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Saturday 30 January 2016

Bibrod #Jain #Temple Rs500 per km by a bullock cart

Bibrod Tirth Ratlam
Regarded a major center of Jainism religion and philosophy, Bibrod Tirth, Ratlam is in the limelight for several reasons in Ratlam, Also known as Kesariyaji, it is inside the large fort in the Bibrod village.Madhya Pradesh. Notable attraction of this Jain worship center is Nearly 76 centimetres (2.49 ft) high, black-colored idol of Bhagawan Adinath in the Padmansana posture.
It was made from a black-colored stone and so is the idol looking amazing in its silent Padmansana posture. There is an inscription that his idol belongs to a period earlier than even the thirteenth century. The idol is so artistic that by merely seeing it, one can guess its antiquity. On seeing this ancient, beautiful and peaceful posture of God, the heart of pilgrims leaps up with a powerful impulse of devotion. It is difficult to find elsewhere such an idol made of sand. The scene of the pinnacles of the temple inside the fort is delightful to see. The idol is of special artistry. A fair is held here from the tenth day to the fifteenth day of the dark half of the month of Magasar. Thousands of devotees come here to worship God with devotion. Devotees don’t miss to worship the idols during their visits. 
How to Reach
The nearest railway station of Ratlam is at a distance of 8 kilometers from here. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Board and lodging provisions are there. The nearest Airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Bus Service and private vehicles are available, one can also take a train to Ratlam
Architecture
The Bibrod Tirth, Ratlam is a notable one in other aspects as well. Of worth noticing is the architecture that showcases excellent art and sculpture work. It portrays the true face of the ancient art and architecture. Devotees feel a comfort zone by looking at the unique posture of Jain God. It is here that devotees feel spiritually incarnated as a pilgrim and so do they keep their devotional spirits alive. It is definitely a special artistry presentation which makes big difference by enchanting devotees.
History
Enriched history of Bibrod Tirth, Ratlam takes one to ancient era while Jainism was flourishing in the country. Researchers have also observed that it existed since 13th century. Famous idol of this Jain shrine offers an indication of that particular period from the inscriptions which definitely signify importance of idols here. Devotees and tourists alike assess the antiquity of idols and their artistic presentations as well.
Such feelings develop by mere seeing an idol worshipped by hundreds of thousands of followers of Jain religion. Of equal importance is the annual fair organized at this shrine from 10th to 15th day of the dark half during the Magasar month. Number of devotees and worshippers increase especially during that period
Bullock cart ride
They believe that if they travel by a bullock cart, it will bring prosperity to the community and take away all their problems.
This unique event takes place once a year on Amavasya (new moon night) in Poush month when hundreds of devotees belonging to Jain community visit the temple of Swami Rishabhdev in Bibrod.
For a six-km bullock cart ride from Ratlam to a Jain temple in Bibrod village, people pay up to Rs 6,000, which is more than the air fare between Indore and Delhi. Demand for carts increases that day as a few number of bullock carts are available in the area. “Most of the devotees book their carts in advance as per their requirements. Small families of two to three members can book a small chakra bullock cart for Rs 2,000 and a big family can book a big cart for up to Rs 5,000 to 8,000. Devotees don’t mind spending high for a short distance since the matter is associated with their belief. “Also, it is a good earning opportunity for bullock cart owners, who mostly are farmers.About 500 to 550 bullock cart owners are plying in the town and neighbouring areas.Not only Jain people but others also have a deep faith in Swami Rishabhdev. 
Other places to visit near by 
1.Ujjain [Details] 100 Kms One of the oldest & the Holiest city with memories of Ashoka, Vikramaditya, Kalidasa, Mahakaleshwar Temple, Bade 2.Ganeshji ka Mandir, Kaal Bhairav (where whisky is given as prasad to the Lord), Sandipani Ashram, etc. 
3.Indore [Details] 125 Kms Rajwada, "Kaanch ka Mandir", Museum, Lal Baugh Palace, Good Shopping Centre, Gardens, Choral Water Falls. 
4.Gandhi Sagar Lake [Details] 100 Kms Picnic Spot and Boating. 



