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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20192 min read
CHRISTMAS IN INDIA
When one thinks of India, colors, vedas, mythology, spirituality and culture come to mind. India is the largest non-secular country....
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20192 min read
FAMILY AND HOLIDAYS
Holidays, festivals, vacations and getaways are all more meaningful when shared with family. Yes, there are those solitary animals...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20191 min read
BOLLYWOOD SONGS & BIRDS
Bollywood movies are not complete without a song sequence. Some from 1-2 songs and some to 8-10 songs. This may seem like a musical for...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20192 min read
GUJARATI FOOD: DAAL, BHAAT AND RAITU
Traditional Gujarati thali (plate) has a variety of foods. It has two to four different types of shaak (curries), athaanu (pickles),...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 13, 20192 min read
NEW: NAVOO
The word new or Navoo in Gujarati has a sense of freshness and clean feel to it. With freshness comes life and liveliness. Given the...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20192 min read
CHHATHI NA LEKH — SIXTH DAY AFTER BIRTH
On the sixth day after the birth of a baby, this ritual known as Chhathi pooja is performed. As with other Gujarati traditions associated...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20191 min read
PRONOUNCIATION — UCHHAAR
Why is it important to say things right in any language? Uchhaar – pronounciation. Particularly in Gujarati, a difference of just one...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20192 min read
BAABRI – THE FIRST HAIRCUT
There are many traditions and rituals that are unique to a Gujarati family. It begins with birth. There are many performed upon arrival...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20192 min read
DORDAA BAANDHAVAA — TYING A BLACK THREAD ON A BABY
Gujarati culture is full of unique and special traditions and rituals. As there are many different dialects of Gujarati just in Gujarat,...
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Vaishali A. Patel
Apr 12, 20192 min read
RESOLUTIONS VS INTENTIONS
Is this a Western tradition to create new year’s resolutions? Not sure, but it’s great way to start fresh. Set goals and how you shall...
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