Meera checked her phone. Her mother had sent a image on the family WhatsApp group—a sunrise over the Himalayas with a ॐ (Om) symbol photoshopped onto it. Her cousin in New York had posted an Instagram Reel of himself doing Surya Namaskar on a rooftop, captioned: “Desi vibes only.” Her office group chat was already arguing about whether Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations should use eco-friendly clay idols.
Indian festivals are an integral part of its culture, bringing people together in a joyous celebration of life. With festivals like Diwali, Holi, Navratri, and Eid, India is always abuzz with excitement and fervor. Each festival has its unique significance, rituals, and traditions. For instance, Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, while Holi, the festival of colors, celebrates the arrival of spring.
