None of the major civilizations of the world ever celebrated New Year at a time that even closely coincided with the first January of Gregorian calendar. The Mesopotamians, the Egyptian, the Chinese, the Persians, none of these older civilizations ushered in the new year on January the first. And it was certainly never an IndianContinue reading “Reflections on New year Traditions”
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Celebrating Deepavali
A Light That Must Shine Within and Beyond Today is Deepavali, the festival of lights. The rows of flickering lamps in every house symbolize enlightenment and joy, warmth and compassion. As we light up our homes, streets, and communities, we celebrate the festive spirit in ways that express the joy of the heart and mind. Continue reading “Celebrating Deepavali”
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