Radiant Night and a Traveler’s Delight: The Festival that is Diwali

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  • Published on: 2024-10-26 07:33 pm

Radiant Night and a Traveler’s Delight: The Festival that is Diwali

Imagine walking through streets lit up by a sea of twinkling lamps, hearing the crackle of fireworks, and being enveloped by the sweet aroma of traditional Indian sweets. Swoosh! For children, it’s a time of delight as they witness the grandeur of the festival, partake in firecracker fun, and savor the mouth-watering sweets that fill every home. C’mon adults! For you also the markets are equally enticing. From gorgeous silk saris to intricate gold jewelry, Diwali shopping offers a wealth of options. Whether it’s buying new clothes as part of the traditional custom or simply picking up decorative items for your home, the festive markets are an experience in themselves. Wait wait! Don’t miss the opportunity to witness mehndi artists at work. They create intricate designs with henna on the hands and feet of women and girls, which is a fun way for your children to get involved in the festive spirit. After all, what could be more exciting than watching your hands turn into a canvas of beautiful patterns?

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আজ নিখিলের আনন্দধারায় ধুইয়ে দাও,

মনের কোণের সব দীনতা মলিনতা ধুইয়ে দাও।

আমার পরান-বীণায় ঘুমিয়ে আছে অমৃত গান

তার নাইকো বাণী, নাইকো ছন্দ, নাইকো তান।

তারে আনন্দের এই জাগরণী ছুঁইয়ে দাও…”

-song by Rabindranath Tagore

 

“In the streams of world’s bliss, you wash away

Timidness-filthiness from all corners of heart, you wash away

In my stringed soul sleeps few eternal melodies

They have no lexemies, no parodies, no harmonies

With the renaissance of joyous band you touch them, I pray”

-Translation by Deepankar Choudhury

 

Originally published on www.myindiathrulenses.in