#Caller ID #Spoofing-means


Definition - What does Caller ID Spoofing mean?
Caller ID spoofing is the process of changing the caller ID to any number other than the calling number. spoofing is a malicious technique where a caller masquerades as someone else by falsifying the number that appears on the recipient's caller ID When a phone receives a call, the caller ID is transmitted between the first and second ring of the phone. To transmit the caller ID, we use a technique called Frequency Shift Keying, which transmits the caller ID in a binary format. It is possible, during this part of the call, to transmit the caller ID we want instead of the true number.
Technology and methods 
Caller ID is spoofed through a variety of methods and different technology. The most popular ways of spoofing Caller ID are through the use of VoIP or PRI lines
Explain Caller ID Spoofing
Caller ID spoofing has been available for years to people with a specialized digital connection to the telephone company. Collection agencies, law enforcement officials, and private investigators have used the practice, with varying degrees of legality. However, the advent of VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) service makes it simple for the average person to falsify a calling number, and as Internet telephony has become more common, so has caller ID spoofing.
Frequently, caller ID spoofing is used for prank calls. For example, someone might call a friend and arrange for "Prime Minister" to appear on the recipient's caller display. However, criminal uses of caller ID spoofing, such as identity theft and vishing (VoIP or voicephishing), have also increased significantly.
HOW TO SPOOF?
There are multiple online services that offer caller ID spoofing for a price; some even offer a 30-second free trial, so you can try out the service. To make the service work, all you have to do is provide three pieces of information: the phone number you want to call from, the phone number you are calling, and the number you wish to show up in the caller ID.
Once all the information is provided the service will create a conference type phone call and connect you to the number you have specified. If you wanted to, you could potentially set up something to spoof caller ID yourself. All that you need to do is set up a host with Asterisk and then have a SIP trunk line.
Some service providers have been known to allow any number in the caller ID sequence sent out on Primary Rate Interfaces. This allows any company having a legitimate purpose change the caller ID to a number they specify. Unfortunately, it also allows anyone who owns a Primary Rate Interface to specify a number for malicious purposes.
Service providers
Some spoofing services work similarly to a prepaid calling card. Customers pay in advance for a personal identification number (PIN). Customers dial the number given to them by the company, their PIN, the destination number and the number they wish to appear as the Caller ID. The call is bridged or transferred and arrives with the spoofed number chosen by the caller—thus tricking the called party.
Many providers also provide a Web-based interface or a mobile application where a user creates an account, logs in and supplies a source number, destination number and the bogus caller ID information to be displayed. The server then places a call to each of the two endpoint numbers and bridges the calls together.
Some providers offer the ability to record calls, change the voice and send text messages.
Orange box
Another method of spoofing is that of emulating the Bell 202 FSK signal. This method, informally called orange boxing, uses software that generates the audio signal which is then coupled to the telephone line during the call. The object is to deceive the called party into thinking that there is an incoming call waiting call from the spoofed number, when in fact there is no new incoming call. This technique often also involves an accomplice who may provide a secondary voice to complete the illusion of a call-waiting call. Because the orange box cannot truly spoof an incoming caller ID prior to answering and relies to a certain extent on the guile of the caller, it is considered as much a social engineering technique as a technical hack.
Other methods include switch access to the Signaling System 7 network and social engineering telephone company operators, who place calls for you from the desired phone number.
Legal considerations
India
According to a report from the India Department of Telecommunications, the Government of India has taken following steps against the CLI spoofing Service Providers:
· Websites offering caller-ID spoofing services are blocked in India as an immediate measure.
· ILDOs, NLDOs and Access Service Providers have been alerted to the existence of such spoofing services, and shall collectively be prepared to take action to investigate cases of caller-ID spoofing as they are reported.
As per DOT, Using spoofed call service is illegal as per Indian Telegraph Act, Sec 25(c). Using such service may lead to fine or 3 years imprisonment or both
CAN YOU BYPASS AUTHENTICATION?
Voicemail used to use caller ID as the only form of authentication, allowing anyone to spoof the phone number and listen to the messages. This was a very insecure policy and most voicemail services have been updated to protect against this attack.
ARE THERE WAYS AROUND CALLER ID SPOOFING?
The call-back method allows for some security when you think caller ID spoofing is being used. You could put the caller on hold, and then call the displayed number. If the number is busy or you reached the company they said they are calling from then they are potentially telling the truth.
However, they could be forwarding you to the company. At that point, when you are on phone with the company in question, you could ask whether or not the person is calling on behalf of the company.
The final check you could make is to enter the number in question in a search engine. This allows you to see if the company has the number on their website or if the company has mention of a scam that is going on. It also allows you to figure out what other people are saying about number.
REAL WORLD EXAMPLE
Earlier this year, a tax scam in Pottsville, PA, claimed to arrest victims if they didn’t pay outstanding tax debts. The caller ID that was spoofed showed that the originating call was from a Pennsylvania phone number: 570-622-1234. This number belonged to Pottsville City Hall, giving a false sense of security to anyone who received the call. The police warned of the scam and reminded Pottsville citizens to never give out any personal information over the telephone.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW LEGALLY
It should be noted that spoofing a phone number with malicious intent is against the law. In Canada, the CRTC suggests suspected victims file a complaint if they believe the caller ID has been spoofed by a telemarketer.
The FCC also prohibits the use of using caller ID spoofing with intent to defraud, cause harm and wrongfully obtain anything of value.
If you ever question the number that you see on you caller ID, remember to be cautious. When anyone has the ability to call you as another person or company, it’s impossible to know his or her intentions. Make sure to take the time to verify the person on the other end of the phone.
Who's who on your phone.
ID thieves also can use your personal information to open new credit accounts (e.g., credit cards, mortgage or car loan), create a new identity or even obtain a job fraudulently. Often, you won't even realize something's wrong until a collection agency -- or the IRS -- starts hounding you for unpaid bills or taxes.
Another common caller ID spoof involves hacking into someone's voice mail account. Many cellphone users never bother to set up passwords on their voice mailboxes (big mistake). And, since many voicemail systems grant access to callers phoning from their own number, a hacker could easily spoof your number and gain access to your messages. 
The increasing popularity of voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) phone services like Skype and Vonage also has increased caller ID spoofing activity. These services use computer addresses instead of actual phone numbers to connect via the Internet, so scammers can choose any available area code and phone number, making it even harder to determine who's who on your phone.
Other related identity theft scams to watch out for include:
Email phishing: Like spoofing, but with email. A supposedly trusted source (often from a fabricated email account) tries to trick you into supplying or confirming account information, log-in IDs or passwords, often by trying to create a sense of urgency; for example, saying your account will be frozen if you don't respond immediately.
Legitimate organizations rarely, if ever, ask you to verify sensitive information through a non-secure means like email. When in doubt, look up their contact information separately and call to verify if it's legitimate. And don't click on links or attachments in unsolicited emails, which could install malicious software on your computer.
SMiShing (for "Short Message Service" phishing): Like phishing, only it uses text messages sent to your cellphone. Even if you don't click on any links or share information, just by responding you're verifying that your phone number is valid, which means it could be sold to others who will try to trick you into their own scams.
What can you do to protect yourself against Caller ID Spoofing?
Don’t place all your trust in the Caller ID information presented to you
Now that you know that this information is easily spoofed by the use of 3rd party Caller ID spoofing services and other tools, you won't be as trusting in the technology as you have been. This should help you in the quest to Scam-proof Your Brain.
Never give credit card information out to someone who has called you
It’s a personal rule of mine that I don’t conduct any business over the phone where I haven’t initiated the call. Get a call back number and call back if you are interested in a product or service. Use Google to reverse lookup their phone number and see if it is associated with a known scam.





