Paryushan is an annual holy fasting period for jains that typically lasts for about 8 to 10 days during monsoon either in august or September. This is the most important festival of jains and during this festival they more strictly follow the jainism rules. Paryushan celebrates 5 main rules of jainism : Ahimsa (non violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya and Aparigrah. During paryushan they prevent eating underground vegetables like potato, onion, garlic and also all green coloured vegetables like cabbage, spinach, ladyfinger etc. Jains are expected to do pratikraman in these days. you can also do meditation. Don't harm anyone through your words or actions, refrain from killing even the small insects . It is the time of immersing yourself in learning about the higher self, and the purpose of life. Below are top 16 dishes you can have in Paryushan. Note :You can kasuri methi (drid methi) during these days. 1.Corn & rajma tacos This combo of rajma and corn
The corona lockdown might extend a longer due to its widespread creating a confusion for celebrating raksha bandhan on august 3. That means no stepping down of the house.
This festival celebrates the love of a brother and sister. On this day, sisters tie rakhi on the wrists of their brothers o protect them against evil influences , and pray for their long life and happiness.
Here are top 10 ways to celebrate Rakshabandhan in lockdown :
1.Digital rakhi
Online gifting portals offer a wide range of rakhis that beat suit anybody's wallet. Zardosi, rudraksh , semi - precious stone and tanjore hand-painted rakhis are some of the rakhis trending online. Besides these rakhis , the online portal brings an array of traditional rakhis to delight and surprise your loved ones.
Rakhibazaar.com, which has gained popularity for unique collection of rakhi gifts , has emerged one of the largest online destinations for rakhi. The online rakhi stores have a wide variety of rakhi designs.
2.Gifts through amazon
You can send most shipping items to different shipping addresses by specifying the name and shipping address of each recipient when you place your order. You'll just need to add a gift note or select wrapping for your orderto be marked as gift.
Amazon will take care that it remains a gift and not just a parcel.
3.E-greeting cards
An ecard is a card or design with a greeting that's sent via the internet or email to a recipient so that they can view it on their computer or print it out. E-cards are quick to send and can include animation and a personal message.they not only save paper but are free and quick.
You can choose e-cards from 123greeting.com or make a greeting of your own from canva. You can choose lovely poems and lovely wishes on the card.
4.Wishing through video call
For siblings who can't visit each other , celebrate rakhi from a distance on a videocall. Perform all the rakhi rituals over the call and exchange wishes while stuffing your mouth with delicious sweets.
best apps for video calling are : Skype, Whatsapp, Facebook messenger or google duo.
5.Sending rakhi through courier
If the courier services open you can courier rakhi to your beloved brother along with some home made sweets and gifts.
A website named igp.com will help you in a gifting courier.
you can refer ti other websites.
A rakhi in courier will bring a unique smile on your brothers face that you'll cherish forever.
6. Dresssing up at home
Worrying about how to dress up new? don't worry there's a option for you to buy clothes online. Dress according to your requirements. Have a better rakhi by shopping in huge online discounts.
This will not only save time but also prevent you from shopping outside in the pandemic time.
7.Home made sweets
If you don't want to buy the outside gifts, then prepare it home. Home made sweets definitely have more taste of love and affection for your siblings. So just decide about making it . You will find millions of food books and websites to be helped with.
8.Making a video of yesteryears
You can make a cute collection of all your past memories and put them in a video.This will cherish all your memories and will be he best gift for your sibling.
9.Playing games at home
Have a party at home with your family play various indoor games and make various sweets an various dishes. This will make your brother-sister relationship even better.
Do not let covid-19 situation take away all the fun.
10.Shower with lovely messages
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