckily, the coils eventually rouse themselves into a faint orange glow. You breathe a sigh of relief and sit cross-legged on the floor of your apartment, staring daggers at the broken radiator which the landlord never really plans to fix.

The newly-adopted black cat pads towards you and immediately curls into your lap with a graceful slinky twist. You slide your hand gently over his silky fur, feeling the knots of your anger and frustration gradually loosen.

“Sorry, buddy,” you say to the cat, who fixes you with his stunning aquamarine eyes. “It's not usually snowing like this yet, or quite this cold. I guess the whole city is stuck inside.”

Loki gazes up at your face. Bathed in the warm amber glow, the contours of your cheeks, lips, and lashes look like a work of art to him.

She's so lovely. I hope some day I can tell her so...really tell her so.

But beneath your loveliness, he can see the circles under your eyes, the way you rub your temples and slump your shoulders, the way the growing darkness (literal and metaphorical) are weighing on you. You gather him up in your arms and sling an afghan around your shoulders, shuffling towards the window. He watches as a bittersweet grin spreads over your features.

“At least it's kind of pretty, isn't it? And at least I have you, little friend.”

He purrs contentedly as you scratch lightly between his ears on your journey to the couch. Loki watches with concern as your silence gradually turns into the telltale gasps and sniffles of tears. He flinches slightly as the salty drops hit his fur.

“Oh. Sorry, kitten,” you say, sniffing and swiping a hand across your cheek. “I just...god, I'm so tired and...and so alone. It feels like all the cards are stacked against me sometimes. My paycheck barely keeps us here...shitty as the place is. I'm just so frustrated, and tired, and angry, and afraid....and sad...and...”

You shiver. “And cold.”

His paw pats gently but insistently on your hand. You feel crazy even thinking, not for the first time, that it's as if he understands you. Those bright, clear, eyes seem so wise and perceptive. You'd swear he's trying to comfort you.

Sweet human. If only you knew how much I care for you. I'm the god of outcasts. Appropriate, I suppose, as I'm always being cast out...but not by you, my sweet human because you are special...unique. I wish I could hold you. I wish you could understand me.

And then, he considers a way. It's a way he's used cautiously only once before, uncertain of how it might affect his precious human, but desperate times call for desperate measures. He smiles to himself and nuzzles his velvety head against your arm.

Patience, human. Your savior is here, you just don't know it yet.

----

It's an absolutely adorable habit, your little naps in the evening. Or, at least, Loki thinks so. Sometimes, he'll even join you under the tattered old throw blanket to sleep against the undulating warmth of your body.

He joins you today, but not to sleep and not just to use you as a heating pad. The little cat pulls the blanket carefully up and over your shoulders by his teeth, ensuring that you're warm and comfortable (all the while cursing his lack of opposable thumbs). Then he settles himself in between the curve of your neck and shoulder, holding one delicate paw against your temple. A green glow shudders through the little creature and flutters around your head like glitter swirled in water.

----

Your vision is foggy at first as your eyes blink open. Initially, everything is a mass of pearlescent white and a pale aquamarine (a shade you could swear you know from somewhere). As your eyes open wider, and the fog clears, you begin to orient yourself to the sharpening view.

You're standing in the center of a clearing, in a dense snow-covered forest. It's a far cry from the filthy gray slush of downtown Seattle. This snow is a shocking white, glowing, even in twilight. The vast crystalline carpet unfurls beneath you as the sky above dances with northern lights. All you can think, for a long suspended moment, is that this place is ancient. You breathe in and it hits you; the complex aroma of pines and evergreens which have been there long before you were born, and somehow you know, deep in your bones, that this is a magical place.

To your surprise, you don't feel at all cold. Your body is swaddled in rich furs and draped in lush velvet, keeping you warm as you observe it all. Everything is quiet, draped in the muffling blanket of snowfall, and you feel your breathing quiet in kind.

The crunch of footsteps catches your attention as a figure moves gracefully, deliberately, towards you. It glides, back lit, from the inviting amber glow of a wooden lodge where candles sparkle and flicker in every window.

You guess that this mystery person must be over eight feet tall, broad-shouldered and sure-footed, striding through the ice and snow easily as a cape of regal black fur dances around him. As he nears, you see a pair of majestic onyx horns rising from a crown on his noble head.

Closer still, you see his skin; a striking cobalt blue moving against the snow, and his eyes; two crimson rubies cutting through dusk like stars.

Finally, he stands before you, and though you know you should be afraid, you feel only curious and struck by his otherworldly beauty. He acknowledges you with a bow and the sharp lines of his cheeks raise to show a wide, striking, smile. His teeth are as white as the snow itself.

Loki extends his huge hand to cradle yours and you feel your heartbeat kick up with the thrill of it. As it is so often with dreams, it doesn't occur to you to ask where you are, or how you got here, or who he is, or even if he means you harm. You simply trust this beautiful creature of a man before you.

“Come with me,” his deep voice invites, and you accept, taking his offered arm as if you were a princess at a ball.

---

He opens the enormous doors and steps aside for you to enter. The entire cottage (or really, more of a Viking longhouse, if such a thing were made cozy) was perfumed by a roiling fireplace, giving off a toasty, woody incense, like honeydust.

The stranger removes his hooded cloak and impressive crown. He smiles that same charming smile and runs a hand through his long hair, as black and shiny as raven feathers. It occurs to you that this regal being seems nervous, downright boyishly giddy, around you.

“Please. Make yourself comfortable,” he says, gesturing magnanimously to the plush velvet couches with their layers of warm furs and quilts. You nod and gladly obey, lulled and comforted by the heat as if sinking into a warm bath.

The giant returns with two warm mugs (one the size of a pot, and one of normal size) of something delicious and spicy-smelling, then settles beside you in the heat of the crackling fire.

“Thank you,” you say, reaching for the cup and enjoying it's warmth against your palm. Finally, your rational brain kicks in and you ask, “Where...what is this place? I'm...dreaming?”

He laughs, a deep rich baritone chuckle, and you think it might be the most beautiful thing you've ever heard.

“In a sense.” The corners of his crimson eyes crinkle as he smiles and says, “Your body is asleep, yes. But I'm real...this place is real.”

“And...not to seem rude, but you are...?”

He finishes a sip quickly and politely dabs at his lips before speaking, “Oh yes, I suppose this form must be rather...exceptional...to you.”

You sigh and nod with a smile, relieved that he was the one to address the elephant (or rather, the frost giant) in the room. Meanwhile, Loki thinks that this shy smile must be the most beautiful thing he's ever seen.

“I'm a frost giant...a Jotun. King of Jotunheim, actually...not to brag,” he says with a flirtatious wink.

He chatters on genially, careful not to give you time to ask his name. “I've brought you here because you deserve some kindness. You've taken in a creature quite sacred to us and cared for him diligently, asking nothing in return.”

You're about to speak but you're momentarily distracted by the beverage you've just sipped. It might be the most delicious thing you've ever tasted; sweet and rich and spicy. You make the rather absurd mental note to ask the King of Jotunheim for his mulled wine recipe. That thought alone makes you chuckle.

“What is it, darling?”

“It's just...all so strange and...wait, are you trying to tell me that my stray cat is a sacred creature?”

“Well, yes. All cats are. But that one is very special, in particular. Some day, you'll find out why.”

He sets his mug down with surprising dexterity, considering his size, and continues in a more somber tone. He takes both of your hands in his and scoots closer. He smells subtly of mint and pine, and his mere towering presence sitting beside you, curled around you, makes you feel safe, protected.

“I know that you are in need of some kindness, some hope, and I'm here to tell you there is good yet to come. There are splendid things yet to come. I know you're exhausted, sad, and frighted. It pains me to see it, but I know you're strong.

“I don't feel strong,” you admit, bowing your head toward you lap.

His long finger slides gently beneath your chin, lifting your face to meet his kind ruby eyes.

“Please, meet my gaze. It's a pity to hid that lovely face from my eyes.”

God, he's charming. Are all frost giants just oozing charm like this, or is it only their king?, you wonder, as your cheeks begin to burn brighter than the fireplace.

He wraps one strong arm around you and assures you, “Needing some kindness or help doesn't mean you are no longer strong. Everyone gets lost sometimes. Everyone stumbles and needs some tenderness occasionally.”

You give him a wry smile. “Even you, Your Highness? I find it hard to imagine that the world could make you feel small."

He laughs, then he kisses your hand in a gentlemanly gesture that has chills running down your spine; chills that have nothing to do with his slightly chilly skin.

“Even me,” he whispers as he strokes your cheek. The comforting touch melts you into his arms, into the comfort him, of this place, and you dare to put you head on his shoulder. He strokes your back and pulls a blanket more closely around you, then says lightly, “you know I'm actually a runt, for a Jotun. I often feel small. It's all a matter of perspective.” He breathes deeply and you feel the smooth waves where you rest against him. The sound and feeling join the crackle of the hearth in a sweet lullaby of sensation.