नर्मदा जयन्ती 2016 - जबलपुर


धर्म शास्त्रों के अनुसार माघ माह की शुक्ल पक्ष की सप्तमी तिथि को नर्मदा जयंती के रूप में मनाया जाता है। नर्मदा नदी का उद्गम स्थल विंध्य पर्वत पर अमरकंटक नामक स्थान पर माना जाता है। इस बार नर्मदा जयंती का पर्व 14 फरवरी 2016 रविवार को है। नर्मदा की उत्पत्ति के संबंध में हिंदू धर्म शास्त्रों में कई कथाएं व किवदंतियां प्रचलित हैं। एक कथा के अनुसार-
पौराणिक कथानुसार नर्मदा को भगवान शिव की पुत्री के रूप में जाना जाता है, इसलिए नर्मदा को शांकरी भी कहते हैं। कथानुसार लोक कल्याण के लिए भगवान शंकर तपस्या करने के लिए मैकाले पर्वत पर पहुंचे। उनकी पसीनों की बूंदों से इस पर्वत पर एक कुंड का निर्माण हुआ। इसी कुंड में एक बालिका उत्पन्न हुई। जो शांकरी व नर्मदा कहलाई। शिव के आदेशनुसार वह एक नदी के रूप में देश के एक बड़े भूभाग में रव (आवाज) करती हुई प्रवाहित होने लगी। रव करने के कारण इसका एक नाम रेवा भी प्रसिद्ध हुआ। मैकाले पर्वत पर उत्पन्न होने के कारण वह मैकाले सुता भी कहलाई।
एक अन्य कथा के अनुसार चंद्रवंश के राजा हिरण्यतेजा को पितरों को तर्पण करते हुए यह अहसास हुआ कि उनके पितृ अतृप्त हैं। उन्होंने भगवान शिव की तपस्या की तथा उनसे वरदान स्वरूप नर्मदा को पृथ्वी पर अवतरित करवाया। भगवान शिव ने माघ शुक्ल सप्तमी पर नर्मदा को लोक कल्याणर्थ पृथ्वी पर जल स्वरूप होकर प्रवाहीत रहने का आदेश दिया। नर्मदा द्वारा वर मांगने पर भगवान शिव ने नर्मदा के हर पत्थर को शिवलिंग सदृश्य पूजने का आशीर्वाद दिया तथा यह वर भी दिया कि तुम्हारे दर्शन से ही मनुष्य पुण्य को प्राप्त करेगा। इसी दिन को हम नर्मदा जयंती के रूप में मनाते है।
नर्मदा जयंती
दो दिवसीय नर्मदा जयंती महोत्सव का शनिवार से शुभारंभ होगा। जयंती समारोह की तैयारी की समीक्षा कलेक्टर जबलपुर करेगें।  इस दौरान नर्मदा के सभी घाटों को आकर्षक ढंग से सजाया जाएगा। नर्मदा जयंती महोत्सव इस साल भी श्रद्घा, भक्ति और उत्साह के साथ मनाया जाएगा। इस दौरान 13  और 14  फरवरी  को ग्वारीघाट पर विभिन्न धार्मिक और सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम किए जाएंगे। महोत्सव की शुरूआत मंगलाचरण के साथ होगी । रविवार  को नर्मदा जयंती के अवसर पर मुख्य समारोह होगा। मुख्य तट ग्वारीघाट में सुबह 4 बजे से भक्तों का आना शुरू हो जाता है। जैसे-जैसे सूर्य की लालिमा बढ़ती जा रही थी भक्तों की संख्या भी बढ़ती जाती है।  नर्मदा जयंती के अवसर पर नर्मदा के घाटों का नजारा देखते ही बनता है।  भक्त सुबह से ही नर्मदा तटों पर स्नान और मां नर्मदा की पूजा-अर्चना के लिए पहुंचने लगते है। कोई भक्त मां को चुनरी चढ़ाता है तो कोई आरती-पूजन कर रहा होता है।ग्वारीघाट में हालांकि प्रशासन ने भंडारा पर प्रतिबंध लगाया है । इसके बाद भी समितियों द्वारा भंडारा आयोजित किया जाता है। सुबह नौ बजे से ही घाटों पर भंडारे का आयोजन शुरू हो जाता है। दिन भर लोग  नर्मदा तटों पर स्नान कर पूजन  अर्चन कर गक्कड भर्ता आदि बनाकर खाते है।  घाट के अलावा शहर के अनेक क्षेत्रों में भक्तों ने भंडारा कर प्रसाद वितरित किया जाता है। ग्वारीघाट के अलावा तिलवाराघाट और भेड़ाघाट में भी नर्मदा भक्तों की भीड़ लगी शुरु हो जाती है । 
उत्सव के मुख्य अंग
सन् 1978 से यह नर्मदा जयन्ती उत्सव प्रारंभ हुआ था। प्रारंभ में यह छोटे पैमाने पर था। धीरे-धीरे आज यह नर्मदा महोत्सव के रूप में मनाया जाने लगा है।  इस दिन सामूहिक रूप से नर्मदा जी के तट पर एकत्र होकर जबलपुर के निवासी एवं उसके आसपास के ग्रामवासी सामूहिक पूजन करते हैं। कई लोगों द्वारा माँ नर्मदा को चुनरी चढ़ाई जाती है ।  नर्मदा मैया का अभिषेक करते है । नर्मदा की धार लाखों  दीपों से जगमगाती है । रात 12 बजे घाट पर महा आरती होती है।  इस अवसर पर रात्रि को नर्मदा नदी में दीपदान के दृश्य का अत्यधिक दिव्य स्वरूप रहता है, क्योंकि भक्त अपनी श्रध्दानुसार दीप जलाकर नदी में प्रवाहित करते है। इस प्रकार नदी में असंख्य दीप रात्रि में प्रवाहित होते हैं। दीपों की ज्योति से पूरी नर्मदा जगमगा उठती हैं। बलखाती हुई लहरों में दीप का दृश्य अत्यन्त ही मनोहारी दिखाई देता है। नर्मदा जयन्ती समारोह में नर्मदा के भुक्ति-मुक्ति दायी स्वरूप पर विद्वानों के भाषण एवं महात्माओं के प्रवचन होते हैं। यह सब नर्मदा उत्सव की रात्रि में ही आयोजित होता है। दीपदान और नर्मदा अभिषेक इस उत्सव के मुख्य अंग हैं। 
आरती उमा घाट जबलपुर 
नर्मदा जयंती पर जबलपुर के अतिरिक्त नर्मदा तटों में भक्तों की भीड़ लगी रहती है । वहीं अमरकंटक, मण्डला ,होशंगाबाद , नेमावर और ओंकारेश्‍वर में भी नर्मदा नदी के घाटों पर श्रद्धालुओं की भारी भीड़ उमड़ती है तथा अपनी अपनी परम्परा अनुसार नर्मदा जयंती मानते है। जयंती कार्यक्रमों को देखने और इनमें नर्मदा के भक्तों का उत्साह देखते ही बनता है ।  
ii नर्मदे हर ii  

