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Friday, March 29, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Kumaon Holi with musical Hues.
The musical Holi started in the court of Chand kings in 15th century in Chamapawat, Kumaon where the musical traditions of Braj mixed with Kumaoni musical traditions paved the way for this unique celebration. With the spread of Chand rule and integration of Kumaon under them the Holi traditions spread all across Kumaon and acquired their distinct Kumaoni flavour.
Holi actually starts with the Aaamla Ikadasi (11 th day of the month of Falgun of Indian Lunar Calendar, Shukl Paksh) on which the new clothes for gods and for the family members are consecrated with colour. From this day the musical Holi starts in the form of Baithaki holi,( sitting in holi) Khari holi (Standing Holi)and Mahila holi (Lady's Holi)
Baithaki holi is started by the professional holiyars in temples and then conducted at the homes of people or in community centers to the accompaniment of harmonium and sometimes table . These songs are based on classical Hindustani music but imbibed with local kumaoni flavor
Holi actually starts with the Aaamla Ikadasi (11 th day of the month of Falgun of Indian Lunar Calendar, Shukl Paksh) on which the new clothes for gods and for the family members are consecrated with colour. From this day the musical Holi starts in the form of Baithaki holi,( sitting in holi) Khari holi (Standing Holi)and Mahila holi (Lady's Holi)
Baithaki holi is started by the professional holiyars in temples and then conducted at the homes of people or in community centers to the accompaniment of harmonium and sometimes table . These songs are based on classical Hindustani music but imbibed with local kumaoni flavor
'समुझाय रही राधा नन्द, नन्द कुवर समुझय, होली खेलो फागुन ऋतु आयी'
The khari holi is sung by groups of men who go in groups called Tolis and sing the traditionally vibrant and frolicsome holi songs again based on ragas, to the accompaniment of the musical instruments hurka, dhol and majeera. As they move from house to house they shower blessing and musical notes on each dwellings. They are greeted with holi snacks and gulal and the performance eagerly watched. Some famous songs are
The khari holi is sung by groups of men who go in groups called Tolis and sing the traditionally vibrant and frolicsome holi songs again based on ragas, to the accompaniment of the musical instruments hurka, dhol and majeera. As they move from house to house they shower blessing and musical notes on each dwellings. They are greeted with holi snacks and gulal and the performance eagerly watched. Some famous songs are
'झनकारो झनकारो झनकारो and जोगी आयो शहर में व्योपारी'
The Mahila holi is conducted at homes where women sing songs of holi which are on the life of lord Krishna and his consort. Some songs also border on the boisterous as women dress up as men in guise called ‘Swaang’, much gaiety and laughter the hallmark of such ‘Swaang', often borrowed trousers and shirts of the husband being donned by the women who have never been seen other than in a saree.
The musical traditions of the Holi in Kumaon give it a flavor that is unique, one in which it’s the words that are emblazoned with colours that paint our souls with divine love .
The musical traditions of the Holi in Kumaon give it a flavor that is unique, one in which it’s the words that are emblazoned with colours that paint our souls with divine love .
Monday, March 25, 2013
S&P CNX Nifty for 26 March 2013.
The tipping point for the day is at 5659.
The immediate resistance that the benchmark index must conquer is at 5666 for any hope of bulls coming to rescue and consequent strong closing of current series.
Otherwise, the support is at 5599 & 5558.
Althoigh the market did open strong in the last session yet it gave away most of its gains towards the close, closing much below making a new recent low.
Our outlook for the day is of a bit of strength but not without a new intermedite low.
Flower Dance
Reminds me of Wordsworth's 'Daffodils'.....
ten thousand saw I at a glance
tossing their heads in a sprightly dance
the waves beside them danced but they
outdid the sparkling waves in glee
a poet could not but be gay
in such a a jocund company
Sunday, March 24, 2013
S&P CNX Nifty for 25 March 2013.
The market has come down quite a bit in the last week breaking the crucial support of 5664.
The tipping point for the day is at 5658 and if the market does not hold above this point conclusively with good volumes then it is clearly headed towards 5558.
On the flip side however, the immediate resistance is at 5669, 5680 and 5710.
Our outlook for the day is that the market may have formed an intermediate bottom or will form one today in this last leg of down-slide before consolidating and resuming a short flash of a shot up north. It may be however remembered that this is the triple witching week wherein the settlement of F&O is due on Thursday the 28th March.
