In response to Eugenia’s ( BrewNSpewCafe ) writing challenge : Festive
The booming economy and changing times
have diluted the essence of celebrations.
Festivals, which reflected cultural tradition
today is more about flaunting riches.
The warmth of cohesive affability is
replaced by instant gratification.
Instagram is bombarded with
pictures of the pomp and grandeur displayed.
Fragrance and bonhomie of the festive spirit
sadly, remains obscure and scattered.
Prismatic hues
rainbow colors shower mirth
dance of dazzling moods.
Sending some bright splash of festive colors your way. Wishing you all a very happy Holi!
A Nonet for Holi!
(Nonet (9 – 8 – 7 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1) progression downward of syllables)
The spring ushers in festive spirits
vibrant blooms sway to the zephyr
tangerine, crimson or blue
a riot of colors
forgetting their woes
all come alive
rejoicing
varied
hues!
Wishing all my blogger friends a very Happy Holi ❤ !
पेड़ो पर नयी पत्तिया अंकुरित होते है
नन्ही कालिया खिलती है, कोयल की कूक गूंजती अम्बुआ में
नयी बहार नयी उमंगो के साथ फागुन ले आया होली की सौगात
रंगों की इंद्रधनुष सजाती है चित्र सुनहरा
मानो चित्रकार ने सारा शहर गुलाल से रंग दिया हो
होलिका दहन के साथ जला दी बुराई , प्यार और श्रद्धा को गले लगाया
भेद भाव सब भुला, गिलेशिकवे सारे माफ़ कर,
हर्ष और उल्लाहस के साथ सब मिलझुल कर खेले होली
नाच, गाना, मिठाइयों के बीच , बच्चे , बूढ़े सब झूमे
पिचकारी संग भिगो या गुब्बारे
यह है त्यौहार रंगों का, खुशियो का, आओ खेले होली !
आप सब को होली ही हार्दिक शुभ कामनायें!!
The trees sprout new leaves, the tender buds blossom,
The cuckoo’s singing echoes in the mango orchards
With new glory and exhultaion, spring ushers in the gift of Holi
The rainbow of colours paint a beautiful picture
As if an artist has painted the town with different hues
We burn all evil with Holika dahan and embrace love and faith
The discrimination wiped clean and differences forgiven
With joy and merriment people play holi
Music, dance and sweets enjoyed by young and old
As they get drenched with pichkari* or balloons
This is a festival of colours and happiness.
Come let’s play holi!
Wishing you a Happy and Colourful Holi!
*water gun
A time to rejoice and celebrate,
families gather, over a lavish feast.
Array of flowers, lanterns and colourful rangoli,
lamps brighten the autumn night,
welcoming the goddess of wealth
mirth, gaiety and splendour
echo all around the country side!
The night sky bursts into sparkling glitter,
the air reverberates with the sounds of the crackers .
Amid the joyous spirit and prayers,
where the good triumphs over the evil,
let’s burn our egos and embrace humility.
Let’s pause to see those woe filled faces,
for whom life is yet another dark night
without laughter or light,
let’s pledge to bring smiles to their faces.
Let’s remember to offer a sincere prayer
for all those soldiers away from their families
on this festive night and so many other nights.
Let’s learn from the lamp we light this Diwali
to radiate cheer all around us and brighten lives.
Let’s be the reason for someone’s smile,
Let’s be the hand to feed a hungry soul,
Let humanity and gratitude be the new mantra of
A happy Diwali!
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