I got to know its the festival weekend back in India. This is the second time in my life I am out from home during the fest. The first time was during my Internship, 2 years back. I couldnot get leave as I had my duty in the famous Govt Hospital in India, serving patients was equal to serve God. And this time, I am completely out of track here in US. I remember during childhood, even till my college days, I never missed an opportunity to get the Ganesha Idol to our house! My Grandpa used to do all the rituals, prayers and how we used to follow his instructions.
Then in our Hostel, we used to keep Ganesha with us for 11 days and then with bursting crackers and shoutings slogans for Ganesha, we used to say "Meet U next year"!!!
The days are not the same anymore.I donot know if I will be able to attend the festival in Future as life gets busy! I miss all the pomp, glory and of course the tasty food of the famous Gowri Ganesha Festival.
So here I am to wish each and everyone a very happy festival and may Lord Ganesha bring joy and prosperity to his devotees!
Wishing you a happy GANESHA CHATHURTHI as well.....though there are seven seas that separate you and your motherland...its the spirit within you that matters!! So, celebration time!
ReplyDelete@Raksha Raman: U r right! Spirit should be alive. Jai Ganesha:-)
ReplyDeleteI had OPD on the festival day. But other two interns did duty and I got off. :-)
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