Dussehra 2013

Puja prasad from Santosh Tyagi

It’s quiet once again. After a crazy weekend of non-stop Dandiya dancing, Ram Leela shows, Durga Puja feasting and ten-headed Ravana effigies going up in flames, peace has finally descended with Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra. It was time to catch our breath, renew our vows and wish one another well in life. May truth triumph over evil and the blessings of the 'Divine Mother' bestowed upon everyone.
On this auspicious occasion, Santosh Tyagi had organized a puja at home and this morning, she came to the Garden with the prasad – halwa and boiled chana – for distribution after the exercises. Served in neat paper cups, it was a wonderful way to enjoin all members in her family celebration and bring the curtains down on the biggest Hindu festival of the year. Very thoughtful of her.
Once again, this is wishing everyone – all members and our readers everywhere – a very Happy Dussehra 2013.
Harish Wadhwa:
* Santosh-ji, twade halwe da... Oops! Matlab ji, twade haathon banaya, rave-de-halve da jawaab nahin!!!
* Badmaash Company ke doston se guzarish hai ki woh aaj ghar se nahin niklein! Log khule aam 'Ravan' maarne aur jalan nikle hain!
Jagmohan Papneja:
Before the laughter session, the group takes its position and exchanges pleasantries. Arun-ji is in the habit of making fun of Razia-ji and in turn he gets his dues. Today Razia-ji declared that she is having chhatis ka aakda with Arun. It means if you write 36 in Hindi, it will look like two persons sitting with back towards each other (somewhat like 96 in English). The group cannot remain quiet. Some nok jhonk or the other always persists so as to make the exercises lively.