[Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi (Alpana B. Sarangapani )
Alpana B. Sarangapani
absarangapani at hotmail.com
Tue Jan 18 20:47:03 PST 2011
Hi Mridul:
By the time we went to Delhi, we were so disoriented, sort of like, belated (or early, for the returnn journey) jetlag effect (?) that we forgot we have so many friends in Gurgaon itself.
Hope to see you all next time.
Leon's mother is my Jethai's (my father's elder sister, who passed away before I was born, I think) eldest daughter, a great daughter, mother and also a mother-like sister to all her siblings.
Happy Bihu again. Take care!
> Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:34:24 -0800
> From: mridul_mb at yahoo.com
> To: assam at assamnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi (Alpana B. Sarangapani )
>
> Hi Alpana Ba,
>
> I was not aware that Leon Baker is your nephew. I had visited Leon's quite a few
> times. This time during Uruka celebrations in Gurgaon, he also participated
> along with his friends. I was also not aware that this time you were in Gurgaon.
> If I would've known, I could've met u ppl.
>
> Mridul Bhuyan
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> 6. Re: Magh Bihu in Delhi (Dilip Deka)
> 7. Calcutta airport - Cat scan and rat bites at terminal (Ram Dhar)
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> 9. Re: Magh Bihu in Delhi (Manoj Das)
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> Thanks to all of you, who have sent condolence massage on my mother?s passed way
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> From: Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
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> *January 17, 2011*
>
>
>
> Magh Bihu Celebrations in Delhi
>
>
>
>
>
> Assam Association, Delhi celebrated the Magh Bihu Festival with traditional
> fervour at the Central Civil Secretariat Grounds at Chanakyapuri on
> 16thJanuary. The celebrations began with
> *Uruka* (the eve) which was celebrated on Saturday, 15th January.
>
>
>
> A grand *bihutoli* was set up elaborately along with a stage for the 1200
> guests. The *bihu bhoj* (feast) was prepared throughout the night with
> chefs/cooks toiling to churn out the tastiest *masor tenga jul*, *murhi
> ghanto*, chicken curry, *bengena bhaja*, *payax* etc. *Ghila pitha*
> and *Bundiya
> Bhujiya*, which are typical Assamese snacks, were arranged to give the feel
> of being back home. A ?*meji*? was erected with bamboo and firewood, and to
> be set afire on Sunday morning to bid goodbye to the harsh winter of Delhi.
>
>
>
> Early on Sunday morning the Association?s flag was unfurled by Dr. Ranjit
> Baruah, President. The Assamese patriotic song ?*O Mor Aponar dexh? O mor
> chikunir dexh???*? was sung with great patriotic zeal, making adrenalin gush
> through the veins of the ?*probaxi kharkhoowas*?.
>
>
>
> After that, the Chief Guest, Mr Hari Sankar Brahma, Election Commissioner of
> India, was greeted. The Guest of Honour, Justice Dr Mukunda Kam Sharma,
> Justice of the Supreme Court of India, was received thereafter. Mr Brahma
> lit the ?*meji*? amidst chanting of mantras and invocations. Justice Sharma
> released the ?*Samayik*?, the association periodical, which is in its
> 21styear of continuous publication. Mr Hiron Dutta introduced the
> contents.
> *Samayik* is the medium of communication among the members of the
> association and a means of cultivating literary traditions among the
> members.
>
>
>
> The day was also celebrated as the ?annual sports and activities? day. The
> children?s painting competition commenced from 10:30 am, followed by a
> football match between *President?s 11* and *General Secretary?s 11*. The
> team members were amazingly sporting and of all ages. Races too were held ?
> children participated in running while the not-so-young ladies and gentlemen
> participated in walking races. ?*Tekeli Bhanga*? (the challenge of breaking
> a clay pot blindfolded), tug of war etc. were other hilarious competitions
> that extracted loud cheers from onlookers.
>
>
>
> The ?Who?s who? of the Assamese society of NCR turned up for the Annual
> event. Artists, Journalists, Bureaucrats, Entrepreneurs, Students,
> Homemakers - they were all there and in large numbers.
