Independence Day

Independence Day : We Love To Celebrate The Tricolor

Each year, August 15 gives us a reason to stop, think, and salute the martyrdom of all those bravehearts who laid down their lives for attaining freedom for Mother India. In 1947, when Panditji announced that India had woken up to a new destiny, he definitely meant all bright things. Ever since then, we feel it is our duty to keep the embers of sacrifice alive, as we pledge for a better India each year on Independence Day. Governments have come and governments have gone. Progress has been slow and steady and all of us know how, today, India is one of the most powerful democracies in the world. 

  

Times have been tough lately. Even the twenty-four hours previous to August 15, the country  saw an Indian submarine capsizing in a mishap. On the morning of Independence Day, the state ofAssam experienced blasts that claimed a few precious lives. Not to forget the frontier situation that, for the last one month, has experienced unpleasant violence, both on the eastern and western parts of Northern India. With tension pouring more on the India-Pakistan line of control, one cannot but put their heads down in grief for those soldiers who were victims of mindless firing from across the border.

 

And still, hope lives on. We, at Floralis, revise our pledge to contribute to the never-ending spirit of Hope. For a better future. A stronger demeanor on the part of our government. A non-corrupt system. And more unity. As we all know, respect for women is an indicator of how successful a country can be. This Independence Day most women demanded a fear-free society for themselves, if not for anything else. Yes, the sacrifice of soldiers and martyrs must not go in vain. They would never want a woman to feel afraid and tortured in this holy land of Bharat. Let us all come together and give each other a reason to be proud as an Indian. 

Independence Day is also a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of India. One, in which languages and tribes of a large number co-exist in peace and prosperity. The Independence Day parade on the grounds of Red Fort in Delhi is witness to a wide variety of cultural programs presented by youth from different parts of the country. Similar celebrations are witnessed all over the country and if you are close to any one of these, make sure you never miss it. This is because, this is the only time of the year, when the patriotic fervor that lays in our hearts gets re-kindled.

The Google Doodle dedicated to 67^th Independence Day Celebrations Of India. 

Tiny flags waving in the hands of children, participants, and th audience is a sight that suddenly brings to your notice one fact. A fact no nation can deny. A fact no Indian can deny. WE ARE ONE. No matter how many people try to divide us. Or external forces try to snatch away our land. We are one. The love for the tricolor that existed back in the 1940s, is still the same. We love it and shall do anything to keep its glory untarnished. Standing and singing the National Anthem in all unison as we see the trocolor unfold, is an experience to be remembered and felt, deep within. 

On this Independence Day, Floralis took utmost pride in saluting all those martyrs, who have given us a free India. And gifts its customers rare discount offers to help them make their celebrations more colorful and meaningful. Visit our online boutique to make avail of these discounts to the fullest. Once again. Jai Hind. 

Monsoons are here !!

Monsoon

Who doesn’t love the smell of wet soil after the first rain? Or how everything looks so fresh, vibrant and clean after a downpour? Monsoons have always been associated with a lot of things – umbrellas, raincoats, paper boats, water logging, slow traffic, hot pakoras and yummy khichdi. The ideal way to spend a rainy day is lazing around in the house with a book and a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Forget television: it’s the perfect time to relive the golden era of Indian film music with the likes of Mukesh, Mohammad Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Manna Dey, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle on radio or music records. 

This year, the monsoons have arrived on time. Kerala, on the southern coast, received its first rains of the season on Saturday, June 1. The Indian Meteorological Department also confirmed that large parts of adjoining Tamil Nadu witnessed rains, reinforcing the fact that the monsoon is finally upon us. Last year, the monsoon came to Kerala four days after the June 1 forecast. But it was a good season, with bumper harvests, especially of rice, cotton and sugar. Surplus production of cotton led to robust exports while sugar output exceeded demand. Other parts of India will experience the rainy season by the second week of June. 

The best thing to do when it pours is to do nothing at all. We owe it to ourselves to slow down a bit, to savor the little joys of life and stop running. Everything can wait - deadlines, work and clients. It’s perfectly fine to take out a few moments from your hectic schedules for yourself. And a rainy day is the perfect excuse. When you stop racing against the clock for once, you begin to realize what you’ve been missing out on. It’s spending time with your loved ones. You want to be home with your family, enjoying quality time with them rather than just eating together at the dinner table every night. Then there are times when you come home so late that you have to eat alone. 

At Floralis, we understand that it’s not always possible to be with your near and dear ones all the time. That’s why we have carefully selected a wide range of gifts and novelties for you to show how much you care. Even when it’s raining outside, you can shop inside! Choose from our collection of fresh flowers, bouquets, assorted chocolates, irresistible combos, cakes, candles, dried flowers, vases and a bevy of home décor items. Each product is unique – it’ll make the recipient feel more special while show your thoughtfulness at the same time. Imagine it’s a rainy day, your special someone is at home looking outside the window and the doorbell rings. She opens the door only to be greeted with a bunch of fresh flowers, a box of the finest chocolates and a cute teddy. Won’t it make her day? Start shopping at Floralis now!

