Wednesday, February 6, 2019

FIRE DEITY

Courtesy - Anshu Bhojnagarwala

Agni dev (Fire Deity) held supreme importance in her life. She revered festivals like Lohri, Holika Dahan* centered around fire and often found it magical. Her grandfather told her various stories related to every festival and explained the spiritual meaning behind each ritual.

In his absence, she derived strength from the fiery power of Agni.

On her marriage day, she was numb eyed while revolving around the sacred fire. Suddenly, she glimpsed her grandfather's image take form in the Agni.

There was lilt in her steps. She knew he was there to sanctify her marriage!


* I have given the Wikipedia links for Lohri and Holika Dahan - these are important Hindu festivals celebrated with much fervor throughout the country.
~ According to Hindu marriage tradition - the primary witness for marriage is Fire deity (Agni), in the presence of family and friends.

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47 comments:

  1. Sandra CrookWednesday, February 06, 2019 6:39:00 PM

    Lovely story of reassurance.

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  2. Keith's RamblingsWednesday, February 06, 2019 7:31:00 PM

    Simply delightful. he has his blessing.

    Click to read my FriFic tale!

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  3. Iain KellyWednesday, February 06, 2019 7:36:00 PM

    A nice message to receive from the other side.

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  4. Rochelle Wisoff-FieldsWednesday, February 06, 2019 8:40:00 PM

    Dear Kislaya,

    Fascinating story. Nicely done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  5. liz youngWednesday, February 06, 2019 10:25:00 PM

    Lovely story, and I'm sure she'll be happy.

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  6. Penny GaddWednesday, February 06, 2019 10:48:00 PM

    A delightful story! She completed her saptapadi with a light heart!

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  7. DaleWednesday, February 06, 2019 11:35:00 PM

    So nice to get such a clear sign!

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  8. Violet LentzThursday, February 07, 2019 3:54:00 AM

    Quite an interesting take on the prompt. So glad you shared it as I am unfamiliar with such gods and rituals.

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, February 14, 2019 12:00:00 PM

      Glad you found this interesting and read about something that is unfamiliar to you!

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  9. theministryofshrawleywalksThursday, February 07, 2019 4:26:00 AM

    Its fascinating to read so many of these tales, some of the stuff i learn is amazing. Thanks you for a most enlightening tale

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, February 14, 2019 11:34:00 AM

      Thanks for your wonderful comments! Please leave your blog link so that I can visit your page as well!

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  10. Abhijit RayThursday, February 07, 2019 1:29:00 PM

    Fire certainly burns what is impure and brings sanctity to any occasion.

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  11. Brenda CoxThursday, February 07, 2019 11:39:00 PM

    An interesting and entertaining story. Glad she received encouragement on her upcoming union.

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, February 14, 2019 12:02:00 PM

      At such an important event of life - encouragement and reassurance give a boost to your decisions!
      Thanks Brenda

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  12. Alice AudreyFriday, February 08, 2019 3:23:00 AM

    It helps to see someone you know, I guess.

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  13. LindaFriday, February 08, 2019 5:48:00 AM

    How delightful :)

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  14. GardenloverFriday, February 08, 2019 5:09:00 PM

    That was lovely. We lost a family pet this week who'd been with us 16 years. A few nights later my wife woke up believing she'd heard him bark like he did when he was young and healthy. That was her sign of assurance that he was free of pain and in a better place. - Russell Gayer

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, February 14, 2019 11:43:00 AM

      Thanks for sharing your story! Such reassurances are so important. I am glad that your wife could sleep peacefully knowing that your pet was in a better place, free of pain.

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  15. Dee DeeFriday, February 08, 2019 6:08:00 PM

    Awesome read!!

    Gone with the Fire

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  16. Joy PixleyFriday, February 08, 2019 7:08:00 PM

    Heartwarming story! It's so reassuring to feel like your loved ones are there, sharing your important moments, even when they've passed on.

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, February 14, 2019 11:58:00 AM

      Yes such reassurances are very important! We feel loved and cared for even if we are alone...

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  17. Joy PixleyFriday, February 08, 2019 7:09:00 PM

    Hmm... that "unknown" above is me, Joy Pixley. Not sure why Blogspot isn't recognizing me. It only gives me the option of using a Google account.

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, February 14, 2019 11:59:00 AM

      Thanks Joy for your lovely comment above!
      I guess this is a drawback of blogspot 😒

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  18. Anshu BhojnagarwalaFriday, February 08, 2019 8:02:00 PM

    In Hindu culture, agni is the most sacred and now she sees her grandfather, what better omen than that!

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, February 14, 2019 11:30:00 AM

      Yes Agni is sacred and also one of the Panch-bhut!
      Thanks for the pic prompt Anshu 🙂

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  19. Gah LearnerFriday, February 08, 2019 8:08:00 PM

    What a wonderful reassurance to find her grandfather's image in the flames. Beautiful story.

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, February 14, 2019 11:28:00 AM

      To find our loved ones around in spirit and in person - sure is reassuring! Thanks

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  20. lisarey1990@gmail.comSaturday, February 09, 2019 4:26:00 AM

    A very gorgeous, beautiful write.

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  21. SubrotoSaturday, February 09, 2019 8:01:00 PM

    Her grandfather's spirit is watching over her. Sweet story.

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  22. Michael WynnSunday, February 10, 2019 5:03:00 PM

    What a lovely tale

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  23. brudbergSunday, February 10, 2019 10:36:00 PM

    I love all such a warm blessing....

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  24. grams ramblingsMonday, February 11, 2019 7:41:00 PM

    Beautiful. And a great response to the prompt. I might do something myself later, but I'm busy with helping family and other writing tasks just now.
    gramswisewords.blogspot.com

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    1. KISLAYA GOPALThursday, February 14, 2019 11:24:00 AM

      Thanks so much Maz! Yes Family should always be a priority!

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