>
>
>
> The games and sports-events had culminated by 2:30 pm. Food was laid out and
> people queued up in an orderly manner. After lunch a game of an Assamese
> version of ?Antakshari? was held. It was followed by the Prize distribution
> ceremony for the events held during the day. The President of the
> Association, Vice Presidents, Manoj K Das and Rumi Sarmah and GS, Tridib
> Saikia, gave away the prizes. Students who had scored more than 90% in XII-
> Board examinations were also felicitated; they were Ms Priyanka Das (95%)
> and Mr Chandan Jyoti Sarmah (93%).
>
>
>
> Later, a local Bihu team charged up the atmosphere with twists and turns of
> the spring dance. An impromptu dacing frenzy broke out, as is the norm. The
> celebrations ended with a round of tambola after the evening tea. It was
> another successful and memorable yearly event. General Secretary, Mr Tridib
> Saikia presented the vote of thanks to all the sponsors and persons who made
> the event possible through their generous monetary help or contributions in
> kind.
>
>
>
> The participation has seen a steady increase by the day, in this festival of
> harvest and of the declaration of the termination of winter, with the
> ?Uttarayan? of the Sun. The busy schedule of Delhiites limits social
> contact, but this bihu-fest provides an opportunity to meet and exchange
> notes on an annual basis that no one likes to miss.
>
>
>
> Delhi has an Assamese population of nearly 100,000 who are making their
> presence felt in various professional and social spheres. Delhi is the
> hottest destination of the young Assamese seeking quality education and
> career opportunities. The city?s heterogeneous ambience makes one adapt
> quickly. It?s also nearer home and is hospitable and expanding radially in
> the NCR, providing scope for a roof to everyone.
>
> _________________________________
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:57:47 -0800 (PST)
> From: Dilip Deka <dilipdeka at yahoo.com>
> To: A Mailing list for people interested in Assam from around the
> world <assam at assamnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
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>
> Manoj,
> Congratulations, you guys did it on a grand scale.
> We Houstonians celebrated on a lot smaller scale at a park near Johnson Space
> Center. Despite the all day rain, we had a Meji in an urn inside a park shelter.
> The sixty odd participants brought the Bhwg (as in Bhwgali) in the form of Bora
> Saul/Doi/Gur, Pitha, Tilor Laru, Masor Tenga etc. Since it was wet and cold
> outside, we had to give up on outdoor activities and fun.
> Keep it up.
> Dilipda
>
> --- On Mon, 1/17/11, Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
> To: "A Mailing list for people interested in Assam from around the world"
> <assam at assamnet.org>
> Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 10:38 AM
>
>
> *January 17, 2011*
>
>
>
> Magh Bihu Celebrations in Delhi
>
>
>
>
>
> Assam Association, Delhi celebrated the Magh Bihu Festival with traditional
> fervour at the Central Civil Secretariat Grounds at Chanakyapuri on
> 16thJanuary. The celebrations began with
> *Uruka* (the eve) which was celebrated on Saturday, 15th January.
>
>
>
> A grand *bihutoli* was set up elaborately along with a stage for the 1200
> guests. The *bihu bhoj* (feast) was prepared throughout the night with
> chefs/cooks toiling to churn out the tastiest *masor tenga jul*, *murhi
> ghanto*, chicken curry, *bengena bhaja*, *payax* etc. *Ghila pitha*
> and *Bundiya
> Bhujiya*, which are typical Assamese snacks, were arranged to give the feel
> of being back home. A ?*meji*? was erected with bamboo and firewood, and to
> be set afire on Sunday morning to bid goodbye to the harsh winter of Delhi.
>
>
>
> Early on Sunday morning the Association?s flag was unfurled by Dr. Ranjit
> Baruah, President. The Assamese patriotic song ?*O Mor Aponar dexh? O mor
> chikunir dexh???*? was sung with great patriotic zeal, making adrenalin gush
> through the veins of the ?*probaxi kharkhoowas*?.
