2016 HIF Brochure

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2016 HIF Brochure

I ACAW
INDIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTER
P.O. Box 358, Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522 . Tax Exempt 501(C)3 Organization # 13-3670624)
HERITAGE OF INDIA FESTIVAL
www.iacaw.org
August 7, 2016
INSIDE:
Learn about the significance of the peacock in Indian culture; IACAW happenings in 2015-’16;
Little known amazing facts about India; special section for children and much more..!
Congratulations
on a Successful
Indian Heritage Festival
and
Best Wishes
to the
Indian American Cultural
Association of Westchester
from
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INDIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTER’S
MISSION STATEMENT
To cultivate, promote, sponsor and develop an understanding
of Indian music, dance, art, theater, and literature amongst the Indian
and American communities by arranging, sponsoring and organizing art
shows, music, film, stage performances, lectures, seminars,
meetings, exhibitions, radio and television programs, creating an
archive of periodicals, books, photographs, film and music records.
IACAW is the foremost cultural organization serving the Indian
community of Westchester for more than a quarter century.
Its mission is to promote a greater understanding of the Indian
culture, art, music, literature, food and the diversity of people of
Indian origin. Since its founding in 1973 by a small group of new
immigrants that settled in Westchester County, the Association
has advanced the knowledge of Indian culture not only within the
County but throughout the tri-state area. Indians as an ethnic
group are amongst the most affluent community in America and
particularly in Westchester County. Members of the Indian
community not only serve the citizens of Westchester County
in various professional and entrepreneurial capacities but also
generate significant employment opportunities in the county.
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GREETINGS FROM THE
2016 HERITAGE OF INDIA FESTIVAL
CHAIRS
GEMINI PATEL
Namaste,
President & Festival Co-Chair
BHAGWATI MISTRY
Festival Co Chair
&Secretary
The Indian American Cultural Association of Westchester (IACAW) welcomes all of you to its most
celebrated event, the 17th annual Heritage of India Festival (HIF). The IACAW executive and HIF committees
welcomes each one of you to come and enjoy the festivities today.
The county of Westchester today is filled with communal diversity, and Indians are proud of being one of
its constituents. Indian Americans living here are fortunate to possess various talents, educational heights, and
cultural riches, which enables us to bring this festival like this that provide citizens of Westchester an opportunity
to understand and digest cultural differences at a much broader level.
The theme for this year is the Peacock, a possessor of some of the most admired human characteristics, and is a symbol of integrity and the beauty we can achieve when we endeavor to show our true colors.
In history, myth, legend and lore, the Peacock symbolism carries portents of: Nobility, Holiness, Guidance,
Protection and Watchfulness. Contemplate the powers of the Peacock when you need more vibrancy and vitality in your experience. The Peacock can rejuvenate self-esteem levels, too! If you’re feeling “blah” and blue,
imagine the glorious, techno-color display the Peacock provides. This puts us in a proper mood to embrace our
own nobility. In no time, you’ll be walking tall and proud as a Peacock, too!
This year once again, our cultural committee is pleased to bring talented performances of music and
dance, that showcase glimpses of rich Indian heritage. We are also delighted to bring you the authentic and
diverse cuisine of India, which your palate can sample.
We are thankful to the volunteers who have spent ample their time planning, organizing, and executing
this event. Without their dedication and selfless service, this festival would not be possible. An event of this scale
would only be an imagination without sponsors, who stepped up unconditionally to offer their financial support.
We would like to thank each and every advertiser and sponsor who helped contribute to make this event happen.
Finally, there would be no celebration without the presence and support from each and every one of you.
Thank you for being part of these festivities today, and making it memorable.
