Holi Milan 2025: Heartfelt Thanks from from Dhananjay and Saurabh

We are incredibly grateful for the tremendous support we received from everyone we approached. No event can be successful without enthusiastic participation, and our Holi celebration was no exception.

A few regular families couldn’t join us this time, which initially posed a challenge. However, Mukesh Ji, as always, went the extra mile—making personal one-on-one connections and bringing several new families to attend. His efforts, along with Rajeev Ji’s meticulous planning and estimation, played a crucial role in making this event a success.

Our Maithil Holi thrives on volunteer efforts, and Anupam Ji made our work much easier by reaching out to several female members for help in preparing delicious Holi specialties. A big shoutout to Malti Ji, Chhaya Ji, Sangita Ji, Namrata Ji, Geetanjali Ji, Munish Ji, Rashmi Ji, Jyoti Ji, Manish Ji, Alpana Ji, Nutan Ji, Aayushi, and Mona for preparing thandai, dahi vada, white rice, and malpua—all of which added to the festive flavors.

Brahma Ji’s golgappa took us down memory lane, reminding us of the bustling streets of Kolkata. With a long queue of eager enthusiasts, he was well-supported by Anshu Ji, Deepak Ji, Avinash Ji, and Nishant Ji, who ensured everyone got their share. Meanwhile, Mukesh Ji’s Nepali achaar was better than ever, pairing perfectly with malpua to delight our taste buds.

Our mutton preparation team was stronger than ever, with Abhas Ji joining forces with Rajiv Ji and Mukesh Ji to prepare a finger-licking good maus. Anupam Ji took charge of the kathal (jackfruit) preparation, and the final dish was as perfect as one could make.

A picture is worth a thousand words, and our photography team captured moments we will cherish for years to come. Rose Ji, Nukta Ji, and Manish Ji played a crucial role, often missing the fun themselves to ensure we have memories to relive. We can’t thank them enough!

Mahendra Ji handled the finances with his usual expertise, ensuring everything ran smoothly.

A big thanks to Keshav Ji, Jyoti Ji, Anshu Ji, and Vikram Ji for assisting with procurement. Their efforts ensured we had all the right ingredients for an authentic celebration.

Paan is a cherished post-meal tradition at our Mithila gatherings, and Subhash Ji prepared it for us on a record budget—an achievement in itself!

Special thanks to Deepak Ji and Sumit Ji, who played the role of Bharari with perfection, ensuring that every hungry soul was served delicious maus.

No event is complete without a thorough cleanup, and Avinash Ji once again led the effort with great support from Anshu Ji, Namrata Ji, Manish Ji, Sumit Ji, Mona, Malti Ji, Rashmi Ji, and many more unsung heroes. Cleaning up after an action-packed celebration is never easy, and we truly appreciate your hard work.

Lastly, we extend our gratitude to our families, who stood rock solid behind us while we were busy planning and coordinating this event—Mona, Aayushi, Awiral, Shrihaan, and Ayushi. Your support made all the difference.

As we pass the baton to Sumit Ji and Mahendra Ji, the coordinators of our next event—the Summer Picnic—we wish them the very best. We are confident they will take it a step further and make it even more memorable!

धन्यवाद एवं शुभकामनाएँ!