>
>
>
> After that, the Chief Guest, Mr Hari Sankar Brahma, Election Commissioner of
> India, was greeted. The Guest of Honour, Justice Dr Mukunda Kam Sharma,
> Justice of the Supreme Court of India, was received thereafter. Mr Brahma
> lit the ?*meji*? amidst chanting of mantras and invocations. Justice Sharma
> released the ?*Samayik*?, the association periodical, which is in its
> 21styear of continuous publication. Mr Hiron Dutta introduced the
> contents.
> *Samayik* is the medium of communication among the members of the
> association and a means of cultivating literary traditions among the
> members.
>
>
>
> The day was also celebrated as the ?annual sports and activities? day. The
> children?s painting competition commenced from 10:30 am, followed by a
> football match between *President?s 11* and *General Secretary?s 11*. The
> team members were amazingly sporting and of all ages. Races too were held ?
> children participated in running while the not-so-young ladies and gentlemen
> participated in walking races. ?*Tekeli Bhanga*? (the challenge of breaking
> a clay pot blindfolded), tug of war etc. were other hilarious competitions
> that extracted loud cheers from onlookers.
>
>
>
> The ?Who?s who? of the Assamese society of NCR turned up for the Annual
> event. Artists, Journalists, Bureaucrats, Entrepreneurs, Students,
> Homemakers - they were all there and in large numbers.
>
>
>
> The games and sports-events had culminated by 2:30 pm. Food was laid out and
> people queued up in an orderly manner. After lunch a game of an Assamese
> version of ?Antakshari? was held. It was followed by the Prize distribution
> ceremony for the events held during the day. The President of the
> Association, Vice Presidents, Manoj K Das and Rumi Sarmah and GS, Tridib
> Saikia, gave away the prizes. Students who had scored more than 90% in XII-
> Board examinations were also felicitated; they were Ms Priyanka Das (95%)
> and Mr Chandan Jyoti Sarmah (93%).
>
>
>
> Later, a local Bihu team charged up the atmosphere with twists and turns of
> the spring dance. An impromptu dacing frenzy broke out, as is the norm. The
> celebrations ended with a round of tambola after the evening tea. It was
> another successful and memorable yearly event. General Secretary, Mr Tridib
> Saikia presented the vote of thanks to all the sponsors and persons who made
> the event possible through their generous monetary help or contributions in
> kind.
>
>
>
> The participation has seen a steady increase by the day, in this festival of
> harvest and of the declaration of the termination of winter, with the
> ?Uttarayan? of the Sun. The busy schedule of Delhiites limits social
> contact, but this bihu-fest provides an opportunity to meet and exchange
> notes on an annual basis that no one likes to miss.
>
>
>
> Delhi has an Assamese population of nearly 100,000 who are making their
> presence felt in various professional and social spheres. Delhi is the
> hottest destination of the young Assamese seeking quality education and
> career opportunities. The city?s heterogeneous ambience makes one adapt
> quickly. It?s also nearer home and is hospitable and expanding radially in
> the NCR, providing scope for a roof to everyone.
>
> _________________________________
> _______________________________________________
> assam mailing list
> assam at assamnet.org
> http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:31:38 +0530
> From: Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com>
> To: A Mailing list for people interested in Assam from around the
> world <assam at assamnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
> Message-ID:
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>
> Thanks dada! Its growing by the year here,,
>
> On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 10:27 PM, Dilip Deka <dilipdeka at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Manoj,
> > Congratulations, you guys did it on a grand scale.
> > We Houstonians celebrated on a lot smaller scale at a park near Johnson
> > Space Center. Despite the all day rain, we had a Meji in an urn inside a
> > park shelter. The sixty odd participants brought the Bhwg (as in Bhwgali) in
> > the form of Bora Saul/Doi/Gur, Pitha, Tilor Laru, Masor Tenga etc. Since it
> > was wet and cold outside, we had to give up on outdoor activities and fun.
> > Keep it up.
> > Dilipda
> >
> > --- On Mon, 1/17/11, Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
> > To: "A Mailing list for people interested in Assam from around the world" <
> > assam at assamnet.org>
> > Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 10:38 AM
> >
> >
> > *January 17, 2011*
> >
> >
> >
> > Magh Bihu Celebrations in Delhi
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Assam Association, Delhi celebrated the Magh Bihu Festival with traditional
> > fervour at the Central Civil Secretariat Grounds at Chanakyapuri on
> > 16thJanuary. The celebrations began with
> > *Uruka* (the eve) which was celebrated on Saturday, 15th January.
