The festival of eternal love, care and promise is here and not to miss this is also an occasion to brainstorm with a little thought about the unique gift to your sister. The love and affection between brother and sister are universal. Their bond is considered pure and unconditional but yes, the receiving and giving of gifts can not be ignored at all.
From a dress to the book, to take her out on a dinner or for a movie all this you ‘ve done several times before. But that’s not an excuse to escape 🙂
Presenting a unique Gift to your sistercan be the best way to make things jolly. Although it can be a challenging task and we have got you covered.
This Rakshabandhan pamper her with the makeover and get an appointment for her in her favourite Sizzlin Scizzors Salon where she can get eyebrows, waxing, haircuts, hair treatment, makeup, body spa or body treatment or any other services she wants.
The chilled-out atmosphere makes for a session of pure relaxation for your sister— a place where you’re sure she will feel relaxed and in good hands.
A vibrant splash of colours, tremendous fanfare, and intriguing rituals, Teej festival in Jaipur is the time of year when the city brims with colours and fanfare. While peacocks celebrate monsoons with dancing in the rain, Womenfolk in Jaipur marks the blushing season by singing folk songs and swaying on a tree swing.
You’ll not find any better way to experience the colourful culture of fascinating Pink City than now! With the augment of August month accompanied by showers; Jaipur is already brimming with the spirit of ecstasy and Teej festivities.
This year the Sawan Teej festival will be celebrated on 3rd and 4th August 2019. Teej
Festival though is fêted all over the state but celebrated at its colorful best in Jaipur. Jaipurites welcome the advent of monsoon through Teej celebrations, which is also dedicated to Goddess Parvati and commemorates the day when she was united with Lord Shiva after a penance of a hundred years. A spellbinding procession of Goddess Parvati, followed by Palanquins, chariots, dancers and a band winds magnificently through the Old City of Jaipur for two days.
Apart from the traditional procession of Goddess Teej in the city, to showcase the galore and culture of Rajasthan ‘Taal Katora Ki Paal’ becomes the hub for cultural events, where the Teej idols will be submerged later.
Teej is marked with great pomp and fair in Jaipur. One day before Teej, a married woman receives Sinjhara from her parents, which is a hamper that includes bindi, vermilion, mehandi or henna, bangles, ghewar and Lehariya as a symbol of their covertures.
If you are a connoisseur and wish to blend in the festivities and experience it from close then waste no moment. Buy a special tie and die pattern, called LEHARIYA, which is only available at this time of the year. The wall city market area of Bapu Bazaar and Johari Bazaar offers many shops.
The significance of lacquer (lac) bangles is also very special, and Jaipur is famous for its alluring lacquer bangles. Don’t miss to check out the multihued adornments that render more beauty the festive attire.
Get your hands decorated with the henna patterns, which you can get done at different corners of the city. The front façade of Saraogi Mansion near Bapu Bazaar, the lanes of Johri Bazaar and major shopping malls like Pink Square, GT and Crystal Court would have numerous henna artists, who decorate beautiful hands with fascinating designs.
The tempting aromas of Ghewar being cooked on sweet shops, colourful lehariyas, and
blossoming flowers and women folks decked up with henna on hands in their traditional best add more colours to the essence of the jovial season.
The government of Rajasthan state arranges a special sitting area for foreign tourists coming to witness this magnificent festival by providing comfortable viewing and to photograph the procession from the terrace of the Hind Hotel opposite Tripoliya gate.
This monsoon, travel to Jaipur to not just feel the lively spirit of Jaipurites around the festival, but also witness and partake in the jovial culture of the colourful Pink City of Rajasthan.
“The belly rules the mind” goes a famous Spanish proverb, a tantalizing phrase that Jaipur, the land of the kings and rich cuisines, is no stranger to. Rajasthani platter is a scrumptious combination of sweet, spicy and colorful dishes. We Jaipurites with our salivating mouth proudly say that it is incomplete without the mention of Dal-Bati-Churma, a traditional wholesome meal of Rajasthan. Mind you, sweet dishes are never addressed as ‘dessert’ in our land, because unlike desserts which are had after the meal, we relish desserts before, during and after the meal.
