IADS Kamal Chaudhary: Meet the man who cracked civil service exam despite flunking in IX n X

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March 24, 2022, 8:34 PM

“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail.”― Confucius

We often say that, if we never fail we never learn but let me prove this to you with the inspiring journey of an Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) officer from a small village of Nimbahera.

Kamal Choudhary a resident of Baadi village, Nimbahera, Chittorgarh is someone who proved with his hard work and dedication that everyone carries the potential inside themselves which can make them from nothing to something. Shubham Kumawat reports….

Born on 21 February, 1984 and raised by a middle class farmers family, he intended himself in becoming successful one day. But in this journey to success, there is always ‘we’ and not just me, and in this case, it was his father who stood behind him and supported him constantly. Despite being a small farmer, his father understood the importance of education and inspired not just Kamal but all his four children to study more.

Kamal was not as good in other students in his school days. He never considered himself so intelligent and bright like others but these things never let his spirit down. Despite flunking his class 9th exams and getting supplementary in 10th, he never underestimated the importance of education in his life.

Those failures further helped him in making his life goals, it became a progress for his success. He realized the importance of education and decided on becoming an IAS officer. But goals dont come true with decision but it comes true with dedication, he puts a lot of efforts on it, studied for almost 15-16 hours a day. His hardwork paid off and he became an IADS officer. This small failure in his life was like stairs for him through which he climbed up and reached his goals.

Kamal got many job opportunities during his journey but he never accepted one , his goal was clear and he always looked forward to it. His journey was not easy but with his perservence, learning, sacrifice and labor, he achieved them all.

He says, ” Write down the goal you want to achieve in life on a wall, keep working hard on it and one day you will surely get it”. He always believes that, ” If you admit it, it’s a loss but if you decide you win”. He still considers himself in a journey to success and says that he still has a long way to go.

Mr. Kamal is also a great friend to many, with his modest and humble nature he has always helped his friends along in his journey. Because of not being financially stable many of his frinds couldn’t continue their study but Mr.Kamal helped his friends financially too.

IADS Kamal Chaudhary: Meet the man who cracked civil service exam despite flunking in IX n X

On 20th March, 2022 a Felicitation ceremony for awareness of education was held in Baadi village of Nimbahera. This small but great initiative was taken by the villagers where they decided to honor I.D.A.S officer Mr. Kamal Choudhary for his inspiring journey.

5 hill stations you will love to visit in scorching summers

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March 24, 2022, 2:41 PM

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April marks the beginning of summers each year. Temperature starts soaring and you will like basking under hills to feel the cool winds. So The EBNW Story features 5 hill stations which can help you feel afresh during summers.

1. Mussoorie

The queen of hill stations, Mussoorie is a captivating stopover paradise for summer. Tranquil lakes, picturesque mountains and fizzle of waterfalls delights the mind.

If you want to escape the crowd and live peacefully in the mountains then this is the best choice.

Attractions in Mussoorie

Kempty Falls, Lal Tibba, Mussoorie Lake, Jharipani Lake, Gun Hill Point are much famed places here.

2. Darjeeling

A perfect gateway for April vacation, Darjeeling is all about tea gardens, majestic historical monasteries, toy trains and breath-taking natural views. The dazzling snow peaks of Kanchanjaga and cute toy trains running between mountains give treat to eyes. It is a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Attractions in Darjeeling

Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Darjeeling Railways, Rock Garden, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park are top attractions to visit in Darjeeling.

3. Lava and Rishyap

At a short distance of 80 km from Darjeeling, Lava & Rishyap are located in West Bengal and gives beautiful glimpses of nature. Lava is a small hill station which is untouched by modernity, free from metropolitan rush and tourist crowds. It is surrounded with oak trees and leeches which can be seen in abundance. The alpine trees dramatically follows the sun which is nothing less than movie scenes. The scenic routes of Lava between Rishyap gives the feeling of traveling in heaven. Lava is a virgin spot clothed in forests and give magnificent view of Mount Kanchanjaga.