> >
> >
> >
> > A grand *bihutoli* was set up elaborately along with a stage for the 1200
> > guests. The *bihu bhoj* (feast) was prepared throughout the night with
> > chefs/cooks toiling to churn out the tastiest *masor tenga jul*, *murhi
> > ghanto*, chicken curry, *bengena bhaja*, *payax* etc. *Ghila pitha*
> > and *Bundiya
> > Bhujiya*, which are typical Assamese snacks, were arranged to give the feel
> > of being back home. A ?*meji*? was erected with bamboo and firewood, and to
> > be set afire on Sunday morning to bid goodbye to the harsh winter of Delhi.
> >
> >
> >
> > Early on Sunday morning the Association?s flag was unfurled by Dr. Ranjit
> > Baruah, President. The Assamese patriotic song ?*O Mor Aponar dexh? O mor
> > chikunir dexh???*? was sung with great patriotic zeal, making adrenalin
> > gush
> > through the veins of the ?*probaxi kharkhoowas*?.
> >
> >
> >
> > After that, the Chief Guest, Mr Hari Sankar Brahma, Election Commissioner
> > of
> > India, was greeted. The Guest of Honour, Justice Dr Mukunda Kam Sharma,
> > Justice of the Supreme Court of India, was received thereafter. Mr Brahma
> > lit the ?*meji*? amidst chanting of mantras and invocations. Justice Sharma
> > released the ?*Samayik*?, the association periodical, which is in its
> > 21styear of continuous publication. Mr Hiron Dutta introduced the
> > contents.
> > *Samayik* is the medium of communication among the members of the
> > association and a means of cultivating literary traditions among the
> > members.
> >
> >
> >
> > The day was also celebrated as the ?annual sports and activities? day. The
> > children?s painting competition commenced from 10:30 am, followed by a
> > football match between *President?s 11* and *General Secretary?s 11*. The
> > team members were amazingly sporting and of all ages. Races too were held ?
> > children participated in running while the not-so-young ladies and
> > gentlemen
> > participated in walking races. ?*Tekeli Bhanga*? (the challenge of breaking
> > a clay pot blindfolded), tug of war etc. were other hilarious competitions
> > that extracted loud cheers from onlookers.
> >
> >
> >
> > The ?Who?s who? of the Assamese society of NCR turned up for the Annual
> > event. Artists, Journalists, Bureaucrats, Entrepreneurs, Students,
> > Homemakers - they were all there and in large numbers.
> >
> >
> >
> > The games and sports-events had culminated by 2:30 pm. Food was laid out
> > and
> > people queued up in an orderly manner. After lunch a game of an Assamese
> > version of ?Antakshari? was held. It was followed by the Prize distribution
> > ceremony for the events held during the day. The President of the
> > Association, Vice Presidents, Manoj K Das and Rumi Sarmah and GS, Tridib
> > Saikia, gave away the prizes. Students who had scored more than 90% in XII-
> > Board examinations were also felicitated; they were Ms Priyanka Das (95%)
> > and Mr Chandan Jyoti Sarmah (93%).
> >
> >
> >
> > Later, a local Bihu team charged up the atmosphere with twists and turns of
> > the spring dance. An impromptu dacing frenzy broke out, as is the norm. The
> > celebrations ended with a round of tambola after the evening tea. It was
> > another successful and memorable yearly event. General Secretary, Mr Tridib
> > Saikia presented the vote of thanks to all the sponsors and persons who
> > made
> > the event possible through their generous monetary help or contributions in
> > kind.
> >
> >
> >
> > The participation has seen a steady increase by the day, in this festival
> > of
> > harvest and of the declaration of the termination of winter, with the
> > ?Uttarayan? of the Sun. The busy schedule of Delhiites limits social
> > contact, but this bihu-fest provides an opportunity to meet and exchange
> > notes on an annual basis that no one likes to miss.