You close your eyes and whisper, “I wish I could just stay here.”

“Ah, but you can't, darling. I'm sorry. But you can visit. You must live your life because there is so much good yet to come. In the meantime, know that I'm your humble guardian, always.”

He sees the sorrow in your eyes and decides to ease it with humor. “Besides, who would feed the cat?”

You laugh, your face lights up, and it utterly melts him.

He moves in very gently and cradles your face as your eyes close in anticipation. Planting a light chilly kiss against your eager lips, he whispers, “Time to wake up, my dear.”

-----

You open your eyes to your lamp lit living room and sigh at the vivid memory of your lingering dream. As you stretch, the cat hops away from you with an indignant little chirp. How dare you remove his warm seat!

As a peace offering, you kiss his velvety head and scratch between his ears before rising to your feet. You know it was only a dream, but it's left you feeling better, more hopeful.

Silly, you think, silly brain...putting me on a date with the King of Jotunheim. At least it made me feel better, anyway, imagining some kind of magical guardian angel.

As you cross the room, still yawning, you stop in your tracks. Right before your eyes, the radiator softly tings and hisses into life, sending warm balmy air into the room after weeks of cold. You step nearer, gingerly, as if it might be possessed. How can it possibly be fixed?

On the coffee table beside it, There's a piece of rather fancy looking antique parchment with a delicate cursive skating across its surface. You hold it up to your face and read the title at the top.

Jotun Mulled Wine (courtesy of His Majesty)

A recipe...for mulled wine...from...

You feel the wheels of your mind trying desperately to gain traction and explain this, but you're interrupted by the cat, begging to be held again.

You oblige him, holding tightly to him like a security blanket. When his blue-green eyes meet yours, you finally say, “Well kitten, this is all pretty weird. I guess I found this earlier and forgot, but it sure did give me some wild dreams.”

You chuckle at his sassy mews as you cut carrots and begin to heat up a skillet.

As you walk to the kitchen, feline in tow, you say, “Christ, here I go, talking to the cat again.” You pause and smirk playfully to your companion, “Say, kitten...did you know that you're a sacred animal?

Well, obviously, Loki thinks, I'm a god.

“I love you, you cocky little jerk.”

I love you, too, pathetic little human.

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"so how did you two meet"

she messaged me on tumblr and we became obsessed with each other literally immediately and now we are bound by the red string of fate

[zodiac-queens]

The Signs as Hindu Goddesses

Durga - Aries and Aquarius

Known as the Invincible One, goddess of war Durga (also referred to as Devi or Shakti) was born out of the flaming breath of dozens of gods during the primordial war between gods and demons. Manifested as a bejeweled golden goddess with ten arms, each holding a weapon handed to her by the gods, Durga rode on a tiger and swiftly slaughtered the buffalo demon leader, Mahishasura, and his demon army. Durga traditionally holds the weapons of all male gods, since the Hindu belief, female goddess energy is what powers and charges everything.

A fierce protector, Durga is often depicted with a serene face while in battle because her strength comes from an act of love, of guarding those around her, and for liberating the souls who depend on her. She’s celebrated during a ten day festival in the autumn, the Durga Puja, and offered flowers, fruit, mangos, and marigold garlands.

Call on Durga for protection when you are suffering spiritually, emotionally, or physically.

Lakshmi - Taurus and Capricorn

The Hindu goddess of fortune and prosperity, Lakshmi is said to have been born floating on a lotus at the creation of the universe. In Hinduism, a male god is passive until paired with a female goddess whose energy activates his power. Lakshmi is paired with Vishnu, who gives life and protection to all on Earth - and they have always been together, through many incarnations in myth.

Patron to the wealth of Earth and soul, this golden goddess is often portrayed with four arms to represent the four Hindu goals of life: kama (love), dharma (morals and ethics), artha (purpose), and moksha (self-knowledge and liberation). Cows are one of her sacred animals since they represent the hard work and labor that she favors in one’s pursuit of earthly abundance. Owls and elephants are also her animals, because owls represent the perseverance to see through the darkness and the unknown, and elephants represent work ethic and strength. 

Lakshmi is celebrated and worshipped during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. People clean and decorate their homes with bright lights and dress themselves in beautiful new cloths to attract her favor.

Call on Lakshmi when you need to persevere toward your goals and keep moving forward.

Saraswati - Gemini and Sagittarius

A personification of one of the most important rivers in India, Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and arts. Legendary for her beauty and grace, she’s known for her brilliant white skin, which represents the light of knowlege. She is often portrayed with four arms holding the symblos of her domain: a book (representing education), a vina (an Indian lute, representing music), and a strand of beads or a ritual pot (representing spiritual knowledge). She’s celebrated during a festival in the spring, Vasant Panchami, where peope worship her to achieve enlightenment through knowledge and wear saffron-colored robes to echo the mustard blooms in the fields. During this festival, children are often taught to write for the first time, as she created the Sanskrit alphabet. 

Her companion is a white swan (hamsa), who in myth is believed to be able to separate milk from water - a represenation of Saraswati’s ability to separate good from evil. She travels on the swan, an animal that’s a symbol of spiritual perfection and transcendence, so she’s also called Hamsavahini, meaning “she who has a hamsa as her vehicle.”

Call on Saraswati when you need intellectual enlightenment and an extra blessing in creative power. 

Aditi - Cancer and Pisces

Mother of the endless universe, Aditi is one of the earliest sky goddesses in the Hindu pantheon. Her name translates to “limitless”,just like her reach and powers. She existed before time and is said to be the goddess of the past and the future, controlling all of time. Aditi is also the source of the stars, suns, planets, and moons and then gave birth to twelve Adityas, who were spirits that became the twelve Zodiac signs. They take turns ruling the cosmos by month and created all the gods and goddesses. She’s known as the Mother Cow and Cow of Lights, as she nurtures the universe and is sometimes depicted as a cow. 

Call on Aditi whe you want to create your own world of happiness.

Parvati - Leo and Scorpio

The golden Hindu goddess of love and devotion, Parvati forms a holy trinity with Saraswati, goddess of knowledge, and Lakshmi, goddess of fortune. According to the legend, Parvati was born in the Himalayan mountains, as daughter of King Himavat and Queen Minavati. She is the embodiment of nurturing feminine energy, in complement to her husband Shiva, the god of chaos and regeneration. Worshipped for her patience and determination Parvati won Shiva over by ascending into the mountains and practicing asceticism until he couldn’t resist her and spent all his time trying to please her. She was also regarded for her strength and ferocity; when the hero Kartikeya, who was a son of Shiva, became a lust-filled monster raping all the women he encountered, Parvati cursed him, so that every time he attempted to rape a woman, she turned into Parvati’s likeness - and that ended his rampage. Parvati is also known for the creation of her son Ganesha, the benevolent elephant-headed god of wisdom who removes obstacles.

Call on Parvati for spiritual strength and persistence to pursue your romantic goals.

Tara - Virgo and Libra

Goddess of compassion and protection, Tara is one of the most beloves and preeminent divinities, and she is known to many Eastern religions. She was born of a single tear from the eye of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara after he looked down from heaven at the suffering humanity below. The moment the tear fell onto his palm, Tara sprang up fully formed, bringing courage and hope. Some legends also state that she was reincarnated as a mortal princess, who meditated to the ultimate level of enlightement - and insisted on remaining in female form for all her reincarnations despite warnings from monks that she had to become a male in order to reach her true potential. Tara embodies the feminine divine and is manifested in as many as twenty-one different forms, most often associated with a color.

Green Tara is one of the most popular and active manifestations of the goddess. Considered the strongest and original goddess, Green Tara is a protector from all negative energy and from eight noted dangers: lions and pride; elephants and delusion; fire and hatred; snakes and envy; thieves and fanaticism; prisons and greed; water disasters and lust; and demons and doubt. A bringer of joy, Tara is also a healer and a granter of wishes. She is often depicted sitting on a lotus at peace, with her right leg extended to symbolze her ability to spring into action. 

Call on Tara for immediate assistance. She is a goddess of speed, and she empowers your inner wisdom to help save yourself. 

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Hi y'all,

I'm having that annoying writerly confidence crisis where I just feel like nothing I'm putting out there is good enough even though I put so much into it.

I'm not saying this to guilt anyone into reading anything you're not interested in. I totally understand that appetites vary from time to time, ability to engage varies, maybe you just need to save it up to read later, etc. (I go through exactly the same thing).

So, truly, no matter how little or how much engagement I get, I'm grateful for every single one of you and your reactions because it still amazes and delights and surprises me that there's even one other human out there reading what I write. And I get to experience the unique things that you other diverse and lovely people make. Often, it even ends up that I've made a new friend. How amazing is that when you really think about it?!

Anyway, I just would like to hear how y'all approach this for yourselves or get over it so you can find more joy in it again. I'd love to hear your thoughts as a reader too.

