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BIRTHDAY BASH OF SINGER RAHUL VAIDYA 

The birthday bash of Rahul Vaidya was a grand affair. It was a flamboyantly splendid party with glitz, glamour, opulence and loads of love for the birthday boy reflecting from the entire preparations that was no less than perfect.

A significant chunk of the television industry and some names from the film arena were seen at the birthday celebrations including Ramesh Taurani, Aarti Chhabria, Baba Dewan, Mohamed and Lucky Morani, Toshi, suresh Wadekar, Varsha Jain, Vanadana Jain, Gaurav PArikh, Ketul Parikh, Suved Lohia, Harshi MAD, Aishwarya Bhattacharya, Mayur, shreyas, and many more. 

The food was a sumptuous layout of the best that can be imagined. It was a magical feast or so it seemed with the most delicious fare laid down in the most luscious manner. The party was a gourmet lover's delight with a lovely blend of exotic cuisines; it had the best from across the land.

The birthday boys Rahul Vaidya who shined amongst the attendees said “Birthdays are always special. The day becomes further special when you spend the day with your friends and family”

Beers and Cheers at Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel

Hyderabad:  Crack open a cold one and unwind along with a sumptuous meal at Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel.

Feast is making the dreams of beer lovers come true as they serve your first beer at only 1 rupee.

Head over with your buddies and quench your thirst with this super deal curated just for you.  Spoil yourself with a drinking and gastronomic experience like never before and raise a toast to friendship. It’s that time where you can truly ‘feast’ along with your nearest and dearest. The buffet spread comprises some delectable dishes such as curated at the hands of our culinary masters.

Create memories and good vibes at Feast and indulge in this incredible offering. Offer runs every evening from 7pm to 11pm until the 31^st of October.

Date: Ongoing till 31^st October 2018

Time: 07:00 pm– 11:00 pm

Venue: Feast, Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel

For reservations: 91 40 49251172

Shakti Kapoor launched the trailer and music of his film The Journey of Karma at The View, Andheri.

Shakti Kapoor will be seen in different role in upcoming flick The Journey Of Karma Produced and directed by Jagbir Dahiya of Surya Entertainment. Music Director Omkar Minhas and Danish Alfaz along with singer Lyla Sharma and Amrita , Actress Shravani Goswami who plays mother of Poonam Pandey in film and Yogesh Lakhani of Bright Outdoor were also seen at the event at The View Andheri . Shivender Dahiya will be seen in a promotional song Parinda sung by Sukhwinder Singh. Jagbir Dahiya also launched his music label Surya Entertainment Music .

Going with the tagline Karma has no deadline, The Journey Of Karma is about a girl (Poonam Pandey) who is financially very poor and stays with her mother (Shravani Goswami). She has her own dreams to follow and she wants to study abroad but because of her financial conditions she is facing lot of problems. Then comes a guy (Shakti Kapoor) who loves her but because of age difference between two he is not able to express his feelings.The whole movie is about the poor girl and the problems she faces in life to achieve her dreams and the people who wanted to take advantage of her situation as well as there is a guy who love her but can't say. And like we mentioned the film also stars Shakti Kapoor in an extremely different avatar. It is learnt that the veteran actor didn't color his hair or trim his beard for as long as three months just to get the right look for this movie. Rakesh Sabharwal is line producer of the film. The film will release on 26th October all over. 

AJAZ KHAN FLAUNTS HIS CHISELLED BODY; COMPARED TO SYLVESTER STALLONE

With washboard abs, sculpted arms and toned legs, who can blame men from across the country to want a body like Ajaz Khan

Ajaz Khan who has established himself as a bonafide star makes every woman swoon, doesn’t he? With his flaming gaze and infectious energy, it’s hard not to fall in love with this talented guy. 

What’s more, he has a body that is to-die-for! It’s not just girls who go gaga over his muscular form; the men, too, yearn for a body like that!

The actor recently shared an oh-so-hot picture of him, flaunting his cuts. Ajaz is seen striking a pose while showing off his amazing six-pack abs that can make his fans go crazy.  

Ajaz Khan underwent a body transformation, infact the actor is compared to Hollywood actor & fitness icon Sylvester Stallone 

"Fitness is my passion. It is a compliment to be compared to Sylvester Stallone, he is my idol & a legend. For me, working out and eating healthy is a part of my lifestyle. Infact i feel workouts and healthy eating should be a part of everyone’s lifestyle" says Ajaz Khan.

