Welcome to Mangirisha 6-3(A periodic newsletter of Katre-Kutumb)

Foreword Before we begin with the newsletter, allow me to introduce to you Lalita Gokarn pacchi, daughter of Shantakka Katre one of our oldest members of our Katre kutumb.

She says she gets would be glad if she gets to hear news about near and dear ones, through Katrekutumb quarterly Mangirisha.

Thank you Satish Naimpally mam for connecting Lalita pacchi with us!

Foreword It is that time of the year, when I have that little bit of extra time on my hands.

So what do I do?I generally write, read, cook and introspect!

But there is a common thread that runs through it all!What is it?

Innovate! Create something new!

Foreword What new am I upto this summer?

I am glued to the Food Food Channel when I am at home. Few of my favourites are Mummys Magic, Big Boss Brunch, Sanjeev Kapoors Kitchen.

This summer Im trying out new ways of using oats in my meals oats in batata song, oats khichdi, oats in sabudana khichdi, oats in cutlets, oats in rava dhodak, oats in parathas and trust me it tastes yummy the best part is that my friends and family dont know there is oats in what they are eating.

Foreword What new am I upto this summer?

Was on a summer cleaning spree laid my hands on books that ajja left behind for me more precious than anything else.

Currently I am reading The Spinal Bath for Nervous Tone by L. Ganesa Sharma. Hope to get new insights into mind and body relaxation!

Something that I would really need once my daughters school starts !!

Foreword What new am I upto this summer?

And what new am I writing? I started writing a poem, but could not complete it nevermind Creativity has its own way of manifesting itself!!

And lo by the grace of Lord Mangirisha, I was inspired to present this newsletter in a new format! Jai Ho!

Hope all of you are able to navigate easily through this presentation!

HighlightsThis year many of our beloved family members have sent their inputs for the newsletter, which are listed below:

Pancha Parvas by Vivek KatreVisit to Kamakhya Temple by Veena HattiangadiWomen of Power a beautiful poem by Tanisha GoveasD. V. Katre mam turns 80!! by Srilekha and SujathaPremalata Gangolly a touching write-up by Jyoti Bailur

* Kindly note that some articles being very lengthy,excerpts of the same are included here. I have attached the documents separately with the email so that each article could be read in its entirety.

Pancha Parvas for our family Deity at Shirali* Please refer the document Pancha Parvas attached with the mail for complete information on the participative functions.

DateParva 21-06-2012Ashadh Shudha Dwadashi Rudrabhishek23-07-2012Shravan Somwar-pooje on first Monday - Panchamrit-rudra- abhishek & Santarpan for 2 Brahmin-Suhasinis23-07-2012Shravan Shudha Panchami Panchamrit-abhishek of Swarna- Naag at ancestral Nagaakatte at Mangalore09-08-2012Shravan Bahul Ashthami Ashtottara Tulsi Samarpan-pooje10-08-2012Shravan Bahul Navami Kallo

Pancha Parvas for our family Deity at Shirali

DateParva 18-09-2012 -Bhadrapad Shuddha Gouri Tritiya Swarna Gouri [with Patri] pooje19-09-2012 -Bhadrapad Shuddha Ganesh-Chaturthi Mrittika-Vigraha pooje 15-10-2012 -Bhadrapad Mahalaya Amavasya Feeding the poor and santarpan (16 to 23)-10-2012 -Ashwin Shuddha Pratipada to Navami Saptashati-parayan for Nine (9) days23-10-2012 - Ashwin Shuddha Navami Durganamaskar and Santarpan for 2 Brahmin-Suhasinis

Pancha Parvas for our family Deity at Shirali

DateParva 12-11-2012Jala Poorana 14-11-2012Ashwin Bahul Chaturdashi [Naraka Chaturdashi] Dhanalaxmi-pooje 19-11-2012 Kartik Somwar-pooje [on first Monday] Rudrabhishek24-11-2012Kartik Shuddha Dwadashi Rudrabhishek [morning] 24-11-2012Kartik Shuddha Dwadashi - Tulsi pooje [night](10,11)-03-2013Magha Bahul Chaturdashi and Amavasya - Maha-Shivratri Ashtottara Bilwa Samarpan pooje 11-04-2013- Chaitra Shuddha Pratipada Ugadi.[Vijaya-samvatsara Prarambha]

Visit to Kamakhya TempleVeena HattiangadiThe very name Kamakhya Temple in Guwhati draws awe, respect and reverence. Vivek was at Guwahati for an official assignment and on the last day, I joined him.As his friend, client and host Amitabh Sarma (also a member of the priestly family of Kamakhya Temple) said Ab tak aapko devi ka bulava nahin aaya tha meaning you have not received an invitation from Shakti so far.

