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SAMVAD SHRI VISHWA NIKETAN No. SM-1709/2074 Shravana Shukla 9, Vik.Samvat 2074, Yugabda 5119, 1 August 2017 1. FESTIVALS: RAMAYANA MASAM Ramayana Masam: (Karkkidakam Masam: 17 July – cated to Lord 16 August) is an important festival in the state of Ker- Vishnu. ala. It is observed in the month of ‘Karkkidakam’ of Karkkidakam Masam the Malayalam calendar while in the Gregorian calen- is the last month in dar it corresponds to the months of July to August. the Malayalam calen- The Masam is held sacred for Hindus, especially in the dar. Owing to the southern parts of the country. The epic Ramayana heavy rains in the written by saint Valmiki in Sanskrit was translated in month, Karkidakam the Malayalam language by Thunchath Ezhuthachan Masam is also and is known as ‘Adhyatma Ramayana Kilippattu’. known as ‘Panja Masam’ or the period of scarcity. Starting from the first day, every day during the Kark- Several religious and spiritual organisations conduct kidakam Masam, all the members of the house gather, plays, public discourses, recitals and quiz competition after sunset. After lighting the evening lamp, they sit based on Ramayana during this month. close to the ‘Nilavilakku’ or the traditional Kerala Hindu devotees actively participate in these events with lamp and narrate the verses of ‘Adhyatma Rama- full enthusiasm. During Ramayana Masam, Hindus un- yana’ (the Malayalam version of Ramayana). The read- dertake pilgrimage to the four temples of Lord Rama, ing of Ramayana is managed in a way that it ends on Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna, located in the Kot- the last day of the Karkkidakam Masam. Hindu organi- tayam and Thrissur districts. This ritual is known as zations perform this ritual in almost all temples dedi- ‘Nalambalam Darshanam’. 2. SWAGATAM! SWAGATAM! SHRI RAMNATH KOVIND SHRI RAMNATH KOVIND has been sworn-in Shri Kovind defeated opposition’s Meira Kumar by as the 14th Rashtrapati of Bharat. His oath was ad- huge margins. Shri Kovind joined the BJP in 1991. He ministered by Mukhya Nyayadhish of Bharat JS Khe- was the Adhyaksha of the BJP Dalit Morcha between har at a ceremonial function in the Parliament House 1998 to 2002. He also served as Rajya Sabha Sadasya on July 25. The oath ceremony from 1994 to 2006. was attended by Rajya Sabha Rashtrapati Ram Nath Kovind, a Chairman Hamid Ansari, Prad- former Rajyapal of Bihar, was born han Mantri Narendra Modi, on 1st October 1945 in Paraukh Mukhya Nyayadhish of Bharat, village in the Kanpur Dehat district Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra of Uttar Pradesh. Only the 2nd Mahajan, Members of Council Dalit leader ever to be elected to of Ministers, Rajyapals, Mukhya the post, Kovind did his graduation Mantris, Heads of Diplomatic in law from a college in Kanpur. Missions, Members of Parlia- Before starting his career as a law- ment and principal Civil and Military Officers of the yer, He cleared the civil services examination but did Bharat Sarkar. not join as he was selected for an allied service. Page 2 \SAMVAD 3. EXCERPTS FROM THE SPEECH BY SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND ON HIS ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE AS BHARAT KE RASHTRAPATI I grew up in a mud house, in a small village. My journey has been a long one, and yet this journey is hardly mine alone. It is so tell- ing of our nation and our society also. For all its problems, it fol- lows that basic mantra given to us in the Preamble to the Consti- tution – of ensuring Justice, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity and I will always continue to follow this basic mantra. Our Independence was the result of efforts by thousands of patri- otic freedom fighters led by Mahatma Gandhi. Later, Sardar Patel integrated our nation. For us, those two touchstones can never be separate. They are and must forever be linked. The key to Bharat’s success is its diversity. Our diversity is the core that makes us so unique. As the gram panchayat must determine our consultative and community based problem solving, the Digital Republic must help us leapfrog developmental mile- The key to stones. These are the twin pillars of our national endeavour. Each citizen of Bharat is a nation builder. Each one of us is a custodian of Bharat’s Bharat ’ s well-being and of the legacy that we will pass on to coming generations. Our endeavours are not for ourselves alone. Down the ages, Bharat has believed in success is the philosophy of VasudhaivaKutumbakam (वसुधैव कुटुबकम्) – the World is My its diversity. Family. Bharat’s voice counts in today’s world. The entire planet is drawn to Bharatiya culture and soft power. The global community looks to us for solutions to Our diversity international problems – whether terrorism, money laundering or climate change. In a globalised world, our responsibilities are also global. is the core We have achieved a lot as a nation, but the effort to do more, to do better and to do faster should be relentless. The citizens of this country are the real source of that makes strength to me. I am confident that they will continue to give me the energy to serve the nation. 