Also some hugs are always nice. I'm sending you all of mine, and if you want, even a big kiss on the mouth!

Much love to all you. 💋

Peb 💜 🪨 🖊

P.S. I'm considering posting a snippet of The Other Side (which is an Eddie fic). Let me know if you'd enjoy that.

P.P.S. please enjoy this lovely photo of some pretty black flowers I saw on my walk as repayment for your attention.

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[servin-up-surveys]

survey #002

(from the 26th)

Are you CPR certified? I'm not. What genre is your favorite movie? Is "family" a type of movie?? Idk, TLK's generally a kids movie that's good for everyone to watch. The Meerkats is a documentary. Who was the last person you were in a car with? My mom. Do you like the picture on your license/I.D. card? holy mother of sacred god no. When was the last time somebody hit on you? The boyfriend was being a flirt the other day. Which one of your friends do you feel most comfortable around? My only "friend" that I ever actually see is Girt, and I am extremely comfortable with him. Who did you last spoon with? My boyfriend. Have you ever had surgery or stitches? Two surgeries as well as stitches twice; I fainted in the bathroom once and landed directly on my chin, and the wound needed them. My cyst surgery point of entry was sealed with stitches, too. Do you own any clothing that has animal print? No. Are you in high school? Way past that. Have you ever written a song? lmao I sure did as a kid... to the Nintendogs theme, I shit you the fuck not. Do you ever feel numb? Yes. Depression for so long will do that to you. Do you prefer being inside or outside? I get more out of being outside in the right weather, but a very high majority of the time, I'd rather be inside. When did you last use a lighter or matches? Gaaaah I'm blanking. Do you think the ocean needs more exploring? Well of course! The immensity of the potential of what could be found knows no bounds. Never stop learning. Is there a past relationship/friendship you miss? Friendships, yes. I will always miss Megan above all. Do you like mangoes? It's quite strange, actually: I don't like the fruit itself bc texture, but I LOVE mango-flavored foods. Last song you listened to? ... I picked a bad time to start a new survey asldkjfakwlejfr I swear I listen to like three other songs that aren't "Zick Zack." Did you use Vine when it existed? I loved watching compilation vids, but I never had an account myself to browse. What decorations do you have in your bedroom? Oh wow, a whole lot. My room looks very much like a teenager's, imo. Stuff I like just everywhere to make it all homey. Who is a celebrity you'd like to hang out with? LKJAKLSJDLFAWE Oliver Riedel PLEASE this man likes photography and is quiet and reclusive and shy and shit and like,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, SAME HUNNY WYA idfc if he could literally be my dad I repeat WWWWWWWWWWWYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAA How many amusement parks have you visited? Two, I think...? Disney and SeaWorld. Do you prefer chewy or crunchy textures more? Chewy. What last broke your heart? The fucking Supreme Court. Are there any events coming up you're looking forward to? Ummm I don't think so. What's the most random collection you've had or known someone to have? Can't say I'm sure. What's your go-to Chinese food order? I only ever get pork fried rice and usually an egg roll. What is something you're naturally good at? I hope this doesn't come across in a snobby, praising-myself sort of way, but caring about people is definitely an answer. I just always do; there're ways to make me not care, yes, but you generally have to be absolutely and utterly fucking appalling for me to manage not giving a shit about you. What flower did you last see? Ma got Ashley some sunflowers for her birthday the other day. How many plants do you have? Zero. Not my hobby. Are you currently nervous about something? bro I'm nervous for this whole country lmao When did you last get a new phone? It' s been a while. I need a new one. Have you ever attended a Pride parade? No, but I would absolutely love to one day when I can walk like a normal person. And not respond so incredibly violently to heat. My hyperhidrosis literally explodes at like barely 70* and it's just. A bad, bad time. What do you currently want? I was just messing with my hair, so there's a non-typical answer: my hair trimmed and DYEDDDDDDDDD. What last gave you adrenaline? Idk, not something I experience a lot. Have you ever played pool? Yep; we used to have this stacking game table growing up, and our favorite was pool. What time did you go to sleep last night? I knocked the fuck out at... what, 4 PM? Didn't wake up 'til 5 in the morning and even went back to sleep. I need to fucking watch this hypomania shit so that incident doesn't re-occur. I deadass thought I was working towards a seizure when I got in that bed and started spasming. What did you last use a knife for? Waffles. Can you do a proper push up? Absolutely not. Are you rebellious? I never really was, nah. What is something that makes you feel alive? Riding passenger with Mom and me controlling the music, specifically a new song I'm hooked on, loud and with the windows down. It is still so strange to me how that's one of my favorite things to do all the while being terrified of the road. Are you currently comfortable? I'm fine right now. I'm typically dealing with edema lately because of the 180 switch from not wanting to leave the bed to never wanting to be in it, but I slept so long yesterday/last night that my ankles and feet are okay today. Are you usually on time for things or late? On time. What is your favorite word? I like calming words like serendipity, tranquility, and... dude I feel like my ACTUAL favorite word is evading me, pls brain Do you ever make music playlists of songs to fit your mood? Ha, funny you ask; I'm currently working on a big ol' project of getting rid of the iPod I have had and actively used since I started MIDDLE SCHOOL, and I'll probably end up doing that after I transfer all the songs I want to keep onto Spotify. Like that iPod is a fucking fossil, and I would be L I V I D if it stopped working and boom, like ~1.1k songs gone that needed replacing. I gotta get with the times on this matter, haha. What is something you have 0 tolerance for? Abuse in any shape or way. Unless you are defending yourself, you don't fucking hurt another person, physically or mentally. Keep your goddamn hands and your angry tongue to yourself. Have you ever picked a lock? Uh, good question. Have you ever attended a protest? No, but I actually REALLY want to go to one after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. I couldn't stand long, no, but whatever, I'll sit my fat ass there with a sign I hope slaps pro-lifers across their rotten faces without me even touching them. I'd just obviously need a ride there, and I don't really think Mom would be willing to drive all the way there, and I KNOW she would worry about it getting violent and me getting hurt. Have a best friend? If you don't count my boyfriend, I really don't. Mazzy and Tez are absolutely my closest friends, though. Does it bother you when your best friend does stuff without you? No, he's allowed to have a life that doesn't always involve me. Do you keep any secrets from your best friend? Nope. He knows my biggest now and it was completely nbd, so it's safe to say our trust is fully functioning. There are things I wouldn't just randomly share with him, but if he asked, I think I'd tell the truth with anything. Is there a secret you’ve never told your parents? More than one. What would you name your future son? Damien Vance, then whatever last name. Do you consider yourself a nature person? Well, it depends on how you look at it. I adore looking at nature, but experiencing it is a challenge for me to enjoy because I get hot SO fucking easily and pour sweat because of hyperhidrosis, cannot walk far at all without feeling like my knees might crumple, and I am TERRIFIED of ticks. Idealistically, I'm a nature person, but in practice, eh. What kind of collection would you like to start? It's fuckin RAMMSTEIN MERCH TIME bby. What helps you take your mind off your problems? Girt, more than anything. When I'm with him, my worries and stuff kinda just drift into the background. I can focus on the moment and be very grateful for it. Do you prefer to live alone or live in a family? I HAVE to live with someone. I would be way, way too lonely and depressed on my own. What states have you visited, that you remember? Excluding the places I only went through, I've been to New York, Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee, and Illinois. What countries have you visited? I've never left the USA, for the love of god please get me out of this dumpster fire. What countries do you want to visit? South Africa and Germany top the list, but I also think Ireland, Bali, Japan, and Egypt would be cool. What states would you most like to visit? Wyoming is #1 to spread Teddy's ashes in Yellowstone and also meet up with Mazzy and Tez!!! :') I'm also quite interested in going to Wisconsin to visit the Snake Discovery facility and hopefully meet Ed and Emily. Then there's California, just because A LOT is there, but it's not immensely important to me. I have some interest in seeing Michigan too, and all the photographs I've seen of Utah in particular blow my fucking mind. OH, almost forgot: Arizona! Seeing the Grand Canyon would be absolutely, positively magical, like for some reason I feel like I would cry there. Arizona also has wild tarantulas, so that'd be amazing to see!!! :') What are five careers you’ve considered? Paleontologist, vet, movie director, game designer, photographer. What’s your latest discovery? I was actually researching sleep the other day in response to my hypomania and learned some VERY interesting things, such as lack of sleep actually cannot kill you (unless it is related to a couple medical conditions) and it doesn't do as much harm as you would think. It was fascinating. Aaaand then the day after I pass the fuck out in bed twitching and spasming because I was so exhausted lmao Google please What do you wish your hair looked like? I'm very happy with its current style (but it really needs to be trimmed atm), but damn, it needs color. :( I've really been craving that lilac color lately. Which family member has your exact smile? Uh, I don't know. I have a very prominent dimple on my left cheek when I smile, and I do believe Mom has said her dad had them, too. I don't think anyone else in my immediate family does. Do you still feel anything for the first person you fell in love with? Do I feel romantic love? No. But I will always, always care, to the day I die. Hell, quite honestly, I think in the heat of the moment, I might still jump in front of a bullet for him. What’s one thing you’re behind on? "Being an adult." <<<< WOW mood lmao How old were you the first time you encountered God? Oh, dear. Look at this world and tell me where the fuck he is, 'cuz I sure don't know. Have you ever hallucinated? Yes, actually twice now, I think. I did towards the end of middle school when I was homebound and coming off a certain medication; I would see shadows moving. And then literally two days ago, deep into my sleep deprivation, I think twice I experienced thinking I saw something move in the corner of my eye, but not like a shadow; I don't know how to describe this one. Who is the best looking male celebrity, in your opinion? Even though I'm in a big ol' Ollie phase rn, Mark Fischbach still reigns supreme here, haha. How many subscribers do you have on YouTube? I wanna say around 70? I know because I looked at my channel the other day for something. If you’d like to share, what is your screenname on Instagram? I have two for varying sorts of photography: brittanymphotography and eldritch_obscura. Do you use Snapchat? No. Are you a fast texter? Noooo. I make typos a whole lot. ESPECIALLY with my tremors being so bad lately. Would you rather text or call? Still text lmao, fuck talking on the phone. Do you know anyone who has everything handed to them? I'm sure I do. Would you ever want to be a famous YouTuber? In my "what the fuck do I do to make money" desperation, I've considered being one of those PetTubers, but nah, it's not realistic for me. Do you know anyone who’s colorblind? My ex's older brother was colorblind to I want to say red and blue.

