These last six alphabets are the trickiest ones. For Letter X and my theme, I can think of only Xmas. In the C post, I talked about the cultural and emotional side of festivals for Indians here. The same applies to American festivals for people over here. Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two major festivals.… Read More
Culture is what defines a person. It becomes our identity. The country we represent and the culture we follow becomes an integral part of our personality. Living in the USA made me realize the importance of cross-culture. I meet people from different countries. They have their set of values; they follow that country’s culture. And this… Read More
Among all Indian festivals, Navaratri or Garba is the most popular one. When you think of Garba, what do you think of? I can see a huge stadium or a hall with a well-decorated stage. Maybe Phalguni Pathak, or any Bollywood celebrity performing their most famous dance numbers. Lighting, the general ambiance is very lively.… Read More
I am an admirer of Indian handicraft. I actually go crazy when I see handcrafted pots, wall hangings, copper plates etc. Luckily, this time during my India trip, I got to visit one such place that impressed me a lot. My in-laws are from Bhopal and during my stay, since we had time so we… Read More
Navaratri & Dussehra Story India is a country which is very famous for its rich culture and tradition, fair and festivals. It is a country where people celebrate and enjoy every festival with great enthusiasm. Dussehra festival is one of the most significant and longest festivals of India. Durga Puja and Navratri festival is… Read More