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Festival of Lights

Posted on November 11, 2015 by andy

Festival of Lights or Deepavali/ Diwali is a major Hindu festival celebrated across the world. There are several reasons why this we celebrate this festival…. Goddess Lakshmi’s birthday – hence she is worshipped Return of Pandavas from exile – from … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Gulab jamun

Posted on October 25, 2014 by andy

  Bhai phota (in Bangla) or Bhai Duj (in Hindi), is a festival for all brothers, in this country. A Hindu festival, celebrated on the second day after Deepavali. Sisters pray for a long, healthy and prosperous life for their … Continue reading →

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Durga Puja

Posted on September 25, 2014 by andy

Durga Puja, a festival all Bengalis around the world wait for 🙂 From showing off new dresses (especially sarees), to feasting and gorging on traditional food to street food, pandal hopping, catching up with friends and relatives……..in other words, Pure … Continue reading →

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