Happy Diwali or Deepavalli (Shubh Diwali) !
-
A bit of a late greeting, perhaps: here, in northern Thailand, in Chiang Mai, we are approaching the (November 20 full moon) festival of Loy Krathong (also known as 'Yi Peng'), also a festival of lights. Loy Krathong is a "female lunar" festival celebrating rivers, celebrating "Maenam" (Thai: literally: the word for 'river,' and which combines root words for "mother" and "water" into "mother of the waters"). This festival's ancient roots long precede the coming of Buddhism (the "Sarvastivada" [literally: "teachings of the Elders"] form, from Sri Lanka in which the historical Buddha (Gautama, formerly a Prince of the Sakyas named Siddhartha in what is now Nepal) is not "deified," to this northern area of Thailand, and probably reflects the possibly matrilineal structure of the waves of animist Tai peoples that streamed down into this area from southern China from roughly the fifth century of the Christian calendar onward. Of course Thailand was exposed to Buddhism of later, or "Mahayana," form long before from "missionaries" sent out by King Asoka of India, and probably Vedic Hinduism much earlier by wandering Vedic Sanyasi, as well by extensive trade interaction with India. And the Khmer (now Cambodia) who dominated central Thailand early on had a mix of Hinduism and Buddhism, as did the Indic culture of the Mon (in what is now western peninsular Myanmar). The Tai migrated down into fertile river valleys that could support an amazing two crops of the best rice in the world per year. The firecrackers are going off around my neighborhood already. Namaste, Namaskar, Namaskaram, or Vannakum, as you prefer :) best, Bill
"Many : not conversant with mathematical studies, imagine that because it [the Analytical Engine] is to give results in numerical notation, its processes must consequently be arithmetical, numerical, rather than algebraical and analytical. This is an error. The engine can arrange and combine numerical quantities as if they were letters or any other general symbols; and it fact it might bring out its results in algebraical notation, were provisions made accordingly." Ada, Countess Lovelace, 1844
-
A bit of a late greeting, perhaps: here, in northern Thailand, in Chiang Mai, we are approaching the (November 20 full moon) festival of Loy Krathong (also known as 'Yi Peng'), also a festival of lights. Loy Krathong is a "female lunar" festival celebrating rivers, celebrating "Maenam" (Thai: literally: the word for 'river,' and which combines root words for "mother" and "water" into "mother of the waters"). This festival's ancient roots long precede the coming of Buddhism (the "Sarvastivada" [literally: "teachings of the Elders"] form, from Sri Lanka in which the historical Buddha (Gautama, formerly a Prince of the Sakyas named Siddhartha in what is now Nepal) is not "deified," to this northern area of Thailand, and probably reflects the possibly matrilineal structure of the waves of animist Tai peoples that streamed down into this area from southern China from roughly the fifth century of the Christian calendar onward. Of course Thailand was exposed to Buddhism of later, or "Mahayana," form long before from "missionaries" sent out by King Asoka of India, and probably Vedic Hinduism much earlier by wandering Vedic Sanyasi, as well by extensive trade interaction with India. And the Khmer (now Cambodia) who dominated central Thailand early on had a mix of Hinduism and Buddhism, as did the Indic culture of the Mon (in what is now western peninsular Myanmar). The Tai migrated down into fertile river valleys that could support an amazing two crops of the best rice in the world per year. The firecrackers are going off around my neighborhood already. Namaste, Namaskar, Namaskaram, or Vannakum, as you prefer :) best, Bill
"Many : not conversant with mathematical studies, imagine that because it [the Analytical Engine] is to give results in numerical notation, its processes must consequently be arithmetical, numerical, rather than algebraical and analytical. This is an error. The engine can arrange and combine numerical quantities as if they were letters or any other general symbols; and it fact it might bring out its results in algebraical notation, were provisions made accordingly." Ada, Countess Lovelace, 1844
It sees Thai people celebrate it 2 days late. It was celebrated on Friday in India.