Lava is said to be a haven for bird watchers and numerous species of migratory. Some of them include the rusty bellied short wing, blue robin, finch, wren babbler and many more rare birds.

Attractions in Lava and Rishyap

Tiffindra, Shiva Budha Temple, Nebraska Valley Forest, Kolkata Village are nearby attractions in Lava and Rishyap.

4. Parwanoo

Parwanoo in Himachal Pradesh is a gateway to many tourists destination. One can witness awestruck views of mountains with great variety of flora. Beautiful Renuka Lake bestowed with underground springs is like cherry on top the for Parwanoo village. Besides being an amazing monastery, there are so many things to do in Parwanoo right from trekking to car rides, breath-taking cable car ride, and sightseeing. Parwanoo is well famed for its orchards, production of different fruits and natural beauty.

Attractions in Parwanoo

Kali Mata Temple, cactus garden, Garukha fort are top places to visit in Parwanoo.

5. Lansdowne

Lansdowne is one of the quietest and unspoiled hill stations of India. Encircled by the dense oak and blue pine forests, Lansdowne is situated in Uttarakhand. It is considered as ideal treat for the people who love tranquillity. Charming churches, flowering thickets, springs, and ponds encompass the entire hill station. Its natural charm and peaceful environment help to provide relief to mind and interestingly there are other beautiful hill stations near Lansdowne that also offers peace.

Attractions in Lansdowne

Pauri, Mukteshwar, Tadkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Talagrah Tiger Reserve, Tip in Top, Bhulla Tal, Garhwal Rifle Regiment War Memorial are near Lansdowne that should not be missed out

MUSAN: This horrifyingly beautiful underwater forest in Cyprus will sweep you off your feet…

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March 23, 2022, 11:16 PM

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MUSAN a terribly beautiful underwater sculpture museum located off the coast of Pernera beach in southeast Cyprus will give you a rush of adrenaline. This explosion of artwork will let you explore the nature profoundly.

The artist behind this wonderful natural art is none other than Jason deCaires Taylor, the ace of making marine sculptures. Taylor had worked on many underwater projects before including the Molinere Bay Underwater Sculpture Park in Grenada and Mexico’s Isla Mujeres National Marine Park. He is the creator of the world’s first underwater sculpture park. Taylor’s works are no less than wonders that blows our mind, he aims at making works of art that turns into living breathing ecosystem.

The underwater museum which resembles a forest, costed nearly $1.1 million to bring into existence. The museum is situated within a marine protected area about 200 metres from Pernera beach.

MUSAN: This horrifyingly beautiful underwater forest in Cyprus will sweep you off your feet...

The museum is placed in a beautiful, crystal clear sandy substrate and consists of around 93 sculptures, set between 8 and 10 meters of depth. The forest is made from pH neutral materials to avoid impacting the marine environment negatively.

With prioritizing the importance of marine lives, all the floating elements and sculptures are made from high grade marine stainless steel and the cement elements are made from pH neutral concrete. This will not only avoid marine pollution but will actually become habitat spaces for marine creatures. As a lot of sculptures transforms and promote coral and sponges growth which will eventually serve as home for marine life in future.

The sculptures are created and placed in such a way in the ocean that they not only exist on the sea floor but also traverse the water column and reach up to the surface which gives a very mythical and complex experience.

The main aim behind the creation of this underwater forest is to highlight the need to rewild the oceans which has been seriously depleted in the Mediterranean over the past 20 years.

According to Taylor his Sculptures works on a twofold purpose, first is work of art which mainly discuss social issues but also as living breathing artificial reefs. And the second is about creating and experience which will make people fall in love with marine world again.

Each sculptures serves different purpose, one of them intents at drawing the tourist away from fragile habitats, others are to highlight some of the issues surrounding global warming and climate change.