#Narmada #Jayanti 2016: Sunday, 14th February 2016

नर्मदा जयन्ती 2016, Narmada Jayanti 2016, नर्मदा जयन्ती महोत्सव, Narmada Jayanti, Significance of Narmada Jayanti, Day of Narmada, Festival of Narmada Jayanti
Narmada Jayanti 2016: Sunday, 14th February 2016
Narmada river is one of the most sacred of the 5 Holy Rivers in India; the other 4 sacred rivers are Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari & Kaveri. Narmada Jayanti is observed annually on Shukla Paksha Saptami in Magha month or the seventh day during the waxing phase of moon in Magh month according to Hindu lunar calendar The day celebrates the birth day or the appearance of Narmada River (Maa Narmada) on Earth. Narmada Jayanti 2016 date is February 14.
The day is of great significance. On this day devotees worship river Narmada  in Amarkantak,Mandla,Jabalpur,Budhni,Hoshangabad,Omkareshwar,Maheshwar,Nemawar and at many ghats in Madhya Pradesh that brings peace and prosperity in their life. Amarkanta, in Madhya Pradesh, the origin of river Narmada, is a popular place to observe Narmada Jayanti. 
Jabalpur’s Gwarighat is popular for Maha Arti of Narmada River during Narmada Jayanti. On this day lakhs of the people lighted numenrious lamps in the water of river to make the prayer ritual. It is a sign of happiness and won over evils of life.Pilgrims and the devotees float various kinds of oil lamps on the water of Narmada strongly praying for their desire. There is a great belief among the devotees that after following a holy dip in the river Narmada, all the sins of the devotees are washed away by the holy water and gain prosperity as the Mother river forgives them for their misdeeds. As per Hindu religion, one is gets redemption of sins by just seeing Narmada River.
There an interesting story of Raavan losing on the banks of this river to a king that most people don’t know. 
According to Valmiki Ramayan, When Lanka’s king Raavan had defeated all the kings, he went to Mahishmati Nagar (today’s Maheshwar) and challenaged the king Sahastrabahu Arjun. That time Sahastrabahu Arjun was bathing in river with his wives.
Raavan then decided to wait in his nagar, but when he saw the flow of River Narmada, he decided to Shiva Tapasya. The place where Raavan was worshipping Lord Shiva, Sahastrabahu Arjun was just a few kms away playing with his wives in Narmada.
Sahastrabahu Arjun had eight arms and he easily stopped the flow of River Narmada, which resulted in river flowing on the banks. The place where Raavan was worshipping was completely drowned by Narmada. When Raavan came to know about this, he sent his soldiers to find out the reason.
The soldiers told everything to Raavan and then he challenged Sahastrabahu Arjun for a fight. They both fought on the banks of River Narmada. In the end, Raavan lost and Sahastrabahu Arjun put him behind bars. When Raavan’s grandfather, Pulsatya Muni came to know about this, he came to Sahastrabahu Arjun and requested him to free Raavan. Sahastrabahu Arjun freed Raavan and became his friend. 
According to Skanda puran, Narmada River has always been stable during floods or any other devastation.. As per Maharshi Markand, both the banks of this river has 60 lakh, 60 thousand pilgrimages. This is the only river in the world, whose parikrama is done. Maharshi Markand, Agatsya, Kapi and many more rishi-muni have meditated on the banks of this river. Out of the 12 Jyotirlings, one of them Omkareshwar is on the banks of this river.
Omkareshwar
The river Narmada is also called as Shankari, the daughter of Lord Shankara because of its origin.. There is a famous saying in the Hindi belt of India “Narmada Ke Kanker utte Shankar which means “pebble stones of Narmada gets a personified form of Shiva” These pebbles are used for daily worship of the Hindus.The birth of Narmada River is closely related to places Amarkantaka and Narmadakund. The Kund is surrounded by various temples of Shiva, Annapurna temple, Rama Janaki temple, etc. 
Amarkantak Narmada Kund
A statue of the river goddess Narmada is worshipped on the eve of Narmada Jayanti by various pilgrims who visit from different cities, states across the country every year in this particular period. The river was created in the form of beautiful and lovely girl, who made all the gods to fall for it and hence named as Narmada.There are also a lot of people who start parikamma of the river on this day. The day has importance in the religious places only and on the common man life one cannot see the effects of this day much.

Friday 29 January 2016

अलसी #Flex#Seed- एक चमत्कारी आयुवर्धक, आरोग्यवर्धक दैविक भोजन

अलसी - एक चमत्कारी आयुवर्धक, आरोग्यवर्धक दैविक भोजन
 - जब से परिष्कृत यानी रिफाइन्ड तेल (जो बनते समय उच्च तापमान, हेग्जेन, कास्टिक सोडा, फोस्फोरिक एसिड, ब्लीचिंग क्ले आदि घातक रसायनों के संपर्क से गुजरता है), ट्रांसफेट युक्त पूर्ण या आंशिक हाइड्रोजिनेटेड वसा यानी वनस्पति घी (जिसका प्रयोग सभी पैकेट बंद खाद्य पदार्थों व बेकरी उत्पादनों में धड़ल्ले से किया जाता है), रासायनिक खाद, कीटनाशक, प्रिजर्वेटिव, रंग, रसायन आदि का प्रयोग बढ़ा है तभी से डायबिटीज के रोगियों की संख्या बढ़ी है। हलवाई और भोजनालय भी वनस्पति घी या रिफाइन्ड तेल का प्रयोग भरपूर प्रयोग करते हैं और व्यंजनों को तलने के लिए तेल को बार-बार गर्म करते हैं जिससे वह जहर से भी बदतर हो जाता है। शोधकर्ता इन्ही को डायबिटीज का प्रमुख कारण मानते हैं। पिछले तीन-चार दशकों से हमारे भोजन में ओमेगा-3 वसा अम्ल की मात्रा बहुत ही कम हो गई है और इस कारण हमारे शरीर में ओमेगा-3 व ओमेगा-6 वसा अम्ल यानी हिंदी में कहें तो ॐ-3 और ॐ-6 वसा अम्लों का अनुपात 1:40 या 1:80 हो गया है जबकि यह 1:1 होना चाहिये। यह भी डायबिटीज का एक बड़ा कारण है। डायबिटीज के नियंत्रण हेतु आयुवर्धक, आरोग्यवर्धक व दैविक भोजन अलसी को अमृत तुल्य माना गया है।
अलसी शरीर को स्वस्थ रखती है व आयु बढ़ाती है। अलसी में 23 प्रतिशत ओमेगा-3 फेटी एसिड, 20 प्रतिशत प्रोटीन, 27 प्रतिशत फाइबर, लिगनेन, विटामिन बी ग्रुप, सेलेनियम, पोटेशियम, मेगनीशियम, जिंक आदि होते हैं। सम्पूर्ण विश्व ने अलसी को सुपर स्टार फूड के रूप में स्वीकार कर लिया है और इसे आहार का अंग बना लिया है, लेकिन हमारे देश की स्थिति बिलकुल विपरीत है । अलसी को अतसी, उमा, क्षुमा, पार्वती, नीलपुष्पी, तीसी आदि नामों से भी पुकारा जाता है। अलसी दुर्गा का पांचवा स्वरूप है। प्राचीनकाल में नवरात्री के पांचवे दिन स्कंदमाता यानी अलसी की पूजा की जाती थी और इसे प्रसाद के रूप में खाया जाता था। जिससे वात, पित्त और कफ तीनों रोग दूर होते है।

