Diwali is not only celebrated in India but in many parts of the world and New Zealand left no stone unturned to have one of the best Diwali celebrations last weekend. Visitors were greeted with Bollywood dance moves, traditional music, authentic curries and a chance to enjoy and experience traditional and contemporary Indian culture. Almost fifteen thousand people attended the annual Indian festival of lights at Christchurch. A group of six New Zealand police officers performed to famous songs of popular Bollywood Actor Salman Khan, such as Munni Badnaam Hui and Chalti Hai Kya 9 se 12. They also had a dance battle with an established dance group - Bollywood Dreams for which they underwent rigorous practice for two months. The celebrations had other dance performances – ...
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Festivities also serve the purpose of breaking the usual cycle of work and give time to rejoice and strengthen bonding with near & dear ones. It gives you time to reflect upon yourself. With so much of hatred and violence spewed upon everywhere around, festivals like this give chance to reflect on our inner self. What I love the best is the moment when all the 'diyas' in the rangoli are lit to spread their glow in the colourful base. This symphony of colour and light is the most satisfying moment of the evening, more satisfying then any cracker... any sweet. Few snapshots from this Diwali. ...
Read MoreThese are tough times, all over. Challenges to keep the hopes afloat are tougher than ever. But even few lights might be enough to fight the darkness. That's what perhaps these earthen lamps try to say to us. India celebrated Diwali on Wednesday, 11th November as festival of lights. ...
Read MoreDiwali and Rangoli. Lights that enlighten you! A gallery of this year's celebration. ...
Read MoreIndia celebrated festival of lights- Diwali, couple of days back. This festival is equally festival of colours as well. Beautiful colours are used to create designs (Rangoli) and decorate them. A glimpse of the creativity with dry colours, flowers, petals... lightened with earthen lamps lit with oil or wax and cotton. Enjoy...
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