Saturday, September 09, 2006

Onam

Onam is about homecoming. A spirit that takes our being from all corners of the world and swoop in around a magical table where everyone gathers to munch on foregone tastes and memories - of childhood, parents, siblings, flowers and sunlight in the neighborhood.

Let Mahabali return to see us who are after all the same old ourselves - simple and warm people.

Ellavarkkum ente Onaasamsakal.

September: A sudden light shower in the morning, left the yard exhilerated and let it regain composure. The laughter and mirth from the living room grew with sunshine. Today is Onam. There is a weightlessness in reunion and barricading time to slip any further. Spring is now and hope is in the moment. (from an older Article)

* A little late to post this. Better late than never :)

4 comments:

Sunil said...

A bit belated but nevertheless,
Happy onam all.

Dev said...

The effect of Onam still lingers on Raja. Ten days after it is over. Belated but happy Onam from someone who has always celebrated it outside Kerala.

Rajesh said...

Sunil and Dev, warm Onam wishes to you guys as well. I wrote this in the eve of Onam, but took a while to post.

I thought the spirit of Onam is such that it evokes a bit of introspection anytime when one needs them. Cheers :)

Wondering the whereabouts of other good souls here.

Sumita said...

Althought blated wishes...but happy Onam Rajesh to you and your family.

Have I met the 10 day deadline where the effect still lingers? I hope so....