India, Oct. 20 -- For Punjabi singer-songwriter Garry Sandhu, Dussehra is a reminder that every battle has the potential for a new beginning. From visiting a bustling fair in Jalandhar as a child to performing at Dussehra celebrations years later, the festival holds memories of a journey that has come full circle for Sandhu. "There used to be a huge mela in Jalandhar, and I remember going there as a child. Even today, when I think about it, I can visualise the whole scene," he shares, adding, "Growing up in a Punjabi Sikh family, festivals meant excitement, sweets and time with loved ones. Well before Diwali arrived, we would already have a big stock of crackers ready!" Today, however, the 42-year-old discourages bursting crackers and urges people to celebrate festivals safely. Having weathered personal and professional setbacks in his life, including deportation from the United Kingdom in 2012, Sandhu believes the festival's message of good triumphing over evil resonates deeply with life itself. "Dussehra's symbolism extends beyond mythology. Everyone has struggles, but if you can stay strong and not give up during those times, you have already won half the battle," he says. Giving an example from his own life, he shares how performing in the UK after his deportation makes him feel "complete". However, festivals make Sandhu emotional as he remembers his late parents. "It would've been truly special if my parents were still there. I wish I could spend a day with them. Nothing would mean more to me," he ends....