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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


BOLLYWOOD SONGS & BIRDS
Bollywood movies are not complete without a song sequence. Some from 1-2 songs and some to 8-10 songs. This may seem like a musical for...

Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20191 min read


GUJARATI FOOD: DAAL, BHAAT AND RAITU
Traditional Gujarati thali (plate) has a variety of foods. It has two to four different types of shaak (curries), athaanu (pickles),...

Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20192 min read


NEW: NAVOO
The word new or Navoo in Gujarati has a sense of freshness and clean feel to it. With freshness comes life and liveliness. Given the...

Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20192 min read


CHHATHI NA LEKH — SIXTH DAY AFTER BIRTH
On the sixth day after the birth of a baby, this ritual known as Chhathi pooja is performed. As with other Gujarati traditions associated...

Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20192 min read


PRONOUNCIATION — UCHHAAR
Why is it important to say things right in any language? Uchhaar – pronounciation. Particularly in Gujarati, a difference of just one...

Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20191 min read


BAABRI – THE FIRST HAIRCUT
There are many traditions and rituals that are unique to a Gujarati family. It begins with birth. There are many performed upon arrival...

Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20192 min read


DORDAA BAANDHAVAA — TYING A BLACK THREAD ON A BABY
Gujarati culture is full of unique and special traditions and rituals. As there are many different dialects of Gujarati just in Gujarat,...

Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20192 min read


RESOLUTIONS VS INTENTIONS
Is this a Western tradition to create new year’s resolutions? Not sure, but it’s great way to start fresh. Set goals and how you shall...

Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20192 min read
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