Now is the perfect time to talk about the much-celebrated dessert in this season of special festivities. “Ghevar”, an incredible Rajasthani Delicacy which is widely popular and traditionally associated with Teej Festival (locally called Sawan ki Teej or Hariyali Teej) and Raksha Bandhan festival falling in the month of August.
Ghevar is a round mesh-like disc-shaped fried delicacy drenched in cardamom and saffron flavoured sugar syrup and topped with sliced nuts and flavored rabri. We bet you are already dreaming to gobble Ghevar because this festival Dessert is always a chart-topper!
The luscious sweet is enjoyed indifferently as per an individual’s taste preferences; some enjoy it crispy while others love it tender with the toppings of Mawa or Malai. Ghevar also tastes great when it is eaten with hot Milk or Kheer.
Having such a variety in taste, Ghevar can definitely satiate your sweet tooth pangs for the time being but cannot satisfy your need to have it again and again. “Padharo mahare des” is an apt phrase, which means: “Welcome to my land”, where you can experience the flavours of uniqueness that it has to offer and enhance it with the wonderful hospitality, food AND Sweet Dishes like Ghevar that Jaipur is famed the world over.
Festivities are around the corner and, you are all anchored with your plans. Jaipur is also one step ahead in making your August plan more exciting and power-packed with new endeavours. The festival of Teej, Rakhi, Independence day, World Photography day and what not is already in store.
Jaipur and Jaipurites are already excited as one could plan for festivals, comedy gig, and a variety of exhibitions and workshops that are happening this August. With a list of events below, prepare and plan wisely to have a blast this month-
Festivals-
Teej and Rakhi are the most important festivals of this season and, which is something you cannot miss. The colourful Teej processions, splendid exhibitions, delicious savouries will give you a perfect festival vibe.
Jaipur’s Royal Teej Celebration
Teej Festival though is fêted all over the state but celebrated at its colourful best in Jaipur. Dedicated to Goddess Parvati a royal procession is held every year during Shrawan month. On the occasion women, girls dress up in their colourful best leheriyas, adorn lac bangles, sing devotional songs, put up mehndi, eat delicious savouries. The mesmerizing procession of Goddess Parvati winds magnificently through the Old City of Jaipur via Tripoliya Gate (City Palace) Tripoliya Bazar and Gangauri Bazar with chariots, decorated camels, dancing folk artists, brass bands and royal palanquins for two days. Get your cameras ready to capture the real flavour of Jaipur!
Date: 3rd-4th August 2019
JAIPUR TEEJ TOUR by Red Earth India
The tour is particularly curated for the tourists who can observe the glorious festival of Teej in the Walled City in addition to the culture and traditions of Jaipur by visiting the old Bazaars and temples. If you want to experience the grand procession of Teej in the Pink City and revel in the city’s bazaars and shop for Jaipur specials; let’s take a walk through the 18th c. the walled city of Jaipur. Explore some lesser-known Vaishnava temples of Jaipur, relish special festival food and Rajasthani delicacies and uncover the crafts & design heritage of the city with RedEarth India.
Exhibitions and Workshops-
Check out the most exciting exhibitions and workshops
Rakhi Malhaar by Anantaya Decor
Raksha Bandhan is a festival of irreplaceable bonds and promising vows. To celebrate this sibling spirit, Anantaya Decor brings to you the gift launch exhibition where you could choose from a range of products starting from eco-friendly rakhis, upcycled makhmal bags, handmade pottery, Kathhaa wearable jewellery and many more. Visit to buy the ideal gift for your sibling.
Rakhi Exhibition by Sumayaa
Sumayaa Exhibitions is the biggest shopping platform for today’s lifestyle needs and this season they are organizing rakhi exhibition in the city with the best of exhibitors and their products.
Rakhi Workshop at Art Forte
Join a Creative workshop at Art Forte on this Rakhi tie a handmade rakhi on your brother’s hand.
House of Masaba – Jaipur Pop Up
House of Masaba bringing their array of silhouettes and prints to Jaipur. The show is presenting the latest collection by houseofmasaba at Grand Uniara Hotel.
BrushPen Calligraphy Workshop by Royal Letters
Looking for some artful lessons on calligraphy to create beautiful designs? Brushpen Calligraphy by Royal Letters is in town this August to give you a complete workshop on this for 2 days. Join this workshop and bring the creator in you.
