The extra dash of balminess in the air was a tell-tale sign of âHoliâ inching closer. It was at this time that the Gujarati palette would switch its loyalties from âUndhiyuâ (a traditional rGujarati-style curry made with a variety of vegetables to mark the onset of the harvest season) and âShivratri no Faraalâ (an assortment…
Holi is a festival of different hues, filling the atmosphere with soothing colors and pleasant warmth of love, laughter and fun. It makes us happy as different colors connote unique meaning to us. Festivals in Indian culture are deeply symbolic, reflecting profound spiritual truth. The story of Prahalad and Hiranya Kashyap is also related to…
Holi comes like a burst of multi-hued colours in Spring, spreading the message of unity in diversity, warmth, fraternity, and camaraderie. It is a day that the country seems to forget the divisions, distinctions, and territorial boundaries. No matter who you are and what you are, people of all creed, caste, and class celebrate it…
Gratitude is a powerful human emotion. The act of humbleness creates a flow of surrender and trust in the ultimate power of the Universe. Every pulse of oxygen you take in is in the hope of releasing it into the atmosphere. As you practice this cycle, you see, think, seek, and do acts in accordance…
To be alone is to be in solitude. It is a pleasant state to be alone. It is a boon. It opens the door to greater self-awareness. You can focus on your body and observe its composition, how it works, and grievances. You can dwell upon your thoughtsâhow they arise, stay, and drift. Solitude has…
Baba Deep Singh Ji is positioned as a venerated a brave warrior, a devoted scholar, and an icon of resolute faith in Sikh history. His life story is a testament to the enduring spirit of Sikhism, combining warrior courage and spiritual wisdom. A Quick Look at the Prominent Milestones in the Life of Baba Deep…
Celebrate the teachings of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji on Gurupurab Shri Guru Nanak Dev Jiâ Gurupurab or Prakash Utsav is a celebration resonating with the profound teachings and timeless legacy of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Celebrations are marked across the world wherever the Sikh community dwells. But in recent times, other communities have…
There are four stages of death that any human being experiences and those are; social, psychological, biological, and physiological. The first death is Social, a symbolic death of the human being in the world he or she has known. The human beingâs social contacts in this stage diminish. This occurs in the post-retirement phase when…
On this day, illumination of diyas at the Fort and in the homes of the Sikh community marks the glorious freedom of the 52 Kings from the Gwalior Fort, who were imprisoned and tortured by Jahangir Khan, in vengeance for their conversion to Islam, to mark the expansion of his reign. The 6th Sikh Guru,…
Coffee!!!Just the very mention of it is enough to awaken your senses. The warmth of a steaming cup,the strong aroma that fills the air, and the comfort it brings â coffee has a way of stirring uslike few other things can. Deals are struck, friendships are renewed, relationships blossom, oldmemories resurface, or sometimes, silence is…