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We have been summoned by the lovely @goblingirlsarah to do a "Get Help!". Let's do it! I'm sure a certain God of Mischief would definitely approve of the adorable kiddo's color scheme.

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I want out of this Jumanji game...the plague has hit one of my kiddos to top off his ear infection, and he feels like shit; can't stop whining and crying from the pain. Been sick for days. My other son and i have like the flu or something at the same. Damn. TIME! I feel like i have been run over by a truck, and Lil Jack is sneezy and coughy, but STILL manages to look cute for his first St. Patrick's day. HOW?!

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3 PERSON WHO ALTERED JESUS CHRIST STORY

THE 3 PERSON WHO ALTERED JESUS CHRIST STORY by Danny Caing Date Written: April 3, 2020

CHAPTER 1 THE OT3P SYMBOL

November 8, 2007: I was one of the great fans of OTEP since I got hooked on her music video, Ghost Flowers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO9b5mw381I). I noticed a symbol OT3P with the letter E as a number 3. One afternoon, while I was on fieldwork resting under a mango tree, suddenly I just wrote in my notepad the 3 symbols, OT1P means On The 1st Person, OT2P means On The 2nd Person, and OT3P means On The 3rd Person. There was something about the lyrics of the video "you will know me by the scars I bear." Nothing was coming out in my thoughts about what these 3 symbols mean to me at that time.

February 8, 2008: On OTEP's Eat The Children music video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxdBmH-SyPM), she was wearing a white veil, a moth on the side with the OT3P sign, and the_ascension word below. Then I realized that the three symbols were about JESUS. But who were these three people? Are they the disciples or women of JESUS? In that particular instance, I had a vision about the three symbols which stands for the three people who altered the story of JESUS CHRIST.

From the birth in Bethlehem to the death on the cross in Mt. Calvary, the story of Jesus was altered by Saul of Tarsus (OT1P On The First Person), Constantine The Great (OT2P On The 2nd Person), and Bishop Irenaeus (OT3P On The 3rd Person) .

In the Gospel of Matthew, you will find a word hypocrite seven times. Jesus will never speak this word to anyone, he was a very humble and kind to the Pharisees. Jesus was a Jew.

Saul of Tarsus was a Roman citizen who was converted into a Christian, by the time he claimed that Jesus appeared to him on his way to Damascus. (Jesus had already ascended to heaven and will return on the end of Age.) The Acts to Revelation writings were written by the Roman Empire. Some doctrines in the Acts by Saul of Tarsus contradict Jesus' teachings.

Bishop Irenaeus (Erroneous) altered the story of Jesus who created the conflicting scenario between Jesus and the Pharisee from the beginning of Jesus' story, and that the Jews were responsible for the death of Jesus.

Today, the Jesus Christ Movement is the Roman Catholic Church (Roman Empire). What matters most, the JESUS WORDS on the 4 Gospels are intact. Jesus was born and died as a Jew. The Romans tortured and crucified Jesus. They mocked a sign on his cross as King of the Jews.

It was noontime that Jesus was in the Pilate's courtyard. Romans usually washed their hands after eating. There were thirty-three Romans who wanted Jesus crucified. They were so angry and humiliated when Jesus drove them out of the temple. The Jews crowd were outside the Governor's compound, and the Pharisees stayed at the temple praying.

"The soldiers took Him away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium), and they called together the whole Roman cohort. They dressed Him up in purple, and after twisting a crown of thorns, they put it on Him; and they began to acclaim Him, 'Hail, King of the Jews!' They kept beating His head with a reed, and spitting on Him, and kneeling and bowing before Him.” (Mark 15:16-19)

Constantine The Great destroyed and burn all records of atrocities and genocide by the Romans to the million Christian-Jews. He declared the cross as the symbol of Christianity, not the fish, and established the ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.

CHAPTER 2 ON THE 1st PERSON - SAUL of TARSUS (OT1P)

The real Saul on the ACTS was a Greek-Jew, a tentmaker, a Jesus follower. He was an eccentric person in spreading the Gospel of Jesus from Jerusalem to Rome. When he proclaimed Jesus as the King of all mankind in Rome, they sent him to the Death Arena to be eaten by the lions. The Romans believed in only one king, the Emperor of the Roman Empire.

However, the Romans substituted a new Saul (Acts 22:25-29) to go back to Jerusalem in identifying all the Christian lairs and communities. Over one million Christian-Jews were crucified and killed for the entertainment in the Death-Arena in Rome.

The Roman-Central-Committee directly revised and altered the story of Jesus in the New Testament (with a little help from their scrupulous friend, the editor named Bishop Iraneaus (Erroneous).

According to Bishop Erroneous, Paul spearheaded in spreading the revised New "Roman" Testament of Jesus in favor of the Roman empire while murdering Christian and Jews at the same time. Over hundreds of thousands of Jews being suspected as Christians were put to death.

The letters of Timothy, Peter, John, James, and other Christian Leaders were the pieces of evidence sent back by fake-Saul to the Roman Central Committee. Immediately Roman troops raided the identified lairs, capturing all Christian families, brought them to the "Arena of Death" in Rome to be tortured and killed for entertainment. (Acts 9: 1-2).

At that time, Christians gathered in a circle by holding hands together, bowing their heads and praying out loud The Lord's Prayer. Then, one of the disciples of Christ (a group leader) would start speaking JESUS SAYINGS as everyone followed every word he/she had spoken. After the JESUS SAYINGS, they all started singing, dancing, praising THE WORDS OF JESUS!

The symbol of The Christian Movement was the fish. "Come, follow ME," JESUS SAID, "and I will make you FISHERS OF MEN." - Mark 1:17

The Holy Mass is a pagan practice of the Romans to their gods. It separates GOD within us, and worship instead of the CROSS, the Pope, the Saints, and the Virgin Mary! GOD IS WITHIN US!

There are at least 24 Paul's (a Roman spy) Contradictions of JESUS teachings.

CHAPTER 3 ON THE 2nd PERSON - CONSTANTINE THE GREAT (OT2P)

Under Constantine's rule, Christianity expanded throughout the Empire, launching the era of the Christian Church's dominance under the Constantinian dynasty. Constantine 1 was baptized only on his deathbed. Constantine's decision to cease the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire was a turning point for early Christianity, sometimes referred to as the Triumph of the Church, the Peace of the Church. At the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, Constantine looked up to the sun before the battle and saw a cross of light above it (in this sign, you will conquer). Constantine commanded his troops to adorn their shields with a Christian symbol (the Cross), and thereafter they were victorious.

Constantine directed the erasure on the atrocities and genocide records by the Romans against the millions of Christian-Jews. Altered Jesus' stories like Pilate washing his hands to indicate that he was not responsible for the death of Jesus on the cross. The choosing for freedom between Jesus and Barrabas, and Judas Iscariot as the traitor.

Constantine wanted to MAKE SURE that Rome did not put Jesus to death, but instead BLAMING it to the Jews.

In Matthew 21:12, He overturned the tables of the money changers. Jesus was arrested by the Pharisee guards during his outrage He made inside the temple, driving out 33 Roman vendors who were the superior race at that time.

The Jews washed their hands and feet before entering the temple's gate, a holy sacred place. The Roman vendors wanted the Pharisee to crucify Jesus. Judas Iscariot, one of the disciples of Jesus, gave all the money and precious things (silver coins & perfumes) to the Pharisees in exchange to settle down the damages. But the Roman mobs refused to accept the offer and still demanded Jesus to be crucified.

