Copper (CU) is a chemical element with atomic number 29. It is reddish brown metallic element that heavily ductile and excellent conductor of electricity and heat. Copper is typically found in nature in its natural form and its extracted from ores such as chalcopyrite and bornite.
The primary source of copper is the earth’s crust which contains copper at approximately 0.007%. Copper is used in various applications including electrical wiring, plumbing, building materials, painting and much more as a constituent in alloys like brass and bronze.
Maple Grove Hospital: This hospital is very popular serving its neighboring communities with the latest state-of-the-arts technology equipment.
Location: Maple Grove, Minnesota USA.
Copper is a beautiful metal alloy material. No other metal, except gold, has a color as attractive and distinct. When exposed to the environment, copper’s shiny red may become brown and then progresses to its distinctive orange shiny color.
Buildings and Interiors covered with copper are admired for centuries. Copper is a beautiful material. No other metal, except gold, has a color. When exposed to the environment, copper’s shiny red becomes brown and then progresses to its distinctive orange shiny color.
This article presents some of the best architecture and interior from around world. It showcases the rich variety of surfaces that copper and its alloys can deliver for contemporary design – whether gold, brown, or orange – all living materials continuing to develop in the local environment. But what stands out is the wealth of different, sometimes innovative, approaches taken by designers today with how and where they use copper.
South Mountain Community Library Phoenix, AZ US.
Created as a modern community library, this building was designed to serve both public and academic uses. Conceptually, the building explores both functional and formal layering. The weathered copper skin was used to create a naturally ventilated skin.
This modern architecture building uses metallic copper sheets to define its hollow vessels with seamless edges. The openness of its structure invites bright sunlight, versatility and calmness. Visitors fine this structure appealing and attractive revealing more creativity and imagination.
Location: Toyko, Japan.
Summary:
Since its discovery in 8700 B.C., copper has been one of the most used metals in the history of humankind. It has a variety of uses from medals, coins and weapons to statues and even architecture. One of its first architectural uses was in Ancient Egypt for the massive doors of the temple to Amen-Re at Karnak in 300 B.C.
The versatility of the material continues in architecture to this day, allowing for a variety of unique designs and uses. The innovative, efficient, and lightweight material is versatile in its use, ranging from facades to roofs, interior applications, and high tech solutions. Sustainable in its natural form, the material is 100% recycled. As the state of architecture becomes more focused on sustainability, copper becomes the ideal material for decorative and attractive buildings of today.
Do your life a big favor today, completely let go of the old, so you can fully embrace the Glory of the New. You haven’t anymore time or space for the old, because you’re making room for the new of what Jehovah Sabaoth is doing in your life. Jehovah is doing some things in your life, that have never been done before.
You are experiencing the greatest harvest of blessing you have ever harvested in your life. Your limitations and nets of what you’ve believed for are being broken, for I am breaking your nets and changing your status says The Lord. No more will you settle, second guess, and be able to reference what has been, for I am doing more for you, releasing more to you, and causing you to live under an Unlimited Open heaven! There are so many holes in the sky over you, for heaven is dripping with fresh grace, Holy Rain, and Abundance over you.
Truth, new revelation of Truth, My truth is making you Free. Free to make the right choices, no more religious, self, or confinement of the past. You are moving forward leaving the past behind. You are rising up as the shameless warrior, the fearless warrior, worshiping in the new wave of My Glory.
Every altar of Baal, false worship, and witchcraft is destroyed and denounced from your life. There are so many ways to worship, that you haven’t even entered into yet. Enter in, enter in, enter in the fresh wineskin presence of the King. For you are in the place. where the eagles soar and they don’t come down, they just go higher. For I am changing everything as you have known it, to a more intimate knowing in your heart and not just your head. Heart therapy, the Glory is doing heart therapy, bringing us into a more tangible unfeigned love for one another.
Behold, the beauty of the bride in pure unity and wholeness. I loose your tongue today, to articulate the language of the Kingdom, which is the heart of the King Lion of Judah! Give voice to His Voice. Make way for His ways. For the Glory of the King, encumbers our hearts with the encumbers of His heart. You are chambered by the Glory, loosed to fulfill.