Kinnari Somani won the Bright Perfect Mrs India Pageant 2018 at St Andrews Hall, Bandra West.

Dr. Khooshi Gurubhai Thakkar and Gurubhai Thakkar of Perfect Women Magazine and Yogesh Lakhani of Bright Outdoor organised 1st Bright Perfect Mrs India 2018 at St. Andrews Auditorium in Bandra . 18 contestant from all India took part in finale. Dr Khooshi Thakkar and Gurubhai Thakkar said - We planned this pageant to give platform to married women who can prove their talent. Winner of Perfect Miss & Mr Teen Bhumika Sinha and Aryaman More also came to share their experience . Lakme Fashion, Telly Chaska, Ashlesha ,Gold Gym were partners for this grand pageant.Hetal Saliar was 2nd runner up and Urvi Bhambi was 3rd runner up. Geeta Sridhar was given special award in this pageant. Sweety Walia, Charu ,yogesh Bhoir and other guest wished all the best to all contestants.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF  NORTH BOMBAY SARBOJANIN DURGA PUJA SAMITI 2018

The oldest Durga Puja in Mumbai, popularly known as North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti is all set to change its venue from Tulip Star, Juhu to Golden Tobacco Limited, Tobacco House, S.V. Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056

The announcement saw the presence of Debu Mukherjee, Krishna Mukherjee, Raja Mukherjee, Sumona Chakravarti, Samrat Mukherjee, Sharbani Mukherjee  .

Veteran actor & organiser of Debu Mukherjee & Krishna Mukherjee says “Durga Puja is one of the most important festivals of Bengali.  It's an occasion where the family comes together and celebrates the festival. We have an AC pandal which is one of the largest pandal in Mumbai. We welcome each & everyone with open heart to seek the blessings of Maa".

Durga Puja is celebrated from Shasti to Bijoya Dashimi.

MAHASHASHTI: On this day,  Maa is welcomed with much fan fare. In the evening ,the Kulo is decorated with Paan, Sindur, Alta, Sheela (stone) , Dhaan etc..and amidst the beats of Dhaak and sound of Shaankh, Maa is welcomed...  This is called Amontron and Adhivas -Maa's Bodhon...Maa is being welcomed.

MAHASAPTAMI: On  this  day  the   Kalash (Earthen Pot) is  placed  with  a  green Coconut  and  Mango  Leaves .  This is surrounded on all sides by a red thread and tied. This is called KALASH STHAPAN. The Kalash is an earthen Pot because Maa's Murti is made of Ganga clay and Maa's PRAAN (or life) is concentrated in the Pot. So the Pot is the symbol of Maa.  The  Puja  starts  with  praying  to  Ganapati  ,  followed  by  prayers  to  Maa.  Another name of Maa Durga is NABA PATRIKA, which means nine trees i.e.Banana tree, Kochu tree, Haldi tree, Jayanti tree, Branch of Bel tree, Dalim tree ( pomegranate) are tied together. The double Bel fruit is tied to the Banana tree. This is then taken to a river bank or sea and given a bath. When it is brought back it is drapped in a white and red sari with sindur and it now looks like a married lady with her head covered. This is called KOLA BAHU. Many have a misconception that KOLA BAHU is wife of Ganapati but actually she is MaaDurga or Naba Patrika.. Ganapati's mother 

MAHA SNAN: On this day Maa Durga is given a bath. First a vessel is  placed  in front of the Murti; a mirror is kept in the vessel, so that the reflection of Maa is seen in the mirror. The   Priest applies Haldi and Mustard oil on the mirror, as though they are applying it on Maa before the bath. In earlier times  when there was no soap, haldi and mustard oil were used for  having bath. The Pujari puts different kinds of water, i.e. Coconut water, Chandan, Ganga jal, Sugar cane juice, water from seven holy seas to give her bath. During this time, mud from every region, as well as mud from Prostitute’s door is very essential. After bath the Pujari puts dhaan- durba and new sari with Maa’s name written on  the mirror which is then placed on the Bedi (the place of worship).

PRAN PRATISTHA: This  means bringing life into the mirror.  The Pujari takes Kusha and flowers in the right hand, and touches Maa from head to foot and with Mantra Path life is brought into the Murti, Mirror and Kalash.

