In this issue

This is the Winter edition of Bloom Together magazine. It covers Christmas and New Year holidays and lots of articles, stories, art and craft around it. The magazine also has coloring pages which can be used as cards too. Travelogue, psychic corner are a must read. This issue covers Sitar and a real life story of inspiration around it. Worth a read.

HO HO HO 'TIS THE SEASON

We have many tried-and-true Christmas traditions in the United States: decorating your Christmas tree, baking holiday cookies, and opening Christmas presents, to name a few.

4 mins

The first and last step in Yoga ...Atha!

atha yoga-anuśāsanam, now the preestablished discipline of yoga starts. || Yoga Sutra 1.1 ||

2 mins

Visual Clutter

A cluttered space or a cluttered mind is always a hindrance to our productivity. It never lets us focus on the things which need our attention.

2 mins

The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies.

8 mins

NEW YEAR CUSTOMS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD

Around the world, cultures welcome the change of the calendar with unique New Year's traditions of their own.

2 mins

MAKAR SANKRANTI

Every year on 14th January, India celebrates the festival of Makarsankranti. This auspicious day marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring.

2 mins

WIMBELDON LEANDER PAES

The history of the tournament dates back to 1877 when a field of 22 players competed for the trophy in the All England Croquet and Lawn tennis club for the gentlemen's singles.

4 mins

KUMAUN REGION UTTARAKHAND, INDIA

Today, I am going to take you on a journey to the mystical land of the Dev [Lords/Gods], Kumaun which is located in the northern part of India. Famous for its beauty, himalayas and old temples, this region is extremely beautiful.

2 mins

Lenormand Card Guidance

Here comes the guidance for the upcoming quarter. What do the cards guide

2 mins

SITAR THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

Sitar is a handmade instrument which belongs to the lute family and has its origin from South Asia.

7 mins

PANDIT RAVI SHANKAR and ANOUSHKA SHANKAR

Ravi Shankar sitar), the legendary virtuoso sitarist, composer, teacher, and writer, is renowned throughout the world for his pioneering work in bringing Indian music to the West.

7 mins

MY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY WITH SITAR

My journey with sitar started in the year 2014, when I was going through an emotional rough patch of my life. Amidst grief and insecurities, I was searching for meaning of Life and the very essence of my existence. This led me to search for music in my life.

1 min

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Bloom Together Magazine Description:

Fun and entertainment magazine for young kids and their parents. Emphasis on art, craft and stories for young minds. Covers travel destinations, fortune forecasts, recipes, puzzles and games.