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August in India has its own charm. It’s that time of year when something always seems to be happening — festivals, family reunions, and a whole lot of travelling. It’s a month full of colour, warmth, stories, and emotions. There’s Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, and Independence Day — all packed into a few weeks, making it one of the most special times of the year.
Let’s be honest, Indian festivals are not just about rituals. They’re about people. About memories. About food. About rushing to book train tickets last minute because your sister wants to surprise her brother on Rakhi. Or planning an overnight train ride just so you can be home in time for Janmashtami. Or that patriotic lump in your throat on 15th August when the flag goes up and the anthem plays.
Ask any brother or sister what Raksha Bandhan means and you’ll see them smile. It’s not just about tying a rakhi and handing over a gift. It’s about showing up. Literally, sisters travel from different cities — sometimes even states — just to tie that thread and spend a few hours laughing, eating, and teasing each other like old times.
This is also the time when train journeys become emotional little adventures. If you're one of those travelling, you know how tiring it can be. But thankfully, services like food delivery in train make it better. You don’t have to pack boxes of food from home anymore. Just order food in train and have hot, tasty meals brought right to your seat. If you're travelling with family or cousins, you can place a group food order in train and enjoy a mini-feast together, even before you reach home.
Soon after Rakhi, the vibe changes. You start seeing more lights, more flowers, and lots of Krishna cut-outs in markets. Janmashtami is around the corner. Whether you're in a metro city or a small town, the celebration feels magical.
Children dress up like little Krishna and Radha. There’s singing, dancing, and the famous dahihandi groups practicing on every street. But for many families, the real joy is in the calm of midnight — when they gather around the idol of baby Krishna, offer sweets, and tell old stories of his mischief and miracles.
It’s not about how grand the celebration is. It’s about the feeling. Of being close to your roots. Of praying together. Of sharing a simple meal with your loved ones after the midnight aarti.
And then comes the Independence Day. It doesn’t follow the pattern of other festivals, but the feeling of pride it brings is just as deep and lingers in the heart long after the day is over. You wake up to the sound of patriotic songs on the radios, televisions, and everywhere. Also the children getting ready for flag hoisting in their schools, and homes filled with a quiet sense of pride. Watching the Prime Minister speak feels like a shared moment across the country. It’s not just about the tricolour or the parades. It’s about remembering who we are and how far we’ve come — together.
Some families like to head out to watch flag hoisting ceremonies. Some just stay home and enjoy a peaceful day together. Children run around with paper flags, and everywhere you go, there's a certain energy in the air.
For those who are travelling during this time — maybe heading back after Rakhi or Janmashtami — train journeys continue. It’s nice to see how people bond even on these trips. You’ll see strangers everywhere sharing snacks, singing patriotic songs, or just watching the celebrations on their phones together. And once again, that option to order food in train becomes a lifesaver, especially when you’re too tired to carry anything from home.
What makes August so special isn’t just the festivals. It’s the togetherness. It’s the way people make time for each other, travel across states just for one hug, or fast all day and still smile while doing it.
It’s in the crowded trains filled with laughter and suitcases full of sweets. It’s in the smell of fresh flowers at the temple. It’s in the moment when a sister ties a rakhi and both siblings go quiet for a second, just feeling lucky.
And let’s not forget the role food plays during all this. Whether you're home or on a journey, food is always at the center of it all. The option to order food in train or place a group food order in train keeps the mood festive and the tummies full — without any stress.
August brings with it a beautiful mix of emotions, travel, rituals, pride, prayers, and food. Somehow, all of it comes together in the most meaningful way. The festivals may come and go, but the memories stay with us until the next season. In India, there is always another celebration around the corner, so the joy never really ends. Even after the rakhi is tied, the Janmashtami sweets are shared, and the flag is folded and put away, something stays with us, quietly tucked into the heart.
So here’s to August, a month full of feeling. A time to return to who we are, where we belong, and what truly matters.
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