Send Greetings -Top 25 SMS- Kerala Onam festival Celebrations

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Convey your Onam wishes by SMS in Malayalam (scroll down for SMS in English):

  • Onam Unnan Bhagyam Veenam"
  • "Ella Malayalikalum Onam Unnanam"
  • "Kaanam Vittum Onam Unnaam"
  • "Pakshe Leave Kittiyillengil Onam Unnaan Pattathilla"
  • "Innullorku Onam Enthu Ennu Ariyuka Polum Illa"
  • "Karanum Kali Illa Chiri Illa Sadiya Illa"
  • "Ennalum Onam Uinnan Marakkarute Snehitare"
  • "Pakshe Keralathil Adi Undu Idi Undu Kallakadathu Undu
    Kastody Maranom Undu Mardanum Undu, Vanubham Undu Ellam
    Kondum Keralam Oru Bhrantalam Anu"
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Convey your Onam wishes by SMS in English:

  1. "I take the pleasure of wishing you and your family members a Happy Onam. I hope by next year I'll join your families for Onam celebrations. Enjoy Onam"
  2. "Onam greetings to all ! Best wishes for Health, Happiness and Prosperity."
  3. " Wishing you a very very Happy Onam."
  4. " Wishing you a very prosperous, healthy, wealthy and Happy Onam to all malayalees in the World."
  5. " Wishing amma achan & raj a very Happy & Prosperous Onam. I hope next year we will all get together for more Onam. "
  6. "May the God bless you and fill your heart with joy & happiness. May the color and lights of Onam fill your home with happiness and joy. Have the most beautiful Onam."
  7. "May the God bless you and fill your heart with joy & happiness. May the color and lights of Onam fill your home with happiness and joy. Have the most beautiful Onam."
  8. "This time it will be more precious for us because this is my 3rd onam with you. Happy Onam da chakkare."
  9. "Poovili Poovili ponnonamayi I wish a very happy Onam to all malayalees in the whole world."
  10. "The Onam is an occasion for people to remind themselves of the all pervasive nature of divine. I wish all your family members a happy Onam & Thiruonam."
  11. "May the spirit of Onam remains everywhere Whatever you do Whatever you think Whatever you hope in your life "Wish you a Happy Onam""
  12. "Forever remembering thoughts of happiness & prosperity with all sweet onam days."
  13. To all keralites wishing you a Happy Onam Day. "
  14. "May the spirit of Onam appears everywhere at all time!!
  15. Onaashmsakal to all, belonging to Punnakkan House Kizhuthally!"
  16. "Wish you all a very happy, prosperous, colorful, healthy, wealthy and funfilled Onam! Let this season brings you all lot of good luck, peace of mind, happiness and all that you wish! Lots of Love, Hugs n Kisses,"
  17. "By recollecting and preserving those old days of Thiruvonam Celebrations in our Village in Trivandrum. We wish all malaya lees a very Happy Onam"
  18. "I wish u a very Happy Onam. May the good God bless u and fill ur heart with joy & happiness. Have the most beautiful Onam."
  19. "Forever remembering thoughts of happiness & prosperity to all with sweet onam days."
  20. "To all keralites wishing you a Happy Onam Day."
  21. "The Onam Celebration is an occasion for people to remind themselves of the all pervasive nature of the divine. I wish all your family members and especially you, A Happy Onam & Tiruonam!  With Lots of Love"
  22. "Wish you and your family a happy and prosperous Onam. May this year's Onam brings you a lot of happiness and prosperity."
  23. "The Onam celebration is an occasion for people to remind themselves of the all pervasive nature of the Divine." Wishing all Family members & dear ones a Happy Onam! May you all have a Happy, Peaceful and Prosperous Year ahead."
  24. "Wishing you lots of good wishes on the joyous occasion of Onam. I am missing everybody. Please convey my regards to all."
  25. "I wish you a very Happy Onam. May the good God bless you and fill your heart with joy & happiness. May the color and lights of Onam fill your home with happiness and joy. My heartful wishes on Onam. Have the most beautiful Onam."

