Rang barse : Happy Holi

On this beautiful festival of colours
Rainbow The Colours of India wishes
all our readers
a very happy, safe and colourful Holi.

May all the colours of 
love and joy
brighten your life
today and always!

HAPPY HOLI!


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শারদ শুভেছা~ 'ওগো আমার আগমনী' :: Sharod Shubhechha~ Ogo amar agomoni

 শুভ মহালয়া ~Shubho Sharadotsava 

'ওগো আমার আগমনী'... 

শুভ মহালয়ার পূণ্য প্রভাত

full bloomed lotus at home

  On the auspicious first day of Devipaksha

এসো শরতের অমল মহিমা, এসো হে ধীরে।

                        চিত্ত বিকাশিবে চরণ ঘিরে।।

the  fragrance in the air,
fragrance of the  festivities .

Today is Mahalaya(মহালয়া)...

the commencement of 'Devipaksha' (দেবিপক্ষ)

the beginning of 'Autumn Festival' 

or 'Sharodiyo Durgotshov' 

in Bengali 'শারদীয়া দুর্গা পুজা '...

This is the moment to enjoy 

the timeless beauty of 

Mahalaya  Agomoni and 'Chandi Path' (চণ্ডী পাঠ) 

by (Late) Birandra Krishna Bhadra

a very nostalgic moment for every Bengali

it's all about our childhood memories....

all those auspicious  moments 

in a beautiful autumn ( Ashwin) dawn 

and that magical  telecast on All India Radio.

An 'Oratario' invoking The Goddess Durga

Sanskrit Chants,'Slokas' and Bengali devotional songs 

those unforgettable melodies

by versatile artists of yesteryear's..

'বাজল তোমার আলোর বেণু
মাতল রে ভুবন...'

still in my heart!!

Warm wishes for a very Happy Durga Puja 

and Happy Navaratri 
from my home to yours -;) 

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Diyas, Ragolis and Flowers...Countdown Diwali

Again, that very special time of the year...

 Diwali time, beautiful festive-moments;

diyas, rangolis, flowers and sweets,

shades of gold, rust, red, orange and pink.

Marigold, 'Kumkum' and Lotus

tea-lights and lanterns

gorgeous fabrics and patterns
and loads of happiness :)

Countdown Diwali...The Festival of Lights ! 

Check out this space for more Diwali decor ideas...coming soon :)



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Dazzling Christmas :: Holiday Decor Inspiration

Holidays !.....Yippee....

Yes, you got me right. I'm leaving for India  next week.

So, this Christmas post is coming up a little early.

 This tiny, sunny, tropical island of Singapore is all set to enjoy the festive season.

It is all about feel merry and bright.

To enhance the festive mood 

I LOVE to create 

a little surprise and drama.

....and the fun is in to put things together,

beautiful candles, colourful Christmas ornaments,

flowers and plants,

cookies and cakes.
Isn't it delightful ?

Are you ready for the dazzle?

What is your style??...

Vintage, Mid-Century, Country, Modern...?

Let me know...:)

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Be Indian !......and Buy 'The Indianwear'...!!

Yes, this is my 'Mantra' for the upcoming festive seasons...!!:)
Be bold and beautiful with Indian colours, Indian fabrics, Indian design,Indian style......and feel the vibrancy !! The so called  Indianness is very much IN as fashion statement...so be confident and flaunt your very own 'DESI GLAM' on this festive season...!

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So, what are you waiting for  lovely ladies ?.....let's get dressed up.....in a 'Very Indian Way' !!....

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