Monday, 1 December 2025

At The Diocesan Fete (Ekta Utsav)

This year, as every year past, the annual pilgrimage to the Diocesan Fete at the Cathedral Church of Redemption took place on November 30. This year, the Diocese of Delhi was celebrating its 55th anniversary since its inception.  It was a time of catching up with one another, enjoying exotic food, and ushering in the Advent Season! The approach of Christmas was evident in the decorations, souvenirs, and memorabilia on sale everywhere.



It was a joy to see the Clergy decked up in spotless white, a symbol of purity, serenity and peacefulness. The whites and the reds seemed to bring out the approach of Christmas, snow, Santaclause and reindeer!








The exotic scents of freshly cooked food, the bright splash of colours of the decorative plants, Poinsettias, were a treat for the eyes, especially after the bleak bout of greys brought in by the ubiquitous NCR smog! For many, the Ekta Ekta divas is all about trying out new attire, bringing new looks, and, of course, for many students, a welcome break from studies.