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2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DR. GEMINI PATEL
BHAGWATI MISTRY
Festival Chair
& President
RAJOO SHAH
Immediate Past President
& Lineup Coordinator
HIMANSHU PANDYA
JAY BAR
Treasurer & Finance
ROHIT PANDYA
Facility Planning
Cultural Program
RESHMA VORA
Children’s Activities
&Arts & Crafts
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Festival Co Chair
&Secretary
CHANDRESH SHAH
Joint Secretary &
Brochure Publication
CHITRA TANEJA
Children’s Activities
&Arts & Crafts
DR. JAY DOSHI
Committee Member
2016 HERITAGE OF INDIA FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
RAMESH B. SHAH
Advertisement Coordinator
DAXESH PATEL
Raoji PPATEL
atel RAOJI
Volunteer Coordinator Media
& Public
Relations
PRAVIN THAKER
BHAVANA PAHWA
Brochure Design
& Graphic Arts
DHIRAJ VEGHELA
Volunteer Cmt.
Facility Planning
RAJENDRA PITHADIA
KALPANA PATEL
TRUPTI SHAH
Decorations
Decorations
HITESH PATEL
JAGDISH MISTRY
Business Expo
DAKSHA THAKER
Cultural Co-Chair
Community Relations & Publicity
Media & Public Relations
Community Relations & Publicity
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17th ANNUAL
HERITAGE OF INDIA FESTIVAL THEME
PEACOCK
The Peacock, Pavo cristatus (Linnaeus), is the national bird of India. It is a symbol of grace, joy, beauty and love.
Peacock is a large and majestic bird. Peacock is a colorful, swan-sized bird with a fan-shaped crest of feathers on
its head, a white patch under the eye and a long-slender neck.
The male of the species is more colorful than the female with a glistening blue breast and neck and a spectacular
bronze-green tail of around 200 elongated feathers. The female is brownish, slightly smaller than the male and
lacks the tail. Peacock occupies a respectable position in Indian culture and is protected not only by religious
sentiments but also by parliamentary statute. It is fully protected under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1972.
The significance of peacock is attached to cultures of India, Far East, Ancient Persia, Greek and Christian. In
Hinduism, the image of the god of thunder, rains and war, Indra, was depicted in the form of a peacock. In south
India, peacock is considered as a 'vahana' or vehicle of lord Muruga. The figure of peacock is painted in various
Islamic religious buildings. In Christianity, the peacock was also known as the symbol of the 'Resurrection'.
In India people believe that whenever the peacock spreads it’s tail in an ornamental fashion, it indicates that rain
is imminent. In a way it is partly true. At the sight of dark clouds the bird spreads its tail and starts dancing in
rhythmic fashion.
Found wild in India (and also domesticated in villages) they live in jungle lands near water. They were once bred
for food but now hunting of peacocks is banned in India. The peahen has no plumage. These birds do not sound
as beautiful as they look, they have a harsh call.
In 1963, the peacock was declared the National Bird of India because of its rich religious and legendary involvement in Indian traditions. A peacock is a living rainbow. A peacock alone has the whole world of colors. The
richness of colors gives it a heavenly beauty. A peacock represents the very essence of Indian philosophy.
http://www.indif.com/india/national_symbols/national_bird.asp
PRESENTS
HERITAGE OF INDIA
FESTIVAL
KENSICO DAM PLAZA  VALHALLA  NEW YORK
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016  12:30 PM – 6:30 PM
FREE ADMISSION & PARKING
Indian Cuisine
Indian Merchandise Bazaar
Mehendi (Henna) & Bridal Makeup
Indian Fashion Show
IACAW
P.O. Box 358,
Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522
A Not-for-Profit Organization
(Tax Exemption Number 13-3670624)
www.IACAW.org
Indian Folk Dance
Traditional Rangoli Art
Live Indian Cultural Performances
Yoga for Harmony and Peace
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dr. Gemini Patel
geminipatel.iacaw@gmail.com 914-953-5544
Dr. Bhagwati Mistry 914-960-9757
Jay Bar 914-309-6608
Himanshu Pandya 914-760-5913
Chandresh Shah 914-923-6261
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PROCLAMATION
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2016
Presentation of Proclamation by County Executive
Hon. Robert Astorino
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August 7, 2016
Dear Friends:
I am pleased to join with the county’s foremost Indian cultural organization, the Indian
American Cultural Association of Westchester, in welcoming everyone to the 17th Annual
Heritage of India Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza.