This beautiful interaction between man and nature will create a portal into space where not many people have the opportunity to visit. This awfully beautiful museum will take you to an another dimension which is so far yet very close from reality.

Father-son & family live deplorable life despite finding place in India Book of Records

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March 23, 2022, 12:38 AM

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This is the story of a record holder Vikas Swami who has attained distinguished distinction for lifting the maximum weight with mouth in handstand position, but now is struggling to meet his two ends meet as his family including wife and three kids are finding it difficult to earn two times meal.

The family is staying in a deplorable condition after Vikas lost his job during COVID period.

This boy from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh lifted 80 kg weight with his mouth in handstand position, as confirmed on March 6, 2021 and made a record in India Book of Records.

According to him, he learned the yoga traits by reading Baba Ramdev book and soon excelled in this domain. In fact, he dedicated his life to yoga as at a time when he was not doing and was denied any kind of treatment by doctors, it was yoga which helped him lead a normal healthy life.

Soon he became so adept in the art that he lifted 80 kg weight with mouth in handstand position.

The boy was working as a school driver but due to COVID, he lost his job.

During childhood, he had to drop out from school after 8th class to help his father to meet family expenses and to pay a huge loan his father has taken.

His son, Anmol, is in fact also a record holder as he set a record for being in the Chakrasana pose (while balancing on one finger) for the longest duration. He remained in the Chakrasana pose while balancing on the index finger of his left hand for 42 seconds, as confirmed on October 13, 2021.

Now Vivek and Anmol both seek help from society to respect their talent and help the family in difficult times.

Explore beauty of the Kashmir Floating Vegetable Market on Dal Lake

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March 23, 2022, 12:32 AM

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The Kashmir Floating Vegetable market on Dal Lake is one of its kind unique markets which leaves one in awe of its beauty. The tranquil waters surrounded by the sky kissing snowy hills around add a picturesque beauty to this market. The EBNW Story brings a few rare facts of this market:

1: The first floating vegetable market of India in Kashmir was first captured by a Japanese photographer.

2. This colorful floating vegetables market starts in the morning on Shikara (A house boat) on the Dal Lake in Srinagar. Kashmiri people offers another unique glimpse of life via this floating vegetable market.

3. The floating nursery on the wetlands of Srinagar are the primary source of vegetable cultivation. The fresh vegetables grown here are then sold on the floating shikara boats on the Dal Lake in Srinagar.

4. Believe it or not! But it is a fact that this is the only floating market existing in India.

5. One can witness the vegetable cultivators of Shikara to a place with their freshly loaded vegetables. The timing of this market is 5AM to 8 AM only.

6. The place where everyone gather to sell and buy vegetables is named as Gudher. This market does not encourage selective or partial item sales; instead, it focuses on wholesale deliveries.

7. Tomatoes, carrots, turnips, leafy vegetables, lotus roots, are showcased here to be sold, all of which were grown on this wetland’s diverse ecology.

8. March to October are the best months to visit the Floating Vegetable Market as the weather is quite pleasant.

This 70-80 years Old Rajasthani Mud House will fascinate your mind…

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March 22, 2022, 10:22 PM

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Mud house, as pretty as it sound, it is the only Natural shelter a human can make without harming the environment. A simple house build predominantly of mud carries tons of advantages within which is still unknown by many.

The idea of mud house is not something new or innovative but it has been in India from an ancient time. People have been building such houses for thousands of years. It may sound a little surprising but In India there are almost 65 millions mud houses.

These small eco friendly hut like houses are also very famous in some parts of Rajasthan. Due to its plenty of benefits these ancient houses stand still in many villages.

This 70-80 years Old Rajasthani Mud House will fascinate your mind... — Photo credit: Shubham Kumawat

One such example is from a village of Nimbhera, Rajasthan. This simple and delicate mud house is about 70-80 years old. It has been home to a family for many generations and is still standing strong.

This house is nothing less than a heaven on Earth. Surrounded with the paste of mitti and cow dung (Gobad) with a wooden roof, this mud house is very beneficial for our health.

