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August 3, 2016 Events and Festivals, India

A Quick Guide to Send Rakhi

It is no wonder that Raksha Bandhan is one of the precious occasions for the Indians. People living outside India can now enjoy this wonderful occasion as now you can Send Rakhi. There are various online stores that will help you in sending Rakhi to Australia from India as well as gifts to your brother and sister.

The brothers who live in Australia would also feel very special to get a Rakhi from his sister and would feel proud to wear it on his wrist and give a thankful remembrance to his sister who send it from India.

It is a fortunate thing to the people living outside India that they can still enjoy their traditional occasion even after living abroad.

What are the services and facilities you will get?

You get a number of service and facilities if you want to Send Rakhi through the online stores. Following are some of the services and facilities:

However far your brother or sister resides, your Rakhi to Australia from India or any other gifts can reach the dear one to Australia from India without any hassle.
You can order them online, and the gift will be sent to your dear ones within 2 to 3 working days. The time might vary if the distance is more than the estimated one.
After every booking and delivery, they will send you confirmation emails. If the order is in Express post they even provide you with the tracking details so that you can track where your order lies.
In case there arises any trouble in delivery, then you can easily contact them and lodge a complaint about the problem that has arisen.
Most important, you are using a registered website and thus you are in the safe hands.
There are no hidden charges. Whatever charges are there, that is in front of you. Only, in case you are sending the gift on an express post, you need to pay some extra charges.
The process of ordering is really very easy one. You just need to create an account on the online store website and place your order.
Every time you order something and that gets under process, you will receive an email of the confirmation. That means it is a very transparent process.
Another facility that you can get here is the messaging facility. You can send your message to your dear one with the gift that you have just ordered.

What points to remember while you send your gift through an online store?

Following are some points that you should remember to Send Rakhi through an online store:

The online store should be a registered one. Check their website details before you create an account or order something.
First, compare and contrast the product that you have selected with other website and then place the order.
Check the price details. See if there is any hidden cost or not.
Make sure that you have checked all the privacy policy and the return policy if any of the gifts needed to be returned while sending it to Australia from India.
Make sure that there is an option to lodge a complaint if any of the products you bought is found damaged.

Conclusion

Sending Rakhi is not just a ritual but a gesture of the sisters to make their brother feel very special. The sisters send Rakhi to make their brother remember that how far they may be, but still they are always by each other’s side. So it is necessary to find out the best method for sending it to Australia from India.

June 28, 2016 Events and Festivals

Raksha Bandhan: A Day for Brotherly Love!

Raksha Bandhan in India is celebrated with charm and joy. The sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan embarks on the celebration of the bond of a lifetime between siblings.

Raksha Bandhan festival is an occasion for all brothers and sisters to celebrate their unconditional love and affection for each other. Raksha Bandhan is made memorable by sending Rakhi gifts to India with a decorated Pooja thali. A Raksha Bandhan Thali is one of the primary necessities that is used in a Raksha Bandhan ritual.

Raksha Bandhan, brotherly love, festival in India — This Raksha bandhan gift your amazing brother with this hamper of dry fruits, greeting card and peacock feather rakhi. Tether your sibling to your heart by sending good wishes and this mind-blowing gift adorned with beautiful roli chawal.

Raksha Bandhan festival is considered as one of the most auspicious occasion in India. Even if you are outside the country you can still send your love and wishes to any desired location through online shopping. Raksha Bandhan is the celebration of togetherness and love.

Shop for Amazing Gifts available on the Online Portal

The day of Raksha Bandhan is for bonding and fun and a major task on this day is ‘Shopping ‘– purchase amazing Raksha Bandhan collection from the online shopping portal. It is the easiest and convenient way to shop for Rakhi gifts. Raksha Bandhan is the perfect time to show your love, respect and affection towards your siblings and strengthen the bond.

Raksha Bhandan, festival in India, brotherly love — Graceful Rakhi Combo
Every sister is proud of her brother and this amazing gift is definitely going to express your pride and love. The beautiful carved and crystal studded Mere Bhaiyya Rakhi and a thaal of sweets and cashew nuts are exactly what you need this Rakhi.

Send Raksha Bandhan Thali to your brothers or sisters on this beautiful occasion from the wide and attractive range of products available on this portal. The presence of these Raksha Bandhan Pooja thalis will definitely make the festival joyful.

If you also want to make this special moment of Raksha Bandhan unforgettable with your sibling, you can buy Raksha Bandhan sweets at affordable prices here. This wonderful festival would be incomplete without the delicious sweets. A wide range of delicious and traditional sweets are available in low-cost. All the gifts, thali, sweets, etc. will be specially hand delivered for your loved ones. There are rakhi gifts for sisters on Raksha Bandhan too.

So what are you waiting for? Use your gadgets to browse through these wonderful options available online and relish the bond between siblings.

June 3, 2016 Events and Festivals, International

Vivid Sydney

The Sydney Vivid festival is a fantastic way to spend a Winters evening (Ideally if it’s not raining). See Sydney’s landmarks transformed into moving images and amazing colours during the festival.

From around 6pm – 11pm each night in Late May / Early June spend a few hours strolling around Circular Quay, the botanical gardens, and Martin Place, with other displays in the Rocks and places in the CBD. The displays are amazing and very entertaining. Not forgetting it’s all absolutely Free, which is a bonus these days.