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Kerala Onam festival Celebrations - History & Myth


About Onam - Onnam - Thiruonam:
"Onam celebrations" are on 2nd september, 2009.

When is it celebrated?
 
Onam in kerala is a popular&important festival. Onam or thiruonam is celebrated in the beginning of the first month of Malayalam Calendar (Kolla Varsham) called Chingam. This month corresponds to August-September in Gregorian Calendar and Bhadrapada or Bhadon in Indian (Hindu) Calendar.

When is Thiru Onam?
Onam carnival continues for ten days, starting from the day of Atham and culminating on Thiru Onam. Atham and Thiru Onam are the most important days for Onam festivities. The day of Atham is decided by the position of stars. Onam festival commences from lunar asterism (a cluster of stars smaller than a constellation) Atham (Hastha) that appears ten days before asterism Onam or Thiru Onam. Atham is regarded as auspicious and holy day by people of Kerala. Thiru Onam corresponds to the Shravan day in the month of August or September, hence it is also called Sravanotsavam.

At this time sun is in the Zodiac sign of Leo (Simha rasi), which happens to be the sun's house as well.

Significance of Onam Day in Mythology
The dayof Onam is decided in accordance with the legend of King Mahabali in whose honor Onam is celebrated. People believe that it was this particular day,Lord Vishnu took his fifth avatar as Vaamana, appeared in the kingdom of King Mahabali and sent him to nether world.

People believe that it is on the last day, Tiruonam that the spirit of King Maveli visits Kerala, hence the day is marked by feast and festivities. Devotees of Maveli celebrate the golden era witnessed in Maveli's reign during Onam. To welcome their revered ruler, people lay flower mats (Pookalam) in the front courtyard, prepare a grand meal (Onasadya), dance, play and make merry. All this is done to impress upon King Mahabali that his people are prosperous and happy.

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2009 Miss Universe


Miss Venezuela was crowned the 2009 Miss Universe in Sunday night's pageant held in Bahamas.

Stefania Fernandez, 18-year-old, became the 58th winner of the title in the show broadcast live around the world from the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas.

Miss Dominican Republic, Ada Aimee de la Cruz, was the runner up.

Miss China, Wang Jingyao, was named Miss Congeniality and Miss Thailand, Chutima Durongdej, won Miss Photogenic.

It was the second consecutive year that a Miss Venezuela won the title. Venezuela have won the title five times.
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Birthday - Megastar Chiranjeevi Biography

Chiranjeevi Biography
Personal Life
Chiranjeevi is also known as Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad. He was born In Mogultoor, August 22, 1955. He is tall, dark and a handsome person with his strong and bold physic. His father - Late Sri Venkat Rao and mother - Anjana Devi. He tops among all the actors in Tollywood in both remuneration and fan following. People call him as Indian Mega Star. He got married to Ms. Surekha, daughter of Sri Allu Rama Lingaiah in 1980.

His brothers - Nagendra Babu and Kalyan Babu and one sister - Vijaya

He did intermediate studies at C.S.R. Sharma Junior College (Ongole) & graduated with a B.Com degree from Y.N. College in Narasapur, Andhra Pradesh.

Apart from being the ultimate hero of Telugu movie-lovers, Chiranjeevi has recently joined politics and runs a renowned Charitable Trust as well. Did diploma in acting then went to Madras in 1978. Starting of the carrer:

Sstarting his career with small role in the film “Punadi Rallu”, directed by Raj Kumar. Although he acted for the first time in “Punadi Rallu”, Chiru’s first film to be released was “Pranam Kharidu” (1978), a directorial venture of K. Vasu. Thereafter, he was offered a series of small and villainous roles in films, including “Manavoori Pandavulu” (1978). “Adavi Donga”, released in the same year, was another important movie in his career. In 1979, Chiranjeevi had eight releases and by its last quarter, he had started gaining pace in the industry.