StoryTelling Documentary Workshop-TOSS
This documentary workshop by TOSS can be a golden opportunity for the amateur or the budding filmmakers as acknowledged personalities like Nilotpal Majumdar and, Surpriyo Sen will be the part of the mentor panel. It will focus on in-depth discussions on multiple genres and new ways of expressions. Register yourself to experience learning with professionals.
Entertainment, Entertainment & Entertainment
This August your stomach will hurt so much with all the laughter coming to your way. There are many stand up comedians coming to Jaipur to give you all a good laugh. Choose your favourite artist and have a great time this season, laughing.
Jeeveshu Ahluwalia – Stand-Up Comedian
You’ll be in splits of laughter and bouts of dance all through the same evening at the Grand Launch of Hi Lo (The Underground).
Venue: Hotel De Nada
Date and Time: 2nd August 2019, 8:00 P.M.
Vijay Yadav – Bantering You
Venue: Club Colaba, Jaipur
Date and Time: 4th August 2019; 7:30 P.M.
Sundowner Poll Party – DJ Jhonnie Ernest
Celebrate the bond of friendship from sunny day to starry night at Jaipur’s first real Sundowner & Pool Party.
Venue: Hotel De Nada
Date and Time: 4th August 2019; 3:00 P.M.
Atul Khatri Live
Venue: Fort-Kitchen and Banquet
Date and Time: 18th August 2019; 7:30 P.M.
Not Just Baniya! A stand up comedy solo by Gaurav Gupta
Date & Venue- The Native Bar on Friday, 9 August 2019
The fun has a different connotation for everyone. Some find pleasure in playing with words; some take enthusiasm in writing words or, some, like to dance on the words penned by others. Every concern is taken care of with different programs and workshops.
Jazbaa 1.0, the festival of youth, leading towards social empowerment with modern age technology and providing start-up opportunities, culminating with a grand finale organized by IIEC community at G P Birla Auditorium, Rukmani Birla School Jaipur.
The power-packed digital extravaganza was unique matrimony of technology and empowerment where youth across India participated to launch their path-breaking digital creations that will empower society. Under the guidance of an educator and technocrat Mr Vimal Daga, occasion served as a concourse to unleash the brilliance in technology and entrepreneurship.
The event which was powered by Llinux World Informatics Pvt Ltd and RedHat provided the youth with a platform to meet and greet veterans from the world of digital technology, and learn insights from Mr Mahavir Shrama – Chairman, Rajasthan Angels (RAIN) and Mr Neeraj Bhatia, Director Commercials and Sales, RedHat.
Ambiance buzzed with excitement and happiness as the day progressed with
series of live sessions, interactions, and presentations, exchange of ideas
between students and educators and start-up professionals. Students indulged in showcasing their technological presentations on vivid social issues to the organizers who took the opportunity to Meet, Pitch and Team up with Young Entrepreneurs from their respective booths.
The monsoon month, July is here and it’s all about that chapaak and shopping. And we are, so not planning to waste it by sitting at home. Pink City is a happening town and filled with people looking for something or the other to go to and have fun, so if you belong to the crazy lot and looking for a month full of fun activities then you sure can’t afford to miss these events in the upcoming month.
Alfaaz Open Mic (5th July) Pint House Sky Bar & Kitchenette
2. Dubfounded Album Launch Party Amarass nights at RRAP (5th July)
3. Virsa at JKK (10th July -21th July)
4. Kitab Lovers Mega Book Fair (11th July) Rajput Sabha Bhawan
As we all know Jaipur is an exciting city with that cultural tadka added to it and ensures nothing is left out of it. So. If you too don’t want to be missed out of that tadka then mark the dates, to go to these super awesome lifestyle events in Pink City.
1. The Summer Shop (16th – 17th July) Hotel Radisson Jaipur City
Yoga was originated in ancient India with a broad variety of yoga schools, practices and goals. The promotion of yoga has intensified since the establishment of the Ministry of AYUSH and June 21 was announced as International Yoga day.
International yoga day is tomorrow, if you’re thinking about perfecting your yoga poses, then you are at the right place. This blog is your escape for the perfect yoga poses along with the steps and benefits they entail.
