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Ram Navami is big deal for Hindus around the world.  It’s a commemoration of the Ideal Man after all – the protagonist of the epic Ramayana.

This year, Ram Navami is on April 19th-20th.  Click here for beautiful Rama Kirtan from Isha Music.

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A big thanks to my dear friend R. for organizing a terrific Holi party in Santa Monica on Sunday morning (she even made gulal!).  Good friends, good food, smiles and laughter…a lovely Sunday indeed.

And thanks to Pur Color for providing us with additional gulal (I’ll attest firsthand folks: I did a simple cold wash cycle and it all washed off – I didn’t even use any bleach).

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Cheery…Sunny…Illuminating – and always ready to brighten your day.  Nothing puts a smile on your face like Yellow!

Links:

1. Turmeric & Myrrh Skin Brightening Handmade Soap via Kama Ayurveda;
2. Yellow Parandi Hair Braid Tassel via Bombay Fashions;
3. Rickshaw Pillow Cover with Bengali script via India Circus;
4. Beaded Clutch via Indie Bazaar;
5. Saree by Ekru by Ekta & Ruchira at Wills India Fashion Week for Fall/Winter ’13 (image via Luxemi).

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Nature’s rare gift of whimsical color…always rare and radiant.

Links:

1. Amber Palace, Rajasthan (image via Google Images);
2. Ambrosia Wrap Top in Amethyst Honeycomb Print via Rayil Kids;
3. Purple Lotus Ceramic Ring Holder via dgordon;
4. Bloom Purple Clock via Ichbaan (Noida, UP);
5. Kantha Embroidered Pillow via Joss & Main;
6. Purple Maasai Flip-Flops via India Hicks;
7. Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Bangle via cindyg

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Nothing celebrates life quite like the color red…exuberant, vivacious, regal.

Links:

1. Beautiful shot of the Red Fort of Agra (image via go2holiday);
2. Princess Nivritti in a red Sabyasachi lehenga (image via Google images);
3. Handpainted Henna Elephant Piggy Bank via Stephanie Rombough Ceramics;
4. Malala Yousafzai (student from Pakistan) returning to school today for the first time since she was shot in the head by the Taliban in October for campaigning for girls’ education;
5. Ruby Red Thewa Necklace via Aniika

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White…the absence of color…a blank slate to create…before the storm of colour.

Links:

1. Image via http://barefootbohemian.tumblr.com;
2. White Mughals: Love and Betrayal in Eighteenth Century India by William Dalrymple;
3. Mirror Work border Trim via Indian Beautiful Art;
4. Lucite Crystal Bead Necklace via Thirsty Owl Vintage;
5. Indian Block Print Scarf via Kavita Kriti;
6. Buddha Statue (Fine Art Photograph) via Pretty Petal Studio

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What’s a Holi party without all the fun colors?  You can get dubious unlabeled bags of gulal at your local Indian grocery store, but here’s a US company that manufacturers some right here Colorado:  Pur Color, who specialize in all natural colorants and product essentials for pastry and chocolate professionals.  They call their’s celebration powder and sell by the pound.

Perfect for you Holi party!

images via Pur Color

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It’s just about 2 weeks away – March 27th-28th – with festivities likely to extend through the weekend.  Mark your calendars and watch the Gnaana Blog here for some colorific posts!

image: Devotional Women via Savita Art Gallery, $250.00

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