Celebrations are an occasion, for bonding with others around,
Whether its Diwali or Rakshabandhan, rituals and customs abound.
Some acts are symbolic, like lighting a Diya on a no moon's night,
Others go even deeper, as by burning an effigy, you inner demon fight.
The festival may look the same, its celebrated in a million way,
The lath mar Holi of Barsana, is different from the normal colors we play.
Some are tied to the movement of the sun, like the kite playing festival of Makar sakranti,
Others like Haldi Kumkum, though held multiple times, have limited audience, no uncles, only aunty.
Some people abhor this culture and work ethic, where festivals are spread throughout the year,
Getting lost in celebrations is a spiritual phenomenon, there's more to life than work my dear.
This celebration though, is unique as Ram, after hundred of years, is returning home,
Kashi and Mathura, are next in line, we're not tied to a single place, like Mecca or Rome.
If you can't join the festivities, watch from sidelines, don't denigrate the occasion by filing lawsuits,
The Hindus have woken and are unapologetic now, though that doesn't your pseudo secular narrative suits.
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