That is precisely what I had in mind too. As a child the smell of the new dress during Pujo used to be so exciting. So happy that you had similar thoughts as well. π
π Yess…and about good food too. When I was a kid, there was not enough money to eat out and festivals always meant mothers having to spend extra hours in kitchen, preparing traditional.sweets for the family as well as for friends who would drop in. Festivals always meant celebration…getting out of the ordinary, mundane chores for a few days, be it in the form of good food, or clothes or extra hours spent with friends. π
You reminded me of Durga pujo of my childhood, Goutam!
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That is precisely what I had in mind too. As a child the smell of the new dress during Pujo used to be so exciting. So happy that you had similar thoughts as well. π
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I remember!
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Clothes, yes. And shoes, perhaps? haha. Loved this. thanks for sharing. Happy holidays.
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Shoes too….but more than the smell new shoes used to be the cause of blisters. Happy Holidays to you too. π
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Excellent. It’s amazing how clothes and the aromas they gather bring back memories.
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They certainly do. Thank you so much Dear Suzette. ππ
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My pleasure Goutamπ
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Lol, was expecting food,not clothes. π
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π Yeah…..festivals are also about food….lots and lots. Good to hear from you. Hope you are doing good.
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Same, gdutta17. I am good thank you. Hope you are well. You know what? Come to think about it, festivals are very much about new clothes too. π
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π Yess…and about good food too. When I was a kid, there was not enough money to eat out and festivals always meant mothers having to spend extra hours in kitchen, preparing traditional.sweets for the family as well as for friends who would drop in. Festivals always meant celebration…getting out of the ordinary, mundane chores for a few days, be it in the form of good food, or clothes or extra hours spent with friends. π
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Yep!
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What a lovely senryu, Goutam.I’ve always loved the sari dresses Indian women wear. Your festivals are spectacular. β€
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Thank you so much Colleen. ππ
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Ah, the nostalgia associated with aroma! Very well penned. π
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Thank you so much. So happy to know that you liked it. π
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That’s what we’re getting! Lol. Great poem.
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Thank you so much. So happy to know that you enjoyed this. π
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