LONG TIME NO POST!! RANDOM!

Sorry we haven't posted in like forever! We have been so busy with school and everything!! It's been crazy! I can't believe we have over 50 followers! It's crazy! I just wanted to give you a little update on everything there will be some fall posts soon and more so stay tuned!! Thanks for everything!

Bhagavathathil ninnu chila varikal…..

Bhagavathathil ninnu chila varikal…..

The day Sri Krishnan left this earth, Kaliyugam started. Kali dwells in Adharmam. All those who want to live by Dharma needs bhakthi. Bhagavatham describes how to get Bhakti.

Sravanam Keerthanam Vishno:

Smaranam Paada sevanam

Archanam Vandanam Daasyam

Sakhyamatma nivedanam

Listening to Bhagavat mahatmyam, reciting eeswara namam, [naama japam],Smaranam, Paricharanam, Pooja, Namaskaram, daasabhavathil aaradhikkuka, mitrabhavathil perumaruka, Bhagavanil aathmasamarppanam cheyyuka……These are the 9 sadhanas which makes one a Bhakta.

Following even one of these leads to Bhakti.

Bhagavatham-------Kuchelagathi

Sarvathmakanakhilaika parambuman
Sarvavum bhakthajanangalku nalkume
Ella sukhangalum nannai kodukkunna
Mallarithanne bhajippinellavarum
Sarvathmakan charithamithu nithyavum
Sarvajanangalum cholkilum kelkkilum
Sarvadhanasukham Vegamundaivarum
Sarvathmakan krupa sadhichukolluvin.

Meaning....

Ella sukhangalum, sarvavum bhaktha janangalkku kodukkunna sarvathilum paramamaya aa krishnane bhajikkuka. Aa bhagavante kathakal divaswavum , kettalum paranjalum sarva dhana sukham vegam undayi varum ..Aa bhagavan krishne bhajichu bhagavante kripa sweekarichu kolluka….

Thippangote Temple

We all know the story of Markandeya. He knew he was to die on his 16th Birthday. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. The time approached and Kalan [Yama] came to capture him. Markandeya ran and reached Nava Mukunda temple at Thirunnavaya. This is a beautiful temple of Lord Krishna on the banks of Nila [Bharathapuzha] river.
Markandeya managed to enter the temple and prayed to Mukunda to save him. Mukunda answered, “I have no power to save your life, so get abhayam with Shiva.” Suddenly a door was formed at the back of the Sreekovil and Mukunda helped Markandeya to escape through it. The door closed on its own, and we can still see that closed door unable to be opened by anyone.
There was a huge Arayal tree on the way which split open to help Markandeya to reach the Thrippangote Shiva temple. That tree fell a few years back.
Markandeya entered the temple and held on to Shivalingam. But by this time Yama reached there and threw the knotted rope on him. But the Shivalinga too caught in the rope. The furious Shiva killed Yama with His Trishool and saved Markandeya. Then Shiva got out of the Sreekovil threw the Trishool with blood of Yama in the pond. Then Shiva took three steps and sat down.
The pond and four Shivalingams in separate Sreekovil are worshiped even now.
 If we know the story we will be astonished to see that this happened in real in our own Kerala. A ShivaLingam was formed wherever Shiva touched his feet. The lingam which formed where He sat down is the main sanctum now. There is a Prathishta of Nava Mukundan too in this temple.
After the Nigraha of Kalan, mankind had to go through “Kalanillatha kalam”. Then how that problem was solved is another story.....

ALL OF OUR AMERICAN GIRL DOLLS(UPDATED)

So we took really nice pictures of our American Girl Doll Family! These are all of our dolls. Aren't they all beautiful?


These are my(Catherine's)Dollls!



Here are all of Julie's American Girl Dolls! Do you like the pics we picniked?

NEW AMERICAN GIRL STUFF!

This is the doll everyone was wondering about in the latest september/october american girl magazine! 
She is so pretty and her hair looks so cute!

Wow a short haired american girl doll-FINALLY!

American Girl Baby Grand Piano- $150

Merry and Bright outfit and accessories- $64

Frosty Party Outfit For dolls- $36!! That is so expensive!

Coconut Pajamas for dolls- $24

Sporty winter outfit and snowshoes- $62 (can buy outfit and accessories separate)

Dreamy Daybead with bedding- $128 (you have to buy the bedding separately but together they got $129

Cozy Sweater Outfit for dolls-$28
I just love the boots they are adorable!

Sweet School Dress for dolls- $28

Fresh and clean shower- $58

Pet Bath Set- $26

Toasty Pet Set- $20

Berry Wheelchair for dolls- $38

Ballet outfit for dolls- $30


I think all the new stuff is soooooooooooooooooo cute!! Of these items I really want to get the Cozy Sweater Outfit, and the baby grand piano!! I love the Piano I am so happy they came out with one but it's so expensive!!

What do you what to get?

Our American Girl Place Boston/Camping Trip

Hello! Guess what? The past week we were able to go the agp in Boston on our way to the place we were staying at!! We also went to several beaches, we went bike riding, and we had an amazing time! Jessie and Kailey came with us and they had a wonderful time too! Here are some pics from our journey!


This is just gourgeous!!





Kailey and Jessie Best Friends Forever!! ♥



"Hey look there's me, and it's funny because I have that outfit", says Jessie.



Kailey in the my american girl section!! "Do you like my new glasses", says Kailey

Jessie and Kailey sitting on a bench outside the american girl place!



At the beach!



Isn't this beautiful?



"Look what I found!" exclaims Kailey.