The end of festive season is marked by the fantastically poignant
Bhai Phonta (Bhai Dooj), the brother’s well being ceremony and some not so
happy countenances. The white cotton clear culuminbinous clouds calling in
the Mahalaya is followed by the 6 day long Durga Puja, the 9 day long Navratti,
Dussehra – the 10th day, the immersion of Durga idol, the Laxmi Puja
etc., and a wait of 364 days, a full cycle of life
Sooner than we plunge into the hollowness, left by the immersion of festive fervor, we usher in the festival of lights, hope and dream. Diwali and Kali Puja have a delightful charm that’s hard to beat. Two days of fun, frolic, food and rollick pass just like that and we finally reach the last leg of the festive flamboyance. Bhai Phonta or Bhai Dooj is celebrated for the well being of the brothers. It’s not just a ritual but a beautiful emotional belonging that the brothers and sisters cherish lifelong.
Sooner than we plunge into the hollowness, left by the immersion of festive fervor, we usher in the festival of lights, hope and dream. Diwali and Kali Puja have a delightful charm that’s hard to beat. Two days of fun, frolic, food and rollick pass just like that and we finally reach the last leg of the festive flamboyance. Bhai Phonta or Bhai Dooj is celebrated for the well being of the brothers. It’s not just a ritual but a beautiful emotional belonging that the brothers and sisters cherish lifelong.
The passing of the
Kali Puja brings in a much saddening sweet tone and with the eternal sibling
love we come to the end of the Autumn bonanza. There is already a nip in the
air and as I unpack the shrugs and the jackets, a typical dry fragrance reminds me
of golden yellow sun, cold creams and oranges. Winter has just arrived.