VRIKSHASANA
The pose is known as ‘tree pose’ and this asana is practised to balance the body. It is one of the standing poses in hatha yoga and very popular in modern yoga.
How to do:
Stand erect and drop your arms to the side of your body.
Slightly bend your right knee and place the right foot high up on your right thigh make sure that the sole is placed firm and flat on the root of the left thigh.
Your left leg needs to be absolutely erect. Once you have assumed this position, breathe and try to find your balance.
Now inhale and gently raise your arms over your head and bring them together in namaste mudra.
Look straight at a distant object and hold your gaze, this will help you maintain balance.
Gently bring your hands down from the side and release the right leg.
Comeback to the starting position of standing tall and erect as you did at the beginning of the practice. Repeat this pose with the left leg.
BENEFIT:
It strengthens the spine while improving both balance and poise.
It tones the leg muscles.
The knees become stronger.
It relieves those suffering from sciatica and reduces flat feet.
It makes you stable, flexible and enhances your concentration.
Contradictions:
Avoid practising this asana if you suffer from insomnia or migraine.
People with high blood pressure should not raise their arms above their head. They can go for namaste mudra by joining their hands with their palms together in front of the chest.
UTTHITA TRIKONASANA
“UTTHITA” is a word derived from the Sanskrit language which means extended and “TRIKONASANA” it means triangle. Therefore, this pose is also called triangle pose and it is one of the poses from Ashtanga primary series.
How to do:
Stand erect, feet together and hands up, your body with an exhalation lightly then jump with your feet 3-4 feet apart and raise your arms to the shoulder level with your palms facing the floor.
Take out your right foot at 90 degrees and left foot slightly into 60 degrees. Make sure that both legs should be in one line.
With exhalation rotate your torso to the right side and hold your right big toe from the right hand and stretch your left arm upwards and look towards your left palm and maintain the pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute or take 5 deep breathes.
With inhalation come back to the initial position while your hands should remain at shoulder level.
Now take your left foot out at 90 degree and right foot slightly in at 60 degrees, both legs should be in one line.
Now with exhalation rotate torso to the left side and hold your left big toe with your left hand. Raise your right arm up and look upwards and look towards your right palm and stay there for 30 seconds to 1 minute or take 5 deep breathes.
With inhalation come to the initial position keep your feet together and release your hands by the side of your body.
BENEFIT :
This asana stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees and ankles.
Stretches the hip, groins and calves and shoulders, chest and spine.
Stimulates the abdominal organs.
Helps to relieve the stress and improves digestion.
CONTRADICTIONS :
People suffering from diarrhea, headache and low blood pressure should avoid practising this asana.
Also, people who are suffering from neck problems and high blood pressure, don’t turn your head up and continue looking straight ahead.
URDHVA MUKHA SHAVASANA
This asana is also known as ‘UPWARD FACING DOG’ and it is commonly a part of the widely performed in Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation). This is also a back bending asana in modern yoga.
How to do:
Lie on your stomach, on the floor. Stretch your both legs backwards.
Then, bend your elbows and spread your palms on the floor beside your waist so that your forearms are relatively perpendicular to the floor.
Inhale, press your inner hands firmly into the floor, with an inhalation lift your torso up and try to look up at the sky and hold the pose for about 15-30 seconds with normal breathing.
Keep the thighs firm and legs a few inches off the floor.
BENEFIT :
Improves your body posture and strengthens the spine, the arms and the wrists.
Stretches chest and lungs, shoulders and abdomen.
Stimulates organs.
Helps relieve depression, fatigue and sciatica. It is also therapeutic for asthma.
CONTRADICTIONS:
People with back injury should avoid this asana.
People with headache and women during pregnancy should not practice this asana.
JANU SIRSASANA
“JANU” is a Sanskrit name which means ‘knee’ and “SIRSASANA” means ‘head’. It is also known as head-knee pose and it’s a seated twisting and forward bending asana in Ashtanga yoga.
How to do :
Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you. Spine erect and hands besides of your body. Bend your right knee and heel back towards your perineum. Rest your right foot slightly against your inner left thigh.