Rabindranath Tagore's Birthday

There are very few Indians who haven’t heard the name of the great poet from Bengal, Rabindranath Tagore. He was born on the 7^th of May, 1861 and was the youngest of his thirteen siblings. Born in Jorasanko Mansion, he was lovingly called as “Rabi” by his family members. 

Rabindranath was later renamed Gurudev and was the first non-European to bag a Nobel Prize for his literary work ‘Gitanjali’. He was a key contributor in changing Bengal’s music and literature. Those who have met the bard say that he was always seen with his flowing white hair and beard. This look helped him earn the reputation of a prophet in his region though he was against the idea.

Rabindranath Tagore’s home is a library of books and magazines from across the globe. Due to the early demise of his mother, he was mostly raised by servants. His father used to travel a lot and was seldom at home. Rabindranath’s family can be said to be full of literary and artistic talents. His eldest brother, Dwijendranath, was a well-known poet and philosopher. Yet another brother, Jyotirindranath, was a renowned musician and playwright. Swarnakumari, his sister, was a novelist.

Later in his life, Rabindranath Tagore moved to Shantiniketan, where he made his ashram with a marble floored hall, meant for prayers. He named this hall ‘Mandir’. He also made a school in Shantiniketan amidst nature. Special significance was paid to being as close to the flora and fauna as possible. Most classes are still held outdoors so that the mind is free and thoughts flow naturally. 

Even till this day, teachers and students of the school perform several dance and drama routines based upon his works on his birth anniversary. His birthday is celebrated with much pomp and enthusiasm, not just in Shantiniketan but also across Bengal and other parts of India with a Bengali diaspora.

In the year 1915, Rabindranath Tagore was granted knighthood by the British Crown. However, after the Jalianwala Bagh massacre in the year 1919, he is said to have renounced his title. Throughout his life, Rabindranath Tagore has written numerous songs, essays, novels, dramas, and short stories. His short stories are very popular all across Bengal and his songs are still played in numerous radio stations and TV channels as well as in schools and colleges. 

His writings are generally popular due to their lyrical and rhythmic nature. To mark Tagore’s 150^th birthday, a special anthology named “Kalanukromik Rabindra Rachanabali” or the total body of his works was published. It contains all his writings, presented in eighty volumes. He has also composed a total of 2230 songs over his entire life time, and these compositions are known as Rabindra sangeet.

Every Rabindranath lover should visit Shantiniketan atleast once in his or her lifetime, especially during his birthday. The colorful ambience of this small town is sure to impress even a prosaic person and make him appreciate poems and songs. Holi is another occasion when the place comes to life and is a top draw for tourists across India and the world.

At Floralis, we wish Gurudev from the bottom of our hearts and hope he continues to inspire and motivate us to spread love and happiness.

Floralis turns 3 !!

“The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up” – three years ago, on April 3 2010, a new brand with an unpretentious tagline “Say it with flowers” opened its first retail outlet in Mani Square, Kolkata. Back then, everyone associated with the brand had a simple yet powerful dream of spreading love across the globe with flowers. And what a dream it has been: from expanding service lines to include corporate gifting and event management to having its own franchise-base in 2012. These and other milestones have shaped Brand Floralis’ journey so far and have helped us to establish ourselves as one of the leading Floral brands in the country as well as internationally.

It takes everyone to move the world forward. Ours was no different. The story of a flower shop distributing happiness one delivery at a time would have remained a fairytale without the Floralis team, the people behind the brand and their relentless hard work. They are a revelation, giving their hearts and souls to make our vision a reality. And most importantly, YOU: the reason why we are there in the first place. Your continued patronage has been a beacon of light, guiding us through all these years. As a token of our appreciation, we are celebrating Foundation Week, from April 1 across all outlets in Kolkata and Bangalore and also here on our virtual store.

We have lined up a string of exciting events for you – participate in Expression Day, Floral Design Workshops and exciting Quizzes/Puzzles. There are a lot of gifts to be won as well as fabulous discounts on our products. Another highlight of the week-long celebrations is the launch of our Loyalty Program. Be there and find out how gifting can be so much more rewarding. Most importantly, we would like to see you in our stores during this period (and also, throughout the year!) as without you the celebrations would mean nothing to us. So, book your dates for a flowery experience as you usher in our Foundation Day with lots of fun and frolic. And don’t forget to bring your loved ones with you.

If, for any reason you are unable to make it to one of our stores, please visit the online flower boutique. There are surprises galore, together with crazy discounts that you can avail when you shop for gifts, starting April 1, 2013.