Hola...
Subho Saptami to everyone, even if you have no clue what i am saying. It's the seventh day of Navratri celebrations and first day of Bengali Durga Puja. Goddess Durga does not specifically bless just one community so my small little prayer to her is that she bless us all. That's the reason why we fondly call her Maa (Mother).
Growing up every year before the Pujo we remember our father used to get this magazine (not typically though) called 'anandomela'. This magazine used to be subscribed by most households. It's a bengali magazine mostly for children published fortnightly. During Pujo there used to be 'Puja Barshiki' or 'Durga Puja Special' which was much awaited thing for avid readers. Over the years its popularity has multiplied but now with all those ebooks and kindle versions i wonder how passionately people still wait for the Pujo editions.
Living outside my place i have very limited access to this magazine but i sincerely request if the publication house can come up with e version of this magazine i can revisit my childhood a bit. I still do look forward to read those short stories and get transformed into a different world and who knows in that process my children can get a sneak peak how their parents grew up. My wishful thinking of the day.
Yesterday i had soaked and boiled some kidney/rajma beans. This morning i used some of those boiled beans to make some rice for my S's lunch box. He likes beans and i added some salad to the rice. His snack box was fruits and yoghurt and as a part of the on going festivities this Mom sneaked a small cookie in his lunch box. My small way of bringing smile at his face amidst the festivities.
Until tomorrow enjoy your day and life....
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