Great destiny is upon you, great, great destiny is upon us, divorce the old, marry the New…Selah
Rig Veda begins with the invocation of Lord Ganesha, who is described as the Chief of Ganas (divine beings) and as the Supreme Seer (Rig Veda 2.23).
The Bhagwad Gita is an episode which has been very eloquently given in the great epic Mahabharata in Sanskrit. It is a prominent religious text. It is in the form of a dialogue between Dhanushdhari Arjuna and Lord Krishna; an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The same was dictated by Maharishi Ved Vyasa and penned down by Lord Ganesha, a reservoir of knowledge and wisdom. He wrote the dialogue without any interruption.
Significantly, when this Mantra ‘Om Gan Ganapataye Namo Namah; is recited 108 times, it will result in bountiful blessings of LORD GANESHA.
LORD GANESHA
Lord Ganesha is considered to be the first deities to be venerated While any new business or any venture is to be initiated Since He is worshipped as the most bountiful and benevolent.
Worshipped as Vinayaka, Ganesha or Ganapati Possessing all encompassing potencies He is most easily identified With elephant head Ganesha is born out of the dirt Rubbed out of the body of Adi Shakti Proving that every speck of Mother Nature is significant This also prove without even an iota of doubt That even the worthless matter matters most And could have immense power when properly harnessed In righteous spirit.
When a new venture has to see the light of the day Or starting educational pursuit is sought to start Along also for getting peace and prosperity for us all For smooth sailing in anything we take on We seek His blessings of Lord Ganesha for success of our mission.
Ganesha has two consorts Named Ridhi and Sidhi Ridhi is responsible for our prosperity Sidhi is for getting spiritual orientation in our existence Including increasing positive thoughts for actionable results.
Lord Ganesha is also worshipped For ensuring protection From the ill-omens Along with increasing the power of recreation Whilst removing obstacles from our path Because Lord Ganesha Is considered as the patron Of wisdom and intellect in abundance He is both Veghanaharta The one who removes the obstructions from amongst us all And a Vegana Karta an obstacle creator for the evil doers.
My sincere prayer to Thee our Lord Ganesha To bestow us peace & prosperity to all Including harmony between all communities So that goodness prevails all around without bias.
HAPPY GANESHA CHATURITHI TO ALL
Before delving on as to why we celebrate Ganesh Chatruthi, it is essential that we should know the circumstances and how life was infused in a lifeless creation by Goddess Parvti – the Shakti with unlimited power.This lifeless creation was the smut obtained after scrapping the remains of sandalwood paste applied on her body or dead cells scrubbed out of the body of Maa Parvati. She was so much attracted to her creation that she infused life into the lifeless matter.
Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayak Chaturthi is celebrated on the birthday of Lord Ganesha – which falls between 19th August to 20th September every year. This year, His birthday falls on 19th of September. He is the most loved son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The devotees’ firm belief is that on this most auspicious day, He bestows his bountiful blessings on us with His presence and showers His graces (shuvta) on us as He is the Lord of prosperity, unlimited wisdom, and a trouble shooter to the core.
LORD GANESHA IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE MOST BENEVOLENT DEITY
The Ganesha’s birthday is celebrated according to the Hindu Calendar month of Bhaadrapada starting with the Shukla Chaturthi – 4th day of the waxing moon period till 14th day of waxing of moon. There is a celebration of ten days for which comprehensive preparations are made before hand. This includes; procuring lovely idol of Lord Ganesha, preparation of eatable, especially modaks for friends and relatives, some install Ganesha Idol on this day at their homes for getting His graces. This festival is celebrated in almost all the parts of India. Even in foreign countries like Canada, USA, UK etc where Indians are there, this festival is celebrated with huge joy and enthusiasm. It has special relevance in Maharashtra.
HOW THE BIRTHDAY OF LORD GANESHA CAE ABOUT?
