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The Raksha Sutra
Published in The Asian weekly, Edition 622 (August 05th to 12th, 2022) The Raksha SutraBy Sikiladi The ancient practice has taken formThe festival becoming a cultural normA secular multi-cultural Hindu fest & feastSpreading peace & brotherhood reform Shravan month and its day of full moonSiblings make merry to love bond tuneThe roli, akshat, sweets and … Continue reading The Raksha Sutra
Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami By Sikiladi The Durga Puja concluded in all vibrancy Giving way to yet another festive austerity Marking the victory of good over evil Comes the Hindu festival of Vijayadashami Tales are told to the young and the old Ram Lila theatricals depict Ravana as bold Yet his misdeeds imparting a lesson to all He … Continue reading Vijayadashami
Pandemiversary
The Anniversary that no one would like to mark. For the Pandemic turned many a fortunes dark....... Read on for more ......on the post ....
Festival of Lights
Our most revered festivity is here again , Yet, subdued tones pervade the air .....
Unlearning The Learnt
This Pandemic has taught us important lessons of “unlearning the learnt” and to re-learn the true nature of things handed down by the ancients. Read on to know what we have to unlearn to learn the old as new.....
SILENT CELEBRATION
Celebrating festivals in the confines of individual homes is the new wave brought in by the Pandemic of Covid 19. The various socially interlinking apps have become a crucial factor of uniting cultures whilst maintaining social distancing.
Happy New Year
It's brought new hope It's brought gleeful cheer It's time to drop old gear And welcome the New Year It's brought resolutions It's brought commitments It's time to move forward In this brand New Year It's brought family love It's brought friendly joy It's time for celebration And wish a Happy New Year It's brought … Continue reading Happy New Year
Christmas Celebration
Christmas is a festive period of holidays for many. Views expressed are those of a young poet here.
LHSG Holi 2015
LHSG SPREAD HOLINESS ON HOLI By Monica Gokaldas The Lotus Healing Seva Group celebrated the festival of Holi in its own unique way. It was unique in two ways; it was celebrated by group members who were not necessarily Hindus, hence the festivity was enjoyed equally by ladies of various faiths. It was also … Continue reading LHSG Holi 2015
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