Diwali...

There was something missing in this Diwali; what was that? Surely, the presence of Nana...
So that is why we went to celebrate Diwali with my Nani. We did not want to let her feel alone in the midst of glittering houses, shimmering streets and noisy crackers.

We left for Delhi on 7 Nov, 2007 , two days earlier than our planned schedule because Papa had an important work. I was very excited because this time Chintoo bhaiya had also come there to meet all of us. At Rohini, we met Mausi and Mausaji first. Chintoo bhaiya had gone to Gurgaon and Bittoo bhaiya was in Jaipur on an office trip. I simply don't know why do these multinationals strain their employees even during the festive season. I mean, they should give some holidays so that they can also enjoy with their families!! Ok now...lets's leave it! Because nothing's going to change in that.

I took some rest and then took lunch. Ah! Mausi had made the ever luscious [as for Chintoo bhaiya, ''yummy'' is now a cliché] Paav Bhaji. She is a perfectionist in that. Then after some time, Chintoo Bhaiya also came. Oh my my! I was simply flabbergasted when i saw him! He had grown so broad from his shoulders. This was a clear-cut effect of taking chicken regularly. As usual he kept on irritating me to the core of it. He never feels tired doing that. He always keeps on blabbing Kancha, Kancha, Kancha! uff..can't get rid of it! In the evening Anshoo, Chintoo Bhaiya and I went for a metro ride. He made me buy a cool tee. Then we went to KFC. We also bought a trendy shirt for Bittoo bhaiya.

The next day, we left for nani's place. She welcomed us with her warm hug and a cutie smile. Nani had prepared saag for us beforehand. She is so considerate! There was an air of sadness because it was the first diwali without nana. Anshoo had to go to Chandigarh on 9 November because he had his cricket tournament going on. What an odd timing it was!
We were certainly missing him. This time, we had a peaceful diwali. For the very first time, i didn't burn any crackers! umm..i was quite bored but i resolved not to pollute the environment.

We went to Malai mandir and Hanuman temple on 10 November. I felt so pure and tranquil. The smell of sandal and roses was so reposing. I was feeling quite blue that we were going tomorrow but couldn't help it. On the other hand i was missing my school too. Quite strange na!?
But yes! for the very first time. Can't just guess the reason for it. On 11 November, it was bhaiya dooj. I was dressed in a lovely white kurta and a blue skirt gifted by nani. Everyone gave me a compliment that i was looking quite graceful in that. Ah...i was blushing. After doing the teeka, we all sat in front of the tv watching the India-Pakistan match. so, we left at 1 pm and the roads were so crowded that day! We bade goodbye to all.
This was a Diwali quite different in itself. On one hand there were celebrations and on the other, it was the sorrow of not having nana with us! So can't just say any more....