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Vaishali A. Patel
May 6, 202111 min read
FOOD FRIDAYS
Growing up in a Desi family, cooking is at the core of our being and of our family and every gathering we have...including every meal...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Jul 15, 20203 min read
Celebrating Moon Cycles
The first time I got my period, my best friend Aditi and I were going up the stairs at school. She said to me, "I think you sat on...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 16, 20192 min read
SO WHY DO I HAVE TO LEARN GUJARATI?
Do you… Unconsciously take your shoes of when you enter a home? Bow down your head when you meet older family members? Greet them with...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 14, 20193 min read
INDIAN (GUJARATI) – SUMMERS
In the afternoon, sitting with your friends on “otla”(front porch), playing games, singing songs, laughing your hearts out, eating...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20192 min read
ANDHSHRADHAA: GUJARATI SUPERSTITIONS
Superstitions are in every culture and language. They are especially prevalent in Gujarati culture and Gujarati language. Some save their...
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