One of the most anticipated cultural festivals held in Westchester each summer, this
wonderful event provides our family, friends and neighbors an opportunity to enjoy
traditional Indian music and dance, learn about India’s vibrant culture and rich history,
as well as sample regional varieties of its cuisine.
To the Indian American Cultural Association of Westchester and its remarkable members,
I congratulate you on a successful event. Thank you for your enduring commitment to
sharing your heritage with the community.
Sincerely,
Robert P. Astorino
County Executive
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Andrea Stewart-Cousins
New York State Senate, 35th District
Senate Democratic Leader
August 7, 2016
Dear Friends,
It is such a delight to welcome you to the 17th Heritage of India Festival, made possible by
the Indian American Cultural Association and the Heritage of India Festival Committee.
This annual festival brings Westchester County together to celebrate India and its heritage
through presentations of Indian culture, arts and crafts, folk dances and music, fashion show, and
sampling of authentic cuisines from various Indian regions. I am honored to be part of this much
anticipated event.
On this special day, I encourage you to fully participate in the activities planned in order to
truly appreciate Indian heritage and culture. It is my hope that you have an enjoyable time spent with
family and friends, and leave with newfound knowledge and appreciation.
Best Wishes,
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
New York State Senator, 35th District
Senate Democratic Leader
28 Wells Avenue, Building #3 ▪ Yonkers, New York 10701 ▪ Tel: (914) 423-4031 ▪ Fax: (914) 423-0979
http://StewartCousins.NYSenate.gov/ –
/AndreaStewartCousins –
/AndreaSCousins
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BHAVIK
FULL LINE OF INDIAN
GROCERIES
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A MESSAGE FROM THE
2016 HERITAGE OF INDIA FESTIVAL
CULTURAL CHAIRS
HIMANSHU PANDYA
Cultural Program
DAKSHA THAKER
Cultural Co-Chair
Namaste! Once again, it is our honor and pleasure to warmly welcome you all to the 17th annual Heritage
of India Festival presented by the Indian American Cultural Association of Westchester (IACAW) as Cultural Chairs.
In 2016, Cultural Chairs, volunteers, dance school teachers, group leaders, and countless performers have worked very
hard to present variety of mixed dance items to keep everyone continuously entertained for over five hours at this
challenging outdoor venue. Each performer should be honored with highest gratification and applause for their
participation, so make sure to stop and praise them. They truly deserve your cheers and encouragement as a reward for
many months preparation.
We are confident that you will enjoy Indian traditional, classical, semi-classical and folk dance performances at the center
stage along with many crafts in the IACAW activity tent. You will find everyone’s favorite henna tattoos artists along with
other arts and crafts for children. Please be sure to stop by at the IACAW activity tent with your children.
Look for a detailed listing of activities and performances offered at the center stage including cultural dance items in the
following pages with an approximate time of the performance.
Daksha and I would like to thank everyone for their support as it has been a joyful and encouraging experience year after
year to plan the cultural segment of the festival. As always, the teachers, leaders and maestros of stage performers, who
are keys to the success of this segment, were cooperative, enthusiastic and accommodating. Their support made this
task easy for us and for that we are grateful. When the segment or activity performs well and beyond expectations, year
over year, many may conclude the success as an easily attainable result. Well our experiences differ with them as we
believe that every year’s success is a result of dedicated teamwork. Without the proper team the segment would not be
as successful, year over year, as we have been. And for that, we would like to thank everyone who played a role in the
success of this program.
Once again, we are grateful to the Westchester community, the 2016 Executive IACAW committee and the Heritage of
India Festival Committee for counting on us by giving us an opportunity to lead the Cultural Program of the 17th annual
Heritage of India Festival. As we have pledged, we will always be there for the community to lead and deliver.