> >
> >
> >
> > Delhi has an Assamese population of nearly 100,000 who are making their
> > presence felt in various professional and social spheres. Delhi is the
> > hottest destination of the young Assamese seeking quality education and
> > career opportunities. The city?s heterogeneous ambience makes one adapt
> > quickly. It?s also nearer home and is hospitable and expanding radially in
> > the NCR, providing scope for a roof to everyone.
> >
> > _________________________________
> > _______________________________________________
> > assam mailing list
> > assam at assamnet.org
> > http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
> > _______________________________________________
> > assam mailing list
> > assam at assamnet.org
> > http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:10:45 -0800 (PST)
> From: Dilip Deka <dilipdeka at yahoo.com>
> To: A Mailing list for people interested in Assam from around the
> world <assam at assamnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
> Message-ID: <36325.98270.qm at web111306.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
>
>
>
>
> Another feature added to our Houston Bhwgali Bihu was a Naam Proxongo to pray
> for Mike Fincke's success in his upcoming space travel in April. As most of you
> know Mike is an integral part of our Oxomiya community in Houston and he gave us
> a succinct briefing on his duties in the mission. We also prayed for a quick
> recovery of congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' health. She was shot in an
> assassination attempt in Arizona. Gabby Giffords is the wife of Mark Kelly who
> is the commander of the April launch.
>
> --- On Mon, 1/17/11, Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
> To: "A Mailing list for people interested in Assam from around the world"
> <assam at assamnet.org>
> Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 11:01 AM
>
>
> Thanks dada! Its growing by the year here,,
>
> On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 10:27 PM, Dilip Deka <dilipdeka at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Manoj,
> > Congratulations, you guys did it on a grand scale.
> > We Houstonians celebrated on a lot smaller scale at a park near Johnson
> > Space Center. Despite the all day rain, we had a Meji in an urn inside a
> > park shelter. The sixty odd participants brought the Bhwg (as in Bhwgali) in
> > the form of Bora Saul/Doi/Gur, Pitha, Tilor Laru, Masor Tenga etc. Since it
> > was wet and cold outside, we had to give up on outdoor activities and fun.
> > Keep it up.
> > Dilipda
> >
> > --- On Mon, 1/17/11, Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
> > To: "A Mailing list for people interested in Assam from around the world" <
> > assam at assamnet.org>
> > Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 10:38 AM
> >
> >
> > *January 17, 2011*
> >
> >
> >
> > Magh Bihu Celebrations in Delhi
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Assam Association, Delhi celebrated the Magh Bihu Festival with traditional
> > fervour at the Central Civil Secretariat Grounds at Chanakyapuri on
> > 16thJanuary. The celebrations began with
> > *Uruka* (the eve) which was celebrated on Saturday, 15th January.
> >
> >
> >
> > A grand *bihutoli* was set up elaborately along with a stage for the 1200
> > guests. The *bihu bhoj* (feast) was prepared throughout the night with
> > chefs/cooks toiling to churn out the tastiest *masor tenga jul*, *murhi
> > ghanto*, chicken curry, *bengena bhaja*, *payax* etc. *Ghila pitha*
> > and *Bundiya
> > Bhujiya*, which are typical Assamese snacks, were arranged to give the feel
> > of being back home. A ?*meji*? was erected with bamboo and firewood, and to
> > be set afire on Sunday morning to bid goodbye to the harsh winter of Delhi.
> >
> >
> >
> > Early on Sunday morning the Association?s flag was unfurled by Dr. Ranjit
> > Baruah, President. The Assamese patriotic song ?*O Mor Aponar dexh? O mor
> > chikunir dexh???*? was sung with great patriotic zeal, making adrenalin
> > gush
> > through the veins of the ?*probaxi kharkhoowas*?.
> >
> >
> >
> > After that, the Chief Guest, Mr Hari Sankar Brahma, Election Commissioner
> > of
> > India, was greeted. The Guest of Honour, Justice Dr Mukunda Kam Sharma,
> > Justice of the Supreme Court of India, was received thereafter. Mr Brahma
> > lit the ?*meji*? amidst chanting of mantras and invocations. Justice Sharma
> > released the ?*Samayik*?, the association periodical, which is in its
> > 21styear of continuous publication. Mr Hiron Dutta introduced the
> > contents.