Legend has it that Goddess Parvati created Ganesha out of sandalwood paste which was applied on Her body before taking bath. She was impressed by her own creation which ignited her curiosity of breathing/infusing life into that creation. Low and behold, the creation of Maa Parvati came to life!
Subsequently, Maa Parvati told him to guard the entrance of the bathroom and ordered him not to allow anybody enter it while she was taking bath and attending to other rituals. All this transpired when Lord Shiva had gone somewhere. When He returned back, Ganesha, standing guard at the entrance, did not allow Him to enter. When he was asked as to who he was. Ganesha replied that he was Ganesha the son of Maa Parvati!
Lord Shiva sent His Ganas including powerful Nandi wanted to teach the child a lesson in mannerism. As Ganesha was created by Shakti, he was very powerful besides being obedient to the core. Indira and his army of demigods too used their power to overpower Ganesha but in vain.
Thereafter, it was the turn of Narda with Saptarishis who came for persuading the child for allowing Lord Shiva but it was also a futile exercise. All this infuriated Lord Shiva still further. Out of anger, He cut the head of Ganesha with His Trident. When Maa Parvati came out after Her bath, she found the severed head from the body of her creation. This tragic scene enraged her immensely. Observing her state of mind, Lord Shiva promised to bring back to life their son. For this purpose, the Demigods went in search of the person facing north. They could not find any humans. They could find bring the elephant’s head which was fixed on the headless body. Ganesha came back to life instantly through the supernatural powers of Lord Shiva. He was graced with several bounties by Lord Shiva and other Demigods.The purpose of this creation by removing the egocentric tendencies based small head of Ganesha in the initial stage of creation and replacing with bigger Gajhead with immense wisdom and sagacity with no ego at all.
The intention was to bring about this change was to transform the trait of the creation of Goddess Parvati from negative to positive orientation by Lord Shiva. This infusion of positivity in Lord Ganesha; with immense wisdom and intelligence is beneficial to us devotees. And that is why we all worship Lord Ganesha to get all the bounties with our sincere prayers onto Him. This also is a lesson for us humans that we should transform our negative tendencies to positive ones for overall good both for ourselves and for the society in which we have to play our role in various form, from birth to death.
Modhak (dumpling made out of grinded rice, mixed with sugar, jugglery, fruits etc) is the choicest eatable of Lord Ganesha.
WHY GANESH CHATURATHI IS CELEBRATED?
Previously, only Hindus used to participate in the festivities but presently there is a community participation in this festival. There is enactment of concerts; discourses based on intellectual/spirituality related topics, skits, folk dances etc. Dahi Handi competition is another interesting and much awaited by the participants. Here prizes are also given. People of all castes, religions and colour participate in these festivities and this becomes a fertile ground for national integration and engenders understanding between different communities. All these activities have twofold benefits. Firstly, it enhances unity in diversity and secondly it ensures competitive fervor between people.
As Lord Ganesha is embodiment of good tidings, people start their new businesses on this most auspicious day so as to have His blessings for the success.
From the above, it is evident that this auspicious day of Ganesh Chatruthi is celebrated for ensuring cohesion / unity between all the communities, encourage non-discriminatory ideas/ideals besides getting opportunity to celebrate the auspicious occasion imbibing spiritual onward march and finally to get Lord Ganesh’s bounties of unlimited intelligence and wisdom.
LORD GANESHA’S WISDOM IS WELL KNOWN
He is the one who penned down Mahabharta dictated by sage Vyasa at one sitting itself. This shows his wisdom, patience and persistence.
Lord Ganesha is known by 108 names but the following are its prominent ones:
VIGHNAHARTA
Vighna means problems or troubles whereas harta means to remove. It goes to show that Lord Ganesha has the power to remove the impediments or troubles from our midst.
VINAYAKA
Vinayaka is similar to Vighanaharta; the one who removes troubles from our midst.
GAURISUTA
Gaurisuta means son of Gauri (another name of Goddest Parvati). She is possessing all the powers to remove any hurdles which comes in our way.
BALCHANDRA
Balchandra; Bala means child and Chandra is associated with moon. Lord Ganesha carries the moon as a holy sign (Tilk) on his forehead.
