Essence of Doul Festival at Barpeta Satra

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  The Holi festival is a famous festival of India. Apart from the rest of the country, it is also a colorfully celebrated by the people of Assam specially, it is a stupendous occasion for the people of Barpeta. Barpeta is one of the most beautiful district of Assam which is also known as Satra Nagari as there are many ancient Vaishnavite Satras during the festival, the hearts of Barpeta are overwhelmed with devotion and festivity, and they forget their sorrows and agonies and celebrated this festival with cheerfully and enthusiastically. Doul festival is also known as Holi in the month of Phagun when the Mother Nature is fully grown, the world started change into different one and this sweet moment when the Doul festival is celebrated. At Barpeta, Mathura Das Bura Ata first celebrated Doul festival in the style of Baikuntha (Heaven) since then it has been celebrated traditionally (Satriya Parampara) till today. In Barpeta, Doul festival is celebrated three to five days. The thr...
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Delhi is not always bad

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It was extremely hot that June day outside. Since we had plan for recent hometown visit, it was like an emergency situation for me to go to the market. My sister threatened me if I won't buy her a purse and few kurtis. Moreover it is we have internal urge to bring something for our family members.  Even if my mind begged me to stay home at 46 degree outside Celsius, I did not have a choice. 

 


After my husband left for office, I was also getting ready for the mission of the day. It generally takes 20 minutes walking from my home at East of Kailash to Nehru Place metro station. Confusion always takes over me when I have choices.  Sarojini Nagar Market and Lajpat Nagar market were my preferred choices for shopping. This was because both these markets were near to my place and very near to respective metro stations. Sarojini market is cheaper but Lajpat Nagar market has better quality product. You can bargain in Sarojini, but bargaining is pointless in Lajpat Nagar market. Finally I decided to visit the Lajpat Nagar market and come back as early as possible because it was difficult to survive that heat.

Yes!!! The violet train was coming. I always prefer boarding at the woman compartment as it is relatively less crowded. Three stations normally takes six minutes and that was my destination.

 


It was 15 minutes past 2 in the afternoon and I was almost done with all the shopping. Only one matching frock and a cute shoes for our lovely 2 year niece was left to buy. But!!! where was my purse?? Oh god!!! My money, ATM card, Metro card, PAN etc. everything was there. My mind was frozen. "Didi didi", a little boy whispered when I got back to reality. Oh!! It was that little boy in the shop where I bought ear rings for my cousins. Then I saw that little hand offering me my purse.

Tears came out of my eyes  out of gratitude by the generosity shown by this little boy. I offered him five hundred rupees and thanked him from the bottom of my heart.

Money driven society do have such big hearts. You may not expect such experiences frequently but such people do exists.

If you have similar experiences, please do share in the comment box.

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