(11 votes, average: 4.09 out of 5)I honestly don’t remember when was the last time I celebrated Valentine Day. It might very well be before my first child was born. But yes, when I was in my teens I had all the reasons in the world to express my love to someone whom I cared so much. Not that I don’t have now 
And I always thanked those who created this day . Ironically, I never bothered to find out the history behind Valentine Day celebration until Mr.Muthalik reminded me to.
A brief Wiki search tells me that the holiday originates from the story of Saint Valentine, who upon rejection by his mistress was so heartbroken that he took a knife to his chest and sent her his still-beating heart as a token of his undying love for her. Hence, heart-shaped cards are now sent as a tribute to his overwhelming passion and suffering. This, of course, is one such theory.
In his recent interview with CNN IBN, Muthalik continued where he and his men left off from Mangalore and continued to reiterate that he is against the western culture that is driving India and the many Indians following these. If I were to go by Saint Valentine theory, Valentine’s day has nothing to do with being a Western or following a western tradition – it is all about expressing love and love has no barriers.
Mr. Muthalik seem to have failed in understanding this. His continuous blabbering is only spreading hatred in the society. Sooner the government realizes this and takes steps to stop him, the better for India and its billion peace lovers.
The best way to fight such anti-social elements is to give it back to him in the same coin. Celebrate this Valentine’s day like nobody’s business and send a message to the evil forces that stop us from expressing love. Prove a point to the followers of religious fanaticism and pseudo gate keepers of Indian traditions that love can conquer all.
What is Muthalik & his followers, after all – a mass of some flesh, no bones, no brains ?
I am definitely celebrating this Valentine’s Day – Are you ?
Image Credit: Felix Francis
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February 6th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I am certainly going to, I think we live in a free world and we don't need people to teach us what we should do and what we should not!
Lovely photo on the post!
Thanks
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February 6th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Yes, that photo is very symbolic…whoever clicked that, hats off…:)
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February 8th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
I am surely going to celebrate this day, and so will every other individual who is sensible enough and who doesn’t get carried away by such people.
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February 10th, 2009 at 12:29 am
I would celebrate at home…the last year they got people married in mock ceremonies..these culture vultures. Kandamangalam…if you are in India I dont think you would celebrate…if you are out of India then you can talk all you want and do what you want…incidentally we indians are a slave of our own country..which is pretty ironic!
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February 10th, 2009 at 12:31 am
that is done in photoshop…and is not a real image
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February 10th, 2009 at 7:53 am
glutusmaximus,
I just love your comments
You really know how to spice up the discussions.
Vinu
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February 10th, 2009 at 7:56 am
but that is still lovely
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February 10th, 2009 at 7:59 am
Agree Vinu, and he needs to wake up and get a life too…
Glutus Maximus, will you be kind enough to share with us one thing in general that you are happy about?
Or is your thought process perpetually at the bottom, just as the name
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February 10th, 2009 at 10:38 am
I would still celebrate irrespective of where I would be. Interesting I don't think anyone in their sane minds will be bogged down by these hooligans and their statements…There are millions and millions of youth in India…where all do you think the Muthaliks and the like can reach..
Interesting that you brought this topic of inside and outside India , though….and did I say I like your perspective ? Keep it going
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February 17th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Rajesh – We get uncomfortable the moment we mention about homosexuality (which I dont condone), about women having the guts to do what men cant (muthalik chaddis), about the way we are bunch of sycophants when we see white skin, about never 'doing' but always willing to 'talk' and 'discuss'. I am never down…except when not being to do or not having the guts to do what is right! anyways..i will leave you to your peaceful and blissful existence
and go to my own 'perpetual bottom' existence 
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February 17th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
It looks like an agreeing day with you for me Glutusmaximus…
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