EKADANTA
Eka signifies single or one danta means tooth oor tusk. When Parashuram got very angry with child Ganesha, when he came in his way when he wanted to meet Lord Shiva, Parashuram chipped one of Ganesha teeth.
VAKRATUNDA
It means Ganesha is the first incarnation. VAKRA means curved and TUNDA mwans trunk. He is known to have regain the kingdom of Gods by overpowering demon Matsara with his power and intelligence. Chanting OM BAKRATUNDA AHE NAMON will make us a candidate for Lord Ganesha’s graces.
LAMBODRA
It means the one who has a huge belly. According to Mudgala Purana, Lord Ganesha is Lambodara Avtara. He helped in protecting the Gods from Krodasura.
KRISHNAPINGAKSHA
It is said that Lord Ganesha is known to have the characteristic of seeing everything from anywhere and anywhere. It also shows that he had the same traits as Lord Krishna (The Avtara of Lord Vishnu).
MY SINCERE PRAYERS TO LORD GANESHA
May Lord Ganesha, who is very benevolent and compassionate to His devotees, my sincere prayer to Lord Ganesha to bring about peace, prosperity and wellness to all the humanity of the world as whole . Also, my prayer to Lord Ganesha is to rid us all from the natural calamities which is proving dangerous for the entire world at large. As things stands out, as He protects us from all the misfortunate incidents besides bestowing us peace and prosperity. As He enhances our knowledge and wisdom, I pray for providing us both so that spread knowledge and sagacity to use the same for overall benefits of the humankind.
MAY HIS BOUNTIFUL BLESSING REMAIN ON US ALL FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY OF HUMANITY.
HAPPY GANESH CHATURITHI TO ALL ON 19TH SEPTEMBER 2023
LORD GANESHA
Rig Veda begins with the invocation of Lord Ganesha, who is described as the Chief of Ganas (divine beings) and as the Supreme Seer (Rig Veda 2.23).
The Bhagwad Gita is an episode which has been very eloquently given in the great epic Mahabharata in Sanskrit. It is a prominent religious text. It is in the form of a dialogue between Dhanushdhari Arjuna and Lord Krishna; an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The same was dictated by Maharishi Ved Vyasa and penned down by Lord Ganesha, a reservoir of knowledge and wisdom. He wrote the dialogue without any interruption.
Significantly, when this Mantra ‘Om Gan Ganapataye Namo Namah; is recited 108 times, it will result in bountiful blessings of LORD GANESHA.
LORD GANESHA
Lord Ganesha is considered to be the first deities to be venerated While any new business or any venture is to be initiated Since He is worshipped as the most bountiful and benevolent.
Worshipped as Vinayaka, Ganesha or Ganapati Possessing all encompassing potencies He is most easily identified With elephant head Ganesha is born out of the dirt Rubbed out of the body of Adi Shakti Proving that every speck of Mother Nature is significant This also prove without even an iota of doubt That even the worthless matter matters most And could have immense power when properly harnessed In righteous spirit.
When a new venture has to see the light of the day Or starting educational pursuit is sought to start Along also for getting peace and prosperity for us all For smooth sailing in anything we take on We seek His blessings of Lord Ganesha for success of our mission.
Ganesha has two consorts Named Ridhi and Sidhi Ridhi is responsible for our prosperity Sidhi is for getting spiritual orientation in our existence Including increasing positive thoughts for actionable results.
Lord Ganesha is also worshipped For ensuring protection From the ill-omens Along with increasing the power of recreation Whilst removing obstacles from our path Because Lord Ganesha Is considered as the patron Of wisdom and intellect in abundance He is both Veghanaharta The one who removes the obstructions from amongst us all And a Vegana Karta an obstacle creator for the evil doers.
My sincere prayer to Thee our Lord Ganesha To bestow us peace & prosperity to all Including harmony between all communities So that goodness prevails all around without bias.
