A very Happy Holi to everyone! Holi, the festival of colours is here finally after a year-long wait. This is a day when you can enjoy by splashing colours and playing with friends and family. This is a festival that brings something for everyone. While children and the young like to play with the colours, parents …
I visited the Jagannath Puri temple with my parents this weekend. I took them to Kashi Vishveshwar and other temples a few years ago. I routinely visit the famous Ganesha temples in Pune- Dagduseth Halwai Ganapati and the Saras Baug Ganapati temples. It made me think, what is it so much in visiting the temples? By …
As I sat wondering about the topic that I should choose to write on for this Monday, I saw that my inbox was inundated with invitations to speak on International Women’s Day, and thus, I found my topic. If one looks up Google for why the 8th of March is celebrated as International Women’s Day, one …
In modern-day life, which is so hectic and torn between managing the home, work, family, and friends, among several other routine tasks, one must find ways to relax. For me personally, it is traveling. Though I do not get so much time to travel for leisure, I do travel a lot for work. However, I am …
Today is Shiv Jayanti, a day to celebrate one of the greatest leaders of not just Maharashtra, but possibly the world. I feel particularly proud of the fact that he brought name and recognition to the state of Maharashtra and it is a proud day for all of us Maharashtrians. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (King Shivaji) meticulously …
Since the time we become parents, all our actions are focused on our children whether it’s their education or their marriage. However, beyond the material wealth we create for our children, the Indian rituals and traditions we practice also play an essential part in a child’s life, imbuing them with sanskars! The importance of these rituals …
The month of January brings a sense of a new beginning and joy, which is also a time to make resolutions and think about your goals for the year. Then comes the month of February, and students, especially those in the tenth and twelfth grades, face the anxiety of exams. Unfortunately, examinations create anxiety, so much …
It is a proud moment for all Indians as today on this historical day we celebrate the Pran Pratishthan of Ram Lalla at the Ram mandir in Ayodhya. Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Rama, a central figure in the Hindu epic Ramayana. The site has been revered for centuries. The construction of the Ram Mandir …
Makar Sankranti is primarily a harvest festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and the harvesting season. Communities come together for bonfires known as Lohri or Bhogi. Makar Sankranti is celebrated with diverse cultural practices and traditions across different regions of India. Kite flying is a popular activity in many states, particularly in Gujarat and Rajasthan, …
In the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of attending over ten weddings, each more regal than the last. Every wedding has left an indelible mark, creating a memorable experience. I find myself pondering: is it the diversity of people, the array of delectable foods, the distinct traditions and rituals, or simply the uniqueness of …