Season of festivals always brings immense cheer
Eager to celebrate and enjoy despite lurking fear
Pent up emotions for long in a hurry to express
Celebrating with swagger and eager to impress

Compulsive shopping frenzy integral with festivities
Attractive bargains and offers boost such activities
Enjoyment and excitement of goodies gets top rank
Seasoned sellers relish and laugh all the way to bank

Mandatory mad rush to favourite religious place
Seeking blessings and praying for inner solace
Hoping to wipe out all sins with healing balm
Generous offerings akin to greasing divine palm

Festival of democracy election sees volcanic eruption
Spray of toxic promises and freebies as open corruption
All tricks and means used for securing victory and votes
Frequently even resorting to distribution of green notes

Endless wait for festive season of hope and harmony
For celebrating life without pompous acts, ceremony
Beyond tyranny of rituals and shackles of traditions
Clear labyrinth of despondency for idyllic conditions