FoHoH Reflections

  by Rama Sriram, Amalfi It’s not easy to leave behind a stable career, especially one that you have invested in for years and your family has proudly proclaimed as a great feat. Although growing up, I lived in the most humble of homes and studied in the simplest of schools, my aspirations were a cut-above. I wanted to make it big in banking, and tirelessly studied atop hot balconies and shadowy corners of my home to eventually make it a reality. I soon got married to someone who shared my passion for success (Hi Sriram, hope you’re reading this :)) and we found ourselves frequently relocating to different cities. Apart from the plethora of cultural experiences I was fortunate enough to taste, I could no longer ignore the mounting familial responsibilities, especially with two kids at home. Shortly after, I decided to leave the very job I worked all my life for - it was tough to part with something that afforded me the financial security and independence that I craved, but I battle...

  by Arun, Bridgewood "As the sun whispered good bye, Hues of purple lit up the sky."   "Dancing lights   set up the tone, For the lonely fisherman who was triumphant in his zone."   "Water dazzling as if on fire, Quenching a shutterbugs burning desire."

#by Manasa, Brentwood A2504 Tanjore Paintings   As an artist, I have always had a deep passion for creating art. Ever since I was young, I was drawn to various art forms such as acrylic painting, pastel art, and pencil sketching. However, it was Tanjore painting that truly captured my heart. Despite my love for other art forms, there was something unique and special about Tanjore painting that I couldn't resist. I was fascinated by the intricate details, vibrant colors, and the use of gold foils and precious stones. I started learning the art form at the age of 18. Over the years, I have continued to explore and refine my skills in Tanjore paintings.As my expertise grew, so did my passion for this art form. I began receiving orders from people who were impressed by my work and wanted to own a piece of Tanjore art. Creating custom Tanjore paintings is now a part of my life as a part time profession. I spend several hours meticulously sketching, colouring, and embellishing each p...

  #by Thejaswini, Pinewood

Mandala Art   #by Shruti Thyagu, Brentwood

  #by Ramya Raghuraj, Brentwood A-2104 Patterns of the soul!  Kolam/Rangoli: Kolam is India’s long-held tradition and culture, these intricate patterns sitting gracefully on the floor of almost every other Indian household. This tradition passed down through generations, the women of India have kept the art of rangoli alive. Although creating rangolis is still a daily practice in certain rural areas of India, in cities, rangolis are often limited to auspicious days and festivals like Pongal, Diwali, Lakshmi puja etc. Significance of Rangoli and connection with women: Since ancient times, women have been waking up in the wee hours of the morning to clean their homes and create rangoli patterns which is believed to welcome goddess Lakshmi and ward off evil. Drawing the kolams, with bare fingers is a form of Mudra technique that is believed to boost spiritual stamina of women. Kolam is a form of a prayer, meditation and expression of the sacredness of life. Kol...

 Abstract Art  from Thejaswini, Pinewood

  Vijay, Pinewood Vijay, Pinewood Vivek, Seawood Vijay, Pinewood Srikanth, Amalfi Kavita Sharma, Bridgewood

Manasa, Vrushali and Manju,Brentwood# Symbol of Unity Rangoli is a popular form of decoration that brings life to our homes during the festival season. India is known for its widespread variety of harvest festivals. Sankranti is celebrated in various ways throughout northern India, including kite flying in Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan, haldi kumkum in Maharashtra. Bihu marks the beginning of the new year in Assam with the arrival of seeding time. In Punjab this festival is celebrated to mark the end of the winter solstice in their harvested fields as Lohri. Pongal is a harvest festival in southern India celebrated in Tamil Nadu. It is a festival to thank the Sun God, mother nature, and the various farm animals who help to produce a bountiful harvest. Onam is also a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala. This year's Pongal celebration in Hiranandani included a rangoli competition with the theme 'Harvest festivals of India' . We residents of Brentwood A block 25th floor, Vr...

  "A beautiful video collage of our ladies of HoH singing the National Anthem"  🌸🌸🌸🇮🇳🌸🌸🌸 Jai Hind!