Stories & Legends of Deepavali
21st October 2025 As the confusion about the Diwali date continues, let’s just celebrate life. However, As per Hindu calendar, the five day festival of Diwali is centered on the new moon day that ends the month of Ashwin and begins in the month of Kartika, beginning on the 13th day of the dark half […]
Diwali – The Festival of Light
20th October 2025 ॥तमसो मा ज्योतिर् गमय॥ “हे ईश , हमें अज्ञान के अंधकार से ज्ञान के प्रकाश की ओर ले चलिए |” On this auspicious Festival of Lights, May Lord Ram shower his blessings on us with energy to move away from the darkness of ignorance, towards the light of knowledge, intellect & wisdom. […]
‘Gambling during Diwali!’
19th October 2025 Have you ever wondered why a vice, like card playing, is a part of Diwali celebrations? Does the idea of people going crazy over gambling their wealth on an auspicious occasion like Diwali night make you cringe? Well, if these are your thoughts, then here are some interesting revelations about the tradition […]
‘Dhanteras -The start of the 5 day Festival of Diwali’
18th October 2025 Diwali is a five day festival & starts with Dhanteras. The five days of Diwali are Day One -Dhanteras (Day of fortune) Day Two -Naraka Chaturdasi (Day of knowledge) Day Three -Diwali (Day of light) Day Four -Annakut (The New Year) Day Five -Bhai Duj (Day of love between siblings) The word […]
‘Giving with Humility’
17th October 2025 In this season of giving, what is most important is: How do you give? Do you find joy in giving in little ways? Do you give cheerfully with the sweetness of humility? As a great giver said, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not […]
‘The Giving Plate’
16th October 2025 In this festive season, I shall like to share this wonderful concept of ‘The Giving Plate.’ No one likes to show up to a social gathering empty handed. After all, the more food, the merrier! The heartwarming tradition of ‘The Giving Plate’ is that you bake a treat and present it to […]
To – Be List
15th October 2025 I swear by my, ‘Things to Do List.’ Meticulously, every morning, I pen down what I need to do today, this week, this month and keep ticking off all that has been completed. Then, someone introduced me to the ‘To be list.’ She just said, “We make To-Do lists, and yet has […]
‘Light the Lamp’
14th October 2025 I read a beautiful couplet from Sant Kabir this morning, which reads: जब मैं था तब हरी नहीं, अब हरी है मैं नाही, सब अँधियारा मिट गया, दीपक देखा माही | Translated, it means that when I was immersed in my ego and arrogance, I could not see God (the supreme power). […]
Be the First
13th October 2025 In this highly competitive world, where everything is a race & everyone wants to be the first, This Festive season, You also strive to be the first, The first to wish, The first to smile, The first to nod, The first to greet, The first to change, The first to welcome, The […]
‘Helpers High’
12th October 2025 “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” This quote is so true. When we go beyond our comfort zone, and give our time and energy to something larger than ourselves, something remarkable happens, we start feeling good about ourselves. Have you ever done something […]