Enjoy the cultural program along with many other activities offered today at the 2016 Heritage of India Festival and see
you next year on the first Sunday of August!
“Motivation determines what you would do but attitude determines how well you would do.”
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CULTURAL PROGRAM
Chair Persons: Himanshu Pandya & Daksha Thaker
Master of Ceremonies: Himanshu Pandya and Vandana Puri
Item
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Performance or Activity Presentation & Participants
Ganesh Puja and Coconut breaking ceremony
American National Anthem
Indian National Anthem
Opening Address by Festival Chair Person
Bharatanatyam Classical Dance - Alarippu: NatyaMudra: Liza Joseph
Kavya Mahindru, Harveen Dhura, Diya Sharma, Varshini Mohan, Ananya Shah, Smera Thekkenmar
Bharatanatyam Classical Dance - Aadidano Raga: Natya Anubhava Group: Dr. Nalini Rau
Harshita Shet, Shreya Reddy, Anika Bansal, Sharanya Nair, Gayathri Nair
Folk Dance (ONAM): Radhika Bahl: Prasida Unni
Prasida U., Priyanka U., Sangeeta B., Riya A., Rachel T., Rebekah C.,
Ashwarya T., Rebecca A., Preethi P., Anetha A.
Bharatanatyam Classical Dance - Thilana: NatyaMudra: Liza Joseph
Salena Kha, Haelyanna Poulose, Anjali Vuksanaj, Shrudhii Kundu
Peacock Dance: Asavari: Gargi Bagchi
Gargi Bagchi, Srishti Bagchi, Sarthak Bagchi
Bollywood Movie Song: Music School: Adwitia Kundu
Aditi, Ananya, Zaara, Zoeya, Madhushree, Kavya, Harveen, Diya, Varshini, Shrudhi
Bharatanatyam Classical Dance - Keerthanam Adinaye Kanna: NatyaMudra: Liza Joseph
Brishti Sarkar, Aanya Shetty, Shreya Sivasubramaniam, Bhavya Sivasubramaniam,
Alexis Isaac, Melanie Joseph, Angelina Ennacheril, Shreya Barlinge
Pushpanjali: Mayura Dance Academy: Ramya Gunashekar
Anisha Bobra, India Edwards, Holly George, Piya Goyal,
Kaylah Lalani, Zella Mitra, Ariana Seenarine, Jasmine Seenarin
Tagore Dance (Bengali) - Sajani Sajani: Asavari: Gargi Bagchi
Gargi Bagchi, Srishti Bagchi, Sarthak Bagchi
Bharatanatyam Classical Dance - Jathiswaram: NatyaMudra: Liza Joseph
Nayana Thomas, Tanuja Manikandan, Lalar Rajpurohit, Jeslyn Jacob,
Rebecca Prasad, Juliana Cheru, Amrita Nair
Punjabi Wedding Song-Sooraj Dooba Hain: Mayura Dance Academy: Ramya Gunashekar
Eva Armogan, Lily Armogan, Anika Chimilio, Ariya Dhanoa, Geet Dhanoa, Priya Dhanoa, Sonya
Duggal, Ria Kumar, Kyra Mangal, Ava Puthiyamadam, Selena Thomas, Cindy Seenarine
Bollywood Movie Song - Devaraagam: Cenematic Dance with Diyas in hands: Radhika Bahl
Shaana C., Mia M., Catherine J., Ashley A., Shauna J., Jasmine J., Poorva A., Ann Marie T.