-
A bit of a late greeting, perhaps: here, in northern Thailand, in Chiang Mai, we are approaching the (November 20 full moon) festival of Loy Krathong (also known as 'Yi Peng'), also a festival of lights. Loy Krathong is a "female lunar" festival celebrating rivers, celebrating "Maenam" (Thai: literally: the word for 'river,' and which combines root words for "mother" and "water" into "mother of the waters"). This festival's ancient roots long precede the coming of Buddhism (the "Sarvastivada" [literally: "teachings of the Elders"] form, from Sri Lanka in which the historical Buddha (Gautama, formerly a Prince of the Sakyas named Siddhartha in what is now Nepal) is not "deified," to this northern area of Thailand, and probably reflects the possibly matrilineal structure of the waves of animist Tai peoples that streamed down into this area from southern China from roughly the fifth century of the Christian calendar onward. Of course Thailand was exposed to Buddhism of later, or "Mahayana," form long before from "missionaries" sent out by King Asoka of India, and probably Vedic Hinduism much earlier by wandering Vedic Sanyasi, as well by extensive trade interaction with India. And the Khmer (now Cambodia) who dominated central Thailand early on had a mix of Hinduism and Buddhism, as did the Indic culture of the Mon (in what is now western peninsular Myanmar). The Tai migrated down into fertile river valleys that could support an amazing two crops of the best rice in the world per year. The firecrackers are going off around my neighborhood already. Namaste, Namaskar, Namaskaram, or Vannakum, as you prefer :) best, Bill
"Many : not conversant with mathematical studies, imagine that because it [the Analytical Engine] is to give results in numerical notation, its processes must consequently be arithmetical, numerical, rather than algebraical and analytical. This is an error. The engine can arrange and combine numerical quantities as if they were letters or any other general symbols; and it fact it might bring out its results in algebraical notation, were provisions made accordingly." Ada, Countess Lovelace, 1844
Loy Krathong is my favorite festival. I especially enjoy the whole family going to the local Wat and launching the floats in the pond out in the forest behind the buildings. The flying lanterns are also impressive.
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
Think inside the box! ProActive Secure Systems
I'm on-line therefore I am. JimmyRopesmodified on Sunday, November 7, 2010 9:42 AM
-
A bit of a late greeting, perhaps: here, in northern Thailand, in Chiang Mai, we are approaching the (November 20 full moon) festival of Loy Krathong (also known as 'Yi Peng'), also a festival of lights. Loy Krathong is a "female lunar" festival celebrating rivers, celebrating "Maenam" (Thai: literally: the word for 'river,' and which combines root words for "mother" and "water" into "mother of the waters"). This festival's ancient roots long precede the coming of Buddhism (the "Sarvastivada" [literally: "teachings of the Elders"] form, from Sri Lanka in which the historical Buddha (Gautama, formerly a Prince of the Sakyas named Siddhartha in what is now Nepal) is not "deified," to this northern area of Thailand, and probably reflects the possibly matrilineal structure of the waves of animist Tai peoples that streamed down into this area from southern China from roughly the fifth century of the Christian calendar onward. Of course Thailand was exposed to Buddhism of later, or "Mahayana," form long before from "missionaries" sent out by King Asoka of India, and probably Vedic Hinduism much earlier by wandering Vedic Sanyasi, as well by extensive trade interaction with India. And the Khmer (now Cambodia) who dominated central Thailand early on had a mix of Hinduism and Buddhism, as did the Indic culture of the Mon (in what is now western peninsular Myanmar). The Tai migrated down into fertile river valleys that could support an amazing two crops of the best rice in the world per year. The firecrackers are going off around my neighborhood already. Namaste, Namaskar, Namaskaram, or Vannakum, as you prefer :) best, Bill
"Many : not conversant with mathematical studies, imagine that because it [the Analytical Engine] is to give results in numerical notation, its processes must consequently be arithmetical, numerical, rather than algebraical and analytical. This is an error. The engine can arrange and combine numerical quantities as if they were letters or any other general symbols; and it fact it might bring out its results in algebraical notation, were provisions made accordingly." Ada, Countess Lovelace, 1844
-
A bit of a late greeting, perhaps: here, in northern Thailand, in Chiang Mai, we are approaching the (November 20 full moon) festival of Loy Krathong (also known as 'Yi Peng'), also a festival of lights. Loy Krathong is a "female lunar" festival celebrating rivers, celebrating "Maenam" (Thai: literally: the word for 'river,' and which combines root words for "mother" and "water" into "mother of the waters"). This festival's ancient roots long precede the coming of Buddhism (the "Sarvastivada" [literally: "teachings of the Elders"] form, from Sri Lanka in which the historical Buddha (Gautama, formerly a Prince of the Sakyas named Siddhartha in what is now Nepal) is not "deified," to this northern area of Thailand, and probably reflects the possibly matrilineal structure of the waves of animist Tai peoples that streamed down into this area from southern China from roughly the fifth century of the Christian calendar onward. Of course Thailand was exposed to Buddhism of later, or "Mahayana," form long before from "missionaries" sent out by King Asoka of India, and probably Vedic Hinduism much earlier by wandering Vedic Sanyasi, as well by extensive trade interaction with India. And the Khmer (now Cambodia) who dominated central Thailand early on had a mix of Hinduism and Buddhism, as did the Indic culture of the Mon (in what is now western peninsular Myanmar). The Tai migrated down into fertile river valleys that could support an amazing two crops of the best rice in the world per year. The firecrackers are going off around my neighborhood already. Namaste, Namaskar, Namaskaram, or Vannakum, as you prefer :) best, Bill