 - ओमेगा-3 हमारे शरीर की सारी कोशिकाओं, उनके न्युक्लियस, माइटोकोन्ड्रिया आदि संरचनाओं के बाहरी खोल या झिल्लियों का महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा होता है। यही इन झिल्लियों को वांछित तरलता, कोमलता और पारगम्यता प्रदान करता है। ओमेगा-3 का अभाव होने पर शरीर में जब हमारे शरीर में ओमेगा-3 की कमी हो जाती है तो ये भित्तियां मुलायम व लचीले ओमेगा-3 के स्थान पर कठोर व कुरुप ओमेगा-6 फैट या ट्रांस फैट से बनती है, ओमेगा-3 और ओमेगा-6 का संतुलन बिगड़ जाता है, प्रदाहकारी प्रोस्टाग्लेंडिन्स बनने लगते हैं, हमारी कोशिकाएं इन्फ्लेम हो जाती हैं, सुलगने लगती हैं और यहीं से ब्लडप्रेशर, डायबिटीज, मोटापा, डिप्रेशन, आर्थ्राइटिस और कैंसर आदि रोगों की शुरूवात हो जाती है।
 - आयुर्वेद के अनुसार हर रोग की जड़ पेट है और पेट साफ रखने में यह इसबगोल से भी ज्यादा प्रभावशाली है। आई.बी.एस., अल्सरेटिव कोलाइटिस, अपच, बवासीर, मस्से आदि का भी उपचार करती है अलसी।
 - अलसी शर्करा ही नियंत्रित नहीं रखती, बल्कि मधुमेह के दुष्प्रभावों से सुरक्षा और उपचार भी करती है। अलसी में रेशे भरपूर 27% पर शर्करा 1.8% यानी नगण्य होती है। इसलिए यह शून्य-शर्करा आहार कहलाती है और मधुमेह के लिए आदर्श आहार है।
 अलसी बी.एम.आर. बढ़ाती है, खाने की ललक कम करती है, चर्बी कम करती है, शक्ति व स्टेमिना बढ़ाती है, आलस्य दूर करती है और वजन कम करने में सहायता करती है। चूँकि ओमेगा-3 और प्रोटीन मांस-पेशियों का विकास करते हैं अतः बॉडी बिल्डिंग के लिये भी नम्बर वन सप्लीमेन्ट है अलसी।

 - अलसी कॉलेस्ट्रॉल, ब्लड प्रेशर और हृदयगति को सही रखती है। रक्त को पतला बनाये रखती है अलसी। रक्तवाहिकाओं को साफ करती रहती है अलसी।
 - अलसी एक फीलगुड फूड है, क्योंकि अलसी से मन प्रसन्न रहता है, झुंझलाहट या क्रोध नहीं आता है, पॉजिटिव एटिट्यूड बना रहता है यह आपके तन, मन और आत्मा को शांत और सौम्य कर देती है। अलसी के सेवन से मनुष्य लालच, ईर्ष्या, द्वेश और अहंकार छोड़ देता है। इच्छाशक्ति, धैर्य, विवेकशीलता बढ़ने लगती है, पूर्वाभास जैसी शक्तियाँ विकसित होने लगती हैं। इसीलिए अलसी देवताओं का प्रिय भोजन थी। यह एक प्राकृतिक वातानुकूलित भोजन है।
 - सिम का मतलब सेरीन या शांति, इमेजिनेशन या कल्पनाशीलता और मेमोरी या स्मरणशक्ति तथा कार्ड का मतलब कन्सन्ट्रेशन या एकाग्रता, क्रियेटिविटी या सृजनशीलता, अलर्टनेट या सतर्कता, रीडिंग या राईटिंग थिंकिंग एबिलिटी या शैक्षणिक क्षमता और डिवाइन या दिव्य है।
 - त्वचा, केश और नाखुनों का नवीनीकरण या जीर्णोद्धार करती है अलसी। अलसी के शक्तिशाली एंटी-ऑक्सीडेंट ओमेगा-3 व लिगनेन त्वचा के कोलेजन की रक्षा करते हैं और त्वचा को आकर्षक, कोमल, नम, बेदाग व गोरा बनाते हैं। अलसी सुरक्षित, स्थाई और उत्कृष्ट भोज्य सौंदर्य प्रसाधन है जो त्वचा में अंदर से निखार लाता है। त्वचा, केश और नाखून के हर रोग जैसे मुहांसे, एग्ज़ीमा, दाद, खाज, खुजली, सूखी त्वचा, सोरायसिस, ल्यूपस, डेन्ड्रफ, बालों का सूखा, पतला या दोमुंहा होना, बाल झड़ना आदि का उपचार है अलसी। चिर यौवन का स्रोता है अलसी। बालों का काला हो जाना या नये बाल आ जाना जैसे चमत्कार भी कर देती है अलसी। किशोरावस्था में अलसी के सेवन करने से कद बढ़ता है।