Visit to Kamakhya TempleVeena HattiangadiAmitabh himself is authorized to carry out Pooja in the sanctum sanctorum. But that day, he left it to his uncle, the Chief Priest, to take us around the temple. We were treated as special guests.

I carried a coconut, an ornamental fabric and a garland as offering. Inside the cave, where the Peetha is situated is a small pond emerging from the springs. We were asked to dip both our hands in this pond, meditate on Shakti and ask for anything we were told the wish would be granted.

Visit to Kamakhya TempleVeena HattiangadiWhen we came out of the cave, our spirits were lifted. Our minds were calm, serene and tranquil. We felt as if we were cleansed of all our sins and our greatest desire was fulfilled. One should plan a visit to the Kamakhya Temple at least once in his or her lifetime.

Of course, you may have to wait for Devis BULAVA!!

* Do you know the story behind the Shakti Peetha? For this and the entire article, open the document Devi Kamakhya.doc attached with the email.

Women of PowerTanisha GoveasWhen I was small, just a girlI admired the girls in fairy talesI often wondered what I would have doneIf I was forced to eat a poisoned appleSlowly, slowly as I grewI read more stories about real women,These were the people that I admiredJoan of Arc, Cleopatra, Princess Jodha BaiWomen of spirit and women of power.

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Women of PowerTanisha GoveasI grew and made discoveries of my ownI admired women of character and noble women,Flowing golden hair and large eyes no longer a criteriaTo be in the list of people I admired.More years passed, and I realizedI admire women of love and kindnessMy Grandmother, my mother, my sister, my auntsIn further years to come, I hopeI can grow up and sayTime has helped me learn toAdmire myself, a true women of spirit , character and love.

Women of PowerTanisha GoveasTanisha Goveas is the talented daughter of Srilekha Goveas. She lives in Muscat. The poem Women of Power was published in the Times of Oman, Thursday Magazine on 5th April 2012.

Tanisha is pursuing Humanities in the 12th grade and is extremely interested in psychology. She is skilled at creative writing and has written a few poems and composed a song too. WOW!

Earlier she won a prize for her poem, which was published in Mangirisha. Apart from being a budding poet, she has a strong academic background. This year (in her 11th grade) she secured 87% and stood 5th in class.

Kudos Tanisha! Katre Kutumb is proud of you! Keep up the good work!

* To read the entire article, please open the document Papa turns 80.doc attached with the email. 80th Birthday Celebration of Sri D V KatreSrilekha and SujathaSrilekha and Sujatha (daughters of D V Katre mam) write, What amazes me is also his ability to be in touch with old friends, colleagues, family and all this is not via internet, mobile or Facebook. It is old fashioned letter writing, phone calls, greeting cards and personal visits.

That is D V Katre mam for you! Katre Kutumb wishes you a belated Happy Birthday and many more to come!

* To read the entire article, open the document My Mother -Premalata.doc attached with the email. Obituary Premalata GangollyJyoti BailurJyoti Bailur pacchi speaks fondly of her mother Premalata Gangolly pacchi in a touching write-up.

Excerpt: An icon of kindness, fortitude and goodwill left us poorer on October 11th, 2011. My mother, Premalata Gangollys passing away continues to be a matter of grief for those of us she left behind.Se taught both my brother and me the ways to make a happy life among people a trait that has stood us in good stead in our own families. She gave us a lot of love and care. The last cake she baked was on my husbands birthday in August 2011.

This time around, there was a lot of interesting material to read and hence I decided to blend MS Powerpoint and MS Word to design the newsletter.

It is my sincere request to you that you send me your valuable feedback on this mode of delivery.

For updates on Car Street property, open the doc Property Matters.doc attached with the email.

Until next time,With tons of love and affection,Devyani Bijoor

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