"Many : not conversant with mathematical studies, imagine that because it [the Analytical Engine] is to give results in numerical notation, its processes must consequently be arithmetical, numerical, rather than algebraical and analytical. This is an error. The engine can arrange and combine numerical quantities as if they were letters or any other general symbols; and it fact it might bring out its results in algebraical notation, were provisions made accordingly." Ada, Countess Lovelace, 1844
Wishing you a very Happy Diwali..:suss:
-
A bit of a late greeting, perhaps: here, in northern Thailand, in Chiang Mai, we are approaching the (November 20 full moon) festival of Loy Krathong (also known as 'Yi Peng'), also a festival of lights. Loy Krathong is a "female lunar" festival celebrating rivers, celebrating "Maenam" (Thai: literally: the word for 'river,' and which combines root words for "mother" and "water" into "mother of the waters"). This festival's ancient roots long precede the coming of Buddhism (the "Sarvastivada" [literally: "teachings of the Elders"] form, from Sri Lanka in which the historical Buddha (Gautama, formerly a Prince of the Sakyas named Siddhartha in what is now Nepal) is not "deified," to this northern area of Thailand, and probably reflects the possibly matrilineal structure of the waves of animist Tai peoples that streamed down into this area from southern China from roughly the fifth century of the Christian calendar onward. Of course Thailand was exposed to Buddhism of later, or "Mahayana," form long before from "missionaries" sent out by King Asoka of India, and probably Vedic Hinduism much earlier by wandering Vedic Sanyasi, as well by extensive trade interaction with India. And the Khmer (now Cambodia) who dominated central Thailand early on had a mix of Hinduism and Buddhism, as did the Indic culture of the Mon (in what is now western peninsular Myanmar). The Tai migrated down into fertile river valleys that could support an amazing two crops of the best rice in the world per year. The firecrackers are going off around my neighborhood already. Namaste, Namaskar, Namaskaram, or Vannakum, as you prefer :) best, Bill
"Many : not conversant with mathematical studies, imagine that because it [the Analytical Engine] is to give results in numerical notation, its processes must consequently be arithmetical, numerical, rather than algebraical and analytical. This is an error. The engine can arrange and combine numerical quantities as if they were letters or any other general symbols; and it fact it might bring out its results in algebraical notation, were provisions made accordingly." Ada, Countess Lovelace, 1844
Namaskar, Bill, Best Diwali wishes to you too :) Diwali and Guy Fawkes Day come together this year, I watched the fireworks at Watford yesterday evening.
Cheers, विक्रम (Got my troika of CCCs!) "We have already been through this, I am not going to repeat myself." - fat_boy, in a global warming thread :doh:
-
A bit of a late greeting, perhaps: here, in northern Thailand, in Chiang Mai, we are approaching the (November 20 full moon) festival of Loy Krathong (also known as 'Yi Peng'), also a festival of lights. Loy Krathong is a "female lunar" festival celebrating rivers, celebrating "Maenam" (Thai: literally: the word for 'river,' and which combines root words for "mother" and "water" into "mother of the waters"). This festival's ancient roots long precede the coming of Buddhism (the "Sarvastivada" [literally: "teachings of the Elders"] form, from Sri Lanka in which the historical Buddha (Gautama, formerly a Prince of the Sakyas named Siddhartha in what is now Nepal) is not "deified," to this northern area of Thailand, and probably reflects the possibly matrilineal structure of the waves of animist Tai peoples that streamed down into this area from southern China from roughly the fifth century of the Christian calendar onward. Of course Thailand was exposed to Buddhism of later, or "Mahayana," form long before from "missionaries" sent out by King Asoka of India, and probably Vedic Hinduism much earlier by wandering Vedic Sanyasi, as well by extensive trade interaction with India. And the Khmer (now Cambodia) who dominated central Thailand early on had a mix of Hinduism and Buddhism, as did the Indic culture of the Mon (in what is now western peninsular Myanmar). The Tai migrated down into fertile river valleys that could support an amazing two crops of the best rice in the world per year. The firecrackers are going off around my neighborhood already. Namaste, Namaskar, Namaskaram, or Vannakum, as you prefer :) best, Bill
"Many : not conversant with mathematical studies, imagine that because it [the Analytical Engine] is to give results in numerical notation, its processes must consequently be arithmetical, numerical, rather than algebraical and analytical. This is an error. The engine can arrange and combine numerical quantities as if they were letters or any other general symbols; and it fact it might bring out its results in algebraical notation, were provisions made accordingly." Ada, Countess Lovelace, 1844
Hi, I wish you Best Diwali too