Celebrating Tihar

The scent of marigolds, fill the air

And the lively music, fill the ears

Flickering lights, climb the walls

And sweets, perfectly shaped and sized

Enriched with sweetness 

Of powerful connections and fair forgiveness

When shades of alpana bespeak vivid colors  

In life outshining monotonous concerns

Laughter and joy of all kinds

Alike those markets so alive

Trading happiness in exchange for gloom

With every flare of glowing sparklers

Creating and inspiring

Bonds throughout. 

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