There was no such thing as the Last Supper, although Jesus performs ritual prayers at the supper. The Pharisees, most of them believed that Jesus was a Holy Man who made miracles things, tried to convince the 33 Romans with no avail. Jesus was sent to King Herod because they have no law to condemn Jesus. There was no such a thing as midnight Pharisee Kangaroo court. Jesus was arrested in the morning at the temple and then brought to King Herod before noon.

Upon hearing Judas' mysterious death, the Pharisee later used the blood money to buy grave lots for unknown persons. Judas was stabbed to death and hanged by the Roman mobs.

King Herod sent Jesus to the Roman Governor because he has NO AUTHORITY to condemn a man when it's the "citizens of Rome" who were demanding to crucify Jesus to death.

Pontius Pilate (in order to please his countrymen and also giving a "warning" to the Jews) had Jesus scourged almost to death, crowned with thorns, carried the cross and crucified to death.

In the New "Roman" Testament, the death of Jesus on the cross was highly orchestrated by the angry Jewish crowd. This is according to the Gospel of Bishop Erroneous!

On that morning Jesus was welcome by thousands of Jewish people in Jerusalem - Mark 11:8-10

Actually, there was total SILENCE all over the city when Jesus was punished to death, you can hear women weeping... some were praying... you can hear Jesus SCREAMING OUT LOUD in pain while being scourged in the pillar...

Barabbas was actually released two years after Jesus was crucified in exchange for two slave-women to a Centurion!

During Jesus's trials in the Governor's court, there were no Pharisees present nor hundreds of Jews, only a few 33 angry Roman citizens who were driven out of the temple by Jesus. There were only 33 witnesses in front of the Governor who ordered the execution of Jesus to the cross.

CHAPTER 4 ON THE 3rd PERSON - BISHOP IRENAEUS (OT3P)

He was the editor of the New "Roman" Testament, proclaiming that a Roman citizen named Saul was the leader in spreading the Gospel of Jesus or the Jesus Movement. A ridiculous testimony in Acts 9:3-6 stating that Jesus appeared to Saul on his way to Damascus is, in fact, a "VERY GRAVELY DANGEROUS STATEMENT" overlooked by Bishop IRENAEUS or ERRONEOUS.

In Luke 21: 27-28, Jesus ascended to Heaven after He Resurrected from the dead. It is the faith to all Christian that at the Second Coming of Jesus Christ is at the end of the world. The appearance of Jesus on Saul was an irrelevant issue. Saul being a Roman citizen, a superior race, wanted to justify his conversion from a Christian murderer to a Jesus follower was absurd.

Judas was an educated person and whom Jesus trusted him as their treasurer. In Matthew 26:14-15, Judas Scariot betrayed Jesus in exchange for 30 pieces of silver was an unpredictable judgment and accusation. A very narrow twisted predicament alibi from a loyal man to a traitor.

In Mark 15:12-13, Bishop Iraneus altered the gospels of Jesus by blaming the Jews on the death of Jesus. The washing of Pilate's hands stands Rome position that they have nothing to do on Jesus' death, written ONLY on the gospel of Matthew 27: 24.

Proclaim the POPE as the head of the Church instead of Jesus. Millions were crucified, burned, and killed under the cross emblem. The original Christian movement logo was the fish.

Many Jews/Christians migrated to Europe and South America (now, The Latter-Day-Saints) in fear of being arrested and thrown to the Death-Arena in Rome.

In the Arena of Death, Christians and Jews were put to death as entertainment recess in between the gladiator's spectacle. They were burned alive, bodies chopped into pieces, skinned and boiled them, standing as arrow targets, and feed them to the wild animals. It was a horrifying murderous evil killing arena. You could smell the human blood and watched tens of thousands of inverted cross along the road to the arena, children, young and old Christians, and Jews crucified. The older ones were buried alive (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbAzKRohuvs).

The real story of Jesus in the New "Roman" Testament " was altered and revised by Bishop Erroneous and The Roman Empire Council.

Where is the logic here? A Roman citizen named Saul declaring as the Christian leader spreading the Words of Jesus while the Roman empire was killing millions of Christian and Jews at the same time. And at the end, these evildoers are the keeper of the Roman Catholic Church, not Jesus Christ Church.

The CROSS is the symbol of evil and death. Kingdoms against kingdoms, crusaders, dark ages, witch-hunt, inquisitor, holocaust, the war against other religions and sects, and even Prince Dracula is afraid of the cross, an object eviler than him. Billions of human beings have died because of the symbol of the cross.

Oh yeah wahkokok!

Music Background: "Jesus Words" by Danny Caing & Xzajyk https://soundcloud.com/earth-child-eyes-album/jesus-words-by-danny-caing-xzajyk

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Shivaratri Pooja has its importance in Hindu culture. It is believed that if you worship Lord Shiva on this auspicious day of Mahashivratri, Lord Shankara blesses you with a healthy and happy life. It also helps you eliminate the sins of the past and gives you salvation.

About Shivaratri Puja

As per Shiva Purana, worshipping Lord Shiva with complete faith gives you added blessings which include spiritual growth too. If you are thinking about seeking blessings from Lord Shiva this Mahashivratri then this article will help you get in all the details about the Pooja. You need the mahashivratri pooja samagri to perform the Pooja. You can order the samagri from different online stores too.

Benefits of performing Mahashivratri Pooja

Shiva Purana says devotees can benefit from performing abhisheka of ShivaLinga using 6 types of dravyas which are yogurt, milk, ghee water, and sugar with chanting mantra “Sri Rudram, Chamakam & Dasa Shanthi” impresses Lord Shiva.

Indian mythology mentions that each of these dravyas represents different blessings like

Yogurt represents –prosperity

Milk represents – spirituality and purity

Ghee represents the victory

Honey represents - sweet speech

Water represents - purity

Sugar represents - happiness

Blessings for women

Worshipping Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri also brings in a lot of benefits for women.

Married women pray Lord Shiva for well being of her children and husband. On the other hand, unmarried women pray Lord Shiva to get an ideal husband like Lord Shiva.

Preparations for Shivratri Pooja

You have to wake up early in the morning and take a bath. It can be a ritual bath in waters of sacred river Ganga.

Start your day by praying Sun God, Vishnu & Shiva respectively with purification ritual followed in all Hindu festivals.

Wear washed clothes and visit any Shiva temple close to your place.

You can also fast on Shivratri day as part of the tradition. Some devotees believe in strict fasting without water.

How to perform Maha Shivaratri Pooja

As per the methods described in Shiva Purana, pundits/priests carry out the Shiva Linga pooja according to the rituals all through the day and night on Mahashivratri day.

The chanting of Mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” with bell sound echoes throughout the temple.

The Shiva Linga is offered a holy bath using honey, milk, ghee, yogurt, water, and sugar. It is believed that the bath purifies it and then a paste of vermilion is applied to it. These six dravyas are a significant part of Shivaratri performed at home or in the temple.

Bilwa leaves are significant

Now, Bilwa leaves (stalk of three leaves) are offered to Shivalinga to calm the angered deity.  Devotees also offer jujube or Ber fruit to Lord Shiva. This fruit is believed to bless with longevity and fulfillment of wishes.

There are also betel leaves included in the shiv puja samagri list in Telugu and other parts of India to be offered to Lord Shiva.

Temple garlands and marigold flowers are offered to Linga, which is the important ritual of Shivaratri Puja. There are some special items people consider as per their faith:

Mango Leaf

Red Roses

Lilly

Jasmine Loose

Jasmine Strings

Cotton Wicks

Sandalwood Powder

Incense sticks are burnt as it is believed that they generate wealth. Lighting lamps are also part of the Pooja which represents acquiring knowledge.

Significance of Linga Puja

It is believed that when you offer water, thulasi to the Linga, hug the Linga and lit diya and dhoop stic vel (incense sticks) along with bell sounds, it helps devotees think of the universe they belong to and focus on prayers thanking Lord Shiva for all that he has given to us.

Day and night prayers

The prayers offered to Lord Shiva continue throughout day and night on the auspicious day of MahaShivaratri.

Devotees use mahashivratri pooja samagri and offer prayers by staying awake all night in temples of Lord Shiva. The chanting of the mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ continues in temples.

Many devotees fast on this day and break their fast the next morning after offering Prasad to Lord Shiva.

Maha Shivaratri is the significant festivals of Indian tradition. Many people who stay outside India find it difficult to order mahashivratri pooja samagri to perform the pooja. But, now devotees all across the world can order pooja samagri online and offers prayers to Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri.

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Virgo August Ganesh Chaturthi

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Vinayaka Chaturthi – also known as Ganesh Chaturthi – is a Hindu holiday festival that is observed on on the fourth waxing moon day during the month of Bhadrapada. This is around August or September on the Gregorian Calendar. The purpose of this festival is to honour the very popular Hindu God Ganesha, also known as Vinayaka.