This house is made from the mixture of mud and cow dung and is also a great storage area for rice, wheat and pulses. This house remains warm in winter and cool in summer which is a very favourable environment in a place like Rajasthan.

There is no doubt that these mud houses are eco friendly but this is not it, they offers more such advantages which makes them one of the significant housing option.

Mud houses are very cost effective, strong and disaster resistant and can stand still for hundred of years if protected well enough. They have also good resistance to fire which is a great thing.

These Earthy houses are also naturally insulated thus providing thermal comfort inside the house. Now, who need ACs when you can keep yourself cool around mud walls. As these walls lower the temperature during summertime it cools down the environment and during winters it keeps you warm like a blanket.

Other than that, mud walls are good for sound proofing. One of the exceptional benefit is that they are recyclable and biodegradable, you can break it down anytime and rebuilt it too without harming the environment.

These mud houses are found everywhere in Rajasthan’s Barmer district. After the devastating flood of 2006, a Delhi-based non-profit organisation Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) built these eco friendly houses for people who lost their houses in disaster.

Even with new innovations and technology nothing can ever beat the potential of Mud houses.

Holi and its different celebrations in Rajasthan

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March 22, 2022, 12:13 PM

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Holi has just passed off and the festival of Rang Panchmani is being celebrated in different parts of the country. On this occasion, Shubham Kumawat brings to you different types of Holi which is being played in Rajasthan.

Phoolon ki Holi (Holi with flowers): In Jaipur situated Govind Devji Temple

Kankan mar holi (By hurlig stones): In Jaisalmer and Dungarpur

Bhata Gair in Sanchore district: Bhata Gair, until 2004, took place during Holi under which only those born in Ahor were allowed to participate. In this ritual, people were divided into two teams, which was those consuming alcohol and the other which did not, and they were separated with a fence in between. The aim was to cross the fence, and the team who crossed the fence wins. The ceremony was ended by the administration due to its dangerous nature.

Angaron ki Holi (Holi on Embers) in Lalsot Dausa and Kekri: People walk on embers on Holi believing that their problems will be solved.

Doodh and Dahi Holi- (Holi with Milk and curd): This kind of Holi is played in renowned Nathdwara temple situated near Udaipur.

Ravji hi Holi (Mandore): People dance while walking with colours being spread all around.

Gobar Kandon ki Holi (Holi with Cowdung) in Dungarpur: In this holi, people throw cowdung on each other.

Ghota Gair holi in Bhinmal (Jalore): This Holi is played since the era of kings and queens where mammoth processions are taken out while spreading colours.

Kapda Faad Holi: This kind of Holi is being played in Pushkar situated in Ajmer district where foreign tourists and local residents enjoy alot while playing Holi. Basically there is party which starts in the morning where people dance to music and at times tear the clothes.

World Water Day 2022: Know date, theme, history and significance of the day

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March 22, 2022, 2:16 AM

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World Water Day is celebrated to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.

On this special day, several events are organised to circulate messages of water conservation through social media, TV, host educational events based on the importance of clean water and conservative measures, competitions, etc.

World Water Day 2022: Theme

This year’s theme is ‘Groundwater, making the invisible visible’. The theme has been decided keeping in mind how the groundwater is a crucial resource which provides almost half of all drinkable water across the world.

World Water Day 2022: History

In 1992, the idea for celebrating this international days brought up during the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. In the same year, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution which said that 22 March of each year is being declared World Day for Water, to be observed starting in 1993.

World Water Day 2022: Significance

This day aims at inspiring people around the world to learn more about water-related issues and to take action to make a difference.

Holi and its diverse celebrations across India…

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March 17, 2022, 10:28 PM

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India is a land of diversity and each festival in this country are celebrated following diverse rituals. Holi is one such festival which is celebrated with pomp, joy and unique customs but these vary from region to region. The festival also celebrates the beginning of a good spring harvest season. Before Holi, the ritual of Holika Dahan is followed to celebrate good over evil. Holi basically is celebrated in Phalguna month on Purnima Tithi. On this special occasion, people pray in front of the fire which symbolizes the burning of negativity.