 - लिगनेन का सबसे बड़ा स्रोत अलसी ही है जो जीवाणुरोधी, विषाणुरोधी, फफूंदरोधी और कैंसररोधी है। अलसी शरीर की रक्षा प्रणाली को सुदृढ़ कर शरीर को बाहरी संक्रमण या आघात से लड़ने में मदद करती हैं और शक्तिशाली एंटी-आक्सीडेंट है। लिगनेन वनस्पति जगत में पाये जाने वाला एक उभरता हुआ सात सितारा पोषक तत्व है जो स्त्री हार्मोन ईस्ट्रोजन का वानस्पतिक प्रतिरूप है और नारी जीवन की विभिन्न अवस्थाओं जैसे रजस्वला, गर्भावस्था, प्रसव, मातृत्व और रजोनिवृत्ति में विभिन्न हार्मोन्स् का समुचित संतुलन रखता है। लिगनेन मासिकधर्म को नियमित और संतुलित रखता है। लिगनेन रजोनिवृत्ति जनित-कष्ट और अभ्यस्त गर्भपात का प्राकृतिक उपचार है। लिगनेन दुग्धवर्धक है। लिगनेन स्तन, बच्चेदानी, आंत, प्रोस्टेट, त्वचा व अन्य सभी कैंसर, एड्स, स्वाइन फ्लू तथा एंलार्ज प्रोस्टेट आदि बीमारियों से बचाव व उपचार करता है।
 - जोड़ की हर तकलीफ का तोड़ है अलसी। जॉइन्ट रिप्लेसमेन्ट सर्जरी का सस्ता और बढ़िया उपचार है अलसी। ¬¬ आर्थ्राइटिस, शियेटिका, ल्युपस, गाउट, ओस्टियोआर्थ्राइटिस आदि का उपचार है अलसी।
 - कई असाध्य रोग जैसे अस्थमा, एल्ज़ीमर्स, मल्टीपल स्कीरोसिस, डिप्रेशन, पार्किनसन्स, ल्यूपस नेफ्राइटिस, एड्स, स्वाइन फ्लू आदि का भी उपचार करती है अलसी। कभी-कभी चश्में से भी मुक्ति दिला देती है अलसी। दृष्टि को स्पष्ट और सतरंगी बना देती है अलसी।
 - अलसी बांझपन, पुरूषहीनता, शीघ्रस्खलन व स्थम्भन दोष में बहुत लाभदायक है।
 - 1952 में डॉ. योहाना बुडविग ने ठंडी विधि से निकले अलसी के तेल, पनीर, कैंसररोधी फलों और सब्ज़ियों से कैंसर के उपचार का तरीका विकसित किया था जो बुडविग प्रोटोकोल के नाम से जाना जाता है। यह कर्करोग का सस्ता, सरल, सुलभ, संपूर्ण और सुरक्षित समाधान है। उन्हें 90 प्रतिशत से ज्यादा सफलता मिलती थी। इसके इलाज से वे रोगी भी ठीक हो जाते थे जिन्हें अस्पताल में यह कहकर डिस्चार्ज कर दिया जाता था कि अब कोई इलाज नहीं बचा है, वे एक या दो धंटे ही जी पायेंगे सिर्फ दुआ ही काम आयेगी। उन्होंने सशर्त दिये जाने वाले नोबल पुरस्कार को एक नहीं सात बार ठुकराया।

 अलसी सेवन का तरीकाः- हमें प्रतिदिन 30 60 ग्राम अलसी का सेवन करना चाहिये। 30 ग्राम आदर्श मात्रा है। अलसी को रोज मिक्सी के ड्राई ग्राइंडर में पीसकर आटे में मिलाकर रोटी, पराँठा आदि बनाकर खाना चाहिये। डायबिटीज के रोगी सुबह शाम अलसी की रोटी खायें। कैंसर में बुडविग आहार-विहार की पालना पूरी श्रद्धा और पूर्णता से करना चाहिये। इससे ब्रेड, केक, कुकीज, आइसक्रीम, चटनियाँ, लड्डू आदि स्वादिष्ट व्यंजन भी बनाये जाते हैं।
 अलसी को सूखी कढ़ाई में डालिये, रोस्ट कीजिये (अलसी रोस्ट करते समय चट चट की आवाज करती है) और मिक्सी से पीस लीजिये. इन्हें थोड़े दरदरे पीसिये, एकदम बारीक मत कीजिये. भोजन के बाद सौंफ की तरह इसे खाया जा सकता है .
 अलसी की पुल्टिस का प्रयोग गले एवं छाती के दर्द, सूजन तथा निमोनिया और पसलियों के दर्द में लगाकर किया जाता है। इसके साथ यह चोट, मोच, जोड़ों की सूजन, शरीर में कहीं गांठ या फोड़ा उठने पर लगाने से शीघ्र लाभ पहुंचाती है। यह श्वास नलियों और फेफड़ों में जमे कफ को निकाल कर दमा और खांसी में राहत देती है।
 इसकी बड़ी मात्रा विरेचक तथा छोटी मात्रा गुर्दो को उत्तेजना प्रदान कर मूत्र निष्कासक है। यह पथरी, मूत्र शर्करा और कष्ट से मूत्र आने पर गुणकारी है। अलसी के तेल का धुआं सूंघने से नाक में जमा कफ निकल आता है और पुराने जुकाम में लाभ होता है। यह धुआं हिस्टीरिया रोग में भी गुण दर्शाता है। अलसी के काढ़े से एनिमा देकर मलाशय की शुद्धि की जाती है। उदर रोगों में इसका तेल पिलाया जाता हैं।
 अलसी के तेल और चूने के पानी का इमल्सन आग से जलने के घाव पर लगाने से घाव बिगड़ता नहीं और जल्दी भरता है। पथरी, सुजाक एवं पेशाब की जलन में अलसी का फांट पीने से रोग में लाभ मिलता है। अलसी के कोल्हू से दबाकर निकाले गए (कोल्ड प्रोसेस्ड) तेल को फ्रिज में एयर टाइट बोतल में रखें। स्नायु रोगों, कमर एवं घुटनों के दर्द में यह तेल पंद्रह मि.ली. मात्रा में सुबह-शाम पीने से काफी लाभ मिलेगा।
 इसी कार्य के लिए इसके बीजों का ताजा चूर्ण भी दस-दस ग्राम की मात्रा में दूध के साथ प्रयोग में लिया जा सकता है। यह नाश्ते के साथ लें।
 बवासीर, भगदर, फिशर आदि रोगों में अलसी का तेल (एरंडी के तेल की तरह) लेने से पेट साफ हो मल चिकना और ढीला निकलता है। इससे इन रोगों की वेदना शांत होती है।
अलसी के बीजों का मिक्सी में बनाया गया दरदरा चूर्ण पंद्रह ग्राम, मुलेठी पांच ग्राम, मिश्री बीस ग्राम, आधे नींबू के रस को उबलते हुए तीन सौ ग्राम पानी में डालकर बर्तन को ढक दें। तीन घंटे बाद छानकर पीएं। इससे गले व श्वास नली का कफ पिघल कर जल्दी बाहर निकल जाएगा। मूत्र भी खुलकर आने लगेगा।
इसकी पुल्टिस हल्की गर्म कर फोड़ा, गांठ, गठिया, संधिवात, सूजन आदि में लाभ मिलता है।
 डायबिटीज के रोगी को कम शर्करा व ज्यादा फाइबर खाने की सलाह दी जाती है। अलसी व गैहूं के मिश्रित आटे में (जहां अलसी और गैहूं बराबर मात्रा में हो)|

