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Significance of Bhai Dooj
Bhaidooj is a festival which pays tribute to the relationship between a brother and sister. Having many legends to back its origin; this festival is highly revered by Hindus. Celebrated during Diwali and precisely on the fifth day of the five day celebrations, the main significance of the festival is the 'tilak' which the sister applies on her brother's forehead. Read
By: Ashish | 07/10/2008 | Holidays
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Dhanteras - the Festival of Good Fortune and Prosperity
Dhanteras is an important festival of India celebrated in honor of Laxmi, the goddess of wealth. It comes off just two days before Diwali. People buy and gift utensils, gold and silver articles during this auspicious festival. Fun, revelry and prayers are the order of the day. Read
By: Ashish | 25/09/2008 | Religion
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The Right Gift for the Right Occasion
Gifts conjure up a lot of pleasant emotions in one's mind. Sometimes, thinking about the right gift to present can be difficult, so this article explores some ideas to help you choose the right gift. Read
By: Ashish | 23/09/2008 | Gifts
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The Lacklustre Precision of Replica Watches
Buying a genuine Rolex can be an experience of a lifetime, but getting stuck with a replica can be a very expensive mistake. This article mentions some of the instances where this could happen to you, unless you really know about genuine Rolex timepieces in the market. Read
By: Ashish | 18/09/2008 | Gifts
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Celebrate a Joyful Diwali With Gifts
Diwali offers an opportunity for gifting. People throng markets to purchase a multitude of gifts for their friends and family. This article briefly mentions gifts available online as well as in conventional markets to celebrate this occasion. Read
By: Ashish | 16/09/2008 | Gifts
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Diwali - Celebrate This Joyous Festival With Gifts
The Festival of Diwali is celebrated with much vigour and enthusiasm all across India and around the world too. On this day, people forget all differences and celebrate this festival with renewed faith and vigour. This article takes a peek at the different ways that Diwali is celebrated in India and abroad. Read
By: Ashish | 20/08/2008 | Holidays
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Gift Giving Options for Various Occasions
Exchanging gifts is perhaps as old a custom as civilization itself. This article explores how the notion of gifting commenced. It also elucidates the value of gifts and items that can be gifted on various occasions. Read
By: Ashish | 02/08/2008 | Gifts
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Friendship Day - a Day Dedicated to Friends
Friends are so unique and special that there is a special day set aside as Friendship's Day for it. On this day, friends value their friendship with others in more ways than one. They commonly exchange cards and gifts to celebrate this occasion. Read
By: Ashish | 29/07/2008 | Holidays
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Raksha Bandhan - a Day of Auspicious Festivities
Along with Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) being an auspicious occasion, it is a day for festivities and shopping too. This article examines the variety of gifts available on this occasion. Read
By: Ashish | 19/07/2008 | Gifts
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Books: a Lifetime Friend
Books have always been present with humanity in one form or other since a long time. The wonders of the industrial age have made it possible for books to become an inseparable part of the human psyche in modern times. Indeed they are a life time friend for one and all! Read
By: Ashish | 20/06/2008 | Gifts