Deepavali is one of the most pleasant of the Hindu festivals.
It is usually comes in October every year. It is on the day of new moon day of Ashvayuja. It is celebrated for three days. The day before Dewali is called Naraka Chaturdasi. People believe different stories why Dewali is celebrated. The important stories are:
Narakasura was a demon who teased the people. They prayed to Lord Krishna. His wife Satya bhama also accompanied him. Satya Bhama killed Narakasura in the battle. She was also good in war. People celebrate the victory of Satya Bama and Krishna over Narakasura.
There is also a story in Ramayana which says that the festival was celebrated in Ayodhya when Sree rama, Seetha, Laxmana And Hanuman returned victorious after defeating Ravana in Lanka. So people celebrate Deepavali.
On this festival people get up early in the morning, and take an oil bath and wear new clothes. They decorate their houses with mango leaves and different types of flowers. On this festival they worship Goddess Laxmi (the goddess of wealth and prosperity). Friends and relatives exchange greetings. In the streets, the shops are decorated with color lights. This festival is also called the festival of lights. All the people with no exception illuminate their houses. In the night they fire crackers, rockets etc.
On Deepavali, the hostel children (elder children) went to Madakasira hill. We reached S.E.D.S at three o clock. In the evening after dinner, we fired crackers and we saw an English movie (Mary Poppins). We went to bed at 12 o’clock but it was a nice day.
By Anjali
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Madakasira
We all got ready to go to Madakasira hill. Every child carried a bottle of water.
Pallavi and Ramnjinamma took care of lunch, chapatti and chutney. We had a quick breakfast and left at 8.30 to Mekalapalli bus station. The bus was pretty crowded. When we got down the bus, we walked for some time and asked everyone the shortest direction to the hill. One old man came with us till the beginning of the easy road. We had a few drink stops during our climb of the hill. It was very nice and cool on top. On the highest peak there is a bell and everyone rang it. There were so many monkeys. Everyone was frightened of seeing the monkeys, but actually the monkeys were more frightened of us. There is a pool. Madhan, Iris and a couple of Madakasira kids had a good swim. We had lunch and checked out the whole place. We asked a young man about the fort. One said that it was built by Sri Krishna Devarailu, about 400 years ago. Near the place of the Shingamithi (small shelter), the walls had fallen but now it was reconstructed by the people of Tamil Nadu. After it had fallen, they found so many things like weapons and gold of the olden days. All the people of Madakasira climbed the hill and made some Puja to Shiva after Ugadi. That night they stayed there and came back to their houses the next day. Then we climbed down. Our water was already finished, so it was nice to drink a cold juice back on the foot of the hill. The bus returned us to Mekalapalli, where we bought oil to celebrate Deepavali. It was a nice day…
Pallavi and Ramnjinamma took care of lunch, chapatti and chutney. We had a quick breakfast and left at 8.30 to Mekalapalli bus station. The bus was pretty crowded. When we got down the bus, we walked for some time and asked everyone the shortest direction to the hill. One old man came with us till the beginning of the easy road. We had a few drink stops during our climb of the hill. It was very nice and cool on top. On the highest peak there is a bell and everyone rang it. There were so many monkeys. Everyone was frightened of seeing the monkeys, but actually the monkeys were more frightened of us. There is a pool. Madhan, Iris and a couple of Madakasira kids had a good swim. We had lunch and checked out the whole place. We asked a young man about the fort. One said that it was built by Sri Krishna Devarailu, about 400 years ago. Near the place of the Shingamithi (small shelter), the walls had fallen but now it was reconstructed by the people of Tamil Nadu. After it had fallen, they found so many things like weapons and gold of the olden days. All the people of Madakasira climbed the hill and made some Puja to Shiva after Ugadi. That night they stayed there and came back to their houses the next day. Then we climbed down. Our water was already finished, so it was nice to drink a cold juice back on the foot of the hill. The bus returned us to Mekalapalli, where we bought oil to celebrate Deepavali. It was a nice day…
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
A family story in Golipalli
Once upon a time, there was a family with 4 members; Anjinamma (mother), Gopalappa (father), Nagalakshmi (grandmother) and Rani (daughter).
They were all deaf expect the daughter.
