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    The significance of Golu-festival of dolls described with golu images

    This year I had the privilege to visit my friend Sowmiya’s(Sowmiya Natarajan) Golu display at her new jersey home.When I shared those pictures of nicely decorated dolls and figurine with my friends and family many of them were curious to know about the significance of golu. So here I am trying to pen down the meaning and purpose behind this ritual in a simplistic way for you all. Navratri is celebrated in different parts of India in different ways and names. But the underlying meaning and the message is same for all-it’s the triumph of good over devil.In west Bengal and other states from East,durga puja is the essence of…

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    Ganesh puja pandal visit in New Jersey

    When you are staying in Maharashtra for a decade Ganesh Chaturthi becomes the most celebrated festival of your life. Ganesh Puja is celebrated with gaiety and fervor in both Mumbai, the most spirited city of India as well as in Pune the cultural capital of Maharashtra, where We have spent last 12 years of our life. Let me confess one thing, I am not a religious person who follows the nitty gritty of every ritual ,do fasting, gives Anjali and all. Rather I love the festivities all around us ,the positivity these festival bring in our life, how these celebrations connect people with each other and of course the fun…