> > *Samayik* is the medium of communication among the members of the
> > association and a means of cultivating literary traditions among the
> > members.
> >
> >
> >
> > The day was also celebrated as the ?annual sports and activities? day. The
> > children?s painting competition commenced from 10:30 am, followed by a
> > football match between *President?s 11* and *General Secretary?s 11*. The
> > team members were amazingly sporting and of all ages. Races too were held ?
> > children participated in running while the not-so-young ladies and
> > gentlemen
> > participated in walking races. ?*Tekeli Bhanga*? (the challenge of breaking
> > a clay pot blindfolded), tug of war etc. were other hilarious competitions
> > that extracted loud cheers from onlookers.
> >
> >
> >
> > The ?Who?s who? of the Assamese society of NCR turned up for the Annual
> > event. Artists, Journalists, Bureaucrats, Entrepreneurs, Students,
> > Homemakers - they were all there and in large numbers.
> >
> >
> >
> > The games and sports-events had culminated by 2:30 pm. Food was laid out
> > and
> > people queued up in an orderly manner. After lunch a game of an Assamese
> > version of ?Antakshari? was held. It was followed by the Prize distribution
> > ceremony for the events held during the day. The President of the
> > Association, Vice Presidents, Manoj K Das and Rumi Sarmah and GS, Tridib
> > Saikia, gave away the prizes. Students who had scored more than 90% in XII-
> > Board examinations were also felicitated; they were Ms Priyanka Das (95%)
> > and Mr Chandan Jyoti Sarmah (93%).
> >
> >
> >
> > Later, a local Bihu team charged up the atmosphere with twists and turns of
> > the spring dance. An impromptu dacing frenzy broke out, as is the norm. The
> > celebrations ended with a round of tambola after the evening tea. It was
> > another successful and memorable yearly event. General Secretary, Mr Tridib
> > Saikia presented the vote of thanks to all the sponsors and persons who
> > made
> > the event possible through their generous monetary help or contributions in
> > kind.
> >
> >
> >
> > The participation has seen a steady increase by the day, in this festival
> > of
> > harvest and of the declaration of the termination of winter, with the
> > ?Uttarayan? of the Sun. The busy schedule of Delhiites limits social
> > contact, but this bihu-fest provides an opportunity to meet and exchange
> > notes on an annual basis that no one likes to miss.
> >
> >
> >
> > Delhi has an Assamese population of nearly 100,000 who are making their
> > presence felt in various professional and social spheres. Delhi is the
> > hottest destination of the young Assamese seeking quality education and
> > career opportunities. The city?s heterogeneous ambience makes one adapt
> > quickly. It?s also nearer home and is hospitable and expanding radially in
> > the NCR, providing scope for a roof to everyone.
> >
> > _________________________________
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> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:38:31 -0500
> From: Ram Dhar <ramdhar at hotmail.com>
> To: <assam at assamnet.org>
> Subject: [Assam] Calcutta airport - Cat scan and rat bites at terminal
> Message-ID: <SNT125-W53FFE72DC8B22FD7A220CBAEF40 at phx.gbl>
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>
>
> http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110117/jsp/calcutta/story_13436533.jsp
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:37:31 +0000
> From: "Alpana B. Sarangapani " <absarangapani at hotmail.com>
> To: "Manoj Das " <dasmk2k at gmail.com>, "assam at assamnet.org "
> <assam at assamnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
> Message-ID: <BAY151-ds4F9F53747B17AF4A2894AB3F40 at phx.gbl>
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>
> I will send u in a direct mail giving you all the details of Leon and will also
> let Leon know you will be visiting him
>
>
>
>
>
> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com>
> Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 17:43:53
> To: <assam at assamnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
>
> Dear Baidew
>
> I heard of Leon, but havenot met him. Pl give me his email and contact
> no. May be you can put in a word too! I'll go and check it out myself.
>
> Thanks for the wishes! Just now I came back from Uruka, which was great fun!