One day Gopalappa went to his field and he was ploughing his field. Some people came to him and asked the way to a village. Gopalappa thought they wanted to buy a cow, so he told them one cow is 800 and the other is 900 rupees. The people said; “No we are not asking about the cows, we are asking the way to the village.” Gopalappa tells “Oh, you want to marry my daughter!”
The people understood that Gopalla was deaf, so they asked somebody else. Gopalappa went back home and said to his wife; ‘Some men came to marry our daughter!” The wife said “Oh your mother died? Poor mother-in-law.” They went into the other room and she saw her mother-in- law. “You are still alive, we are so happy to see you!” Nagalaxshmi thought she was talking about their daughter`s marriage and she went to Rani to tell the good news. Nakalakshmi explained that somebody came to marry Rani and that he was very handsome. It would be arranged te next day. “Thank you grandma, I’ll go and tell my friends, that it is my marriage tomorrow!
Enjoy reading it!
Ashwini
They were all deaf expect the daughter.
One day Gopalappa went to his field and he was ploughing his field. Some people came to him and asked the way to a village. Gopalappa thought they wanted to buy a cow, so he told them one cow is 800 and the other is 900 rupees. The people said; “No we are not asking about the cows, we are asking the way to the village.” Gopalappa tells “Oh, you want to marry my daughter!”
The people understood that Gopalla was deaf, so they asked somebody else. Gopalappa went back home and said to his wife; ‘Some men came to marry our daughter!” The wife said “Oh your mother died? Poor mother-in-law.” They went into the other room and she saw her mother-in- law. “You are still alive, we are so happy to see you!” Nagalaxshmi thought she was talking about their daughter`s marriage and she went to Rani to tell the good news. Nakalakshmi explained that somebody came to marry Rani and that he was very handsome. It would be arranged te next day. “Thank you grandma, I’ll go and tell my friends, that it is my marriage tomorrow!
Enjoy reading it!
Ashwini
Monday, October 12, 2009
Interview with Vishal
Where do you come from?
I am from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
When is your birthday? How old are you?
My birthday is 22nd April 1982. I am 27 years old.
Do you have any memories of your birthday?
Last year, I celebrated my birthday here on the SEDS farm. It was far away from home and everything I am familiar with. But it has to be the most memorable birthday I have had.
Which color you like? Why?
I like blue and black. I like to wear black because it is easy to mix with any other color.
What do you like to eat?
I really like meat. I like to eat western food like pizza and hamburger. My favorite food is BBQ.
We heard that you are a good bike racer. Is that true?
No…….No…….but I used to race four wheelers like cars back home. I was very much into it with some of my friends. We would put our money together and rent the racing circuit and race our cars. It was lots of fun racing cars and also very dangerous but we were very careful on the track. We never raced on the normal roads J
What is your work in SEDS? What is your opinion about your work in SEDS?
I am helping Manil and Rajen to run the farm and also I am learning more from them about how the organization works. I am also helping Rashna in the V.T.C. My opinion about my work in SEDS is that I love my work truly. Because I find this program very interesting and I learn a lot every day.
What is the relation between you and Rajen Sir’s family?
I am Manil’s cousin. Achi, Manil’s mother is my father’s sister. I have lot of respect for them.
Do you have any ambition about your life or something else?
I always wanted to film movies. I also like to make
music with guitar and computer. But right now, I am really looking a lot into the work that SEDS does.
Have you learned any Telugu words? Can you say?
I learned many words. Like EKKADA, AKKADA, PAINA, KURCHO, VARSHAM VASTHUNDI, NA PERU VISHAL.
Are you inspired by any one? Why?
By my father. Because he grew up in a poor family and he had a very hard life. He studied while working at the age of 20.
When are you going to marry? Do you have any girl friends?
I don’t know. Maybe when I have 1 million in my bank account, rupees. No, no, no, I don’t have any girlfriend.
Do you believe in God? Which God?
Yes I believe in God. I believe in all Gods.
What kind of job did you do when you were living in your country?
I worked in film production as casting director. And also worked as a model agent and behind the camera. Filming television commercials.
Did you act in any movie? When?