Bollywood tribute to Madhuri Dixit: Mayura Dance Academy: Ramya Gunashekar
Anika Bobra, Ariyanna Durrani, Kavya Girdhar, Inaara Lalani, Karina Mehta, Maya Melathe, Aliya
Pine, Dhatri Sangasani, Anushka Singh, Namrata Singh
Odissi Classical Dance - Ganesh Vandana & Basanta Pallavi: Shibaranjani School of Dance:
Priyadarshini Roy
Priyadarshini Roy, Shweta Vora Gandhi, Bina Bora,
Anuradha Tempe, Kavya Sriram, Kavya Elak, Saina Rani
Traditional Rajasthani Folk (Adult Performers) : Lalitha Dance Company: S. Lalitah Cosme
Lalitha Cosme, Vaishali Saxena, Kris Amez, Theresee Tull, Ramya Baskar, Edu, Amado Marte
Reception of the Honored Guests and Sponsor Recognition
Start Time
12:30 PM
12:40 PM
12:42 PM
12:45 PM
12:50 PM
12:55 PM
1:05 PM
1:15 PM
1:20 PM
1:30 PM
1:35 PM
1:40 PM
1:45 PM
1:50 PM
2:00 PM
2:05 PM
2:15 PM
2:20 PM
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
CULTURAL PROGRAM
Chair Persons: Himanshu Pandya & Daksha Thaker
Master of Ceremonies: Himanshu Pandya and Vandana Puri
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Performance or Activity Presentation & Participants
Kana Kangiren - Valayapatta: Mayura Dance Academy: Ramya Gunashekar
Anjali Bhattacharyya, Nyssa Bhattacharyya, Nikita Gupta, Priyanka Mehta,
Baneesha Mukherjee, Harshita Shet, Alyssa Thomas
Bharatanatyam Classical Dance - Entharo: NatyaMudra: Liza Joseph
Tejasri Vijayakumar, Jenna Xavier, Isabelle Joseph,
Nupur Khatri, Megha George, Sairah Cherian
Bollywood - Karina Kapoor Masti: Mayura Dance Academy: Ramya Gunashekar
Anisha Bobra, India Edwards, Holly George, Misty Goyal, Kaylah Lalani,
Julia Puthiyamadam, Ariana Seenarine, Jasmine Seenarine
Bollywood - Dheem: Mayura Dance Academy: Ramya Gunashekar
Uma Banavara, Soni Bipat, Neha Chetiyaar, Hannah Naraindutt, Sasrika Rajan, Samantha Ramnarine
Bolly-Folk Dance Medley (Adult Performers): Lalitha Dance Company: S. Lalitah Cosme
Lalitha Cosme, Vaishali Saxena, Kris Amez, Theresee Tull, Ramya Baskar, Edu, Amado Marte
Voice of Freedom: Swapna Dance Academy: Anindita Ganguly
Anindita Ganguly and various students
Classical Dance - Ashta Lakshmi Dance: Gurukulam: Latika Unni
Sangeeta, Priya, Priyanka, Malavika, Prasida, Elizabeth
Bollywood Song - Naach Baliye: Mayura Dance Academy: Ramya Gunashekar
Anika Bobra, Ariyanna Durrani, Kavya Girdhar, Inaara Lalani, Maya Melathe,
Aliya Pine, Anushka Singh, Namrata Singh
Bollywood Song - Mere Dholna: Mayura Dance Academy: Ramya Gunashekar
Anjali Bhattacharyya, Nyssa Bhattacharyya, Nikita Gupta, Neeti Kapadia, Sharika Kaul,
Priyanka Mehta, Harshita Shet, Sanjana Varma
Classical Dance - Giridhara Gopala: Gurukulam: Latika Unni
Aishwarya, Sharon, Pavana, Irene, Isabelle
Bollywood - Himighiri: Mayura Dance Academy: Ramya Gunashekar
Uma Banavara, Soni Bipat, Neha Chetiyaar, Hannah Naraindutt, Sasrika Rajan, Samantha Ramnarine
Bhangra Fusion: Mayura Dance Academy: Ramya Gunashekar
Julianna Cheru, Maya Melathe, Aashritha Paluru, Anjali Phillips, Hannah Phillips, Surbhi Singhal
Bollywood Movie Song: Kapila Juthani
Kush Karthikeyan, Piya Karthikeyan
Bollywood Fusion: Mayura Dance Academy: Ramya Gunashekar
Anjali Bhattacharyya, Nyssa Bhattacharyya, Nikita Gupta, Neeti Kapadia, Sharika Kaul, Priyanka
Mehta, Baneesha Mukherjee, Harshita Shet, Alyssa Thomas, Sanjana Varma
Bollywood/Hindi Songs: Deepak Puri & Dholi: Jagdeep Bharmra
Public dance participation encouraged
Start Time
4:00 PM
4:05 PM
4:10 PM
4:15 PM
4:20 PM
4:30 PM
5:20 PM
5:30 PM
5:35 PM
5:40 PM
5:45 PM
5:50 PM
5:55 PM
6:00 PM
6:05 PM
The Program schedule is subject to change based upon arrival and readiness of the participants
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The Deal with Language
By Komal Keerthy
A rising senior at Briarcliff High School
