Write a letter to childhood friend who is living abroad describing to him or her one of the Indian Festivals
Write a letter to childhood friend who is living abroad describing to him or her one of the Indian Festivals
F - 35, Jamia Nagar,
New Delhi,
August 10, 2010
Dear Panny ,
I thank you for your poignant letter received last week. It is horrible to learn that the disastrous effects of nuclear bombs are visible even today in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Inspite of this Japan has carved a remarkable place for itself on international map. You have also asked me to write about one of the most famous festivals of my state.
India is a land of various cultures, customs and traditions. People worship various gods and goddesses relating to their faiths According to Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesha is the greatest source of inspiration and he is wors¬hipped at the start of any auspicious occasion.
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with special enthusiasm in Maharashtra, where it lasts more than ten days. Clay images of Lord Ganesha—the remover of obstacles, are worshipped for ten days with much fanfare, and on the last day, they are immersed in a nearby river or sea, with loud chants of 'Ganapati Bappa Morya.'
Lord Ganesha's big head inspires us to think big and good; big Ears inspire us to listen patiently; the narrow eyes point to deep concentration; the long nose inspires us to learn more and the small mouth reminds us to speak less and listen more. This festival is also significant from national point of view. Bal Gangadhar Tilak one of our most illustrious freedom fighters, popularized this festival to arouse national fervor among Indians. This festival was used as an occasion to teach covertly Indians the goal of freedom during the celebrations at different places.
Dear Panny, please write me more about your country. In my next letter I will write to you about other aspects of Indian culture.
Please pay my regards to your Mom and Papa.
With best wishes,
Yours sincerely,
ABCD