I would suggest trying to avoid the weekend evenings if possible as it’s very busy, but that’s the downside of a great event.

Vivid Sydney is an annual festival of light, music and ideas. It has become the premier winter event in the city. It is gaining a reputation for being among the world’s leading creative celebrations. This year the festival is on from 27 May – 18 June 2016.

To experience VIVID in different ways, there are events that take place every day throughout the city. The simplest way is to arrive in the city at nightfall and wander around until the installations light up your eyes. Maps are available to guide visitors through everything.

Another great way to experience it all is to book a specially created tour for the event. You can take a cruise around the Sydney Harbour and see the lights from the water, or go behind-the-scenes at the Sydney Opera House while the outside is lit up!

Vivid Sydney cruises — Vivid Festival banner
Image credit- www.captaincook.com.au

Vivid Lights Sydney Harbour Cruise– This cruise around Sydney Harbour is a 1-hour evening boat excursion. The spectacular light displays of Vivid Sydney festival is an unforgettable experience as you admire the artworks that light up iconic structures including Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay among others. Your cruise ends at Darling Harbour where you can explore more.

Darling Harbour– There are many attractions for tourists here. You can meet animals and sea life, climb aboard submarines and destroyers, see science in action, touch a giant 3D movie or a waxwork movie star, ride a carousel, catch a flying fox in the Darling Harbour Playground, roll the casino dice, pull up a deck chair on the Village Green, or escape to a blissfully tranquil garden.

9D Action Cinemas– 9D Action Cinemas brings you the latest technology in a dynamic, multi-dimensional, small theatre movie entertainment, suitable for both children and adults.

Your senses will be overwhelmed with the stimulating and exciting 3D movies with surround sound, coupled with ‘active motion’ luxury seats and dramatic effects such as rain, fog, lightning, wind, snow, touch, feel and more. You will enjoy this genuine ‘action cinema’ experience like you have never had in traditional movies. For more details, follow this link.

ADVENTURE CRUISING WITH FANTASEA

If you want to see Sydney from the water, Fantasea is the way to do it. Do follow this link for more details.

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

The Maritime Museum promises a great day out for the family with enthralling exhibitions and a must-see collection of vessels. For further details, please follow this link.

CHINESE GARDEN OF FRIENDSHIP

Feel the sun on your face in your own secret garden in Darling Harbour’s Chinese Garden of Friendship. The Chinese Garden is a place to escape. It recreates the philosophy of a traditional Chinese garden with waterfalls, lakes, exotic plants and hidden pathways. Chinese Garden Highlights tour.

Cockle Bay Wharf

It is located on the CBD side of Darling Harbour. Enjoy Sydney’s most stunning waterside location by taking advantage of the various dining options. A variety of restaurants and cafes with menus that will make your mouth water, fresh seafood, authentic Italian dishes, and hawker-style Malaysian cuisine, to modern Australian – each venue offers a truly unique experience.

Celebrate @RBGSydney‘s 200th Birthday as it illuminates from 6-11pm until 18 Jun. #VividSydney

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— Vivid Sydney (@VividSydney) June 2, 2016

Plan ahead for your #VividSydney adventure. Check changes to traffic and transport: https://t.co/vcsVVjaG8T pic.twitter.com/smrnIGMo4D
— Vivid Sydney (@VividSydney) June 3, 2016

References: Darling Harbour

Vivid Sydney

May 6, 2016 Events and Festivals, India

COLOUR ME “SAFFRON”

Once in 12 years, Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh , India explodes in the colour SAFFRON as it is home to the “SIMHASTHA KUMBH”.

The Gulmohar Trees ( Hindi), Flamboyant ( English) , and Delonix regia ( Scientific name) join the celebration of Faith in the Month of May and explode in the colour of the season, Saffron.

The Kshipra River In Ujjain is seen through the Flamboyant Saffron flowers of the Gulmohar Tree.

The Trident or “Trishul” is the Symbol of the Ruling Deity of Ujjain, “Mahakaal” or Lord Shiva.

The Trishul rises over the flamboyantly flowering Gulmohar Trees and the Saffron Bridge across the Kshipra River during the Maha Kumbh Festival.

Saffron bridge across the Shipra river — Saffron bridge across the Shipra River

The Ghats of the River Kshipra turn Saffron too as the River is worshipped in celebration of the Life-giving Powers of Water.

Millions will bathe in the River during the Month long festival ” Simhastha Mahakumbh” held once in 12 years during a time determined by the Planets and Stars. The Sun enters Aries and Jupiter the constellation of Leo symbolizing the timing of this explosion of Faith and the colour saffron.

The “Dumroo” or Drum, held by the Saffron Sadhu,is another symbol of Lord Shiva.

The reverberating and enchanting sound of the “Dumroo” symbolizes the healing Power of Sound.

Be Enchanted by the saffron colours in Ujjain as I take you through the Heart of India during a Festival of Faith.

A recent update of this site

Six die as storm hits Kumbh Mela. Lightning and thunderstorms hit the site of the ongoing Simhastha-Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. Four devotees and one sadhu died when a pandal collapsed due to strong winds. A woman pilgrim died after being struck by a bolt of lightning. Squall, coupled with rain, suddenly hit the area, uprooting several camps of sadhus.

Source: Mukul from Enchanted Forests and news sources.