MAHA AGAMAN: Every year Maa comes either on a Palki or an Elephant or a Boat or a Dola (Swing) , or a Horse etc.  This Bengali year 1423, Goddess Durga's arrival on a horse signifies, indicates the "bad horse"- The most destructive mood, hence all her path is trampled. The Goddess arrives & leaves the earth on the same vehicle, indicating natural calamities, social unrest and political upheavals. Maa Durga's agaman- is on the horse & gaman - on a horse. 

Welcome : The puja to welcome Maa is done with 16 items- Ashan  Swagatam [ Welcome ], Paddyo [ Water  To  Wash The  Feet ], Argho, Achmoniyom, Madhu Parkam , Purnar Achmaniyam, Abharan [ Shringar], Sindoor, Gandha [ Scent ], Pushpa[ Flower],  Pushpa Mallya [ Garland] , Billo Patra [Bel Leaf] , Billopatra Mala[ Garland Of Bel Leaf], Dhoop,Deep, Kajal, Naibiddo, Bhog And Mishti [Sweet], Paan, Supari.

PUSHPANJALI [PRAYER OFFERING]: Puspanjali means offering prayers at Maa’s feet to give everyone long life, fame, good luck, health, wealth, happiness. The devotees request Maa to protect them from all evil, sadness, greed & temptations.

MAHA ASHTAMI PUJA: Maa is now Maha Gauri- The Puja starts with Mahasnan & Maha gauri puja. The Puja is done to give Maa the strength of the 64 Yoginis. This is a Puja of 9 pots.Then the weapons of Maa are worshipped.

SHANDHI PUJA : This is the puja when Ashtami Puja ends and Navami Puja begins,so the name Shandhi puja. This is considered to be the most vital time, meeting (shandhi)of Ashtami and Navami  puja. The duration of this Puja is 45 minutes. At this moment  Maa is CHAMUNDA.
Pushpanjali: Prayer offering
Bhog is offered which consists of fruits and sweets are offered to Maa, followed by  "NEET  BHOG" , consisting of  Rice, Ghee, Dal, Fried Vegetables, Chutney and Payesh.  This prasad  is later distributed amongst the devotees which is called KANGALI BHOJAN.
At this time 108 diyas are lit and 108 lotus are offered to Maa.
There is a famous story that Lord Ram prayed to Maa Durga offering 108 lotus at her feet in order to defeat Ravan. But to his surprise he found one lotus  missing , to replace it ,he wanted to sacrifice his eye and pray to Maa..at that moment Maa appeared in front of him and stopped him..returning the missing lotus to him.  She then blessed him for his " VICTORY". 

MAHA NAVAMI PUJA : On this day, Maa is SIDDHI DHATRI. This Puja starts with  Ganapati Puja and then puja of all the other DEV and DEVIS are performed..followed by Maha Snan of Maa.

BIJOYA DASHAMI:-On this day Maa had defeated and killed Mahishashur.

DEVI PUJA:- Bhog with curd, honey and milk is offered to Maa.. this is called CHARANAMRIT. The pujari sitting on the Asan takes a flower near the sacred pot and keeps it in the Northern direction because Maa is from KAILASH. Then the  pujari takes the sacred mirror which was on the vessel and performs the ritual of Visharjan. This is the same mirror which was used to welcome Maa because her reflection is on the mirror .

SINDUR  UTSAV: The married ladies apply sindur on Maa's  forehead and offer sweets after which all the other  ladies apply sindur on each other's forehead. This is followed by  KANAK ANJALI when Maa is departing back to her husband's abode.

VISHARJAN:- During the Visharjan of the Murti, all the devotees either go to a river bank or sea and immerse the Murti in the water.

SHANTI JAL: -The sacred pot is brought back from the river/sea filled with the water where the Murti is immersed. Then the pujari chants the Mantra and sprinkles water with the help of mango leaves on the head of all the devotees for peace and happiness.

DASSERA: This is the day of rejoicement,where youngsters touch the feet of their elders seeking their blessings and sweets are distributed.  North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti  is the only Durga Puja Samiti which performs the visarjan with the help of  fork lift and  crane. The idols  are  lifted from the truck and then taken till the middle of the sea with the help of a crane .After the seven parikramas  are performed,they are then finally immersed one by one into the sea.