Every year in autumn, Indians are celebrating Diwali, or Deepavali, by lighting earthen lamps and distributing sweets. Firecrackers are part of it, too. So what’s it all about? The “festival of lights” […]
India’s ‘festival of lights’
Andrea Leber
I’m a health & wellness journalist and yoga guide publisher with over 15 years experience in the publishing industry. Having lived in 6 countries on 3 continents, I currently enjoy life in Melbourne and soak up inspiring ideas in mind-boggling India.
Here you’ll find stories that inspire and empower you to live, and not just exist. Because it’s all about finding out what you really want to do with this life.
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