SHIULI FLOWERS
Shiuli Flowers, Dhak Beats and Mahalaya: The Signs That Bengal’s Daughter Is Coming HomeAs autumn arrives in Bengal, shiuli flowers, the rhythmic beats of the dhak and the devotional sounds of Mahalaya signal the approach of Du...
Sweet aromas of nostalgiaA gifted perfume evoked vivid memories of grandmother's puja rituals and autumnal Durga Puja celebrations. Foreign-sounding perfume ingredi...
Government housing: Occupants come and go; but what stays?Government accommodation had always varied wildly in my growing years as a diplomat's child. And after a point they really did not matter t...
- Journeys divine: Durga Puja is when Bengalis travelLike the annual journey home by the Goddess, Durga Puja is when Bengalis travel - driven as much by wanderlust as cultural ties.
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