He Became Megastar

The turning point in the film career of Chiranjeevi came with “Khaidi” (1983), which fetched him immediate stardom. This film marked the beginning of his dominance in Tollywood (Telugu film industry). Directed by A Kodanda Rami Reddy, the film became a super-hit. The director-actor duo proved to be one of the most successful combinations in the industry during that period. Subsequently, they worked together in 23 films, a majority of which proved to be block busters.

Inspired by Michel Jackson's Thriller Vedios, he introduced "Brake dance" into tollywood and Kollywood. Enen now, he is known to be a great dancer. This notion apperars to be broken wih the advent of Ram Charan Teja, his son.

Known for his dare-devil stunts, Chiranjeevi met with a number of accidents on the sets. He was injured while shooting for the climax of the film “Sangharshana” (1983).
Thereafter, he underwent an operation in London. However, he continued to perform tough and risky stunts in his films. In the film “Intiguttu” (1984), he was injured when he tried fighting using the tube light. 'Bavagaru Bagunara' is yet another movie in which Chiranjeevi displayed the carefree attitude of a teenage boy, while performing bungee jumping.

His blockbustors

Chiranjeevi continued to give hits to Tollywood. Some of his blockbusters are “Abhilasha” (1983), “Challenge” (1984), “Pasivadi Pranam” (1987), “Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu” (1989), “Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari” (1990), “Kodama Simham” (1990), “Gang Leader” (1991), “Rowdy Alludu” (1991) and “Gharana Mogudu” (1992). After a phase of low-career, during the mid 1990’s, Chiranjeevi made a comeback in the late 1990’s with another series of blockbusters, including Master (1997), Choodalani Vundi (1998), Bavagaru Bagunnara (1998) and Sneham Kosam (1999). “Indra” (2002) proved to be a mega hit and was one amongst the highest grossing movies of the year.

Major Failures

Chiranjeevi underwent a very bad time as all his some of the movies were flop like Mechanic Alludu (1993), S.P.Parshuram (1994), Big Boss (1995), and Rikshavodu (1995). but these failures couldn't stop his carrer. Afterwards, he had blockbustors like Indra, which re-writen the Tollywood records.

Awards:

  • 1982: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (“Subhalekha”)
  • 1984: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (“Inti Guttu” )
  • 1987: Nandi Award for Best Actor (“Swayamkrushi”)
  • 1988: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (“Rudraveena”), Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration (“Rudraveena”)
  • 1992: Nandi Award for Best Actor (“Aapathbandhavudu”)
  • 1993: Filmfare for Best Actor Award (“Muta Mesthri”)
  • 1999: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (“Sneham Kosam”)
  • 2002: Nandi Award for Best Actor (“Indra”), Filmfare Award for Best Actor (“Indra”)
  • 2003: Tagore Award for Best Actor (“Santosham”)
  • 2004: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (“Shankar Dada MBBS ”)
  • 2006: Padma Bhushan Award
  • 2007: Filmfare Special Legend Award