#Best 10 #Beaches in #India

Time to experience some sun, sand, and sea on the exotic coastlines of India. What is the best thing about beaches? Is it the sweltering sunrays that fall straight on the sea bed, the sparkling sand that covers the entire beach area or the incredibly beautiful sea that cover almost 70 % of the Earth surface? Well, it is a combination of all three of them, which perk up the beauty of beaches in India and make them look naturally appealing. India is gifted with some of the best beaches in the world scattered all over India’s 7500-kilometre long coastline . I’m sorting through the best beaches in our country out of 215 beaches to kick back and relax., here are the Top 11 beaches that will leave you surprised and satisfied with India’s coastal beauty and offer everything from action to solitude, and of course parties.
1. Varkala beach
Blessed with sun kissed beaches, placid lagoons and silvery sands, Kerala is one of the internationally known destinations for beach tourism. Both the northern and the southern parts of Kerala draw tourists with their sun-drenched beaches.Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasam beach is a beach in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, along the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian  and ten kilometers away from Varkala, is renowned for the natural spring. It is considered to have medicinal and curative properties. A haven for sun-bathing and swimming, the beach offers picturesque evening views that extend over the Arabian Sea.Lying along the edge of stunning cliffs, Varkala Beach is located an hour’s drive north of Trivandrum in Kerala. The mineral spring that flows from the cliff at the southern end of the beach is believed to have medicinal properties.More>>

2.  Gokarna BeachBest Secluded Beach:
Gokarna, is a very touristic small town centered around temples with pilgrims coming throughout the year and tourists -indians, russians and europeans - coming from december to february for the beaches. The name Gokarna, means cow's ear (go=cow karna=ear) in Sanskrit and is based on Hindu mythology. It draws both pious pilgrims and hedonistic holiday makers with equal enthusiasm.Gokarna is known as one of the seven important Hindu pilgrimage centers. It is on what was once an unspoiled beach near the estuary of the river Aghanashini. Recently, due to the number of tourists, the character of the town has changed; it is no longer just a center of pilgrimage, though large numbers of devotees visit to offer prayers and worship to Lord Shiva.More>>  


3. Palolem Best Picturesque Beach:
Palolem is undoubtedly one of Goa’s most postcard-perfect beaches: a gentle curve of palm-fringed sand facing a calm bay.Picturesque Palolem Beach, enclosed by a thick forest of coconut palms in far south Goa, is arguably the state's most beautiful beach. This mile long, shady, semi-circle shaped beach continues to grow in popularity every year, and it's become very lively with the diverse crowd that it attracts.The atmosphere is vibrant and there’s plenty to do. Palolem is one of the safest swimming spots in Goa and you can comfortably kayak and paddleboard for hours here More>>   
4. Tarkarli  : Best Beach for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
"Tarkarli in South of Konkan (100 kms from North Goa) is one of the most sought after destination for travellers other than Maharashtra and Goa for the Cuisine, homestays, Idyllic beaches, shore temples and adventure sports / activities (Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Dolphin rides, watersports etc.) Tarkarli village is famous for its Ramnavmi Utsav. Ramnavmi is celebrated every year in Mahapurush Temple of the village. Tarkarli is a small stretch of beach with Devbaug beach to its south and the Sindhudurg sea fort to its north.Tarkarli beach has the finest white sand beach in the entire stretch of Konkan beaches.More>> 


5. Agonda : Best Beach for Doing Nothing
Agonda Beach is a fine 2km stretch of white sand framed between two forested headlands.Agonda is a great spot for sunbathing, relaxing and swimming, with still relatively few tourists. Agonda is a nice long pristine stretch of beach. Though the waters here might not be the most ideal place for swimming (you have better beaches with calm waters in Goa), Agonda is definitely a place for those who want to quit on a Monday morning. Agonda is generally cheaper, quieter, hassle-free and has much less "touristic" feel. Stay in a simple hut right on the beach, and enjoy the stillness and nature. The rear of the beach is lined with shacks and small shops but apart from that, there's not much else to do apart from eat, drink, swim, and chill. More>> 


6. Arambol Beach: Best Beach for Hippies and Musicians
The Arambol Beach located 50 kms from Panaji is a pristine and secluded beach in the North Goa and can be approached by a winding road through the groove of cashew trees. The Arambol Beach extends over 16 km and consists of two beaches, more popular is the main beach (Harmal beach), the northernmost beach in Goa . The second, more picturesque beach lies beyond the rocky circlet and can only be reached on foot and is bordered by steep cliffs on both sides. The main beach is long stretch of curving sand is good for swimming. It is a place perfect for people looking for peace and tranquility. The cliffs near the beaches are popular for paragliding and dolphin watching boat trips. More>>


7.  Ashvem : Best Trendy Beach
Ashvem located in North Goa on a virgin strip overlooking the tranquil Arabian Sea, is a feast for the eyes and taste-buds.Ashwem Beach, hidden away in 2 acres of lush palm grove, sheltered by the sand dunes and facing directly west. The beach is a long sandy crescent around the sapphire-blue sea, almost like a picture postcard come to life. Milky surf foaming along golden sands, graceful palm-trees swaying in the breeze. Ashvem is home to the trendiest clubs, hippest shacks and a buzzing nightlife with a fair share of nature’s bounty of dolphins and turtles. Ashvem is an easy drive from the Airport. More>>


8. Baga beach : Best Commercial Beach
The beach is named after the Baga Creek, which empties into the Arabian Sea at the north end of the beach .This is part of a 30 km stretch of beach coastline along the west coast of Goa that begins at Fort Aguada continues as Sinquerim Beach, then as Candolim Beach and merges into Calangute Beach and then to Baga beach and then Anjuna Beach and then to Vagator Beach finally ending at Chapora Beach and Fort.The Baga River flows down from one side offering a pleasant for children and those who love the water but can't risk the rip currents that swirl round the mouth...More>> 

9. Kovalam :  Best Beach with a Lighthouse
Fringed by headlands that rise steeply above the shore, Kovalam is almost completely covered by coconut palms. Of the three small bays separated by rocky outcrops, the southernmost, known as the Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular. The lovely old lighthouse that gives the beach its name is the Vizhinjam Lighthouse. Edakallu, a rocky headland separates Eve’s or Howah Beach from the Lighthouse Beach. The hill that separates Howah Beach from the third of Kovalam’s celebrated beaches houses the Government Guest House and the Halcyon Castle, a palace.
Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing.More>> 


10. Radhanagar Beach, Andaman and Nicobar Islands :  Best Remote Beach
With snow-white beaches, teal shallows, a coast crammed with beach huts and some of the best diving in South Asia, Havelock has a well-deserved reputation as a backpacker paradise. For many, Havelock is the Andamans, and it’s what lures most tourists across the Bay of Bengal, many of whom are content to stay here for the entirety of their trip Havelock Island (Hindi: हैवलॉक द्वीप, Malayalam: ഹെയ്വ്ലോക് ദ്വീപുകള്‍), with an area of 113.93 km2, is the largest of the islands that comprise Ritchie's Archipelago, a chain of islands to the east of Great Andaman in the Andaman Islands.More>>

