Beyond the Postcard: How to Truly Live a Local’s Life During India’s Grand Celebrations
Introduction You probably think of India’s festivals as a frenetic, almost overpowering show of bright colors, loud fireworks, and happy crowds. But I’m here to tell you that these big parties have a quieter, deeper side. My own adventure didn’t start in a big city; it started in a little town in Rajasthan around Diwali. I witnessed families carefully making rangoli patterns, kids lighting little clay lights on their doorsteps, and neighbors giving each other […]