Dates vary from year to year.

In 2018, the festival runs from September 12 thru Sept 23.

The concept of Ganesh Chaturthi is that Ganesha comes to the home of his devotees on Ganesh Chaturthi day. He brings auspiciousness, hope, success and happiness to all homes. During His brief stay, He removes all obstacles. While returning He takes with him all problems and unhappiness.

Vinayaka Chaturthi is a festival that allows people to call on the power of Ganesh and to receive help from him in removing all of the obstacles that hinder their spiritual or mental path. It is also a time to ask for help in developing spiritual strength and resolve. It is a festival of great hope, joy and celebration that can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of class or wealth.

This remains one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the Country, partly because Ganesh is one of the most popular deities for worship. Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is the supreme god of knowledge, wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. He is the Lord who is first worshipped before any holy occasion or puja.

His blessings are often invoked at religious ceremonies as he is the one who can remove all obstacles to success, particularly when people are starting a new business or enterprise. Ganesh is known as the giver of fortune and one who can help to avoid natural calamities. Ganesh is also the patron god of travelling.

Lord Vinayaka is revered as the preserver of all good things and prevents Vigna (meaning obstruction/bad omen). His motto is Shubh-Laabh (good prospect and good prosperity).

The Significance of the Festival

Hindus believe that during Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesh visits his people on the earth to personally attend to their prayers. Therefore the divine energy of Lord Ganesh descends on the earth in large measures during the event. The idols of Ganesh newly bought and installed act as antennas to receive the energies of Lord Ganesh and transfer them to the people during worship. After the worship, this is why the idols specially installed for the puja are immersed marking the sendoff.

How the Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated:

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great devotion all over India. People bring home murtis (Idols) of Lord Ganesha and celebrate the festival by worshipping the Lord in a special way for a day and a half, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days or 11 days depending on the family tradition and commitment of each individual.

In certain parts of India, such as Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, the festival is celebrated for ten days and is a very public occasion. Elsewhere it may celebrated in homes, where hymns are sung and offerings made to Ganesh. Sweets are a common offering as Hindu legend has it that Ganesh liked them. On the last day of worship the idol is taken out in a colourful and musical procession to be immersed traditionally at a beach.

Rituals during the festival include:

Pranapratishhtha – the process of infusing the deity into a murti or idol.

Several months before the start of Vinayaka Chaturthi, a large clay statue of Ganesha is crafted. There is no set size limit for this murti, it can be smaller than an inch or be over twenty feet tall, depending on the person making it. This murti is then either placed in homes or set up in specially made tents so that people can pay respect to it.

If you are interested in making one of your own, here’s a link to a short simple tutorial on how to make one out of paper mache. Some artistic ability is helpful but not required. Make A Paper Mache Ganesh

Ganesh Chaturthi starts with the installation of these Ganesh statues in colourfully decorated homes and specially erected temporary structures mantapas (pandals or colourful temporary shrines) in every locality. The mantapas are decorated specially for the festival, either by using decorative items like flower garlands, small banana saplings, lights, etc or are theme based decorations, which depict religious themes or current events.

The statues are worshipped with families and friends. The priest, usually clad in red silk dhoti and shawl, then invokes life into the statue amidst the chanting of mantras. This ritual, also known as Pranapratishhtha, is done to breathe life into the idol.

Shhodashopachara – 16 forms of paying tribute to Ganesha.

After life is breathed into the image of Ganesh, people pay respect to the murti by offering it all kinds of different items. The offerings include 21 durva (trefoil) blades of grass, red flowers, coconut, jaggery, 21 modakas. The statue is anointed with Kumkum and Sandalwood paste. Vedic hymns from the Rig Veda, the Ganapati Atharva Shirsha Upanishad, and the Ganesha stotra from the Narada Purana are chanted.

For the next ten days, the statue is worshipped.

Uttar Puja – saying farewell before the murti is moved.

Uttar Puja is performed in order to provide a farewell to Lord Ganesh just before the immersion. Here is the step by step procedure of Uttar Puja.

Light a lamp near the idol and decorate the idol with flowers. The puja will consist of offering Achamaniyam (water to drink), Sankalp (determination), chandanarpan (sandal paste), pushpa puja (puja with flowers), Durvarpan (offering durva grass), dhopp and deep darshan (offering incense and camphor light), Nivedan (offering some dishes and fruits). Say the prayers, chant Ganesh mantras and then do arati. Then do namaskar and move the idol a little with your right hand to mark the conclusion of uttar puja.

Ganpati Visarjan – immersion of the idol in the river.

On the eleventh day, after the Uttar puja, the Ganesh idols are taken in procession with a huge fanfare to the water bodies. The crowds shout the names of Ganesh in ecstasy and make the procession a colourful and vibrant event. The idols taken in the procession are of different sizes, models and colours. They are carried through the streets for all to see. When this has concluded, people once again pay homage one last time before they are taken to the river and submersed.

The divine energies in the idols are transferred to the waters and then to the larger world. Therefore through the process of Visarjan, three objectives of the devotees are fulfilled namely saying thanks to Ganesh for the favours received, giving a sendoff to the Lord and sending the divine powers of the Lord for the benefit of all.

The idols are immersed one by one in the waters either manually or with the help of a crane. Usually, curd rice or puffed rice is made a bundle and sent along with the idol as a mark of giving food for the deity to have while journeying. After the visarjan, some sand is collected from the spot and sprinkled around the home.

Alternatively:

Many of the Ganesh idols will be placed outside under Bodhi Trees (Sacred Fig). The Bodhi tree is revered as a great source of remedies and is used to treat up to 50 different ailments. It also has a unique ability in that it can produce Oxygen at night-time instead of Carbon Dioxide. These healthy aspects of the tree make it a popular place for people to go to worship, as it is seen a great healer to naturally cure illnesses.

Performing A Puja At Home:

Every Hindu puja starts with the invocation of God in the object of worship in order to accept the puja and prayers. After the puja, there is a ritual called ‘Yathasthan�� meaning giving a sendoff to the deity worshipped. This is the spirit and logic behind Ganesh Visarjan also. Spiritually, this process prepares a man to move from the form to the formless state of God.

Here are the things which you will need for Ganesh Chaturthi Puja.

An idol of Lord Ganesh.

Chandan or sandalwood paste.

Red flowers, preferably Hibiscus flowers.

Incense sticks.

Durva grass.

Modakas (here’s a recipe) or any sweet made at home after taking bath and without having any food.

Some fruits.

A Chaurang or elevated table to place the idol.

A cloth to cover the table and things to decorate it like lights.

Diya to light in front of the idol for Aarti.

Preparation for Ganesh Chaturthi Puja at Home

Sweep and wipe clean your house. Bring the idol of Ganesh at home and you can invite your friends and relatives for the Puja. Let your entire family gather at the time of Puja. Recite Ganesh Shlokas to welcome the Lord in your house.

Many families invite Pandits or Brahmins to do Ganesh Chaturthi Puja at home so that they can perform the Puja of Lord Ganesh the right way. For any Puja or Vrat you need two things – cleanliness and devotion. This will help you get the blessings of Lord Ganesh.

Clean your house and take bath. Wear fresh clothes and get ready for the puja.

Prepare the Ganesh mandap with coconut or banana leaves. You can use mango leaves and flowers also to decorate it. Some decorate it with leaves of the Ashoka tree.

A pot filled with water and rice is installed near the idol of Lord Ganesh.

Now place the idol of Lord Ganesh saying ‘Om Ganeshay Namah’.

Start the Puja by chanting 108 names of Lord Ganesh or chant simple Ganesh mantras.

Light the Diya or lamp and offer Aarti to the Lord by singing hymns especially dedicated to Ganesh or Ganesh Aarti.

Offer Naivaidya of special recipes and fruits to Ganesh Jee.

There is a significance of number 21 in this Puja and so people offer 21 Durva grass blades and 21 Modaks. 21 signify – 5 organs of perception, 5 organs of action, 5 vital airs, 5 elements and the mind.

However, when you are performing Ganesh Chaturthi Puja at home you can be flexible. All you need to have is clean body and mind and the thing that is most important is devotion and not the ritual. So, try to keep things simple and concentrate on the Puja.

Information collected from various sources

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Planning A Trip To Bali

A Guide On Planning An Exotic Vacation To Bali With a life full of hustling and busy days, Once in a while, all of us need some time away in order to relax and rejoice. A little out there alone, with your family or friends is a perfect way to set aside some relaxation for your mind and body. Vacations are also a proven way that let you maintain your well being. So, sit back, set the calendars out, find a time that is best suitable to you and get ready to experience an unforgettable time of your life. We know that you deserve the best. And that is why we’ve chosen to write this blog on planning a vacation at one of the most loved destinations i.e Bali. Bali is an Island in Indonesia and a place that is a compilation of rich cultural experiences, mesmerising marvels of nature, best places to explore, sunny beaches and a spot where you can enjoy nightlife at its best. There are certain things that you plan and decide on. Let us reflect upon those: A necessary budget and the tenure of your vacation are the primary questions in one’s mind.