No, I did not act in any movie but I acted in a T.V commercial when I was 8 years old. It was for a Mercedes Benz & Coffee commercial.
Do you have any enemies in the world?
No.
We heard that you can beat the drums very well. Is that true?
Not as good as Rashna. But I started playing music at the age of 12.
Did you make any songs in your past life?
I had a band when I was 15. I composed so many songs when I was 20.
Do you have your own car in your country? Which brand?
Yes, I had my own car in my Malaysia. It is a Malaysian car called as PROTON SATRIA.
Who is your favorite teacher?
My favorite teacher was our hockey coach who was also our Malay language teacher. He was a very good guy and paid more attention to me.
Which is your favorite subject in your country?
I like English and Malay language which is called as BAHASA or MELAYU
Do you have any brothers or sisters in your family?
I have one older sister. She is living in Australia with my mother, and she has a one and half year old baby.
Where have you been in your past life?
I have been to Australia, India and Singapore.
By Madhan
I am from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
When is your birthday? How old are you?
My birthday is 22nd April 1982. I am 27 years old.
Do you have any memories of your birthday?
Last year, I celebrated my birthday here on the SEDS farm. It was far away from home and everything I am familiar with. But it has to be the most memorable birthday I have had.
Which color you like? Why?
I like blue and black. I like to wear black because it is easy to mix with any other color.
What do you like to eat?
I really like meat. I like to eat western food like pizza and hamburger. My favorite food is BBQ.
We heard that you are a good bike racer. Is that true?
No…….No…….but I used to race four wheelers like cars back home. I was very much into it with some of my friends. We would put our money together and rent the racing circuit and race our cars. It was lots of fun racing cars and also very dangerous but we were very careful on the track. We never raced on the normal roads J
What is your work in SEDS? What is your opinion about your work in SEDS?
I am helping Manil and Rajen to run the farm and also I am learning more from them about how the organization works. I am also helping Rashna in the V.T.C. My opinion about my work in SEDS is that I love my work truly. Because I find this program very interesting and I learn a lot every day.
What is the relation between you and Rajen Sir’s family?
I am Manil’s cousin. Achi, Manil’s mother is my father’s sister. I have lot of respect for them.
Do you have any ambition about your life or something else?
I always wanted to film movies. I also like to make
music with guitar and computer. But right now, I am really looking a lot into the work that SEDS does.
Have you learned any Telugu words? Can you say?
I learned many words. Like EKKADA, AKKADA, PAINA, KURCHO, VARSHAM VASTHUNDI, NA PERU VISHAL.
Are you inspired by any one? Why?
By my father. Because he grew up in a poor family and he had a very hard life. He studied while working at the age of 20.
When are you going to marry? Do you have any girl friends?
I don’t know. Maybe when I have 1 million in my bank account, rupees. No, no, no, I don’t have any girlfriend.
Do you believe in God? Which God?
Yes I believe in God. I believe in all Gods.
What kind of job did you do when you were living in your country?
I worked in film production as casting director. And also worked as a model agent and behind the camera. Filming television commercials.
Did you act in any movie? When?
No, I did not act in any movie but I acted in a T.V commercial when I was 8 years old. It was for a Mercedes Benz & Coffee commercial.
Do you have any enemies in the world?
No.
We heard that you can beat the drums very well. Is that true?
Not as good as Rashna. But I started playing music at the age of 12.
Did you make any songs in your past life?
I had a band when I was 15. I composed so many songs when I was 20.
Do you have your own car in your country? Which brand?
Yes, I had my own car in my Malaysia. It is a Malaysian car called as PROTON SATRIA.
Who is your favorite teacher?
My favorite teacher was our hockey coach who was also our Malay language teacher. He was a very good guy and paid more attention to me.
Which is your favorite subject in your country?
I like English and Malay language which is called as BAHASA or MELAYU
Do you have any brothers or sisters in your family?
I have one older sister. She is living in Australia with my mother, and she has a one and half year old baby.
Where have you been in your past life?
I have been to Australia, India and Singapore.
By Madhan
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Second Saturday
Second Saturday is the monthly program for the sponsor children.
Raju was responsible for a movie, Ashwini for taking the weight of the children. Pallavi took care of the measurements. Madhan, Roja1, Murthi and Saikumar were responsible for T.T. (playing games).