Let’s take a walk through the distinctive celebration of holi in Indian States

1. Hola Mohalla, Punjab

Hola Mohalla is a 3-day grand festival celebrated in Punjab. Hola is a masculine sounding word used for Holi and Mohalla is taken from Arabic dictionary which implies procession in the form of army column. Together this word implies Mock Fight as Hola Mohalla is an occasion of Sikhs to showcase the Martial skills.

Tenth Guru of Sikh GURU GOBIND SINGH JI established this tradition that follows Hindu festival Holi. The first mock fight was held in February 1701 at Anandpur Saheb town. Since then, Sikhs have been playing Hola Mohalla every year on the occasion of Holi.

On this three-day unique festival, mock battles, exhibitions, displays of weapons are held with Kirtan and music. The participants perform daring feats, such as mock encounters with real weapons which is named as Gatka, tent pegging, bareback horse-riding, standing erect on two speeding horses and various other feats of bravery.

Langars are also held in Gurdwaras by Sikhs for the people.

It is the most awaited day for Sikhs. Spectacular events and colorful procession make it unique.

2. Dol Jatra

Land of Rosogulla , West Bengal has its own uniqueness of celebrating Holi. Here Holi is named as Dol Jatra or Basant Utsav. Holi is the prestigious harvest festival and it marks the beginning of spring season. Basant implies beginning of Spring season and Utsav means Festival hence West Bengal celebrates it with the name of Basant Utsav. This festival is also celebrated in Assam and Odisha with the name of Dol Purnima. On the auspicious day of Dol Jatra, women wear yellow color Sari or clothes as yellow color signifies abundance. Color powder plays a key role in this festival just as Holi and in west bengal color powder is named as Phag.

It is celebrated in the remembrance of love of Radha and Krishna.

On the occassion of Dol Jatra a grand procession of Lord Krishna is taken through West Bengal Streets followed by the music and bhajan kirtan. Women sing the Bhajan or song while the men spray coloured powder at the idols.

The best place to witness Dol Jatra is Shanti Niketan at Bolpur. This little place is the epicentre of everything that depicts the rich Bengali culture.

3. Yaosang

If we travel towards the Manipur which is north-eastern Gem, we will see another unique version of Holi. Yaosang is a six-day festival celebrated in Manipur with enthusiasm. The festival of Yaoshang is considered one of the major festivals of Manipur. Celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Lamta, Yaosang begins with the burning of a small thatch or bamboo straw.

The highlight of the festival is the Thabal Chongba which means a moonlight dance or a traditional Manipuri folk dance where boys and girls hold hands and sing and dance in a circle. The festival is celebrated with singing, dancing and many other traditional performances. It is celebrated with high spirits by the young and the old. Colour is one of the significant aspects of this festival, people apply colours on the faces of each other. But this festival is gone far beyond just colors.

4. Dola

Dola is another form of holi celebration in the magnificent Odisha state of India. Holi celebrations here are quite similar to those in West Bengal. This festival is celebrated on a grand level in Odisha. Another name of this festival is Melana or Milan which usually means get together. Here get together signifies the meeting of Lord Gopinath and Lord Bhagabat. On this day the deities of village, especially that of Krishna, are carried to all the homes in the villages. People carrying the idols and those following them are smeared with Abira, a violet color powder. Till four days, daily round of deity continues and is known as chacheery. On this festival, there is keen competition between villagers is decorating ‘viman’ in which they carry deities.

There is another myth of burning fire on holi as we perform Holika Dahan. The myth is associated with killing of Mesha who was the terror on earth and got killed by Krishna. This celebration is named as Meshapodi.