HAPPY GANESHA CHATURITHI TO ALL
Before delving on as to why we celebrate Ganesh Chatruthi, it is essential that we should know the circumstances and how life was infused in a lifeless creation by Goddess Parvti – the Shakti with unlimited power.This lifeless creation was the smut obtained after scrapping the remains of sandalwood paste applied on her body or dead cells scrubbed out of the body of Maa Parvati. She was so much attracted to her creation that she infused life into the lifeless matter.
Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayak Chaturthi is celebrated on the birthday of Lord Ganesha – which falls between 19th August to 20th September every year. This year, His birthday falls on 19th of September. He is the most loved son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The devotees’ firm belief is that on this most auspicious day, He bestows his bountiful blessings on us with His presence and showers His graces (shuvta) on us as He is the Lord of prosperity, unlimited wisdom, and a trouble shooter to the core.
LORD GANESHA IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE MOST BENEVOLENT DEITY
The Ganesha’s birthday is celebrated according to the Hindu Calendar month of Bhaadrapada starting with the Shukla Chaturthi – 4th day of the waxing moon period till 14th day of waxing of moon. There is a celebration of ten days for which comprehensive preparations are made before hand. This includes; procuring lovely idol of Lord Ganesha, preparation of eatable, especially modaks for friends and relatives, some install Ganesha Idol on this day at their homes for getting His graces. This festival is celebrated in almost all the parts of India. Even in foreign countries like Canada, USA, UK etc where Indians are there, this festival is celebrated with huge joy and enthusiasm. It has special relevance in Maharashtra.
HOW THE BIRTHDAY OF LORD GANESHA CAE ABOUT?
Legend has it that Goddess Parvati created Ganesha out of sandalwood paste which was applied on Her body before taking bath. She was impressed by her own creation which ignited her curiosity of breathing/infusing life into that creation. Low and behold, the creation of Maa Parvati came to life!
Subsequently, Maa Parvati told him to guard the entrance of the bathroom and ordered him not to allow anybody enter it while she was taking bath and attending to other rituals. All this transpired when Lord Shiva had gone somewhere. When He returned back, Ganesha, standing guard at the entrance, did not allow Him to enter. When he was asked as to who he was. Ganesha replied that he was Ganesha the son of Maa Parvati!
Lord Shiva sent His Ganas including powerful Nandi wanted to teach the child a lesson in mannerism. As Ganesha was created by Shakti, he was very powerful besides being obedient to the core. Indira and his army of demigods too used their power to overpower Ganesha but in vain.
Thereafter, it was the turn of Narda with Saptarishis who came for persuading the child for allowing Lord Shiva but it was also a futile exercise. All this infuriated Lord Shiva still further. Out of anger, He cut the head of Ganesha with His Trident. When Maa Parvati came out after Her bath, she found the severed head from the body of her creation. This tragic scene enraged her immensely. Observing her state of mind, Lord Shiva promised to bring back to life their son. For this purpose, the Demigods went in search of the person facing north. They could not find any humans. They could find bring the elephant’s head which was fixed on the headless body. Ganesha came back to life instantly through the supernatural powers of Lord Shiva. He was graced with several bounties by Lord Shiva and other Demigods.The purpose of this creation by removing the egocentric tendencies based small head of Ganesha in the initial stage of creation and replacing with bigger Gajhead with immense wisdom and sagacity with no ego at all.
The intention was to bring about this change was to transform the trait of the creation of Goddess Parvati from negative to positive orientation by Lord Shiva. This infusion of positivity in Lord Ganesha; with immense wisdom and intelligence is beneficial to us devotees. And that is why we all worship Lord Ganesha to get all the bounties with our sincere prayers onto Him. This also is a lesson for us humans that we should transform our negative tendencies to positive ones for overall good both for ourselves and for the society in which we have to play our role in various form, from birth to death.
Modhak (dumpling made out of grinded rice, mixed with sugar, jugglery, fruits etc) is the choicest eatable of Lord Ganesha.
WHY GANESH CHATURATHI IS CELEBRATED?
