tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post5215718379674543787..comments2023-11-03T17:56:12.796+05:30Comments on Coffee Rings Everywhere: Colours of NavratriNatashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-74766975486702487672009-09-25T10:14:16.585+05:302009-09-25T10:14:16.585+05:30@ Galen - much as hate admitting it even to myself...@ Galen - much as hate admitting it even to myself, I do know that you are right. It is easier to get people to do the smaller things- it is getting them to rise over bigotry that is much more difficult. But again, if people could come together for something, that is the first step towards getting them to come together for bigger things.<br /><br />@ Elspeth - the feeling of being a part of a collective is wonderful. Wouldn't it be great, it that spreads....<br /><br />@ Mari - a university is not the same as a city, but it is an indication. And colour coding for fun is quite different from colour coding to make a statement. Maybe I start a movement to remember the victims of the November Bombay Terror Attacks by wearing green? Wouldn't a city of green be the most powerful statement to perpectuators of the terrorism that terror tactics don't work?<br /><br />@ dipali - even in Hinduism, every day is associated with a colour (and a gemstone). We don't follow it, but my grandmother did. And my father always wore either blue or black on Saturday (I do too, when I remember).Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-11731503168309345072009-09-25T04:36:05.538+05:302009-09-25T04:36:05.538+05:30Anything that brings people together is good. Fee...Anything that brings people together is good. Feeling part of something larger than yourself is to start to imagine glorious possibilities. It sounds magical where you are right now.<br /><br />ElspethElspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-26966053514227978092009-09-24T21:45:21.774+05:302009-09-24T21:45:21.774+05:30Not to be the voice of doom and gloom, but….I wish...Not to be the voice of doom and gloom, but….I wish it were so. I wish people could come together as easily as they observe clothing conventions. But, alas, humans being what they are, I’m doubtful it could or would happen for bigger issues of politics, prejudice, or money. Still, it’s a lovely thought and without lovely thoughts, where would we be.<br /><br />Best Regards, Galen<br /><br /><a href="http://www.galenkindley.com/blog.htm" rel="nofollow">Imagineering Fiction Blog</a>joe doaks-Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283066862112820202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-37351381190047937152009-09-24T19:04:35.528+05:302009-09-24T19:04:35.528+05:30I remember a campaign a few years ago back home - ...I remember a campaign a few years ago back home - wear red to support the victims of the conflict in Burma. Granted, a university is probably not representable in the total amount of people following this, but that day I saw people wearing red everywhere. It really is a quite powerful statement. <br /><br />And I agree - it does show that people can come together and work towards a mutual goal. Truly inspiring.Cruella Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422848273167338884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-71991957666397133082009-09-24T18:34:09.283+05:302009-09-24T18:34:09.283+05:30I'm not quite sure- will have to check with Be...I'm not quite sure- will have to check with Bengali friends.<br />In Thailand there are different colours associated with different days of the week, which many people still try to follow.dipalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01070862196307376073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-84280176674791224742009-09-24T16:08:49.874+05:302009-09-24T16:08:49.874+05:30@ Fiona - believe me, I get goosebumps just thinki...@ Fiona - believe me, I get goosebumps just thinking about it. Imagine so many people getting up in the morning and reaching for exactly the same colour. And I never knew there were so many shades of yellow.<br /><br />@ dipali - it was. Incidentally, were you aware of this custom, or is it only a Maharashtrian/ Gujarathi one?<br /><br />@ Elizabeth - our clothes are beautiful. The pity is that we have embraced Western attire and Western colours with so much enthusiasm, Indian garments are in danger of dying out :-(Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-3595233677607892002009-09-24T15:03:48.840+05:302009-09-24T15:03:48.840+05:30It really does sound gorgeous. I've always env...It really does sound gorgeous. I've always envied the beautiful, flowing clothing in India.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-47278113581680236712009-09-24T13:55:16.758+05:302009-09-24T13:55:16.758+05:30Sounds so beautiful:)Sounds so beautiful:)dipalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01070862196307376073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5041251042986195891.post-4233592577687493782009-09-24T12:35:02.497+05:302009-09-24T12:35:02.497+05:30Lovely post. I can just imagine the city coming to...Lovely post. I can just imagine the city coming together in lovely rivers of colour!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com