Category Archives: Celebrations

Photos of Sikkim Music fest 2010 held at Paljor stadium, Gangtok sikkim. Photo excludes Arsames of Iran, cos it rained by the time they performed and we had to leave early. But it was a breathtaking concert, all the bands … Continue reading

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Traveling in a sleeper class compartment is never boring. It is really like a gathering of tribes. Introductions are frequent and bonds are formed, even if for temporarily. Sometimes addresses are exchanged, photographs taken for memories and the whole journey … Continue reading

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Dazzling lights excitement and joy everywhere. Local musical groups performaing door to door, Deusai bhais singing “Aahai, bhana bhana bhai ho”, drinkers going way too outrageous. This Tihar fianlly comes to an end, leaving us all filled with emptyness.

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Dashain, the time of happiness, joy and blessings. Just the pronunciation of the word ‘Dashain’ is a mesmerizer, a complete package of radiance and memories of the past years. It is like eid to a Muslim and Xmas to a … Continue reading

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Local legend associated with the annual dance of Tendong Lho Rum Faat Fastival. “Teesta (female) and Rangit (male) were born at the sacred lap of the Himalayan Mountains. They grew up together happily and as they became adults, secretly they … Continue reading

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