A small boy ran behind his father, or rather the father ran behind the son. They carried a spool of thread and attached to the thread, dancing merrily in the blue sky was a colorful kite.…
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The rich cultural heritage of India and its vast diversity comes alive in the various festivals that jostle the annual calendar. The festivals of India celebrate the joy of living and are not only events of religious and spiritual significance but also have a lot of social significance.…
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The vast and incredible country that is India is divided by languages but united by festivals.…
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Durga Puja is the grandest festival in Bengal, India! “Write an essay on Durga Puja,” was what my teachers often commanded in school!…
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The nip in the air has receded and summer closes in. This is the signal for the advent of the Holi festival, a much-awaited festival in India, celebrated with great joy and fervor.…
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It was a dark night. The moon was nowhere to be seen as indeed he had been relegated to the recesses of darkness by the Lunar cycle. In other words, it was a “No Moon” day.…
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“Ganpati Bappa Morya”, the loud and fervent cries rent the air. Drums beat a staccato beat in a hysteric symphony. People danced in frantic abandon enveloped in a cloud of red dust. A truck slowly moved on the road by the side of our car and on that truck stood a huge idol which assumed gigantic proportions in my eyes.…
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Krishna Janmasthami Festival
Every year the entire nation of India erupts in waves of joy, love and color for Krishna Janmasthami Festival. The occasion is the celebration of the Birth anniversary of a unique being, a being known simply as Krishna.…
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Holi is an Indian festival synonymous with colors and the spirit of Joie De vivre, a festival that transcends social barriers and everyone, rich and poor, young and old come together to celebrate the sheer joy of living.…
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