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gulaabi gaal par kuchh rang

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gulaabi gaal par kuchh rang mujh ko bhi jamaane do

manaane do mujhe bhi jaan-e-mann

tyohaar holi mein

let me also smear a little color

on your rosy cheek

let me, my beloved,

celebrate this Holi with you

Bhartendu Harishchandra (4)

rosy

gaal (1)

cheek

par (15)

wings, feathers / upon

rang (11)

color, colors

to apply

to observe, celebrate

jaan (15)

life, strength / beloved

festival

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Miscellany (44)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Alfaaz Ki Mehfil is a curated space for timeless poetry celebrating words, emotions, and the enduring beauty of expression. From classic Urdu couplets to modern reflections, it brings together generations of poetic voices that speak of love, longing, hope, and the human soul.

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