Ramanjinamma, Roja-2, Prabhavathi worked with the children for dances and songs. Deepa, Anjali, Kala Bai, Kalavathi did an art class. We were all responsible for this program because the staff members went to collect some things like rice, clothes… in villages, for the victims of the flood in Kurnool.
The sponsor children took their weight at the gate and signed the list. Children who were absent
in the previous month had to wear a white heart because they didn’t give measurements for Christmas clothes yet. The children who had white hearts, went to Pallavi to take their measurement. After measurement, we sent the children to Raju, to see a cartoon movie. After the movie, they went to the playground for playing games and then art class. And from 12 till 1pm they sang songs and danced. On that day, a 125 children attended. We divided them into three groups. Some children came late, so we arranged one group after another group. At 1 pm, the children had lunch and they went home. We (the hostel children) packed the clothes and rice which had already been collected. That was not so hard. For the good job we did, we watched Naraina .We enjoyed it very much. It was a nice and unforgettable day. So we all like to share our happiness with you.
Raju was responsible for a movie, Ashwini for taking the weight of the children. Pallavi took care of the measurements. Madhan, Roja1, Murthi and Saikumar were responsible for T.T. (playing games).
Ramanjinamma, Roja-2, Prabhavathi worked with the children for dances and songs. Deepa, Anjali, Kala Bai, Kalavathi did an art class. We were all responsible for this program because the staff members went to collect some things like rice, clothes… in villages, for the victims of the flood in Kurnool.
The sponsor children took their weight at the gate and signed the list. Children who were absent
in the previous month had to wear a white heart because they didn’t give measurements for Christmas clothes yet. The children who had white hearts, went to Pallavi to take their measurement. After measurement, we sent the children to Raju, to see a cartoon movie. After the movie, they went to the playground for playing games and then art class. And from 12 till 1pm they sang songs and danced. On that day, a 125 children attended. We divided them into three groups. Some children came late, so we arranged one group after another group. At 1 pm, the children had lunch and they went home. We (the hostel children) packed the clothes and rice which had already been collected. That was not so hard. For the good job we did, we watched Naraina .We enjoyed it very much. It was a nice and unforgettable day. So we all like to share our happiness with you.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Swine Flu
There are vaccines to treat the swine flu, the USCDC recommends the use of oseltanivir (tamiflu) or About Swine flu.
Swine flu, also called the Mexican flu is caused by pigs who spread the virus. Scientists have discovered that swine flu is caused by pigs when they cough or sneeze. Swine influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory diseases of pigs caused by type-a influenza viruses that cause regular outbreaks in pigs. It is a contagious disease. But in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond 3 people. Today it has spread from person to person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Infected people may be able to infect others. Symptoms develop to 7 or more days after they become sick. Especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods. Symptoms of swine flu are flu, include fever, coughing, a sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills and fatigue. And some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with flu. And deaths have been reported. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underplaying chronic medical conditions.
The medicine they give is called zanawivir (relena) for the prevention of these
swine influenza viruses.
Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhalers, etc.) that fight against the flue by keeping flu viruses from being produced in your body.
To protect yourself before getting sick, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. The virus can spread this way. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Do not go to work or school if you have the flu.
The warning signs in children that need urgent medical attention are:
1. fast breathing or trouble in breathing.
2. Bluish skin color
3. Not drinking enough fluid.
4. Not waking up or not interacting.
5. Being so irritable that the child acts crazy to be held.
6. Fever with a rash.
7. Flu-like symptoms improve but then returns with fever and the coughing gets worse.
8. pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen.
9. sudden dizziness
10. confusion
11. severe or persistent vomiting.
Eat healthy food. Keep your hands cleans keep clean besides tables, bathrooms, sheets and towels and your clothes must be washed with laundry soap and dried on a hot setting. Eating utensils should be washed with dish washer or by hand with water and soap.
