Ganapati Bappa Morya during a Pandemic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hey there,
Everyone's been grappling with their own issues in their lives during this pandemic. I know, I know it seems like it's never going to end. It just keeps getting worse and there's nothing that we can do to stop it.

But festivals always bring people together. Whether it's a person's intense faith or just their love for the food items made during the festivals. They always bring people joy, cheer and happiness. For a certain amount of time, we forget about everything else. At least I certainly do.


Ganesh Chaturthi was just a few days back and it genuinely took my mind off of so many worries I had.
The days leading up to then were gloomy for me and my mind was spiraling. Ganesh Chaturthi has always been one of the festivals that we at home love celebrating.

The buzz of waking up early to go buy our Ganesha idol and all the fruits and sweets that Ganesha loves oh so much. And let's not forget the sweets we make at home. My mother always makes kozhukatai's ( modhaks ) and laddu's every year but she used to do it alone. I meanwhile used to be the Ganesha of the house and eat them. This year though, I helped make them. I helped do the pooja.
 

The famous Ulsoor lake visit. That was the highlight of every Ganesh Chaturthi.

This year was different, we stayed home, bought minimum sweets and fruits, my mother made two little Ganeshas at home, one from clay and one from turmeric. We didn't go out for the Ulsoor lake immersion.

But even though it was different, it brought joy like always. It was a break that I really needed to get out of my everyday rut. It's been a few days since and I've been more productive and clear headed.

I'm clearly looking forward to the coming festivals and celebrations because in the end, the coming together of a community, of family always brings joy.

T Kinjala