Rahul, a young resident of Vrindavan, was eagerly waiting for the festival to begin. He had spent the past week preparing for Holi, making colorful powders and gathering his favorite sweets. As the sun began to set on the eve of Holi, Rahul and his friends set out to celebrate.
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Then there is Atithi Devo Bhava (The guest is God). An unannounced relative showing up at 9 PM is not a crisis; it is a celebration. Beds are rearranged, chai is brewed, and the neighbor’s mattress is borrowed. This hospitality extends to strangers. In rural Rajasthan, a lost traveler will rarely go hungry; they will be pulled into a home, fed dal-bati , and asked about their family history before being given directions. Rahul, a young resident of Vrindavan, was eagerly