festive celebrations in india
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Apr 13 2017The Whys and Hows of Baisakhi
With WhatsApp messages and social media posts doing rounds across the country, doesn’t it make you wonder what exactly is Baisakhi and why is it such a big deal for the Indians, especially North Indians. Well considering the fact that Baisakhi is central to Sikhism, it makes sense that it is celebrated with even more […]
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Feb 13 20175 events you must attend in March
March, the month when the winter snows are thawing and the country is ready to welcome the spring. The month when it is really hard not to be hopeful – hopeful about the sunshine first time in months and hopeful about the upcoming festivals and celebrations. So get ready to make the most of the […]
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Jan 04 20177 reasons not to miss the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad
Kai po che! We all might have come across this phrase, but how many of us know its literal meaning? Well, ‘Kai po che’ is a Gujarati word meaning a victory shot, implying that a kite flyer has just cut the string of the other kite. In few days from now, you will hear the […]
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Dec 14 2016List of long weekends in 2017. Plan your vacations already!
We’ve all had our share of 2016 blues! With hotter than ever summers, delayed winters, cashless economy and national holidays falling on Sundays, 2016 was definitely not an easy one. But fret not, 2017 is giving us some major reasons to cheer. The coming year is packed with 13 long weekends, and that’s reason enough […]
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Oct 24 2016Diwali melas in Delhi to attend this year
It’s that time of the year when the entire nation illuminates with the lights of happiness and joy. The time when everybody gears up for new wardrobe additions, attending parties and following the tradition of gifting. Yes, we are talking about Diwali, and these are the only things that make Diwali special. And not to […]
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Oct 05 201610 Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata one shouldn’t miss
The rush has already begun. The 2016 Durga Puja festival is now just a few days away and one can sense the festive mood amongst the Bengalis across India (and especially Kolkata). This is the time when Kolkata comes alive with vibrant colours, sparkling lights and more than thousand thematic and colourful pandals. Each year, […]
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Sep 30 2016Festive Fever: Celebrations are on this October!
“The greatness of a culture can be found in its festivals” – Siddharth Katragadda From the dawn of January to the dusk of December, India remains immersed in a number of festivals celebrated in every part of the country. Needless to mention, every Indian festival has its importance and is beautiful in its own way. […]
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Sep 19 2016#TGNavratriDhoom: 9 things to expect during Navratri!
It’s that time of the year when some look forward to the garba nights and others want to join in the grand Durga Puja celebrations. People’s enthusiasm and post Navratri withdrawal symptoms can be seen in every nook and corner of the city. The excitement levels are on an all-time high and here is a […]
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