We suggest a 7-10 Days trip which can cover Ubud, Canggu or Seminyak, Uluwatu and Nusa Penida or Nusa Dua.

To know the Budget for the Bali Trip keep reading more our upcoming Blog. Know Your Bali Budget

Here’s a list of places that you can list down on your itinerary to assure one of the most loved vacations that you will experience: 1. Ubud: The town, earlier famous for travellers interested in retreat, has now become one of the most known destinations in Bali and is loved by tourists. Here are a few things to explore in Ubud: You definitely shouldn’t miss out on the breathtaking waterfalls here. To name some, /Nungnung, Gitgit and tegenungan are worth a visit. Ubud is known for its paddy rice fields. And Campuhan Ridge Walk is surely one of the best hiking trails to experience the serenity of the lush green surroundings. Make sure to visit the Tirta Empul temple. It is termed as a water temple because its compound has a bathing structure which is known for the holy spring water it carries. Locals even consider it a spot for ritual purification. Sacred Monkey Forest: A habitat to more than 750 balinese long tailed monkeys, this forest is a must visit for someone who is fond of exploring flora and fauna

With such exploration, you are surely going to need delicious food to binge on.

You can visit:

Milk and Madu which is the best place for all day breakfasts, delicious lunch and the best pizzas in Bali.

Alchemy can be your go to place if you are fond of raw Vegan food. To explore something different, you can visit

Folk pool and garden.

2. Canggu: It is the best place for all the party enthusiasts and all those who wish to experience a vacation like never before with sunset, the beach and chill. Along with explorers, surfers can have a great time over here. Remember to start your day early here. The city gets to life during the day and at early night hours.Here is a list of unmissable things to do at Canggu: - Admire the sunsets at Berawa Beach: Berawa and Batu Bolong Beach are the two places where you can reach around 4:00 P.M, grab your spots at the shacks and swear to the sight of beautiful sunsets that do not fail to surprise you everyday.

Cheat tip: They will charge you more for the same beverages if you chose to pick from their top shacks.

- Listen up, Shop till you drop: You can totally rely on shopping at Canggu for the best home decor with objects like ceramic home decor, linen and wooden objects. Hoard on them to craft your homes with super amazing vibes. - Partying at Canggu: You can thank us later for the most wonderful experiences at any of these places:

Mrs.Sippy, Ku De Ta , La Brissa, La Plancha, La Laguna, La Favela, Old Man’s, Omina beach club, The lawn, and tropical beach club. Let’s come to the best part, FOOD! Get your steps going to these places to binge on amazing food:

Strawberry fields, Cafe Organics, Motel Mexico, Sea circus Restaurant and Bar, Sisterfields Cafe and KYND Community.

3. Uluwatu: Located on Bukit Peninsula, Uluwatu is a hilly region with the best scenic views and greenery. Here, you can visit: Pantai Tegal Wangi: This beach is a hidden gem of Bali with cliffs, horizons and sand textures that leave you astounded. It is the perfect place to visit for people who would like a relaxing time away from the crowd. Bingin Beach: It is one of the most demanded surfing points in Bali because of the big waves ashore. Mesmerising views over the Indian Ocean are another thing to admire here. Karang Boma Cliff: The sunset view that you witness here will undoubtedly be one of the best things you will ever see. You need to be careful while getting to the edge of the cliff but its all worth it when you make it up there. Suluban Beach: It is also known as blue point uluwatu. Concealed by natural limestone formations and rocks with gaps, this beach is unique in its own kind. Thomas Beach: This is absolutely the kind of place that you see on Pinterest and we promise you wouldn’t want to leave. After admiring these most loved beaches, when you want to head for food and drinks, mark your lists with these amazing places:

Sunset point Uluwatu, Kelly’s, Ullu cliff house, Suka Espresso, Bukit Cafe and Mango tree.

4. Nusa Penida: Add this up to your list if you wish to visit an Island where you can visit caves, waterfalls and marvels like Angel’s Billabong, Manta Bay, Kelingking beach and countless others to name. Some general tips to consider:

For transportation in Bali, you can use Go-jek taxis or rent two wheelers to explore on your own.

And, stay options from Airbnb would be best to opt for. You are all set to plan a Bali Vacation that will always be treasured in your box of memories. Enjoy now and thank us later for your amazing Instagram feed and your travel journal.But, more amazing experiences.

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What do you think about South Indian Wedding Cards when you see silk saris, mango and banana leaves, Flowers, and many more other things? The first thing comes to mind is a highly traditional wedding ceremony which is performed as per the south Indian religious rituals. It can be said that various symbols, religious mantras, and slogans are used in this religious ceremony.

Another imperative trait of the south Indian wedding ceremony is the sound of nadaswaram which is considered holy and sacred in order to make the occasion religious and pious. At the same time, in South Indian marriage celebration invitation cards are designed by using floral prints and other religious symbols which are relevant and carry religious significance in this culture.

In South Indian culture, marriage is seen incomplete without the blessings and presence of the relatives and guests. In ancient times, people used to personally invite relatives and friends for their son or daughter’s marriage ceremony, but with technological advancement and scattering of relatives to different parts of the world have started the trend for sending out invitation cards. These cards act as a medium for a personal invitation to attend the bridal ceremony.

So, it becomes imperative to design the invitation cards as per the south Indian culture and values because these cards give the first impression of the matrimonial ceremony. The cards are prepared using the imported handmade paper and special attention is given to the designs and colors. At the same time, along with the designs, wordings and religious symbols also play an important role in designing South Indian wedding invitations.

In South Indian Invitation Cards, regional language plays a vital role because it depends on the region or the state to which the bride and groom belong and it sets the tone of the cards. Due to this factor, the cards are printed in various languages like Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu and many others.

At the same time in South Indian Wedding Card picture of Lord Balaji and Lord, Tirupati is used and it shows the significance of religious symbols in this ceremony. The text also plays a vital role in deciding a particular template with designs as it adds value to the invitation card. So, always prefer or select a card which complement’s your matrimonial theme because it enhances the beauty of the occasion and brings a smile on the faces of the guests.

A Brief Intro To South Indian Wedding And Marriage Invitation Cards What do you think about South Indian Wedding Cards when you see silk saris, mango and banana leaves, Flowers, and many more other things?

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Unlock Door To Infinite Potential

Baba Ram Rahim Guru ji says that that sweet, melodious sound of the Divine is sweeter than honey. Aabo- Hayat, Hari-ras, and Nectar exists within all of us. There is nothing comparable to describe its sweetness in this world. If you meditate on the words of that Lord then you will come to enjoy such taste that is multi million times sweeter than any taste of this world. His Holiness says that so far as you do not make your thoughts pure, you cannot gain access to that Master, though anywhere you may pray. Man these days does cheating-dishonesty very smartly even with the Master. But he does not think that this brain has been granted by the same Master. During these days of Dense Kalyuga man earns lacks of rupees through cheating. He offers prasad worth rupees 51 in the temple. Still those are not taken by the Master. But man never thinks about what he can offer to that God, who even nurtures life inside stones? None of our religious books have this written in them, that we may adopt cheating-dishonesty and earning by unfair means and it will make the Master happy. Our sacred Vedas profess that if you have to demand something from God then demand God from God, a decent space on earth, better air, clean water and health.

His Highness says that one must do meditation on Gurumantra, while performing daily chores like walking, sitting, working through your thoughts. People pick up incomplete knowledge and say that work is worship but as per holy Gita one must be Karmyogi as well as Gyanyogi. You must know what type of work you are going to do, then you will perform better. As you sow so shall you reap. You can not reap mangoes from a Kikkar tree. The deed you are doing today will produce results consequently. 

His Holiness says that there is light in the Name of Allah, Waheguru, Ishwar and Ram which we recite. Whole of this universe including Brahma, Visnu Mahesh were created out of it. This light has been referred to as the tower of light in holy Vedas. Explaining the detail of Triloki His Highness Baba Ram Rahim Ji says that Triloki is not referred to sky, earth and nether world. Triloki is a place where three types of lives are found. Firstly, with solid body which is visible.. Secondly with bodies which are not visible but still exist, and called as Shuksham- Kaya. Third form, Karan Kaya which is possessed by gods. These have no shadow and can be small and big as well. These three categories of bodies are referred to as Triloki. Referring to the virtues of Ram Naam, His Highness Gurmeet Ram Rahim Ji says that he who once tastes the juice of Ram Naam, goes crazy. A melodious tune of Ram Naam always goes on playing within every human being that is referred as Anhad Naad, Bang-e- Illahi, Dhur ki bani. Such power has been inherited by human being due to which he can have the glimpses of Lord across ‘Khand-Brahmands’ while still sitting on this earth. You become  full of self confidence-self trust, and science also admits that self confidence is the key for ultimate success. Still this self confidence can not be enhanced by any method of Ayurveda, Allopathy, Homeopathy, Naturopathy. No outer medicine can boost the self confidence. Such medicine is available only in our religious scriptures. which is referred as Gurumantra, Kalma, Naam-Shabad. If the recitation of Gurumantra is done devotedly it increases self confidence and enhances moral courage and makes the devotee free from all worries, tensions and problems. He becomes fearless. He attains qualities like those of God. Such persons neither fear nor make others to feel scare of them. They follow the path of Ram Naam themselves and persuade others to follow suit. Those persons who listen them and act, become worthy of drawing comforts.

