If you thought Diwali and Holi are the only Indian festivals celebrated in a grand- scale in London, then you have gotten it wrong. Regional festivals of India are slowly making their significance felt in and around London, with more and more...
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5th Apr 2025 | Updated at 08:37am 5th Apr 2025
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If you thought Diwali and Holi are the only Indian festivals celebrated in a grand- scale in London, then you have gotten it wrong. Regional festivals of India are slowly making their significance felt in and around London, with more and more...
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