Growing up as a first generation Indian
American in this country, I came to realize that
there was no one in my immediate family who could
empathize with my particular situation. I looked like an
Indian girl, came from an Indian family, but lived in a
primarily Caucasian neighborhood, and spoke English
very differently compared to my parents. As a young
child, I remember feeling quite divided in regards to
my cultural identity, balancing the language of English
which I was learning in school, and the language of
Kannada which my parents spoke at home.
I can’t learn Kannada?” I was too busy being afraid of
sounding like a complete idiot when all that my relatives
wanted was for me to at least try.
Though I’m only 17 years young, I feel like my
brain is no longer like an absorbent sponge. I feel like
my time has passed to learn and speak the language.
In a day and age when college becomes the number
one priority starting from grade 8, I have sadly let
my educational priorities consume me, causing me to
lose perspective along the way, a phenomenon quite
common among high school students. I realize that I
They say a child’s brain is a sponge, in the sense compromised an important aspect of my culture that I
that a child’s cognitive development is much quicker could have carried with me my entire life and be able to
than that of an adult. I only learned this snippet of pass down to my children one day.
knowledge fairly recently, and it caused me to reflect
It is quite depressing when such an epiphany
on my own experience as an “absorbent sponge”. My
dawns
on
you all so very suddenly. But all self-pity
parents made it a point from a very young age that I
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Application should be post marked by Friday, October 14th, 2016
The awards will be presented at the Annual Diwali Dinner Sunday, November 13, 2016.
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• The name 'India' is derived from the River Indus.
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SUBMITTED BY NITIN GUPTA
ANSWERS ARE ON PAGE 62
1) There is a three digit number. The second digit is four
times as big as the third digit, while the first digit is three
less than the second digit. What is the number?
1) True or false? There are 206 bones in an adult human
body and 300 bones in an infants body?
2) What is the hardest substance in the human body?
1. Which chemical causes the burning taste sensation
when eating chilies?
2. Which is the only metal that is liquid at room
temperature?
1) What is the strongest known magnet in the Universe?
2) Which is the hottest planet in the solar system?
Fun Facts about Peacocks
Submitted by Chitra Taneja
Read these fun facts and then answer the quiz on page 62
In all the animal kingdom, the peacock has the fanciest
clothing. Male peacocks have beautiful long tail feathers,
called a covert or train. Peacocks can spread these tail
feathers into a fan. The fans are covered with sparkling
circles, or eyes, in purple, red or yellow.
The feathers are usually blue or green. Male peacocks use
these feathery displays to get a date. The female peacocks seem to prefer
the males with the largest, brightest fans.
• A group of peacocks isn’t called a flock, but a party.
• Peacocks have been kept as pets for thousands of years.
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• Peacocks eat seeds, plants, insects and small reptiles.
• Peacocks can fly, but they stay on the ground most of
the time.
• Female peacocks are actually peahens, not peacocks.
Babies are peachicks.
• In India, peacocks are considered sacred.
Male peacocks have beautiful long tail feathers, called a
covert or train. Peacocks can spread these tail feathers into
a fan.
