So its Diwali, a time for the whole family to come together and rejoice. A time when sons return home to be with their parents, a time when daughters get busy helping their mothers set the sweets aside, a time when kids light up crackers all over the place.
I remember, as kids, we used to heap together all the crackers our numerous aunts and uncles got from their Lions and Rotary Clubs, and from various cheeTi vyavaharas. Two days before, we used to spread all the crackers on a newspaper, and put them in the sun to dry, so that they would burst in a bang, and not just sputter in front of the neighbours.
I don't really know when I began to appreciate Diwali more as a festival of lights than sound, even though over years, Diwali has become just the opposite. I guess we just miss what has left us.
Like Thatha, for example.
I'm in Mysore this Diwali, like every year, but for Thatha's annual ceremony.
I've been very busy for some time now, and there are other updates as soon as I return to Pune, but till then, wish you a happy Diwali...
Saturday, October 21, 2006
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Wish u a very Happy Diwali & Prosperous New Year .
Wish you a happy diwali, and id.
dont you think , instead if the clay diya's , nw we have a choice of wonderful candles and designer diyas,, which can also be lit and celebrated.
Thanks and wish you the same (though belated!)
Princeparas: Thank you!!!
Chitra: Thank you, and yes, the designer diyas are nice, but I dont like lighting candles. The haNtes win hands down, anyday.
Thank you, Adi
Had you come down to Mysore for habba? Had a good time?
Yes, Shru, I was in Mysore, but the habba was a low-key affair, due to thatha's ceremony. :(
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