Tag: festival
All the articles with the tag "festival".
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(DAY 971) Diwali in Jaipur and the Celebration of Light
This Diwali felt quieter in thought but fuller in experience. I spent it in Jaipur with family, surrounded by familiar rituals that are special. The city itse...
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(DAY 970) Diwali Gifts and the Joy of Traditions
The days before Diwali always carry a quiet rush, an energy that seeps into markets, homes, and even thoughts. Every year, I find myself walking through rows of...
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(DAY 968) Diwali and the Joy of Togetherness
Diwali always feels different when there are people to share it with. The lights, sweets, and decorations matter, but they gain meaning only through company....
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(DAY 963) Diwali Evening in Gurgaon Society
The pre-diwali festivities in Gurgaon have a way of pulling me back into a quieter kind of joy, one that doesn’t depend on grand plans or travel but unfolds in ...
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(DAY 962) The start of festive days
The festivities are starting again, and the signs are everywhere. Buildings are lit with decorative lights, shops are filled with offers, and the days ahead...
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(DAY 953) Happy Dushera and its importance
Dushera always brings a reminder of how festivals carry both cultural meaning and personal reflection. It marks the victory of good over evil, most often rememb...
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(DAY 906) ISKCON Janmashtami Celebration in Gurgaon
The ISKCON temple on Sohna Road in Gurgaon transforms into a logistical marvel during Janmashtami celebrations, demonstrating that religious devotion and event ...
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(DAY 751) Celebrating Holi with Friends in Jaipur
This year, Holi brought a much-needed reunion with my close friends in Jaipur. It had been a while since we all gathered together, and the occasion felt special...
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(DAY 750) Going Home for Holi
Holi, one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar, marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter. It is a time of renewal, both in nature an...
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(DAY 692) Makar Sankranti - Missing the Kite-Filled Skies of Jaipur
Growing up in Jaipur, Makar Sankranti was never just another winter festival - it was the day of kites. The preparations would start weeks before, with trip...