My cousin tells me its a whole different world in Amritsar. All the houses are donned from head to toe in an attire of decorative lights. It is indeed a magnificent moment for all those who hold their heads high as Sikhs.
My friend tells me the roads are jammed. There is no way that a car can enter or leave the premises of the city. But its beautiful, all the same, in its very own special way. 400 years since the holy book was given a proper place to rest on, 400 years of respecting our traditions. Its only sad that people would get their hair chopped only for the sake of modernity when there's so much at stake.
Delhi was too marked with a holiday today with schools and colleges alike following suit except for of course St. Stephens where respecting rules is not a virtue. We had a regular day with irregular happenings ranging from a long discussion in the afternoon sun to the catching of University Specials and missing them while at it.
I for one am happy for the thought that an occassion as such brought just masses together in remembrance of their Gods.
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I'd sure want to see a photo of it. There's this unity and celebration bit about sikhs that is just so remarkable. The entire communtiy is 'one'. And they're very religious. I think that's good in its own way.
As for college, I hope it never comes, school rocks! No plans to change mine, the grass is always greener..u know that. :D
made cooler by Rohit on September 2, 2004 6:36 PM
Yeah, really good one! Went to Amritsar for a short while. Enjoyed the sun and the enthusiasm. :)
made cooler by Archy on September 2, 2004 7:34 PM