Filmography
1978 - Pranam Khareedu, Manavoori Pandavulu
1979 - Kothala Raayudu, Sri Rambantu, Idikatha Kaadu, Punaadi Rallu, I Love You, Kotta Alludu, Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba,
Tayaramma Bangarayya
1980 - Rakta Sambandham, Mogudu Kavali, Prema Tarangalu, Love in Singapore, Thathayya Premaleelalu, Kaali, Nakili Manishi, Punnami Naagu, Mosagadu, Jathara, Aarani Mantalu, Chandipriya, Kottapeta Rowdy, Agni Samskaram
1981 - Kirayi Rowdylu, Chattaniki Kallu Levu , Priya, Srirasthu Subhamasthu, 47 Rojulu, Rani Kasula Rangamma, Ooriki Ichina Maata, Nyayam Kavali, Prema Natakam, Tirugu Leni Manishi, Todu Dongalu
1982 - Bandhalu Anubandhalu, Manchu Pallaki, Mondi Ghatam, Yamakinkarudu, Billa Ranga, Patnam Vachina Prativrathalu, Tingu Rangadu, Radha My Darling, Sitadevi, Idi Pellantara, Subhalekha, Bandipotu Simham, Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya
1983 - Sangarshana, Manthri gari Viyyankudu, Khaidi, Simhapoori Simham, Maa Inti Premayanam, Roshagadu, Maga Maharaju, Gudachari No.1, Puli Bebbuli, Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu, Aalyashikaram, Abhilasha, Palletoori Monagadu
1984 - Rustum, Agnigundam, Naagu, Intiguttu, Challenge, Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu, Devanthakudu, Hero, Goonda, Allulu Vasthunnaru
1985 - Vijetha, Adavi Donga, Raktha Sindhuram, Puli, Jwala, Chiranjeevi, Donga, Chattam Tho Poratam
1986 - Chanakya Shapadham, Dairyavanthudu, Rakshasudu, Chantabbai, Veta, Magadheerudu, Kondaveeti Raja, Kirathakudu
1987 - Jebu Donga, Swayamkrushi, Pasivadi Pranam, Chakravarthy, Aradhana, Donga Mogudu
1988 - Yudda Bhoomi, Trinetrudu, Marana Mrudangam, Khaidi No.786, Yamudiki Mogudu, Rudraveena, Manchi Donga
1989 - Lankeshwarudu Shankar, Rudranetra, State Rowdy, Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu
1990 - Raja Vikramarka, Prathibandh, Kodama Simham, Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Kondaveeti Donga
1991 - Rowdy Alludu, Gang Leader, Stuartpuram Police Station
1992 - Aapathbandhavudu, Aaj Ka Goonda Raj, Gharana Mogudu
1993 - Mechanic Alludu, Mutaa Mesthri
1994 - The Gentleman, S.P.Parasuram, Mugguru Monagallu
1995 - Rikshavodu, Big Boss, Alluda Majaka
1996 - Hitler
1997 - Master
1998 - Choodalani Vundi, Bavagaru Bagunnara
1999 - Iddaru Mitrulu, Sneham Kosam
2000 - Annayya, Hands Up
2001 - Daddy, Manjunatha, Mrugaraju
2002 - Indra
2003 - Anji, Tagore
2004 - Shankar Dada MBBS
2005 - Andarivadu, Jai Chiranjeeva
2006 - Stalin
2007 - Shankardada Zindabad
2008 - Dheerudu

Social work & Philanthropy

know for his philathoriphic activities, chiranjeevi founded a charitable trust, named Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust, on October 2, 1998. The Trust includes a blood bank and a couple of Eye banks, named after the mega star. It has received lots of blood and eye donations till date. CCT was awarded the "Best Voluntary Blood Bank Award" by the AP State Government, in 2002 and 2003.

Political Career

With an ideology of social democracy, mega star Chiranjeevi entered the political arena and established “Praja Rajyam” party in 2008. The headquarters of his regional party is located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Chiranjeevi appeared in the first public meeting for the party on August 26, 2008. Far below the expectations, he got 18 assembly seats. Which is considered to be a failure.

Rumours on his chracter as incapable father and Miser

After attaining stardom, he was asked to donate his old house at Mogulthu, his native place, towards establishing a library. Few days after, residents of Mogulthu came to know that the same house was sold to someone for just 2 lakhs. This the cause is said to be the reason for not getting votes from his native place during elections in 2009.

In 2008, few months before his enty to political arena, his daughter aloped with someone and got married. This broght a bad name to him as Incapable Father. But many people put them as rumours.


On the eve of his birthday, convey your wishes to our Megastar.......
Many many happy birhtday dear Chiru.

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Swine Flu - All about it

Overview


Swine (Pig) flu or H1N1 is a respiratory disease of pigs first described in the 1930s and is common throughout pig populations worldwide. Transmission of the virus from pigs to humans is not common and does not always lead to human influenza often resulting only in the production of antibodies in the blood. People with regular exposure to pigs are at increased risk of swine flu infection. The cases commonly involved pig industry workers or people who came into close contact with infected pigs at country fair.

Like people, pigs can get influenza (flu), but swine flu viruses aren't the same as human flu viruses. In the past, causalities have occurred in the past to those who had direct contact with pigs. But the current swine flu outbreak is different. It's caused by a new swine flu virus that has spread from person to person — and it's happening among people who haven't had any contact with pigs.