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The Arambol Beach located 50 kms from Panaji is a pristine and secluded beach in the North Goa and can be approached by a winding road through the groove of cashew trees. The Arambol Beach extends over 16 km and consists of two beaches, more popular is the main beach (Harmal beach), the northernmost beach in Goa . The second, more picturesque beach lies beyond the rocky circlet and can only be reached on foot and is bordered by steep cliffs on both sides. The main beach is long stretch of curving sand is good for swimming. It is a place perfect for people looking for peace and tranquility. The cliffs near the beaches are popular for paragliding and dolphin watching boat trips. .
It is a rocky as well as sandy beach and has a fresh water lagoon which extends along the bottom of the valley into a thick jungle The lake is fed by boiling hot springs and is lined with sulphurous mud which people love applying on their body to do wonders to their skin. Arambol beach attracts travellers from all over the world. Laid-back by day and lively at night, Arambol is the capital of hippie culture in Goa.
The narrow road leading the beach (dubbed "Glastonbury Street") is stuffed full of boutiques selling a bizarre and wonderful array of clothing, musical instruments, gemstones, figurines, art, music, jewellery, lanterns, smoking paraphernalia and anything else that can possibly be shifted to the charas scented crowd that saunter through this Festival That Never Ends.
The narrow lane gives way to the beach, and as the sun begins to set the beach shacks put out their seafood platters as yoga students practice the sun salutation. A herd of cows meander single file along the shore, past fire jugglers and brightly dressed beach traders carrying home their fluttering sarongs. Incense and cooking season the air as the yellow moon rises.Arambol is the kind of place you can easily get stuck in, so keep your plans open as with a few hammocks and a quiet beach on the doorstep of your shack you'll soon gel with an amazing group of people and won't want to leave.
Arambol Beach Highlights
A slow walk along the shore at sunset, observing the people / animals / sea and sky.
Watching musicians play live at Loeki's Cafe, anything from Indian classical music to psychedelic sounds - open mike nights are popular and the place fills up fast.
Hire a scooter for the day to explore the surrounding countryside. It is especially beautiful early in the season when the plants and fields are a million shades of green.
Climb around Arambol's rocky headland to the north of the beach to take a dip in the sweet water lake at Palolem beach (also referred to as Kalacha). If you are feeling adventurous, continue north to the secluded Keri beach.
Pick up silver jewellery, Rajasthani art or party clothes on the narrow market path leading to the sea.
Find Arambol's hidden culinary gems, where you can eat some of the best Western and Indian food in Goa (see Eating below).
How to get there
Air : Goa's international airport, Dabolim, is 29 km from the capital Panaji. Indian Airlines has direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai daily. 
Rail : Goa's two main stations are at Margao and Vasco da Gama. Vasco-da-Gama and Margoa are connected by train with Bangalore, Belgaum, Hospet and Hyderabad and via Miraj to Bombay, Delhi and Agra. 
Road: Goa is well connected by NH17A with Maharashtra and Karnataka state. There are regular bus services to Mumbai, Bangalore, Hampi and other destinations from the Kadamba bus stand at Panaji. There are buses available frequently from Panjim and Arambol every thirty minutes until noon.
If you are getting around Goa on a scooter as many visitors do, you will need to cross over the Chapora River bridge and then turn right at the T-Junction by the market and huge Banyan tree. Take a sharp left towards the coast and continue along the road towards Mandrem and Arambol. The left turn towards Arambol beach is before the market and petrol pump.
Frequent buses run the 32 km journey between Mapusa and Arambol (every 30 mins or so), just ask a driver at the main bus stand at Mapusa to point you to the right vehicle. A private minibus can be arranged from Panjim, which would shorten the Panjim-Arambol public route. Arambol's bus stop is on the main road, near the left-turn towards the school and St Carmel Church.
Taxis, rickshaws and bike taxis are easy to arrange in Goa, though prices in season can be high, especially for foreign tourists. Try negotiating with your driver, or asking a few people to find the best rate. Expect to pay several hundred rupees for a taxi between Mapusa and Arambol beach, less for a bike taxi or rickshaw. If you arrive at Margao train station, the pre-paid taxi booth is just outside the station. Other travellers may be glad to share the journey, taxis should carry four to five people. 
Eating
Just before you reach the sea on Glastonbury Street, look out for a pizza place called Fellini's. Their delicious wood fired pizzas, or authentic pasta dishes are well worth a taste, and the busy venue is a great place to people-watch.
Relax Inn is one of the many restaurants that open out on to the Arambol beach. These places serve freshly caught sea food, cocktails, Indian dishes and Western fare. If you are choosing fish, look for the freshest catches and try bartering a little on the price. Also on the beach (across the small stream) theGerman Bakery does good, healthy breakfasts and will fill your water bottle with purified water for free.
If you fancy some music while you eat, try Loeki's on a small lane just off Glastonbury Street (to the left if you face the sea). Further down the lane, The Mango Tree is also known for its live music. 
Accommodation
Most of the accommodation is basic, in simple houses in the woods behind the beach. Majority is empty huts but some have fully equipped kitchens and showers. There are restaurants, travel agencies (handling foreign exchange), Internet and other services along the road leading to the northern end of the beach and a few stores in the village. 
Sleeping
Arambol beach caters mainly for long-term budget travellers, so the accommodation is inexpensive and usually fairly basic.
Cock's Town has cheap, basic beach huts on offer right on the beach (south of the small stream). Bathrooms are not attatched, but lockers are available, and you can wake up and jump straight in the sea! Almost all of the sea front restaurants have some kind of accommodation, especially as you head south down the beach.
Tip: If you arrive with friends, try leaving your bags with one of the group and sending someone out to scout for a deal. View a few and negotiate on the price, since you will almost certainly be able to bring down the first offer. Stays of more than a couple of days should work in your favour when bargaining.
Taking a small track left just opposite and beyond the police station (before the main road through the village veers left) you will find several accommodation options where you will get a quieter stay away from the shops and bars. Of these, Ivon's, Ave Maria and God's Gift are definitely worth a try. 
Beside The Sea
Arambol beach merges seamlessly with Mandrem and Ashvem beach to the south. It is possible to walk the north Goa beaches from Keri beach at the northern tip of Goa, to Morjim beach where the wide Chapora river meets the sea. If you decide on this, take a few days, since walking in the heat of the sun is not advisable!
For Kerala's answer to Arambol, have a look at the quieter Varkala beach where a line of boutiques, restaurants and bars cling to a steep, laterite cliff that gives sweeping views of the sea.