Previously, only Hindus used to participate in the festivities but presently there is a community participation in this festival. There is enactment of concerts; discourses based on intellectual/spirituality related topics, skits, folk dances etc. Dahi Handi competition is another interesting and much awaited by the participants. Here prizes are also given. People of all castes, religions and colour participate in these festivities and this becomes a fertile ground for national integration and engenders understanding between different communities. All these activities have twofold benefits. Firstly, it enhances unity in diversity and secondly it ensures competitive fervor between people.
As Lord Ganesha is embodiment of good tidings, people start their new businesses on this most auspicious day so as to have His blessings for the success.
From the above, it is evident that this auspicious day of Ganesh Chatruthi is celebrated for ensuring cohesion / unity between all the communities, encourage non-discriminatory ideas/ideals besides getting opportunity to celebrate the auspicious occasion imbibing spiritual onward march and finally to get Lord Ganesh’s bounties of unlimited intelligence and wisdom.
LORD GANESHA’S WISDOM IS WELL KNOWN
He is the one who penned down Mahabharta dictated by sage Vyasa at one sitting itself. This shows his wisdom, patience and persistence.
Lord Ganesha is known by 108 names but the following are its prominent ones:
VIGHNAHARTA
Vighna means problems or troubles whereas harta means to remove. It goes to show that Lord Ganesha has the power to remove the impediments or troubles from our midst.
VINAYAKA
Vinayaka is similar to Vighanaharta; the one who removes troubles from our midst.
GAURISUTA
Gaurisuta means son of Gauri (another name of Goddest Parvati). She is possessing all the powers to remove any hurdles which comes in our way.
BALCHANDRA
Balchandra; Bala means child and Chandra is associated with moon. Lord Ganesha carries the moon as a holy sign (Tilk) on his forehead.
EKADANTA
Eka signifies single or one danta means tooth oor tusk. When Parashuram got very angry with child Ganesha, when he came in his way when he wanted to meet Lord Shiva, Parashuram chipped one of Ganesha teeth.
VAKRATUNDA
It means Ganesha is the first incarnation. VAKRA means curved and TUNDA mwans trunk. He is known to have regain the kingdom of Gods by overpowering demon Matsara with his power and intelligence. Chanting OM BAKRATUNDA AHE NAMON will make us a candidate for Lord Ganesha’s graces.
LAMBODRA
It means the one who has a huge belly. According to Mudgala Purana, Lord Ganesha is Lambodara Avtara. He helped in protecting the Gods from Krodasura.
KRISHNAPINGAKSHA
It is said that Lord Ganesha is known to have the characteristic of seeing everything from anywhere and anywhere. It also shows that he had the same traits as Lord Krishna (The Avtara of Lord Vishnu).
MY SINCERE PRAYERS TO LORD GANESHA
May Lord Ganesha, who is very benevolent and compassionate to His devotees, my sincere prayer to Lord Ganesha to bring about peace, prosperity and wellness to all the humanity of the world as whole . Also, my prayer to Lord Ganesha is to rid us all from the natural calamities which is proving dangerous for the entire world at large. As things stands out, as He protects us from all the misfortunate incidents besides bestowing us peace and prosperity. As He enhances our knowledge and wisdom, I pray for providing us both so that spread knowledge and sagacity to use the same for overall benefits of the humankind.
MAY HIS BOUNTIFUL BLESSING REMAIN ON US ALL FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY OF HUMANITY.
Solitude – Image by KL Caley For visually challenged writers, the image shows a castle on a tiny island. ➰➰➰ It looks like a real castle from distance. But in reality, it’s a small, child-size castle made on a small island for special children to play. Who are these special children? You ask! Children who […]
Earth Revealed – Museum of Science + Industry Chicago, IL USA
Earth Revealed displays an ultimate step back—into space—to see our planet’s inspiring beauty in 360-degree motion.
Earth Revealed uses data sets from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA to create this imagery in nearly real-time. You’ll see ocean currents, climate data, weather formations… even air traffic patterns. All told, you’ll get the big picture on Earth’s climate and geophysics, and reflect on our human impact on the planet. For any better perspective on Earth, you’d need a pressurized suit.
PLACES AND THINGS 