deepu 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 Chingam- the dawn of new hopes Kerala is celebrating another New Year- 1181, according to the Malayalam calendar, also known as “Kollavarsham”. Chingam or Bhadrapada, the first month of the calendar ushers in ONAM, the national fiesta of Kerala. After the rain drenched Karkidakam with its privations, Chingam is a welcome month of plenty. The sky becomes blue, the deep forest becomes greener and it is time to reap the harvest, time to celebrate and to rejoice along with the Nature. And Onam epitomizes the newfound vigour and enthusiasm about everything around. It is celebrated with traditional Malayalee fervour with visit to temples, family get-togethers, gifting each other clothes called Ona-kkodi and lots of merry making. This picturesque ten-day harvest festival has been part of Malayalee psyche for centuries now. There are records of Onam being celebrated during the Sangam Age. Onam festivities have been recorded during the time of Kulasekhara Perumals around A.D 800. It is believed that during those days the whole of Chingam was celebrated as Onam season. Chingam, the first month of the Malayalam calendar comes during August or September of Gregorian Calendar. Chingam (Lion) is referring to the Leo zodiac constellation. Happy NewYear to all Keralites!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashoksoft 83 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 Thanks dude ... same to u ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vishal Gupta 4 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 I wish Happy New Year to all Keralites!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashokjp 15 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 Ella malayali sahodara sahodari markkum ende snehamulla puthuvarsha ashamsangal.. HAPPY NEW YEAR>>> Lets this be a gr8 and successfull year for you... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vishal Gupta 4 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 Ashok! Can u pls translate it into English also? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arun 795 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 that translates to: "Wishing all Malayalee brothers and sisters my wholehearted new year wishes" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vishal Gupta 4 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 I think! Ella -< All malayali -> Malayalee sahodara -> Brothers sahodari -> Sisters markkum ende -> My Side snehamulla -> Wholehearted puthuvarsha -> New year ashamsangal -> Wishes.. Is it correct translation? I don't know ne Malayalee word, but its a wild guess. Cauz I found there is some similarity in Hindi & Malayalee words. So pls correct it if I'm wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arun 795 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 Bingo Vishal ! just a grammatical mistake though... 'markkum' isn't a single word, it stands for the 's' in brothers and sisters. And 'ende' means 'my', so the other way round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chirag 5 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 Congrats guys! Keep going! Best wishes!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vishal Gupta 4 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 Ok Arun! thnx for clearification... At least I learnt some words of malayalee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arun 795 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 'Malayalam' rather Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deepu 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2005 I think!Ella -< All malayali -> Malayalee sahodara -> Brothers sahodari -> Sisters markkum ende -> My Side snehamulla -> Wholehearted puthuvarsha -> New year ashamsangal -> Wishes.. Is it correct translation? I don't know ne Malayalee word, but its a wild guess. Cauz I found there is some similarity in Hindi & Malayalee words. So pls correct it if I'm wrong? 38175[/snapback] Its easy to learn isn't it Vishal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashokjp 15 Report post Posted August 18, 2005 hehe hmm good i better start some coaching classes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashoksoft 83 Report post Posted August 18, 2005 Count me as the local trainer in Mumbai, Ashokjp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