How the Naam of God works? Explaining about the same, His holiness Baba Ram Rahim Ji says that every man has a particular level to think. But Ram Naam has tremendous power when you reach in trance during meditation, then your level of thinking is widened. You get the answer to all puzzles and you become free from every worry, tension or stress. Ram Naam works like this and not like wearing any ring, amulet or any other hypocrisy. If God worked upon wearing a ring then those manufacturing them would have taken all works from God. Why they would have wanted to work themselves at all?

Man must live life uniformly, explaining about this His Holiness said that many times the position of human being becomes such that he dies many deaths and survives again. When he dies then nothing seems to be good to him and when he becomes alive then everything seems good to him. This is the reality of life in the form of temporary sorrows and happy moments. Therefore one must try to recognize oneself. Life should be passed in a uniform pattern. When you gain happiness then you should not become overjoyed and adopt meanness. When you are surrounded by troubles all round then you should not be depressed too much so that you may become numb and do nothing in the direction of salvage. Since grievances and happiness are a part of life so one must remain least affected from them and lead a uniform-smooth life. Thus grievances will not be able to break him down and he will be restrained from going astray during lucky days. In order to gain such smooth habit one must resort to Sumrin and it should be done on a fixed schedule.

His Highness Baba Ram Rahim Ji says such selfish and terrible time has come which has been written in our religious literature that people will adopt the garb of religion and do bad deeds. They will blow religion to pieces. In ancient days children were taught moral knowledge before imparting elementary education.. They were sent to Gurukuls for learning Vedas-Shastras, and character building so that they may nurture kindness-pity in their hearts for others. These days materialistic and formal education is receiving precedent upon moral education.. Due to absence of moral education mostly men are turning to be the lovers of wealth In Hindu religion it has been mentioned that public will resort to eating dirt and will think money to be their only savior instead of humanity, religion, faith, trust, compassion or even God. That period has come. People these days fry the egg coming out from the origin of shit and claim that they are not eating egg but omelet The prediction of Hindu Dharma is proving that public will consume dirt and claim them to be great! His Holiness said that human being instead of searching God within himself is wandering outside in jungles-hills, like musk-deer while as per our religious record God sits closest to our eyes. If man concentrates his attention upon therewith door, and does meditation of the Master, then the lock of illusion will be opened and anyone can enjoy the direct vision of Bhagwan says true Master. Let's unlock the door to infinite potential.

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Rituals Adopted In Assam Partnerships

India is really a land associated with cultural ethnicity, where one can witness an array of rituals, traditions and customs in Indian native Marriages, while you travel over the length as well as breadth from the subcontinent. These vibrant rituals as well as customs vary according to religion as well as region from the various areas of country; nevertheless, you could find similar rituals becoming followed area wise. Similar may be the Assam marriage, which is an accumulation of those stunning pre-wedding as well as post wedding ceremony customs as well as rituals.

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Pre-Wedding Rituals

Assam Matrimonial or even wedding within Assam is called "Biya", which starts using the groom's dad performing "Nau-Purush Sharadha" providing respect in order to last 9 generation ancestors in the groom's paternal side and also the last 3 generations in the groom's mother's side.

Pani Tula as well as Nuani: Following the "Nau-Purush Sharadha", the household members associated with both attributes seek blessings in the priest and obtain prepared to gather sacred water in the groom's ceremonial shower, otherwise referred to as "Pani Tula" within Assamese. The holy water is actually collected through groom's mother and also the other women from the nearby water or fish-pond. A metal stand or even DULONI is actually prepared which includes a lighted Saki or even lamp more than some grain grains, a set of betel enthusiast and simply leaves, a coin along with a knife. The actual sacred drinking water is transported in 5 earthen yachts, each protected with 5 mango simply leaves and ladies sing Biya Naam or even wedding tunes, while creating a special seem by moving the language inside, called as Uluni. The holy water is put into the swimming water from the groom to consider bath, also known as as Nuani (ceremonial shower).

Juran: The fascinating and enjoyable filled pre-marriage wedding ceremony is completed a couple of days prior to the wedding, and is conducted by women of the home. Groom's mom and woman relatives go to bride's home and welcome the bride by making use of Sindoor (holy vermilion) about the bride's locks partition. The WEDDING TROUSSEAU such as pairs associated with Mekhela Chadar (conventional Assamese woman attire comprised of silk), constitute kit as well as gold decorations are gifted towards the bride through her mother-in-law.

Wedding ceremony rituals

Arrival from the Groom: The the majority of exciting as well as fun filled the main Assam matrimony may be the time whenever groom arrives to obtain his bride-to-be. The bridegroom then must pay a few gifts or even money like a token associated with blessings and like to bride's siblings and friends to obtain in. After numerous fun actions and paying huge price, the relationship procession is permitted to enter to the bride's house.

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Assam Matrimonial Wedding ceremony: The bridegroom is warmly made welcome by bride's mom. Royal remedy is directed at the groom in which the bride's more youthful sisters clean the groom's ft. However, the bridegroom is pressured again to pay for a significant sum or a costly gift in order to his sister-in-law instead of washing your toes. The bridegroom is after that lifted through the bride's sibling, who requires him towards the wedding hall and also the bride makes its way into the Mandap about the shoulder associated with her mother's uncle. The bridegroom is dressed up in Dhoti, Kurta as well as silk scarf, while the actual bride dons the actual Mekhela Chadar talented by the woman's mother-in-law.The actual couple is actually then provided Panchamrit. The wedding couple then trade garlands as well as take vows amongst chanting mantras. The Assam matrimony happens while watching sacred fireplace and amongst sacred seem of coming conch covers. Wedding concludes using the groom placing vermilion within bride's temple. The bride-to-be leaves the woman's parent's home and complements groom in order to his home, where they're welcomed through groom's members of the family. Reception is actually conducted in order to bless the actual newlywed few and within the honor from the bride, where family members and buddies gather as well as share a great time with the actual newlyweds as well as gorge upon lip smacking cuisines.

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Most common Indian trees that are sacred and fruitful

According to the Indian traditions and ancient culture, a tree is not just a tree or a thing of nature that is helping humanity to survive. Instead, it is a holy shrine, and Hindus worship it on different occasions. This means there are several plants, trees, and other elements that are considered sacred in various pujas and festivals.

But in spite of this culture, humans are cutting down trees in countless numbers due to which the government has to apply afforestation and reforestation projects in India.

Let’s put some light on the trees that are worshipped in India: -

1. Peepal tree

This tree is one of the holiest trees of India, and it is also called the Bodhi tree. Not only in Buddhism, but it is also the sacred tree of the Hindu religion. However, Buddhist people worship this tree because they believe that Gautam Buddha had attained enlightenment under it.

In the Hindu religion, the people think that three supreme gods live under this tree called Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma. On the other hand, the peepal tree is also used in innumerable ayurvedic medicines to treat serious ailments.

2. Mango tree

Mango is the national fruit of India, and its origin belongs to south Asia. In many religious ceremonies, mango fruit and its leaves are used as the shagun element. For example, the leaves of the mango tree are hanged with the help of a string on many auspicious festivals and occasions.

3. Bael

Bael is another sacred tree of India, which is interlinked to mighty Lord Shiva. The leaves and fruit of this Bael tree are always offered to Shiva on every Monday. Many Indian ceremonies are considered incomplete without the bael fruit and leaves.

4. Banyan tree

Another sacred tree of India is the Banyan tree, which is used in numerous Indian religious occasions. It is also used to make plates for prasad in Indian temples. On the other hand, the fruit of this tree called Banyan is delivered to god and goddess in religious ceremonies, especially to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.

5. Kadamb tree

There is a great history that is known to people about this Kadam tree. The powerful god Lord Krishna used to play flute under this tree. All other activities like dancing, etc were also done under this tree. Due to this reason, many people who believe in God like this Kadamb tree very much.

If you talk about Goddess Durga, she used to reside under this tree.

In the above discussion, you have read about how different trees are worshipped in Indian religion. So, is it useful to cut the trees in order to use the land for your selfishness?

After reading this article, take a pledge not to cut trees so that every human being or flora and fauna can live safely. On the other hand, the government must also implement afforestation and reforestation projects in India to plant more trees and save the atmosphere from the harmful CO2.

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