• Covert: a peacock’s tail feathers or train
• Party: a group of peacocks
• Peahen: a female peacock
• Sacred: special, beloved by God
Now turn to page 62 and see how much you have learned!
http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-peacocks/
Stories from
Panchatantra
The Panchatantra (Five Principles) is an ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables in verse and prose,
arranged within a frame story. The original Sanskrit work, which some scholars believe was composed around
the 3rd century BC, is attributed to Vishnu Sharma. It is based on older oral traditions, including
"animal fables that are as old as we are able to imagine".
To read stories from the entire Panchatantra collection visit: http://www.talesofpanchatantra.com/
THE PEACOCK & THE CRANE
There was a peacock who often boasted about
his beauty. Everyday he walked to the banks of
a large lake and looked his own reflections and
said “Oh! What a beautiful bird I am! Look at my
colorful tail”.
tiful feathers. But, my feathers can
make me fly across the lake. Can
your feathers make you fly?”
There was no reply from the
peacock.
Once the peacock saw a crane on the banks of the
lake. He said with a sneer to the crane, “What a
colorless bird you are! You have no beautiful and
colorful feathers like mine”.
The crane replied, “Of course! I don’t have beau-
MORAL : It is better
to be useful than
to be beautiful.
THE PEACOCK & THE FOX
"We needn't go there," said the peacock. "I can see same
Once a fox was wandering in a forest. He saw a beautiful
of your friends coming towards this tree."
peacock sitting on the branch of a tree at a considerable
height: 'How can I have this peacock for my meal,’ thought
"Who are they?" the fox asked in surprise.
the fox to himself. He knew, he could not climb up the
tree to kill the peacock.
"Hounds," the peacock replied.
Applying his stratagem, the fox said to the peacock, "How
is it that you are sitting in the tree? Don't you know that it "Hounds!" the fox repeated the words in fear and sprang
has been decided in a meeting of animals today that from up on his feet to run away.
now an animals and birds will not kill each other for food.
Bigger fish will not eat smaller fish."
"Why do you run away? You have just told that all the
animals and birds have became friends to each other,”
the peacock said laughing.
"That means the king lion, tigers and leopards shall start
eating grass from today," said the peacock, outwitting the
"But, perhaps the hounds might not have heard of this
fox.
meeting," the fox replied and ran away into the deep
forest.
But, the fox wasn't ready to give up so easily. "This point
needs clarification,” said the fox cunningly. "Come down,
MORAL : Presence of mind outwits
we’ll go together to our king and request him to clarify
cunningness
this point.”
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Answers to Brain teasers:
Math 1) 141 ; Physics: 1) A Neutron Star 2) Venus, surface temperature 460oC; Biology: 1) True 2) Tooth enamel;
Chemistry: 1) Capcaicin; 2) Mercury (melting point of 38.87 deg. Celsius). Room temperature is usually defined as 25 deg. Celsius. Gallium gets
close to also melting at room temperature > it’s melting temperature is 29.78 deg. Celsius... almost made it!
[Words might be hidden horizontally, vertically and perhaps even back to front...!]
Read the sentences below. See the article on Page 62 “Fun Facts About Peacocks” to find the
missing words. Write them in the empty spaces and find the hidden words in the puzzle!
HELP THE PEACOCK FIND THE MISSING WORDS!
Submitted by Chitra Taneja
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PANEER
Paneer is a type of Cheese that is used for many
Indian recipes. It is easy to make and it does not
require the use of Rennet so it’s Vegetarian.
Ingredients:
1 ¾ pint of regular Milk
1 tsp Vinegar or ¼ tsp Citric acid crystal
Boil Milk while stirring continuously, add the Vinegar and stir gently till all the milk curdles. Leave
covered for 15 minutes and strain through a muslin cloth cover the Paneer with cloth and make
the slab of Paneer. Press the Paneer to become
smooth and drain excess water (whey).
HOW TO MAKE GARAM MASALA
Ever wonder what gives Indian food that aromatic flavor? Well,
here’s the secret recipe – GARAM MASALA. Enjoy!
