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Sandip Roy: Happy New Year!

Courtesy of Sandip Roy
New Year celebrations in Kolkata

Contrary to popular belief, Diwali or the Festival of Lights is not New Year everywhere in India. Some celebrate their New Year during Holi the festival of colors. Some with the beginning of Spring when the cows are washed and smeared with turmeric. In Kolkata we have found our own ritual.
Deep fried food.