Generally, people are tend to cancel their travel plans at the fear of H1N1. As mentioned earlier, human body prepares antibodies in the blood against this virus, you will not be infected, if you are healthy. So, you will be infected, only if you're sick. So, canceling the traveling plans is not needed. The World Health Organization and CDC (Center for Disease Control) currently don't recommend any travel bans or travel restrictions for healthy people. An earlier U.S. advisory against travel to Mexico has been lifted. But if you're sick, health officials want you to stay home. If you have flu-like symptoms, the CDC says you should stay home and avoid travel for seven days after you get sick or for at least 24 hours after you stop having symptoms, whichever is longer.


Why is it so deadly


The swine influenza virus that is causing the 2009 outbreak is a type A influenza virus. There are many sub-types of influenza A. The virus mutates into many forms, so each form of the mutant needs a separate vaccine, which we are unable to do. Some H1N1 viruses only infect pigs. Others infect humans and pigs and birds. Hence, a new influenza vaccine is made every year to keep up with the new H1N1 variations. However, in the present outbreak, the virus has not been changed much into other forms.


How it spreads


The new swine flu virus apparently spreads just like regular flu. You could pick up germs directly from an infected person, or by touching an object they recently touched, and then touching your eyes, mouth, or nose, delivering their germs for your own infection. So, making a habit of washing hands is recommended, even when you're not ill. Flu germs can start spreading up to a day before symptoms start, and for up to seven days after getting infected.


Surprisingly, You can't get swine flu by eating pork, bacon, or other foods that came from pigs.

Symptoms

In pigs, swine flu symptoms can include a sudden onset of fever, coughing, sneezing and a discharge from the nose or eyes. Outbreaks in herds tend to occur during the colder months, and vaccines are available to control its spread in pigs.


In humans, symptoms of swine flu are like regular flu symptoms and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. Those symptoms can also be caused by many other conditions, and that means that you and your doctor can't know, just based on your symptoms, if you've got swine flu. It takes a lab test to tell whether it's swine flu or some other condition.


Precautions

Follow these steps:

* Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Or, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
* Avoid close contact with sick people.
* Avoid touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.

Got flu symptoms? Stay home, and when you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. Afterward, throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.


Vaccine

Since virus mutates rapidly, preaparing But vaccines are being made in large quantities. Clinical trials will begin in August 2009. Depending on how long federal officials wait for the results of these tests, tens of millions of doses of swine flu vaccine could be ready as soon as September 2009, with more vaccine becoming available each month History:

The present Swine Flu outbreak is partially rooted in history, with large influenza epidemics in 1918, 1976 and earlier.

History of swine flu

The present Swine Flu outbreak is partially rooted in history, with large influenza epidemics in 1918, 1976 and earlier.
The 1918 Influenza Epidemic

Called the “Spanish” influenza strain, and classified as pandemic, during 1918 and 1919 it is thought to have infected a third of the world population and caused perhaps as many as 50 million deaths, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, which must have been figuratively holding its breath when it admitted deaths could have been nearly double that because many who died during that period were not actually diagnosed, nor were samples taken for lab testing and identification.

In 1918, causes of human flu and its links to avian and swine influenza were not known.

That 91-year-old virus wasn’t killed. It survives as the “ancestor” of the deadly descendants being grappled with today. Indeed, research in the 1930s found its offspring in both pigs and humans and concluded it was related to widespread flu epidemics in 1847 and 1889.

In 1976, an Army recruit at Fort Dix, NJ, complained of feeling tired and weak. He died the next day (Feb. 5) and four other soldiers were soon hospitalized. Health officials attributed the death to swine flu and said the current flu strain was closely related to that of the 1918 epidemic.
Public health officials panicked and urged President Gerald Ford to act. About 24% of the U. S. population was vaccinated.

There was an outbreak of swine flu in the Philippines in 2007.

The numbers from the World Health Organization, by July, showed 77,201 reported swine flu cases, with 332 deaths.

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