Indian holidays

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Deepavali or Diwali as it has come to be known as, means many things to many people. It means holidays from school, shopping …

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This year, the end of September marks the onset of Navaratri or “nine nights” in the Hindu calendar. With this begins …

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Deepavali – or Diwali – as is commonly uttered – literally means rows of lamps. These lamps light up houses all over the country, …

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Janamashtmi, or the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna — the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu — is celebrated with traditional gaiety …

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