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August 5, 2009

RAKHI 2009 | RAKSHA BANDHAN GREETINGS

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Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi festival is a Hindu and sikh festival, which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on the full moon of the month of Shraavana which is on Thursday , 5th of August , 2009.

Astrologers suggested Auspicious Time for Tying Rakhi on 5th aug is :
11.30 AM (IST) to 12.30 PM (IST) or after 5:15 PM (IST)

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The festival is celebrated by tying of a rakhi, or holy thread by the sister on the wrist of her brother. The brother in return offers a gift to his sister and vows to look after her while the sister returns offers to her brother.

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The brother and sister traditionally feed each other sweets

Rakhi festival is celebrated as Rakhi Purnima in North India . The word “Purnima” means a full moon night. It is also called as rakshabhandan.

December 12, 2008

SUPER CLUBS OPEN IN JAMAICA…

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Hi pals!! Hope you have a great day ahead!!!

Are you in the process of planning your wedding? Although you may be more concerned about the wedding ceremony and reception, there will come a time when you will need to start planning your honeymoon.

When that time arrives, Jamaica should definitely be examined.

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of destinations around the world that are often referred to as the “perfect,” honeymoon destination.

This may make choosing a destination for your next honeymoon seem next to impossible.

So, what sets Jamaica apart from all of the rest? A lot.

In fact, you may be surprised just how many reasons there are why your honeymoon should be in Jamaica. One of the many allures of Jamaica is its beautiful weather.

Tropical weather and honeymoons are a match made in paradise.

In fact, paradise is where you will be when on the island of Jamaica.

With warm weather, regardless of when you travel to the area, you can have the honeymoon of your dreams.

In keeping with the weather, it opens up a world of opportunity for you.

Most honeymooners would love to spend their days relaxing by the beach.

The weather of Jamaica makes it more than possible for you to spend your Caribbean honeymoon this way.

As great as relaxing by the beach sounds, you may want to enjoy other fun water sports and activities.

The weather and beautiful beaches of Jamaica can also allow you to do so.

Sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, waterskiing, windsurfing, swimming, and kayaking are all popular beach activities.

Glass bottom boat tours and horseback rides along the shore are popular activities for honeymooners.

Even if you want to step away from the beach, there is so much for you to do and see while on a Jamaica honeymoon.

If you opt to stay at a Jamaica resort, you may gain easy access to golf, volleyball, and tennis.

There are also a number of offsite activities and attractions that you can enjoy.

For example, Negril is home to Mayfield Falls, the Negril Scuba Centre, and the Royal Palm Reserve. Montego Bay, another popular Jamaica honeymoon destination, is home to the Aquasol Theme Park, the Doctor’s Cave Beach Club, and the Greenwood Great House.

Perhaps, the greatest reason why Jamaica is the perfect destination for Caribbean honeymoons is because of all-inclusive resorts.

All-inclusive resorts come in a number of different formats.

matter what format you choose, you will likely be pleased with your travel arrangements. All-inclusive resorts combine many of your vacation expenses into one.

For example, the cost of most of your food and drinks may be included in the overall cost of your stay! As nice as traditional all-inclusive travel packages are, you will want to look for Jamaica resorts that are classified as super-inclusive resorts.

With these types of travel arrangements, there is no worrying or second-guessing involved.

You know right from the start what is included in the cost of your stay. With super-inclusive or ultra-inclusive resorts, you won’t just receive some of your food and drinks included in your travel package, but you should find all of them.

In fact, premium drinks should be included as well.

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