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The moment I
turned 18, I started asking my mother to get me a scooty. Now my mother is of
the thinking that scooty is dangerous, cars on the other hand are safer. So
that birthday I didn’t get any gift as we couldn’t come to terms about what
exactly I want. Scooty and bike war was on in the house.
Forward to
Diwali.
On my way
out I took my keys from the counter. I noticed that there was one more key
attached to it. I asked my mother about it only to be surprised that she had
actually got me a car!
Mind you
that time I knew nothing about cars, I hadnt even enrolled for driving
lessons.
While
writing this article I realised that I have generally got such surprises on Diwali, right from my first
cycle!
Diwali
brings in so much joy and for me it’s the anticipation of what’s going to
happen next.
Another
reason why I just love Diwali is because I we have kind of a ritual with my
extended family (friends). On the first
day of diwali we all dress up and meetup, burst some crackers, although
crackers have been stopped now considering all the environmental issues. It was
something that happened without planning and before we knew it it was a
tradition.
I like how
such small small things brings people together. Diwali also gives you a reason
to get back with people, contact them again. We all know that we are all
distant these days, it wasn’t so earlier. Diwali gives you a perfect way to
bring in the bond back. Family members visit eachother even though they have
just spent a year of very less or no contact.
Another
thing why I love diwali is because it takes me back to my roots and to my
family. The whole year is spent meeting college deadlines, with friends, trying
to be updated with fashion and dealing with all the petty problems which at
that time looks like the most important thing ever. Diwali gives me a reason to learn about my
culture, dress in those sexy saries and adorable kurtis, meet all the family
and learn cooking! Yes, I don’t know how to make dal rice but I very well know
(okay, somewhat know) how to make modaks, shankarpali, chakli, chivda and besan
che ladoo (all marathi diwali delicacies)
Diwali also
brings in lots of holidays, all the more reason to love the festival and spend
time with family and people you care about.
Oh and how
can I forget gift? As much as I love receiving gifts, I also love the process
of buying gifts for everyone. I feel it instantly connects people. You are
thoughtful and buy things which you think the opposite person shall like. Just
the thought that someone has actually brought something for you and they have
put efforts into it is so cute.
In so many ways Diwali is not just a festival, it is a collection of memories, of opportunities and a lot more.
This post is written for #GharWaliDiwali contest
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