Last week was Diwali and the 5-day festival brought out the festivity for all of us. In my home, the preparations started weeks ahead. Deep cleaning was the first activity embarked upon and that began around Dasshera followed by buying new clothes for everyone. This time the kids were enthusiastic to wear kurtas which made me … Read More →
Ugadi – The Festival Ugadi will be celebrated on 8th April. It is celebrated in the states of Karnataka and Andhra with much festivity. Having lived in Maharashtra earlier, I had seen how Gudi Padwa as it is known in Maharashtra is celebrated with much joy and fervour. My mother-in-law is a Maharashtrian from Mysore. … Read More →
Makar Sankranti is celebrated all across India on January 14th and 15th every year. It is the time when the Sun transitions into the zodiac of Capricorn. Some people say that it signals the end of winter. Growing up, I don’t remember Sankranti being celebrated in any special manner in my own home. But then … Read More →
Christmas is almost upon us. Though, I do not celebrate Christmas at home, it has been a part of my life since childhood. The festival wasn’t celebrated at all in North India where I spent my childhood years. But, I had my own exposure through the nuns and priests of convents where I schooled. I … Read More →
Christmas is almost upon us. My first memories of Christmas take me back to my childhood. Having studied in convents and a Jewish school, Christmas carols and the Lord’s Prayer was a part of our school days. In those days, schools were stricter. We did not have fancy Christmas parties or decorated trees in school. … Read More →
Lord Ganesh is the Vighnaharta which means the “remover of all obstacles”. He is a lovable Hindu God. Gautam’s first understanding of Ganesh came through “My Friend Ganesha” – an animated Hindi movie he saw on a kiddies channel. We also have a lot of Ganesh idols around the house – most of them gifts … Read More →