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Buddha Purnima 2022: Wishes, quotes, messages to share with friends and family
On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I wish that you may find rays of hope and your life is enlightened by the divine grace of Lord Buddha! Happy Buddha Jayanti!

The birth anniversary of the founder of Buddhism, Lord Gautam Buddha, is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Vaishakh. This year it will be commemorated on Monday, May 16, 2022.
Along with Buddhism, Lord Buddha is also worshiped in Hinduism. The childhood name of Lord Gautam Buddha was Siddhartha. Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was one of the greatest spiritual masters. Lord Buddha inspired the whole world to follow the path of compassion and tolerance.
On the day of Buddha Purnima, people who believe in Buddhism light lamps in their homes and recite scriptures, and vow to follow the path shown by Gautam Buddha. Lord Buddha preached the Four Noble Truths.
Today we have brought some good wishes for you. You can use wishes, quotes, and messages to wish your loved ones.
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.”
“Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.”
“Train your mind to see something good in everything.”
Buddham Sharnam Gachami, Om Mani Padme Hum. May Lord Buddha enlighten you on the path of love, peace, and truth.
Let us pray for peace and harmony for all humankind on this auspicious day. Happy Buddha Purnima.
This Buddha Purnima, may you get enlightened by the divine rays and grace of the Almighty.
On Buddha Purnima, here’s wishing you peace, love, happiness, good health, and prosperity.
On this auspicious day, let us remember Lord Buddha’s teachings and spread the message of universal brotherhood and compassion for everyone. Warm wishes to you on Buddha Jayanti.
May Lord Buddha destroy all sins and obstacles of your life. Happy Buddha Jayanti.
On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I wish that you may find rays of hope and your life is enlightened by the divine grace of Lord Buddha! Happy Buddha Jayanti!
The world will surely become a much better place to live if we understand the importance of happiness over money… Happy Buddha Jayanti.
Buddha Purnima 2022: Quotes of Gautama Buddha
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
“Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.”
“You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.”
“The trouble is, you think you have time.”
“If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.”
“Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.”
“Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.”
Entertainment
Table cloth for 30k, serving bowl for 7.7k: Desis slam Priyanka Chopra’s homeware brand for being overpriced
Priyanka Chopra has launched a homeware collection brand called Sona Home in New York City. Here are the prices of some of the products listed on the website of Sona Home.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has always taken Indian culture and heritage to a global level. Glorifying the Indian tradition, the Desi girl, has launched a homeware collection brand called Sona Home in New York City. After the successful venture of her restaurant Sona in the US, the actor has launched her own homeware line along with the business partner Maneesh Goyal.
The Sona Home collection includes table linens, playful G & Tea straws, dinnerware, coasters, mugs, and other decor items. Priyanka shared the video of her new decor line on social media, stating that Sona Home brings a piece of India to the US.
Undoubtedly, seeing our culture receive the respect it deserved made people back home happy and proud. In order to find out what was in store for them, they visited the website of PeeCee’s home décor brand. But what surprised the users was the prices of the products, which were said to be too high.
Here are the prices of some of the products listed on the website of Sona Home.
Panna Table cloth costs Rs 30,627.
Sultan’s Garden Oval Platter is worth Rs 15,629.
A set of 4 Panna dinner napkins costs Rs 13,262.
A set of four Panna coasters costs Rs 4,576.
A serving bowl from the collection costs Rs 7,732.
A mug is worth Rs 3,471.
A set of 2 bread baskets costs Rs 7,500
Indians troll Priyanka Chopra’s Sona Home brand
Many users started trolling PeeCee for heavy pricing. One user commented We have gone from foreigners ripping off people by exoticizing Indian culture and selling things at ludicrous prices to Indians ripping off people by exoticizing Indian culture and seeing things at ludicrous prices.
I’m sorry but this collection looks like it was designed for a retirement home. The colors and style are so antiquated, said another. Yet another commented If anyone pays $400 for a COTTON tablecloth, they deserve that level of highway robbery IMO.
Jitne me bread basket aa rahi utne me 2 jodi jeans, 5 cool tshirt, ek badhiya sneekers aa jaate hai bread ke 10 packets aur unhe rakhne wali peti ke sath. $98 nearly Rs 7500. Just saying, commented another.
Priyanka Chopra about Sona Home
Priyanka Chopra shared a video and gave us a glimpse of some of the pieces in her collection. In a caption she wrote, “I’ve always been a very intentional person with everything that I do, and so when launching SONA Home, @maneeshkgoyal and I wanted to bring our love of our joint heritage, coupled with a penchant for entertaining friends and family at home, to create a brand that I am insanely proud of.”
In addition to being inspired by India, there are many personal tie-ins to this collection. Like the lampshades, which are made using vintage Saris inspired by a beautiful story about Maneesh’s mom (It tears me up every time I hear it), she added.
Sona Home has been created with a lot of love and with a purpose to make every moment luxurious, intentional and special. We’re so happy to welcome you to our table, she concluded.
Festivals
Festivals in July 2022: From Bakra Eid to Sawan Shivratri to Hariyali Teej, here’s the complete list of festivals
Being a land of festivals, Indians observe religious activities or festivals throughout the year. Here’s the complete list of festivals in July 2022.