Now inhale, raise your hands up and with exhalation bend forward to the left side from the base of the spine and try to reach out with your right hand to reach the inner left your foot and try to hold the left wrist from the right hand, maintain the pose for 5 deep breaths and with exhalation try to lengthen the spine.
Then with inhalation release your hands and lift up your upper body and get back to starting position.
Same we do with the other leg.
BENEFIT :
All the forward bending asana calms the mind and relieves depression. This asana stretches the spine, shoulders and hamstring.
Stimulates liver and kidney.
Improves digestion and relieves anxiety.
Therapeutic for high blood pressure and insomnia.
CONTRADICTIONS :
People with asthma and diarrhea should not practice this asana.
People with knee injury don’t flex the injured knee completely and give support to your knee on a folded blanket.
PASCHIMOTANASANA :
This asana is one of the widely practised asanas in Hatha yoga as well as Ashtanga yoga and also known as seated forward bending asana.
How to do :
Sit on the floor with the legs stretched straight in front and place your palm on the floor by the side of the hips and take a few deep breaths.
Exhale, extend your hands and catch your toes. Hold the right big toe between the right thumb and index and middle finger and the same with another side.
Inhale completely, chest up, look up and with exhalation bend forward from the base of the spine, widen your elbows and try to touch your knee with your forehead and maintain this position from 1 to 5 minutes as per your capacity.
An advanced practitioner can catch the outer sole and rest the chin on the shin.
Exhale, release your hands and raise your head from the knee and relax.
BENEFIT :
This Asana tones the abdominal organs
Relieves the stress and calms the mind
Tones the kidney and improves the digestion
To reduce the belly fat women should practice this Asana after pregnancy
This Asana also helps to cure impotency
CONTRADICTIONS :
People with asthma and diarrhea should not practice this asana
People with back injury perform this asana under yoga teacher
Women shouldn’t practice this asana during pregnancy
SIRSASANA :
This asana is known as headstand and king of the asanas and commonly practised both in Hatha and Ashtanga yoga.
How to do :
Spread a blanket fourfold on the floor and kneel near it.
Rest your forearms in the centre of the blanket, your elbow should be in the line of your shoulder.
Interlock your fingers right up to the fingertips so that the palms form a cup and fingers should be kept tightly locked.
Rest the crown of the head on the blanket between both the palms and move your knee towards your head.
Raise your knee and walk towards your head.
Exhale, and gently lift the legs off the ground, then bent your knee and stretch your legs up and stand on the head and hold this position for 1 to 5 minutes with normal breathing.
Exhale, flex your knee and gently slide down to the floor in reverse order.
BENEFIT:
This Asana relieves mild depression and calms your brain
Enhances memory and hair growth and reduces hair-fall
Strengthen arms and lungs and abdominal organs
Improve digestion
Increase confidence
Therapeutic for insomnia and infertility
CONTRADICTIONS:
People with neck and back injury don’t perform this asana
People suffering from high blood pressure avoid all the inversions
Women during menstrual shouldn’t practice this asana
ADHO MUKHA VRKSASANA :
‘Adho’ is a Sanskrit word which means downward, ‘Mukha’ means facing, ‘Vriksh’ means tree.
Therefore this asana is called “downward facing tree pose” and “handstand”. This asana is a balancing asana.
How to do :
Stand tall and hands beside your body facing a wall. Inhale, raise your arms up then exhale, bend forward and place your palms on the floor about a foot away from the wall.
Distance between palms and shoulder should be the same and keep your arms fully stretched.
Take your legs back and bend your knee, exhale here and swing your legs up against the wall and balance here
Look between your hands and stay there for a minute with normal breathing
After mastering this position try to do this in middle of room .keep your legs fully stretched and toes pointing up and lift your head as far up as you can
Flex your knee and gently come down to the floor in reverse order
BENEFIT :
This pose develops the body harmoniously
Strengthen the shoulders, arms and wrist
Expand the chest fully
Enhance your confidence
Increase the reverse blood flow which energizes the mind
Increase your concentration
CONTRADICTIONS :
People with back and neck injury don’t perform this Asana
People suffering from high blood pressure avoid all the inversions.
Women in menstrual and during pregnancy avoid this asana.
People with a weak shoulder should avoid this asana.
Disclaimer: Do not perform these Asanas without the supervision of the trainers/experts.