Incidentally, all the banks (except HDFC Bank and SBI) have turned weak. HDFC Bank may be considered weak if it breaks the support of 602. ITC continues to be strong and safe.
The tipping point for the day is at 5658 and if the market does not hold above this point conclusively with good volumes then it is clearly headed towards 5558.
On the flip side however, the immediate resistance is at 5669, 5680 and 5710.
Our outlook for the day is that the market may have formed an intermediate bottom or will form one today in this last leg of down-slide before consolidating and resuming a short flash of a shot up north. It may be however remembered that this is the triple witching week wherein the settlement of F&O is due on Thursday the 28th March.
Incidentally, all the banks (except HDFC Bank and SBI) have turned weak. HDFC Bank may be considered weak if it breaks the support of 602. ITC continues to be strong and safe.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Music review- Carolina Chocolate Drops
The string band from Durham, North Carolina which goes by the name Carolina Chocolate Drops was formed in 2005. The band made their debut album 'Dona Got a Ramblin' mind in 2006 which however did not make it. The band shot to success in the 53rd Annual academy Award when its album, Genuine Negro Jig, won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album. It was number 9 in F Roots magazine's top 10 albums of 2010.
The songs are mostly based on traditional music of Piedmont region of North and South Carolina and they band members have a perfect harmony while playing guitar, snare drum, Kazoo, Fiddle, 5 String Banjo, Tambourine, Bones, Jug and Cello.
If you are a lover of Old time strings, here's a band for you.
The songs are mostly based on traditional music of Piedmont region of North and South Carolina and they band members have a perfect harmony while playing guitar, snare drum, Kazoo, Fiddle, 5 String Banjo, Tambourine, Bones, Jug and Cello.
If you are a lover of Old time strings, here's a band for you.
Monday, March 18, 2013
S&P CNX Nifty for 19 March 2013
The market could not conquer the 5850 mark in last trading session which in fact turned out to be the stiff resistance.
The tipping point for today is at 5835 and immediate resistance is at 5848 and 5871.
On the flip side support is at 5802 and 5781.
Our outlook for the day is continued consolidation with bullish bias as long as it stays above 5781 mark.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
S&P CNX Nifty for 18 February 2013.
The tipping point for the day is at 5894 but the market must stick its head above the 5850 mark, otherwise all the recent gains will be wiped out and it will resume its downward journey with support at 5781.
However, if it manages to hold above the tipping point then the immediate resistance is at 5881 and 5894. The bulls will return only if it trades above 5915 conclusively.
Our outlook is that the market may turn volatile before consolidating with a positive bias. Short term traders may best abstain from the current series and may start taking short positions for the next month F&O series in the event of a bullish move.
However, if it manages to hold above the tipping point then the immediate resistance is at 5881 and 5894. The bulls will return only if it trades above 5915 conclusively.
Our outlook is that the market may turn volatile before consolidating with a positive bias. Short term traders may best abstain from the current series and may start taking short positions for the next month F&O series in the event of a bullish move.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
S&P CNX Nifty for 15 March 2013.
The tipping point for the day is at 5902 and Nifty must stay above this for bulls to come back. The immediate resistance is at 5942.
On the flip side, the support is at 5888, 5870 and 5840. If it slides below 5840, then all the gains of yesterday will get wiped out.
Our outlook is of continued optimism with a bit of volatility and consolidation at lower levels.
On the flip side, the support is at 5888, 5870 and 5840. If it slides below 5840, then all the gains of yesterday will get wiped out.
Our outlook is of continued optimism with a bit of volatility and consolidation at lower levels.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
S&P CNX Nifty for 14 March 2013.
The tipping point for the day is at 5862 with immediate support at 5815 and 5781.
On the flip side, if it trades above 5862, the resistance is at 5872, 5891 and 5922. Bulls will come to the rescue only if it trades above the 5922 mark.
Our outlook for today is of further weakness.
On the flip side, if it trades above 5862, the resistance is at 5872, 5891 and 5922. Bulls will come to the rescue only if it trades above the 5922 mark.
Our outlook for today is of further weakness.
Monday, March 11, 2013
S&P CNX Nifty for 12 March 2013.
The tipping point for the day is at 5948 and the benchmark index must stick its head above this point for further gains. The immediate resistance is at 5966, 5989 and 6006.
On the flip side the immediate support is at 5931, 5907 and 5885.
