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Snowlicious !! ❄❄⛄

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It's November and today we had the first snow ❄❄ of the season which is quite early compared to previous years. Snow in November is rare at least in our city.  But I am not complaining πŸ˜ƒ, I've been waiting for snow fall and today I'm very excited and thought to take some photos and videos before writing this article for all my readers who have been waiting for my blog posts. I know, I know I've been busy recently so haven't updated but surely will make it up to all my readers by posting many of my travel articles in next 3 months. So, stay tuned !! Follow me for more details, photos and reels - My blog - sk-digilance.blogspot.com Instagram - @sk.digilance Twitter - @SDigilance The recent uncertain weather made me excited and my heart is busy pounding for early winter ❆ but also sad that the Fall/  Autumn   πŸ‚  season came to an end earlier than it was supposed to.  I am very excited to snowy days ahead (at least this

Govardhan puja 2022 πŸŒ„ 🦚

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Every year on Govardhan we go to ISKCON temple for the Govardhan puja. The temple is beautifully decorated with strings of flowers and lights. So few may ask, What is a Govardhan puja? As you all know by now (if you have read my articles on Diwali ) that Diwali/ Deepavali is one of the biggest festivals celebrated and is celebrated for 5 days starting on the 13th day after the full moon or "Poornima" (is the word for full moon in Sanskrit). Day 1- Dhanteras. People worship Goddess Lakshmi ( Goddess of wealth) and Lord Kubera (God of wealth). Day 2 - On 14th day we celebrate Narak Chaturdashi or "Choti" Diwali which commemorates Lord Krishna and Satyabhama's victory over the demon king Narakasura. Day 3 - On 15th day which is Amavasya (or No moon day) we celebrate Diwali. Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped everywhere.  Day 4 - On 16th day we celebrate Govardhan Puja and we worship Lord Krishna.  Day 5- On 17th day we celebrate Bhai Doo