Ganesh Chaturthi

Indians take a lot of pride in following rituals and practices that have come down through generations. Ganesh Chaturthi is one such celebration that highlights the reverence for the elephant-headed God - Ganesha, that people in India hold in their hearts. Celebrated with much pomp and chastity in the western and northern parts of India, Ganesh Chaturthi is a common man’s holiday in these regions of the country.

Lord Ganesha is known to be the bestower of ‘siddhi’ or enlightenment to the worshipper. He is also known to bestow goodness to any act dedicated to him or started after seeking his blessings. Believers claim that Ganesha takes care of the successful completion of the task in hand. Therefore, Ganesha is worshipped at the start of any important task almost daily. 

Celebration Of The Divine Birth!

Ganesh Chaturthi is known to mark the time of the year the Lord Ganesha was born to Mother Parvati. Celebrated over a period of five auspicious days, this festival usually falls in mid-September. The fifth and last day of the celebration is marked by the ‘Visarjan’ or immersion of the idol that has been worshipped during this auspicious time. Lord Ganesha is said to make His presence felt in homes and localities during this period. 

With His pot-belly and elephant trunk, Ganesha always comes across as a sweet and friendly Avatar, much to the glee of little children. Let not the one-tusked Lord befool you into thinking that He will let wrong—doers go uncalled for punishment. Much to the respite of devotees, Ganesha is known to reveal His divine powers every time a devotee is in need of help. He vanquishes all evil obstructing the path of success and achievement in His devotees’ lives. No wonder, all devotees take extreme care in offering elaborate worship to keep the Lord pleased during these days. 

FLORALIS Says : Gifts Galore!

With every festival, gifts come flowing from different sections of your family and friends. It, therefore, becomes important to ensure that you return all pleasantries in equal style and variety. Given the shortage of time that people face these days, Floralis should be your ideal online gifting portal. Want to know why? Read on. 

When the aunty next door sent you homemade ‘kheer’ last Ganesh Chaturthi, you were a little flustered as to how you would return her favor, right? Not any more, with easily affordable cakes, ready to be shipped to her home as she answers a phone call from you. Surprised? Well, that is how efficiently we work. Order your cake and gifts at our online portal and the packages reach fresh and lovely straight to the doorstep of the receiver of the gift. 

You could get her, her favorite Black Forest or Butterscotch cake, or, the very gorgeous antique wall clock, that she so loves.

Gifts for aunts, uncles, mothers, fathers, friends, teachers, and even business partners, await you at our online shopping portal. Take a peek and we guarantee you shall not want to leave the page without making a buy! The prices are so rightly suited for your pockets that even a college student can grab his favorite Ferrero Rocher pack, without much adieu! Then, why wait? Are you not shopping this Ganesh Chaturthi?

Have you started preparing for the Pujas !!

Sweet is thy LOVE!.........  Sweeter is thy ANGER!! ............ Sweetest is thy SMILE............. Mother!!!

Come August and the air of festivities begin in different parts of India. From Rakshabandhan to Janmashtami, to Ganesh Chaturthi to Navrathri and Deepavali, the list seems end less. Out of all these festivals, Durga Puja or Navrathri is celebrated with sincere pomp and joy in the eastern and northern parts of India.

As the name indicates, Navrathri is a celebration of ten days and nine nights, during which, the Mother Goddess Durga is said to have fought and vanquished the demon Mahishasura. Mythology has it that the fight to end the asura lasted for nine nights and ten days. It is also said that in the epic Ramayana, a similar fight happened during Navrathri with Rama killing the demon king Raavan on the tenth day.

All across India, these ten days are celebrated through fasting and ritualistic prayers, the climax of which happens on the tenth day. In Northern and Western India, giant effigies of Raavan are burnt to denote the end of evil. The practice is a little different in Eastern India, wherein, the presence of sacred Mother Goddess is invoked through prayers on the first day of the pujas (also called Mahalaya).

She stays  in the makeshift pandals for the next nine days, and is bid adieu on the tenth day. The idol that was used to signify the presence of the Mother is submerged in the holy waters of the Ganges on this day.

A national holiday is declared to allow everybody to enjoy the festivities to the fullest with their family and friends. Although, the holiday granted is only for a period of five days, the best time of the year starts almost as soon asyou start preparing for this grand festival. So, have you started your bit of shopping yet? Remember, the artisans are busy shaping up straw and bamboo idols of the Goddess and will be adding colour to them in no time. Just as you shop sarees and gifts, they will be drawing those beautiful eyes that will bless you during those holy days.

We, at Floralis, believe in giving each one of you an egde ahead of your peers through products that allow you enjoy any festival to te fullest. This Durga Puja as you venture into the market full of discounts on garments, jewellery, home decor, and much more, we give you rare discounts on exclusive designer bouquets and carnations, mats and wall hangings, candles and candle stands. Gift items that you could surprise your near and dear ones with. Or just add them to glowing ambience of your room, to add that extra sheen.

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We have two showrooms in India, one in Kolkata, and one in Bengaluru. Visit these showrooms for a hands on experience of how our products add to the magic in any room. Your purchases will be greeted with discounts and yes, we also hope for some rare feedback from you.This will help us meet up to your expectations every time.

Further on, if you are unable to reach these showrooms, log on to our 24 hours active online boutique. And order your purchases for doorstep delivery. In fact, this has made the online boutique a raging success. So, start out on preparing to greet envious guests at home this Durga Pujas. Let your home decor be as exquisite as your dresses, this Durga Puja season.

Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivratri, or the night of the supreme Lord Shiva, is one of the most important Hindu festivals. As per the Hindu lunar calendar, it falls on the 13^th night and 14^th day of the Magh month. According to the Gregorian or the Christian calendar, this year the day falls on March 10.

In Hindu mythology, Maha Shivratri is Lord Shiva’s favorite day of the year, when He is in his elements. Believers who worship the deity on this day are able to control negative emotions like anger, jealousy, and lust and overcome their spiritual darkness and ignorance. 

Lord Shiva is the greatest Hindu god. When translated, Shiva means enlighten; thus, Lord Shiva is the one who enlightens. He is the creator and the preserver of the Universe.  He is also the destroyer of ignorance. Through His absolute radiance, He illuminates the Universe.

Though the religious observances of Maha Shivratri take place mainly at night, people observe a strict fast during the day; some staunch devotees do not even drink a drop of water. Worshippers recite the Panchakshara or five-syllable mantra, “Om Namah Shivay” all through the night. 

The redeeming mantra, when translated, means, “I bow to Shiva.” He is the inner self, the supreme reality or the consciousness dwelling inside us humans. Though regarded as the Destroyer, Shiva is the inner self that remains after everything has come to an end. And the chanter is bowing to Shiva, his real self. 

Maha Shivratri is an auspicious occasion, especially for women. Those married pray for the well-being of their husbands and sons. Unmarried women pray for a husband like Shiva as He is considered the ideal life partner. In addition, Shiva is also Durga, Parvati and Kali’s spouse: the three most powerful and revered Hindu goddesses.  

On Shivratri, devotees worship the ‘lingam’ or the phallus symbolizing Shiva. It is made of quartz, granite, metal or marble. The phallus is bathed in milk, butter, sour milk and other offerings every three hours throughout the night. There are five foods representing immortality which are placed before the lingam. They are honey, sugar, butter, milk and curd. 

In addition, revelers light incense and offer flowers, while staying awake the entire night and listening to hymns, chants and songs. The nightlong fast is broken only the following morning.  In some parts of India, the festival goes on for more than a day – in Kashmir, Maha Shivratri is celebrated for 15 days! 

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