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This second edition newsletter is from Indonique, Experience the East.
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Navaratri - A Celebration of Dance
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All Purchases Generate Donations to Specific Charities!
The 9-day festival of dance starts on October 12th this year. The festival celebrates the victory of the Goddess
Durga over the half buffalo demon Mahishasura. According to Indian legend, the demon Rambha falls in love with and
joins with a water buffalo producing the half buffalo half demon son Mahishasura.  Through intense prayer to Brahma,
Mahishasura was granted a power that prohibited his defeat by man or god. He took full advantage of this gift and caused
havoc on earth. The remorseful god Brahma along with his two other aspects, Visnu and Siva, created the only thing that
could kill the troublesome demon, a perfect woman, created by combining three goddesses, Lakshmi, Pavati and
Saraswati into the female goddess Durga. The sword and trident wielding Durga riding a golden lion defeats the
demon in battle and restores order.
The victory of this deed is celebrated throughout the 9-days of Navaratri in Gujarat India by a dance celebration called a
Garba where women dance around a flame symbolic of the victorious Durga. The nine days represent the nine different
aspects of Durga, which include MahaSaraswati, MahaKali and MahaLakshmi. Each of these in turn manifest themselves
into two additional aspects each for a total of nine. Aspects of a god are intended to represent different moods or
personalities of that god. Being gods their different personalities take on a life of their own.
The traditional dances also include a Ras or stick dance and can include men, unique in Indian culture. The dancing can
last for hours with smaller groups frequently breaking off into smaller circles allowing for more expressive dancing or
varying styles.
But that is not important. What is important is that Indonique is celebrating Navaratri this year (cause we want to come back
in the next life in a higher tax bracket) by offering with each purchase during the 9 days of Navaratri:
One free bag of our Authentic Indian Masala Chai
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Attend a Garba!
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Indians love sharing their culture with others. Navaratri is a perfect opportunity to do just that.
Contact an Indian association at most any University or an Indian acquaintance or friend about a Garba near you.
We're sure they'll be happy to bring you along and maybe loan you a traditional Indian dress for the occassion.
If you're a guy and still want to borrow the clothes,
check out the Hijras story coming soon.
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New Packaging
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Check out our new packaging in several different colors. The photo speaks for itself. Look for them in retail shops near you.
If you don't see them, urge the retailer to contact us at www.indonique.com to stock up.
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New Flavors Available for Fall
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Indonique is offering three new Flavors for Fall, perfect for cool days and warm blankets. Even better shared with a friend.
Ginger Peach Flavored Oolong Tea
Pai Mu Tan White Tea with Pomegranate and Safflowers
Ginger Peach Orange Flavored Green Tea
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Next Month
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Diwali - Indian New Years Festival of Lights
Vampires and Ghouls of India
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Have a story related to the culture or history of the peoples of India or any culture along the ancient Silkroad Trade Route?
We would love to share them with our readers. Contact George at george@indonique.com
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Contact Info
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Business proposals and merchandise requests are welcomed by contacting George or Daya Constance.
Post Office Box 1298, Glastonbury, CT 06033 United States of America
phone: 860.970.2645. click here to send e-mail.
The background image for this newsletter was downloaded from a site that offered free use with credits. The image was saved on a server but the credit was lost when our PC crashed during Hurricane Katrina. If you know who owns this wonderful image, please contact me so that I can credit them or buy it.
Thanks,
George
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