The Celestial Mermaid

Did you know that 22nd August (2021) was observed as Coconut Day as well as Raksha Bandhan was celebrated. Let's take a look to know the speciality behind these festivals. Raksha Bandhan is a very popular festival, but did you know about the coastal celebration of Narali Pournima. NāraLi pournima is a ceremonial day observed by Hindu fishing communities in Maharashtra, particularly around Mumbai and the Konkan coast. It is held on the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan which falls around July or August. The ocean was worshipped with rice, flowers and coconuts as offerings. Another ceremony involves women tying a rakhi or amulet on the wrists of their brothers. In Bombay, the festival formerly involved large numbers of people assembling at the beach between Malabar Hill and Colaba with coconuts and floral offerings being cast into the sea. It was celebrated towards the end of the monsoon and marked the beginning of calmer seas and safe sailing. Fun Fact : World Coconut Day...

I am a movie nerd. Since I was little, I loved watching movies. When I was in school, I knew everything about Bollywood. Which movie was releasing when, who starred in it, the actors, directors, producers, music composers, was the movie good or bad. I even memorised all the songs and learned the hook steps. I am so in awe with cinema. The music, the emotions, the filming. So much time, efforts and hard work to bring a magical story to life.  Like I said I have watched many films, but these are my top 5 movies you can't miss, especially if you are a cinephile. The Shape of Water (2017) Written by :  Guillermo del Toro and Vanessa Taylor Director :  Guillermo del Toro Starring : Sally Hawkins, Doug Jones This movie is magical. It even won the 90th Academy Award for Best Picture. Set in Baltimore in 1962, during the Cold War, is the love story of Elisa and The Amphibian Man. Despite coming from two different worlds, they understand each other, without speaking. Truly lo...