Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Happy Deepavali !

Diwali is one festival I always await eagerly. The festive season sets in with all the shopping and comes alive with areas like TNagar in Chennai. The Nalli and Kumaran along with the recent competitors Pothys and Chennai Silks suddenly holds the entire Chennai population. To maintain the tradition I went on a shopping spree only to find the shelfs of Jc Penny and Sears replete with winter-clothing. After a drill for 2hrs settled for a couple of skirts, the cost ofcourse being equivalent to a 'Pattu Pudavai' (Silk Saree) . I think its better for guys, always a pant and Shirt.

I never lost interest in crackers and will usually be the first to give a wake-up call in our area. This year felt it for a minute when my call to India went almost unheard with the burst of crackers in their surroundings. In those days with no Tv channels to compete the whole day will be spent with crackers and savoring mother's sweets. Now the festival has become synonymous with special programmes and the likes of Sun and Jaya Tv competing in the living room.

Tomorrow is going to be just another day with no Mummy to wake or Brother to tease around...

With those sweet memories Wishing All a ...





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