5. Lathmar Holi

In the largest state of India, Holi is celebrated with an interesting ritual. In UP, women perform this ritual with lathis. It is the most interesting way of celebrating Holi and people enjoy a lot. Here women armed with lathis and men take thalis as their shield to protect themselves. If a man got hit with lathi, he has to dress up himself with female attire and dance on the streets. All of this is done primarily in jest and not aggressively.

Lathmar is a Hindi word comprises of Lath and Mar. Lath means stick and Mar means beat. Lathmar holi is unique. It is said that Lord Krishna tried to tease Radha to play holi in Barsana. Some women caught him teasing Radha and got angry and chased him with lathis.

Lathmar Holi hence is celebrated in tune with this tale.

Lathmar Holi is celebrated 4-5 days prior to the Holi festivities of other states. Nandgaon and Barsana which are mythologically related with Lord Krishna are famous for this particular kind of Holi celebration. The natives of this village are known for their unique way of playing Holi with not only colours but also sticks.

Radha Rani temple which is the only temple of Radha is the main point of Lathmar Holi Celebration. The Holi celebrations also continue in Vrindavan in the Banke Bihari Temple with color and flowers.

Holi 2022: Date, History, Significance and Quotes and Images

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March 17, 2022, 12:05 PM

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Holi is one of the most ancient and celebrated festival among Hindus in India. Popularly known as the festival of love and festival of colours, Holi represents life, love and forgiveness.

Holi the beautiful festival of spring is celebrated with the arrival of spring and end of winters. Holi celebrations start on the evening of the Purnima (Full Moon Day) falling in the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna with Holika Dahan or choti Holi (burning of Demon Holika) followed by Holi in the next morning.

Holi celebrates the eternal love and divine love of Radha Krishna as well as it signifies the victory of good over evil. Holi celebrates the Hindu god Krishna and the legend of Holika and Prahlad.

Holi 2022: Date and Time

This year Holi will be observed on March 18 and March 19 as well. Holika Dahan falls on the evening of March 17 with the beginning of Purnima tithi at 1:29 pm on March 17 and ends at 12:47 pm on March 18. The Holika Dahan tithi will last from 9:06 pm to 10:16 pm on March 17.

Holi 2022: History

Holi originally known as Holika is an very ancient festival of India. The description pf Holi and its significance mentioned in the Puranas, Dasakumara Charita, and by the poet Kālidāsa during the 4th century reign of Chandragupta II. It is also believed that Holi existed several centuries before Christ.

Holi 2022: Story Behind Holi

According to myths and mythologies Holi is associated with two legends. The first one is the celebrations of colour, life and love. It is believed that colouring something means giving life to it. It is celebrated every year to honour the divine love or Radha Krishna. The another reason Holi is observed is to celebrate the victory of good over evil which is associated with the legend of Hiranyakashipu, Prahalad and Lord Vishnu. Hindus light bonfires on Holi to represent the triumph of good over evil.

Holi 2022: Quotes and wishes

Let’s throw out the colours in the air, and renew our love with a bit of romantic colour. Happy Holi

“With the hope that your life is framed with all the colours of rainbow making your life happy, I am sending out the happiest colours to you. Happy Holi”

“It’s the time to unwind, de-stress and to make a bond with sweets, thandai and colours. Happy Holi”

“The colours we play with touch not only our face but our heart too, by making us filled with happiness and joy. Happy Holi”

“May God paint the canvas of your life with the colours of Joy, Love, Happiness, Prosperity, Good Health, and success.” ― Wishing You a Happy Holi

Sweet dishes, water balloons, water pistols, amazing songs are the best ingredients for a perfect Holi!

God gives you all the colours of life, the colours of joy, the colours of happiness, the colours of friendship, the colours of love, and any other colours you wish to paint in your life. Have a wonderful Holi!

Red, green, yellow, and blue… The colours of Holi remind me of you… ‘Because, like them, you are vibrant and full of life.

Holi is a day to make amends and honor friendships. I treasure your presence in my life today and always!

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