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
The first thing we do after or before entering the temple is ringing the bell. We say the reason why we feel powerful and at peace when we enter any temple or holy place is due to the purity and serenity in the environment. We feel uplifted the minute we step our foot inside the… 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
HAPPY HOLI TO ALL OF YOU!! Holi is a spring festival, also known as the festival of colors or the festival of sharing love. Holi celebrations start on the night before Holi with a Holika bonfire where people gather, sing, dance. The next morning is celebrated as Rangwali Holi – a free-for-all carnival of colors,… Read More
(originally published on Parentous) Irrespective of the religion we follow, God is the same for all of us. In most households, it’s a family practice of performing prayers in the mornings or afternoon or evening. When we go to the temple and we hear bells or Aarti words, we automatically join the crowd and start… Read More