4. BEHDIENKHLAM FESTIVAL of the Raij Tuber, one of the most the biggest festi- Tuber village which is 'rots' finely decorated vals in the Jaintia about 25 kilometers from with colourful hues and Hills region con- Jowai. The festival was built with unique designs cluded on July also witnessed by the brought to the 'Bear' with 20 in Shillong Chief Minister of Megha- people dancing accompa- amidst thou- laya Dr. Mukul Sangma nied by drum beats which sands of specta- besides MLAs and MDCs held spectators in awe. tors from across and top district officials. The ritual started early in the state and Members of the Raij Tu- the morning before the outside.Being ber, both young and old, 'rots' were brought to the biggest of its kind, the drawn from various vil- the 'Bear' which includes Tuber Behdienkhlam has lages that falls under the the 'Knia Behkhlam' a under it over 50-60 vil- Raij Tuber brought their ritual where a group of lages. The celebration 'rots' and displayed them people holding rods made was held at the sacred at the sacred place-at of bamboos used these to place called the ‘Bear’ Kmaishnong Tuber. Alto- chase away plague and situated in the heart of gether there were 61 evil spirits. SAMVAD Page 3 5. MOHAN BHAGWAT STRESSES DISCIPLINE SELF– RESTRAINT FOR NAIOAN BUILDING “For any personal and social work or service to the nation - purushartha is important. Bharat is culturally rich, and we all want development. But this is only possible if we all follow a disciplined direction,” said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Shri Mohan Bhag- wat at Acharya Shri Mahashraman Education and Research Foundation in Kolkata on July 23. “I personally feel that one should be disciplined RSS Sarsanghchalak to achieve goals. One should learn the art of self-restraint to build the Shri Mohan Bhagwat ji nation. Above all, we can change the society by following the footsteps of santh (saint),” he added. 6. VIOLENCE OVER COW PROTECTION IS UNACCEPTABLE, MUST PUNISH CONVICT RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Manmohan Vaidya told reporters in Jammu on July 20 that instead of connecting violence in the name of cow protection, with RSS, action should be taken against those found guilty.Vaidya, who was replying to ques- tions on incidents of lynching and violence linked to cow protection, said "Sangh does not support any kind of violence. We have said it earlier and made it clear earlier Dr.Manmohan Vaidya too". The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) three-day conclave in Jammu ended on 20th July, the first such meet in Jammu and Kashmir since independence, during which issues related to the situation in the state, country and various other topics were discussed. As many as 195 pracharaks (preachers), heads of all allied organisa- tions of RSS and top leaders took part in the conference, in which its chief Mohan Bhagwat, senior leaders Bhaiyyaji Joshi, Dattatreya Hosabale and Krishna Gopal also participated. 7. APJ ABDUL KALAM MEMORIAL INAUGURATED: MODI CALLS FOR DEVELOPED BHARAT BY 2022 AS FITTING TRIBUTE TO KALAM Paying glowing tributes to former Rashtrapati APJ Abdul Kalam, Pradhan Mantri Narendra Modi has said a fitting tribute to the late leader would be to develop Bharat in all spheres when the country celebrated its 75th independence day in 2022. Addressing a public meeting at Mandapam, near Rameshwaram after dedicating to nation, the memorial of former president APJ Abdul Kalam on July 27, he said Shri Kalam had Shri Kalam had dreamt for a developed Bharat and called upon the youth to resolve to fulfil his dream by 2022. “This will be the fitting tribute to Shri Kalam”, he added. The centre dreamt for a has come out with the start up Bharat and stand up Bharat programmes for the developed younger generation, not to help them to seek employment but make them become entrepreneurs and provide employment to others, he said. Bharat and Stating he missed ‘Amma’ (former Mukhya Mantri Jayalalithaa) Shri Modi said had she been around, she would have greatly appreciated the workers for building a wonder- called upon the ful memorial for Shri Kalam. At the request of Shri Modi, those gathered at the func- youth to resolve tion gave a standing ovation for the more than 450 workers who worked overtime but never claimed extra payment. Shri Modi also complimented DRDO for building to fulfil his the memorial within a short span of time. Page 4 \SAMVAD 8.