Our outlook is of continued optimism amidst consolidation.
On the flip side the immediate support is at 5931, 5907 and 5885.
Our outlook is of continued optimism amidst consolidation.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
S&P CNX Nifty for 11 March 2013.
The tipping point for the day is at 5928 with 5918 and 5884 as the immediate supports and 5971, and 5998 as the immediate resistances.
Our outlook for the day is of continued optimism with a little more space for the market to go up. However, if the benchmark continues to trade above the 5940 mark then we are clearly headed to new highs.
Our outlook for the day is of continued optimism with a little more space for the market to go up. However, if the benchmark continues to trade above the 5940 mark then we are clearly headed to new highs.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
S&P CNX Nifty for 8 March 2013.
The tipping point for today is at 5848 with immediate resistance at 5874 and 5887. If it trades above 5874 then it may go up to 5940.
On the flip side the supports are at 5860, 5850 and 5831.
Our outlook is of continued optimism.
On the flip side the supports are at 5860, 5850 and 5831.
Our outlook is of continued optimism.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
S&P CNX Nifty for 7 March 2013.
The tipping point for the day is at 5814 with immediate resistance at 5824, 5834 and 5854.
On the flip side the immediate support is at 5789, 5765 and 5726. If it goes below 5726 then fresh shorts will be built into the system.
Our outlook for the day is of a little more upside, but in case Nifty trades above 5854 conclusively with good volumes, short term traders are advised to go for fresh longs.
On the flip side the immediate support is at 5789, 5765 and 5726. If it goes below 5726 then fresh shorts will be built into the system.
Our outlook for the day is of a little more upside, but in case Nifty trades above 5854 conclusively with good volumes, short term traders are advised to go for fresh longs.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
S&P CNX Nifty for 6 March 2013.
The tipping point for today is at 5766 with immediate support at 5760, 5740 and 5710. For yesterdays spurt up north to continue the market must not break the support of 5710 otherwise all the yesterday's gains will be lost.
On the flip side, the immediate resistance is at 5796, 5834 and 5854.
Our outlook for the day is of a little more upside.
On the flip side, the immediate resistance is at 5796, 5834 and 5854.
Our outlook for the day is of a little more upside.
Monday, March 4, 2013
S&P CNX Nifty for 5 March 2013.
The tipping point for the day is at 5691 with immediate support at 5681 failing which the market will re-test yesterday's support of 5663.75. However, if this support is broken conclusively with good volumes and also on closing basis, then market is clearly headed towards the 5558 mark.
On the flip side, in case the index trades above the tipping point consistently, the immediate resistance is at 5707, 5737 and 5780.
Our outlook for the day is of continued weakness and all the sectors other then Financial may be avoided by the mid term investors. Upsides will be caught with supply pressures and short term traders may as well play on the short side.
On the flip side, in case the index trades above the tipping point consistently, the immediate resistance is at 5707, 5737 and 5780.
Our outlook for the day is of continued weakness and all the sectors other then Financial may be avoided by the mid term investors. Upsides will be caught with supply pressures and short term traders may as well play on the short side.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
S&P CNX Nifty for 4 March 2013.
Our followers might have noticed that the tipping point for trades on Friday session ie the 5739 mark turned out to be the resistance for the market suggesting further weakness.
The tipping point for Monday trades is at 5714 with immediate resistances at 5740 and 5782. On the flip side the supports are at 5713 and 5696.
Our outlook for the day is of continued weakness as market is not yet showing any signs of recovery except that upsides will be met by fresh supply and shorts.
The tipping point for Monday trades is at 5714 with immediate resistances at 5740 and 5782. On the flip side the supports are at 5713 and 5696.
Our outlook for the day is of continued weakness as market is not yet showing any signs of recovery except that upsides will be met by fresh supply and shorts.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Music review- Sarah Jarosz
Sarah Jarosz has secured a place and name in acoustic music. Brought up outside of Austin in Wimberley, Texas, Sarah perfected herself in playing Guitar, Mandolin and Claw-hammer banjo. Gifted with a beautiful voice she sings folk in supple tone. Her debut album, Song Up In Her Head made her etch out a place for herself and later got nominated for GRAMMY. Follow me down was yet another favorite and MSN Music immediately declared her as “one of the fastest-rising stars in the roots music scene” and the New York Times described Sarah as “one of acoustic music’s most promising young talents”.
Here are some of her numbers. Listen and enjoy
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