FESTIVALS
Diwali: The festival of lights
Author: Anindita Bhattacharya Diwali , the festival of lights, has always been my favourite festival, each year while lighting the diyas, I wish for the knowledge of light which can enlighten my soul. My luck is my hard work I put into. As Gita says”You only have right in doing the karma and not in
9 Days of Maa Durga
Author: Kanisha Shah Nine nights for Goddess Durga Full of Dance and Songs People worship her image With flowers and prayers long May the Goddess bless us With precious gifts to mankind People praise her image Full of beauty divine! In India, Navratri is celebrated in many states in different ways. It’s the longest festivals
9 days 9 colours #Navratri
Author: Anindita Bhattacharya Navratri is a sacred festival of Hindus popularly celebrated in almost all Hindu households.The nine nights of ” Nav” “ratri” as the name suggests is believed to depict 9 colors. Each color symbolizes a specific significance. White- Peace and serenity Red- passion and love Royal blue- Richness and tranquility Yellow-bright and cheerful
Christmas WISHES: SPIRITUALITY AND PEACE
Author: Vasudha Pansare My most earnest wish for Christmas is that Covid should disappear, the virus should be erased and the people of the world should heave a sigh of relief. Another wish for Christmas is eradication of poverty. Poverty is the biggest curse of this world. The rich don’t care for the poor. As
BREAKING THE SILENCE: A STAND AGAINST VIOLENCE
Author: Swati Mohandas Our country has always followed the path of patriarchy and domestic violence has never been new to us; however, it is on the upswing since pandemic hit us all. During pandemic the economic, social and personal relationships have become extremely sensitive and facing repercussions. The most badly hit in recent times are
Festivals can get tiresome
Author: Swati Tamhankar Mohandas India is full of diversity and culture and many festivals are associated and celebrated throughout the year. All the festivals are celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm all over our country. We all eagerly look forward to the shopping, the decorations, the indulgence, the lip-smacking delicacies which emanate from almost every