India has a diverse range of cultures, languages, and festivals which make the country an Incredible India. Being a land of festivals, Indians observe religious activities or festivals throughout the year. The festivals in India are celebrated throughout the year.
From Bakra Eid to Masik Durgashtami to Hariyali Teej, July will witness some of the biggest festivals in India.
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Here’s the complete list of festivals in July 2022
# | Name of the Festivals | Date |
1 | National Doctors’ Day | 01 July 2022 (Friday) |
2 | Rath Yatra | 01 July 2022 (Friday) |
3 | Van Mahotsava Day (Forest Day) | 01 July 2022 (Friday) – 07 July 2022 (Thursday) |
4 | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 03 July 2022 (Sunday) |
5 | Bonalu Festival | 03 July 2022 (Sunday) – 24 July 2022 (Sunday) |
6 | Sai Teun Ram Jayanti | 04 July 2022 (Monday) |
7 | Ker Puja | 06 July 2022 (Wednesday) |
8 | Masik Durgashtami | 07 July 2022 (Thursday) |
9 | Hemis Festival | 08 July 2022 (Friday) |
10 | Bakra Eid (Eid al-Adha) | 09 July 2022 (Saturday) – 10 July 2022 (Sunday) |
11 | Gauri Vrat | 09 July 2022 (Saturday) |
12 | Devshayani Ekadashi | 10 July 2022 (Sunday) |
13 | Pradosh Vrat | 11 July 2022 (Monday) |
14 | World Population Day | 11 July 2022 (Monday) |
15 | Jaya Parvati Vrat | 12 July 2022 (Tuesday) – 16 July 2022 (Saturday) |
16 | Champakulam Boat Race | 12 July 2022 (Tuesday) |
17 | Guru Purnima | 13 July 2022 (Wednesday) |
18 | Kokila Vrat | 13 July 2022 (Wednesday) |
19 | Vyasa Puja | 13 July 2022 (Wednesday) |
20 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 16 July 2022 (Saturday) |
21 | Sankatahara Chaturthi | 16 July 2022 (Saturday) |
22 | Palayur Church Festival | 16 July 2022 (Saturday) – 17 July 2022 (Sunday) |
23 | Karka Sankranti | 16 July 2022 (Saturday) |
24 | Kala Ashtami, Kalashtami | 20 July 2022 (Wednesday) |
25 | Kamika Ekadashi | 24 July 2022 (Sunday) |
26 | Parent’s Day | 24 July 2022 (Sunday) |
27 | Rohini Vrat | 24 July 2022 (Sunday) |
28 | Pradosh Vrat | 25 July 2022 (Monday) |
29 | Masik Shivaratri | 26 July 2022 (Tuesday) |
30 | Sawan Shivaratri | 26 July 2022 (Tuesday) |
31 | Hariyali Amavasya | 28 July 2022 (Thursday) |
32 | Darsha Amavasya | 28 July 2022 (Thursday) |
33 | Chandra Darshan | 30 July 2022 (Saturday) |
34 | Hariyali Teej | 31 July 2022 (Sunday) |
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Festivals
Amarnath Yatra 2022: Book helicopter online, ticket price, documents required
To make the trip more comfortable for devotees, the Jammu and Kashmir government has started a helicopter service to reach the Amarnath cave from Srinagar.

Amarnath Yatra 2022 is an annual Hindu pilgrimage that attracts thousands of Lord Shiva devotees from all over the world. After being suspended for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, the sacred pilgrimage is all set to begin this year on June 30. The 43-day pilgrimage will conclude on August 11.
The online registration to visit the holy shrine of Barfani Baba has already started. It takes several days to reach the holy shrine to get to the temple because it is not easily accessible by road. So, to make the trip more comfortable for devotees, the Jammu and Kashmir government has started a helicopter service to reach the Amarnath cave from Srinagar.
For the first time, devotees can access the helicopter service directly from Srinagar. Here’s how!
Devotees will start the pilgrimage from Srinagar to Panchtarni, which is the last stop point located at an elevation of 3,500 meters, from where a 6 km trek takes pilgrims to the holy Amarnath cave. From there, devotees can either walk to the holy cave or take a horse or palki to reach the holy shrine.
Earlier, the helicopter facility was only available from Baltal and Pahalgam, which is the twin route to reach the Amarnath shrine, and from Pahalgam, pilgrims either walk or take the help of ponies and a palanquin facility.
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How to book helicopter from Srinagar to Amarnath Cave?
Devotees can easily log on to Shri Amarnath Shrine Board’s website www.shriamarnathjishrine.com or visit directly the Booking Portal at heliservices.jksasb.nic.in for the booking of Helicopter tickets for Shri Amarnath Yatra.
- Visit the official website of the Amarnath Yatra shrine board.
- Then, enter the detail of your visit on the homepage to check the availability of the helicopter.
- After that, book the helicopter by adding the required information including mobile number, aadhaar card number, nationality, and email id.
Earlier, helicopter services were operational for only two sectors, but now the pilgrims can avail of the services in four sectors (to & fro) viz. Srinagar to Neelgrath, Srinagar to Pahalgam, Neelgrath to Panchtarni, & Pahalgam to Panchtarni, with a total of 11 Helicopters to remain available for the passengers.
Documents required while booking a helicopter ticket
- Ticket as printed from portal. (No digital ticket will be accepted)
- Passenger-wise ID proof as submitted at the time of online booking.
- SASB prescribed Health certificate in original.
- Aadhaar card in original of each passenger.
Ticket Price
To and Fro | One Way | |||
Srinagar | Panjtarni | via Neelgrath | Rs.29,000 | Rs.14,500 |
Srinagar | Panjtarni | via Neelgrath | Rs.30,000 | Rs.15,000 |
Srinagar | Neelgrath | Rs.23,400 | Rs.11,700 | |
Srinagar | Pahalgam | Rs.21,600 | Rs.10,800 | |
Neelgrath | Panjtarni | Rs.5,600 | Rs.2,800 | |
Pahalgam | Panjtarni | Rs.8,400 | Rs.4,200 |
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