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KAYPO CHE
Uttarayan, Makar Sankranti, Kite Festival are different names for this festivals we celebrate on January 14th every year. It marks the...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 16, 20191 min read
THE GUJARATI FESTIVAL BREAKDOWN
Festivals are socially and culturally significant, and this is especially true in Gujarat. Celebrations of any kinds bring people...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 16, 20192 min read
THE IMPORTANCE OF WHAT IS IN YOUR DIYA LAMPS.
The lamp has its own special place in Gujarati traditions as it represents leading us from darkness into the light. While the oil lamp is...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 14, 20193 min read
KARVA CHAUTH
Karva Chauth (Hindi: करवा चौथ) is a one-day festival celebrated by Hindu women in North India in which married women fast from sunrise to...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20191 min read
DIWALI
“Aaj Diwali kaal Diwali Gaam naa chhokraa khaay shuvaadi Khaay ne chhokraa raaji thaay Junu varash vidaay thaay…” “Today is Diwali,...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20191 min read
DIWALI: DAY 1 – DHAN TERAS
First day of Diwali is known as Dhan Teras: This is the day of worshipping the goddess of wealth- Laxmi. The rituals and traditions are...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20191 min read
DIWALI: DAY 2 – KAALI CHAUDASH
Second day of Diwali is Kaali chaudash: This is the day of worshipping goddess Kali who is the goddess of courage, remover of all...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20191 min read
DIWALI: DAY 3
Third day is the actual day of Diwali: this is the last day of the year. After the darkness gets removed the day before on kaali...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20191 min read
DIWALI: DAY 4 – BESTOO VARASH
Fourth day is the New Year known as Bestoo varash (beginning of the year): On the first day of he new year people celebrate by bowing to...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20191 min read
CHRISTMAS IN INDIA
When one thinks of India, colors, vedas, mythology, spirituality and culture come to mind. India is the largest non-secular country....
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20192 min read
FAMILY AND HOLIDAYS
Holidays, festivals, vacations and getaways are all more meaningful when shared with family. Yes, there are those solitary animals...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20192 min read
LET GO OF WHAT ISN’T SERVING YOU – RAAVAN DAHAN
Raavan dahan – letting go of what’s not serving you! (Burn that Raavan) Most Indians are aware of what is Garba? Of course the minute you...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 11, 20192 min read
HAPPY UTTARAYAN!
Uttarayan, Makar Sankranti, Kite Festival are different names for this festivals we celebrate on January 14th every year. It marks the...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 11, 20191 min read
CELEBRATING SHIVRATRI
Shivratri Want to calm your days and bring more laughter? Then music is your key. Learning these simple mantras and songs is a great way...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 11, 20191 min read
CELEBRATING HOLI
Holi is More than a Color Festival The day after the last full moon of phalgun, the last month of the Hindu calendar is celebrated as...
Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 11, 20192 min read
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