Ingredients;
10 oz. Whole Corriander
1 oz. Cinnamon stick
1 oz. Saffron
1 oz. Nut Meg
1 oz. Cloves
1 oz. Cumin seeds
3 ½ oz. dry Coconut
3 ½ oz. Dry red chili
1 oz. Black Pepper
1 oz. big black Cardamom
1 oz. Mace(Javantri) is outer cover of Nutmeg
1 oz. Black Cumin seeds
1 oz. Poppy Seeds
1 oz. Fennel seeds (Saunf)
4 Bay leaves
1 cup oil.
Heat the oil in big pan, add dry coconut, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black cumin seeds,
red chili and roast on low heat until seeds are light brown. Remove from heat and add all other
ingredients and mix well. Grind everything in blender until it becomes smooth powder. Store
in air tight container in refrigerator.
Use this Curry powder as a Black Masala in any curry vegetables.
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CLASSICAL DANCE
STYLES OF INDIA
Bharatnatyam
Bharatnatyam is one of the most popular classical Indian dances.
Bharatnatyam is more popular in South Indian states of Tamil
Nadu and Karnataka. Bharatnatyam dance is almost 2,000 years
old. It is believed that Bharatnatyam was revealed by Lord
Brahma to Bharata, a famous sage who then codified this sacred
dance in a Sanskrit text called the Natya Shastra. The Natya
Shastra is one of the fundamental treatises on Indian drama and
aesthetics.
Kathak
Kathak is one of the most important classical dances
of India. Kathak is said to be derived from the word
katha, meaning "the art of storytelling." The Kathak
dance form originated in north India and was very
similar to the Bharatnatyam dance form. In ancient
India, there were Kathakars or bards who used to
recite religious and mythological tales to the accompaniment music, mime and dance.
Kathakali
Kathakali is the classical dance form of Kerala. The
word Kathakali literally means "Story-Play". Kathakali
is known for its heavy, elaborate makeup and costumes. In fact, the colorful and fascinating costumes
of Kathakali have become the most recognized icon
of Kerala. Kathakali is considered as one of the most
magnificent theatres of imagination and creativity.
Kathakali dance presents themes derived from the
Ramayana, the Mahabharata and other Hindu epics,
mythologies and legends.
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Manipuri
Manipuri is one of the six major classical dances of India.
Manipuri dance is indigenous to Manipur, the North eastern state of India. The Manipuri dance style is inextricably
woven into the life pattern of Manipuri people. The most
striking part of Manipur dance is its colorful decoration,
lightness of dancing foot, delicacy of abhinaya (drama),
lilting music and poetic charm. The Manipuri dance form is
mostly ritualistic and draws heavily from the rich culture of
the state of Manipur.
Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi is one of the classical dance forms of the South India.
Kuchipudi derives its name from the Kuchipudi village of Andhra
Pradesh. In the seventeenth century the Kuchipudi village was presented to the Brahmins, who were experts in staging dance and
drama. Kuchipudi exhibits scenes from the Hindu Epics, legends
and mythological tales through a combination of music, dance
and acting. Like other classical dances, Kuchipudi also comprises
pure dance, mime and histrionics but it is the use of speech that
distinguishes Kuchipudi's presentation as dance drama.
Mohiniattam
Mohiniattam is a classical dance form of Kerala.
Mohiniattam is derived from the words "Mohini"
(meaning beautiful women) and "attam"(meaning
dance). Thus, Mohiniattam dance form is a beautiful feminine style with surging flow of body movements. Mohiniattam dance in Kerala developed in
the tradition of Devadasi system, which later grew
and developed a classical status.
Odissi
Odissi is one of the famous classical Indian dances from
Orissa state. The history of Odissi dance is almost two
thousand years old. Odissi is a highly inspired, passionate, ecstatic and sensuous form of dance. Like most of
the South Indian classical dances of India Odissi too had
its origin in the Devadasi tradition. The state of Orissa
has a great cultural history.
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