>
> Regards
> Manoj
>
> On 1/15/11, Alpana B. Sarangapani <absarangapani at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > We missed attending this by about 10 days, Manoj. We were in Gurgaon and
> > flew from there on the 6th, just too bad! :(
> >
> > Visited my cousin sister, nephew and his wife and daughter while we were
> > there. My nephew, Leon Baker, has opened Leon's, a fabulous restaurant - the
> > outdoor (and indoor) hang-out joint (sort of like a sports bar) for the
> > young and the young-hearted right there in Gurgaon, and is doing very well.
> > You need to go and check it out and take some pictures with your mobile :),
> > if you don't want to carry your big camera.
> >
> > Happy Bihu to all!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a tree and
> > humble like a blade of grass."
> >
> >
> >
> >> Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:23:27 +0530
> >> From: dasmk2k at gmail.com
> >> To: assam at assamnet.org
> >> Subject: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
> >>
> >> .*.
> >> ,:'*':,
> >> ,:;***;:,
> >> ,:;;***;;:,
> >>
> >> Magh Bihu celebrations by Assam Association, Delhi. 16th January,
> >> Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. Central Civil Secretariat Sports Ground,
> >> opposite Nehru Park, Vinay Mrg, Chanakyapuri,ND. Pl join and fwd the
> >> msg.
> >>
> >> Manoj K Das,VP
> >>
> >> --
> >> Sent from my mobile device
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> >> 09910972654
> >>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:24:27 +0530
> From: Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com>
> To: A Mailing list for people interested in Assam from around the
> world <assam at assamnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
> Message-ID:
> <AANLkTinimkRq-OW0+ggmDkg2Qjr4B7rEqhpEzVJ1GsUj at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> That was so nice Dil'da seeking divine intervention, oxomiya way! We
> wish Mike a grand success in his mission. We all are proud of this
> 'joowai'.
>
> Warmest regards,
> Manoj
>
> On 1/17/11, Dilip Deka <dilipdeka at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Another feature added to our Houston Bhwgali Bihu was a Naam Proxongo to
> > pray for Mike Fincke's success in his upcoming space travel in April. As
> > most of you know Mike is an integral part of our Oxomiya community in
> > Houston and he gave us a succinct briefing on his duties in the mission. We
> > also prayed for a quick recovery of congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords'
> > health. She was shot in an assassination attempt in Arizona. Gabby Giffords
> > is the wife of Mark Kelly who is the commander of the April launch.
> >
> > --- On Mon, 1/17/11, Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
> > To: "A Mailing list for people interested in Assam from around the world"
> > <assam at assamnet.org>
> > Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 11:01 AM
> >
> >
> > Thanks dada! Its growing by the year here,,
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 10:27 PM, Dilip Deka <dilipdeka at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Manoj,
> >> Congratulations, you guys did it on a grand scale.
> >> We Houstonians celebrated on a lot smaller scale at a park near Johnson
> >> Space Center. Despite the all day rain, we had a Meji in an urn inside a
> >> park shelter. The sixty odd participants brought the Bhwg (as in Bhwgali)
> >> in
> >> the form of Bora Saul/Doi/Gur, Pitha, Tilor Laru, Masor Tenga etc. Since
> >> it
> >> was wet and cold outside, we had to give up on outdoor activities and fun.
> >> Keep it up.
