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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?
“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