The entire city of Kolkata was decked
up with lights and there was the constant resonating boom of crackers on Diwali
night. As the city was celebrating the festival of lights, we, the
students of IIFT gathered at one of the hostel’s to take part in celebrating
this auspicious day in our own special way.
Transition from
monotonous business suits to the traditional attires with a bling and riot
of colors, was much needed to embrace Diwali in its full flavour. Gaiety was in the air as we warmly
greeted one another and lit lamps in the hostel. As tradition goes, Lakshmi
puja was conducted by the students as they prayed that the glow of joy,
prosperity and happiness illuminates their days in the years ahead. The buzz of mobile phones announced the arrival of
bhajans which were shared on the respective Whatsapp groups so that all the
tech savvy students could join in singing them together. Enthusiasm
and energy levels were on a high as we had a gala time bursting crackers, of
which the rockets had many of us holding our breaths as some closely missed
getting into the hostel rooms. Rekindling
the spirit of festivity over a sumptuous meal, crackers of laughter could be
heard all over the place. As the celebrations were drawing to a
close, the students went into a party mode as popular songs were played and
both the senior and junior batch students joined together in a few last dances
as they left for their respective hostels.
Wiping a tear or two of nostalgia of not being at home on Diwali, IIFT, a second home for us all brought a heartwarming smile and a memory to tuck into our hearts for the years to come by.
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