There’s no denying the fact that India is a land of rich cultural diversity. Spread over 3.287 Mn sq. km., India is home to a variety of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. And that is quite evident if you travel in India, you can see the language and food …
Read More »Traditional Gangaur Celebrated At Shahpura With Regal Pomp And Pageantry
Khamma Gani ! Let me start this post by asking a question What is it that sets Rajasthan apart from all the other ethereal places in world ? Apart from the beauty, architecture, history & the glorious tales that will glue you to its arms, it’s the one thing that defines …
Read More »Ganpati Bappa all set to take centre stage
The best part about living in a country like India is the diverse culture. If you are staying in an apartment, you would surely have a Gujarati, Punjabi, a South Indian and probably a Bengali neighbor. So whether it’s Navratri, Durga Puja, Lodhi or Onam, you are sure to get …
Read More »Holi Memoirs – Me and my “Rang Army”
Holi is one of the festivals which is enjoyed by everyone especially kids and the youth. It’s a festival of colors and is celebrated with great enthusiasm everywhere. I remember during my childhood, we used to have Holi holiday in schools and we used to enjoy a lot with our …
Read More »Bye Bye Ganesha…
After the end of the festivities, it was an emotional time yesterday when India said - Good Bye Ganesha.
Read More »Diwali ‘Diya’ Photograph
Diwali has been and will always remain and integral part of the Indian culture. Be it a Kannadiga, Marathi, Gujarti, Punjabi or even our UP Bhaiya, Diwali is celebrated with great joy in all parts of India. The buildup to Diwali itself is exciting and starts well before a month …
Read More »My 'No-Food' Navratra fast experience
Navratri is celebrated as the trademark festival of the people of Gujarat and West Bengal. Gujaratis celebrate this festival with great pomp and glory by dressing in the traditional Jhabbas and Ghagra Cholis and dance all night as the whole state is immersed in the mood of the festival. On the other …
Read More »Dakor – journey to holy city.
Wondering what’s Dakor ? Well this is small hustling-bustling town in Kheda district of Gujarat. This is about 30 kms from Nadiad and Anand – the two major cities. Dakor is famous for the Shree Ranchhodrajii Temple( Lord Krishna ) One can say that this is another Mathura-kindof city which houses many Krishna devotees. Each …
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