By Ramanjinamma
Swine flu, also called the Mexican flu is caused by pigs who spread the virus. Scientists have discovered that swine flu is caused by pigs when they cough or sneeze. Swine influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory diseases of pigs caused by type-a influenza viruses that cause regular outbreaks in pigs. It is a contagious disease. But in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond 3 people. Today it has spread from person to person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Infected people may be able to infect others. Symptoms develop to 7 or more days after they become sick. Especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods. Symptoms of swine flu are flu, include fever, coughing, a sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills and fatigue. And some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with flu. And deaths have been reported. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underplaying chronic medical conditions.
The medicine they give is called zanawivir (relena) for the prevention of these
swine influenza viruses.
Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhalers, etc.) that fight against the flue by keeping flu viruses from being produced in your body.
To protect yourself before getting sick, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. The virus can spread this way. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Do not go to work or school if you have the flu.
The warning signs in children that need urgent medical attention are:
1. fast breathing or trouble in breathing.
2. Bluish skin color
3. Not drinking enough fluid.
4. Not waking up or not interacting.
5. Being so irritable that the child acts crazy to be held.
6. Fever with a rash.
7. Flu-like symptoms improve but then returns with fever and the coughing gets worse.
8. pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen.
9. sudden dizziness
10. confusion
11. severe or persistent vomiting.
Eat healthy food. Keep your hands cleans keep clean besides tables, bathrooms, sheets and towels and your clothes must be washed with laundry soap and dried on a hot setting. Eating utensils should be washed with dish washer or by hand with water and soap.
By Ramanjinamma
Sunday, October 4, 2009
RDT
On 4/10/2009 Sunday we went to RDT, in Anantapur.
The school left after breakfast with bus of Seds, we went to Vidyalayam. RDT is a NGO that helps children who are blind, mentally disabled. We came to bring Aparna to her
hostel. Two years ago, Aparna lived in Seds hostel. She was studying in 8th class. She became blind, so she joined the blind hostel in RDT. There she continued her studies. We all went to see her hostel. They gave us a mixture in a newspaper. In that paper we saw the writing of the blind people, which is very different from our handwriting. It likes just like holes. It is called Braille language. Braille was also a blind person. He invented the
language which is very useful for blind people.
The staff of RDT showed the farm to us. Mental people made flowers with Palmiah and puzzles, dolls, boxes... with paper. They sent all the material to Spain. The profit returns to the organization. We saw many attributes on different playgrounds, with a seesaw, slide... At 2.30 p.m. we returned to Mekalapalli. On the way back, we saw the national park. It is very old and everything is broken, so people rarely go there. There we had lunch, chapatti and groundnuts chutney. After lunch we played for some time and we continued our journey. On the way we also saw an international Cricket stadium. The grass was very green and was still being cultivated in the middle. At 4pm we arrived at the statue of the giant called Kumbakarnudu. The legend about him is that he slept for 6 months without waking up. So the people were trying to wake him up. It was the statue of that time. There we had some time to see other small statues like snakes and some goddess…then we didn’t stop still the SEDS farm.
The school left after breakfast with bus of Seds, we went to Vidyalayam. RDT is a NGO that helps children who are blind, mentally disabled. We came to bring Aparna to her
hostel. Two years ago, Aparna lived in Seds hostel. She was studying in 8th class. She became blind, so she joined the blind hostel in RDT. There she continued her studies. We all went to see her hostel. They gave us a mixture in a newspaper. In that paper we saw the writing of the blind people, which is very different from our handwriting. It likes just like holes. It is called Braille language. Braille was also a blind person. He invented the
language which is very useful for blind people.
The staff of RDT showed the farm to us. Mental people made flowers with Palmiah and puzzles, dolls, boxes... with paper. They sent all the material to Spain. The profit returns to the organization. We saw many attributes on different playgrounds, with a seesaw, slide... At 2.30 p.m. we returned to Mekalapalli. On the way back, we saw the national park. It is very old and everything is broken, so people rarely go there. There we had lunch, chapatti and groundnuts chutney. After lunch we played for some time and we continued our journey. On the way we also saw an international Cricket stadium. The grass was very green and was still being cultivated in the middle. At 4pm we arrived at the statue of the giant called Kumbakarnudu. The legend about him is that he slept for 6 months without waking up. So the people were trying to wake him up. It was the statue of that time. There we had some time to see other small statues like snakes and some goddess…then we didn’t stop still the SEDS farm.
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