Mr. Shripadrao Laxman Kulkarni, (S.L. Kulkarni) the author of this book, was a great source of inspiration to all of us as well as to the society at large. After a prolonged 20 years of his passing away on 7th May 1994 the complete literature is being brought out in the booking form. After reading out the 1“ volume of Shri. SLK's autobiography sent through email, our friend Mr. M. Vishwanath immediately dashed to my house the next day itself. He was so overwhelmed by the writings that he decided to publish his complete works. This was the turning point for the publication of this book which was my long-cherished aspiration. P.S.Kulkarni And All The members of the Author's family PUBLISHERS ‍ಇಪುಸ್ತಕ ಪ್ರಕಟಣೆ: ಲೀಲಾ ಪ್ರಕಾಶನ, ವಿಜಯಪುರ This book has been published by Leela Prakashana. ‍This book was produced with ePustaka - Ink and Weave initiative by Techfiz Inc. (https://techfiz.com) Reach us via [email protected]. This eBook has been prepared by Techfiz Inc ePustaka initiative - https://techfiz.com

Festivals and Holy Days are very familiar, very important interwoven part of our religious and social life. Leaving aside the holy days, undoubtedly, festivals are objects of natural love to the entire human race. Poet Laureate Kalidasa, has observed this truth and says ‘Human beings are fond of festivities’ (“utsava priya khalu manuShyaaH” shaakuntala Act 6). They are especially happy occasions of life. The most common method in which people all over the world celebrate festivals is by getting together with family and friends, enjoying the savory gourmet foods, drinking to the best of their ability (at times, even spending beyond their means), singing, dancing and chit chatting to their hearts content, forgetting their troubles, if any. In this book we will elaborate in a chronological order beginning with the first month of the year, incorporating any special features in the description of festivals (parvas). Our other books here can be searched using #BharathaSamskruthiPrakashana

Science in Religious Samskaras is a Book where the Science Behind Rituals are Explained in a very Simple and on Scientific Basis, it is a Literary Work which will bring Cultural Awareness Among People, It will help the upcoming Generations live in Sound Society. Samskaras Carry an individual towards Perfection. They cause Significant changes in the lifestyle of a man, whether or not he is aware of it. They also help shape the Personality Making the Individual Better. when a Human Being subjected to Samskaras from He / She is in the womb, will turn out to be a perfect human Being. This Book contains with interpretations and Explanations of Sacramental factors from birth to Death will carry the reader towards profound Knowledge. ​​​​​​​This Book has been Written after Scrutinizing all manuscripts that had not seen the light Earlier, in old research Institutes and libraries. ​​​​​​​This Books Explains the type of Samskaras and why we need them.

"Akashvani" (English) is a programme journal of ALL INDIA RADIO, it was formerly known as The Indian Listener. It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes, who writes them, take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service, Bombay, started on 22 December, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in English, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it used to published by All India Radio, New Delhi. From 1950,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later, The Indian listener became "Akashvani" (English ) w.e.f. January 5, 1958. It was made fortnightly journal again w.e.f July 1,1983. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: AKASHVANI LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE, MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 28 MAY, 1967 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Weekly NUMBER OF PAGES: 80 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XXXII, No. 22 BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED (PAGE NOS): 12-79 ARTICLE: 1. Sethu Samudram Project (The Suez of Asia) 2. The Nation's Strength 3. Music For Worship 4. A Look At Our Moon 5. A Day In Jungle AUTHOR: 1. R. Natarajan 2. E. N. Mangatrai 3. Prof. R. Srinivasan 4. Dr. C. S. Karve 5. Mrs. M. Palit Document ID : APE-1967(Apr-June)Vol-I-08 Prasar Bharati Archives has the copyright in all matters published in this “AKASHVANI” and other AIR journals. For reproduction previous permission is essential.

"Akashvani" (English) is a programme journal of ALL INDIA RADIO, it was formerly known as The Indian Listener. It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes, who writes them, take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service, Bombay, started on 22 December, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in English, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it used to published by All India Radio, New Delhi. From 1950,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later, The Indian listener became "Akashvani" (English ) w.e.f. January 5, 1958. It was made fortnightly journal again w.e.f July 1,1983. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: AKASHVANI LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE, MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 5 MAY, 1963 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Weekly NUMBER OF PAGES: 66 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XXVIII. No. 18 BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED (PAGE NOS): 6-61 ARTICLE: 1. Shri Swathi Thirunal 2. Democracy Faces The Challenge: Youth and National Purpose 3. China Today And Yesterday: The Worker in China 4. Needed: Mental And Moral Courage 5. Civil Defence AUTHOR: 1. Dr. B. Gopala Reddy (Union Minister For I & B ) 2. Prof. G. D. Parikh 3. G. N. S. Raghavan 4. Madan Sophia Wadia 5. Lt. Gen. Sarda Nand Singh KEYWORDS : 1. Maharajah British Administration Art Tradition 2. Universities Freedom Wealth NCC 3. China Urban Workers Communist Union Document ID : APE-1963 (A-J) Vol-II-02 Prasar Bharati Archives has the copyright in all matters published in this “AKASHVANI” and other AIR journals. For reproduction previous permission is essential.

Navarātra is a very important parva in the garland of festivals of the Sanātana Āryabhāratiyas. There is no doubt that this is the most important of all the festivals celebrated in the Āśvayujamāsa. This is a festival which is specially celebrated in all parts of India. People of all Āśramas can celebrate this and even the Mlecchās who do not fully come under Āryadharma, are entitled (eligible) to celebrate this parva. Our other books here can be searched using #BharathaSamskruthiPrakashana

Saṅkrānti is one of the most important festivals of the Sanātana Ārya Bhāratiyas. In scriptures it is called by other names such as Saṅkrānti, Makarasaṅkrānti, Makarasaṅkramaṇa, Makarasaṅkramaṇa, and Uttarāyaṇa puṇyakāla also. In Tamil Nadu it is called Pongal. Common people also call this as ‘Ellina Habba’. Though the distribution of sesame is in vougue in the next festival also i.e. ‘rathasaptamī’, it is only Saṅkrānti which is renownedly associated with the significance and fame pertaining to the gifting of sesame, and thus is well known as Eḷḷina habba. The Kannada proveb “Eḷḷu bellava tindu oḷḷeya māthanāḍu’ owes it’s origin to this festival. Our other books here can be searched using #BharathaSamskruthiPrakashana