> >> Dilipda
> >>
> >> --- On Mon, 1/17/11, Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> From: Manoj Das <dasmk2k at gmail.com>
> >> Subject: [Assam] Magh Bihu in Delhi
> >> To: "A Mailing list for people interested in Assam from around the world"
> >> <
> >> assam at assamnet.org>
> >> Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 10:38 AM
> >>
> >>
> >> *January 17, 2011*
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Magh Bihu Celebrations in Delhi
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Assam Association, Delhi celebrated the Magh Bihu Festival with
> >> traditional
> >> fervour at the Central Civil Secretariat Grounds at Chanakyapuri on
> >> 16thJanuary. The celebrations began with
> >> *Uruka* (the eve) which was celebrated on Saturday, 15th January.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> A grand *bihutoli* was set up elaborately along with a stage for the 1200
> >> guests. The *bihu bhoj* (feast) was prepared throughout the night with
> >> chefs/cooks toiling to churn out the tastiest *masor tenga jul*, *murhi
> >> ghanto*, chicken curry, *bengena bhaja*, *payax* etc. *Ghila pitha*
> >> and *Bundiya
> >> Bhujiya*, which are typical Assamese snacks, were arranged to give the
> >> feel
> >> of being back home. A ?*meji*? was erected with bamboo and firewood, and
> >> to
> >> be set afire on Sunday morning to bid goodbye to the harsh winter of
> >> Delhi.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Early on Sunday morning the Association?s flag was unfurled by Dr. Ranjit
> >> Baruah, President. The Assamese patriotic song ?*O Mor Aponar dexh? O mor
> >> chikunir dexh???*? was sung with great patriotic zeal, making adrenalin
> >> gush
> >> through the veins of the ?*probaxi kharkhoowas*?.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> After that, the Chief Guest, Mr Hari Sankar Brahma, Election Commissioner
> >> of
> >> India, was greeted. The Guest of Honour, Justice Dr Mukunda Kam Sharma,
> >> Justice of the Supreme Court of India, was received thereafter. Mr Brahma
> >> lit the ?*meji*? amidst chanting of mantras and invocations. Justice
> >> Sharma
> >> released the ?*Samayik*?, the association periodical, which is in its
> >> 21styear of continuous publication. Mr Hiron Dutta introduced the
> >> contents.
> >> *Samayik* is the medium of communication among the members of the
> >> association and a means of cultivating literary traditions among the
> >> members.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> The day was also celebrated as the ?annual sports and activities? day. The
> >> children?s painting competition commenced from 10:30 am, followed by a
> >> football match between *President?s 11* and *General Secretary?s 11*. The
> >> team members were amazingly sporting and of all ages. Races too were held
> >> ?
> >> children participated in running while the not-so-young ladies and
> >> gentlemen
> >> participated in walking races. ?*Tekeli Bhanga*? (the challenge of
> >> breaking
> >> a clay pot blindfolded), tug of war etc. were other hilarious competitions
> >> that extracted loud cheers from onlookers.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> The ?Who?s who? of the Assamese society of NCR turned up for the Annual
> >> event. Artists, Journalists, Bureaucrats, Entrepreneurs, Students,
> >> Homemakers - they were all there and in large numbers.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> The games and sports-events had culminated by 2:30 pm. Food was laid out
> >> and
> >> people queued up in an orderly manner. After lunch a game of an Assamese
> >> version of ?Antakshari? was held. It was followed by the Prize
> >> distribution
> >> ceremony for the events held during the day. The President of the
> >> Association, Vice Presidents, Manoj K Das and Rumi Sarmah and GS, Tridib
> >> Saikia, gave away the prizes. Students who had scored more than 90% in
> >> XII-
> >> Board examinations were also felicitated; they were Ms Priyanka Das (95%)
> >> and Mr Chandan Jyoti Sarmah (93%).
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Later, a local Bihu team charged up the atmosphere with twists and turns
> >> of
> >> the spring dance. An impromptu dacing frenzy broke out, as is the norm.
> >> The
> >> celebrations ended with a round of tambola after the evening tea. It was
> >> another successful and memorable yearly event. General Secretary, Mr
> >> Tridib
> >> Saikia presented the vote of thanks to all the sponsors and persons who
> >> made
> >> the event possible through their generous monetary help or contributions
> >> in
> >> kind.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> The participation has seen a steady increase by the day, in this festival
> >> of
> >> harvest and of the declaration of the termination of winter, with the
> >> ?Uttarayan? of the Sun. The busy schedule of Delhiites limits social
> >> contact, but this bihu-fest provides an opportunity to meet and exchange
> >> notes on an annual basis that no one likes to miss.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Delhi has an Assamese population of nearly 100,000 who are making their
> >> presence felt in various professional and social spheres. Delhi is the
> >> hottest destination of the young Assamese seeking quality education and
> >> career opportunities. The city?s heterogeneous ambience makes one adapt
> >> quickly. It?s also nearer home and is hospitable and expanding radially in
> >> the NCR, providing scope for a roof to everyone.
> >>
> >> _________________________________
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> assam mailing list
> >> assam at assamnet.org
> >> http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
> >> _______________________________________________
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