Music is more than background sound, it is comfort, connection and healing. From calming restless children to sparking joy in grandparents with fading memory, music cuts across age and illness.

Hartalika Teej, a cherished Hindu festival, invites women to honor Goddess Gauri and seek blessings for marital happiness.

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