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“இனிய தீபாவளி நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்”, Isha, my better half, woke me up wishing in our mother tongue. I smiled, hugged her and conveyed my wonderful wishes by tasting the sweetest sweet of hers. It lasted long for two lovely minutes after that, I sipped my coffee admiring her way of wearing saree. “You know what, you look damn cute in this peacock blue saree,” I said, she blushed a lot, “Hmm… is it…? dear, today we have to take oil bath so wait for a moment I will help you,” she said and helped in oiling myself. I took a fresh bath, dressed up in my ethnic wear and came out with her to have our breakfast.
“Happy Diwali”, my in-laws conveyed their wishes and blessed us for long and happy life, in turn we. Isha, my in-laws and I went to pooja room to pray to God for a happy life. Followed by that we had our breakfast, “Aunty, the food is too delicious, you cook so well,” I exclaimed, “Of course my mom cooks so well,” she said, “I don’t think so,” my father-in-law said, “dirty fellow”, my mother-in-law urged and it almost took half an hour for us to complete our delicious breakfast.
I was very much excited as I am enjoying a different celebration for the first time in my life and so she, as we went out to burst crackers for the first time as a newly wedded couple. Isha and I gave some filmy posts as my in-law started recording the video of five thousand wala. It was totally fun as she screamed like a kid and hid herself behind me. “Hey it is done, come let us burst the second.” I said, “Oh no way, please”, “No… No… We have to burst it”, I somehow convinced her and lighted the second five thousand wala. It was fun to see the Isha jumping up and down on the road with small kids to escape from the crackers. “Wow! Wow! Wow! This is the golden era of all human beings” I said, “Of course it is,” she said, “Yes, I am having a good time after a long time” I said and smiled.
After an hour of bursting the crackers, we went inside to watch the Television shows and heavy lunch followed by it. My in-laws went to sleep after the heavy lunch and we too. “Ish, I was very much excited in the morning about the celebrations but now I feel that I am doing the same thing every year, oil bath, breakfast, bursting crackers, lunch, TV shows, crackers and then to sleep,” I said, “What is the change you want?,” she sounded little depressed. “Hey dear, of course this is the year I enjoyed the most in my lifetime and the reason behind that was you but,” I said. “But,” “I still feel we could have enjoyed it in different way,” I said. Tears came rolling down from her eyes, “Hey, try to understand me, I enjoyed this day only because of you,” “What else do you need me to do?” she cried out, “Why don’t we go to some orphanage to enjoy our First Diwali?” I said, “Wow! This is a wonderful idea…” she exclaimed in happiness and took me nearby Orphanage, “Little Angel”.
“Welcome to Little Angel!” the receptionist greeted us warmly and took us inside the orphanage. There we were introduced to Sharada Madam, the secretary of the Orphanage. “Madam, this is Siddesh and Isha, we got married just a month ago and we wished to celebrate our First Diwali with these little angels, shall we?” I said. “It is nice to see a young couple visiting an orphanage for celebrating their First Diwali, you are always welcome,” Sharada Madam said and introduced the Kids to us. There were around forty flowers sat in a circle and wished us ‘Happy Married Life’ with full josh. We distributed sweets to all the cute flowers, spoke with them about their life and aim, lighted the crackers and enjoyed the most. Although they were forty, Akhil, Anwar, Nithya & Sheela are the most familiar names I heard while bursting the crackers. “Brother, thank you so much for celebrating Diwali with us,” Anwar said, “Wish you a happy married life. I have a request sister,” Nithya said, “Hey cutie what is your request,” Isha said, “Will you celebrate your new year with us,” Nithya said. “It is our pleasure to celebrate with you people”, we said in tears, once again hugged, kissed all the forty flowers, donated them and left the Orphanage with a big smile.
“I love you so much idiot,” she said, “Me too, hope I made your day happy,”… She blushed, I smiled, hugged her and said, “What a Diwali we had? I can’t forget this day and I am sure I will pen down this,” “Yes, of course you have to,” she said. As soon as we reached home, we lighted the diya’s, sat in peace to cherish the sweetest celebrations that we had today.
“Do you remember what we promised when we married?” She sounded little husky, “How can I forgot that secret?” smiled, “What a romantic environment is this?” I said, “Keep it as a secret forever my sweet and romantic hero. I still love you first Haiku dear,” she sounded huskier,
“Fuelled by your voice
Imprisoned in your cute eyes
I kissed you with bliss”
............................................................................I romanced a little
Imprisoned in your cute eyes
I kissed you with bliss”
............................................................................I romanced a little
“I have to say that you are truly a romantic person I fell in love with… You are my romantic hero, moreover, this lighting is too romantic” she said blushing, “Of course what a romantic place is this, the lighting, sitting with someone special in your life near those diya’s and that too by this time of the night is super romantic. Keep your hand on mine”, I insisted, she too followed the same as we cherished the sweetest celebrations that we had in our lifetime, First Diwali, “தலை தீபாவளி”
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Also prompted @ Carry On Tuesday, Image @ Room for Romace
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"முகமறியா நண்பர்களின் கருத்துக்களே எனக்கு படிகற்கள்"
Such a wonderful piece full of tradition and love!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...there is an honest touch to your post, which i really like!
ReplyDeleteThe post was beautiful and amazing...and I was in there....wuuu huuu!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a romantic encounter! And I loved that orphanage part so much!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh the pleasures of a new marriage.. and with giving and love.. the post was celebrating the idea of a celebration.. even without it being diwali, this post would have stood true to the theme.. good show!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great Diwali! Happy Bhai Dooj to you...
ReplyDeleteembracing weeds
A long but sweet post!
ReplyDeleteThe idea of celebrating it at an orphanage/old age home is just too good-the wishes and the love you receive from those "special strangers" is just incomparable-the smile that lights up on their face on seeing someone, actually makes you feel satisfied from within-it actually is the best way to celebrate! Good luck for BAT :)
Awesome post, loved the romance every bit , felt it , thanks for such a lovely post.
ReplyDeletelove plus Diwali celebration, woble romance.
ReplyDeletebeautiful work, Glad to see you write stories.
A romantic celebration of Diwali. Wish at least some individuals , or couples like this could really have a merry celebration in an orphanage. It would mean a lot to the helpless unfortunates and bring light to their lives. A very noble thought and a wonderful post. All the best.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...Liked the post!
ReplyDeleteLost in thoughts - Celebrations
Love, passion , romance and most important the act of sharing your celebrations with others.
ReplyDeleteWhat more could one ask for.
Indeed A very happy first Diwali to the couple.
And yes of course a great piece of work.
Hey, is that really you in the pic? nice post...ATB!
ReplyDeletethe best of the post was the picture :) its so beautiful :)
ReplyDeletethe post itself stands good :) it has a feel thats carried perfectly al the way :)
All the best :)
Here is my celebration:
Ms. Meduri- Celebrations
I was thinking this is real...wow..you were able to maintain the readers' interest til the last part and I was about to believe it was you and your lovely wife...but nay,it was flash fiction...too good to be true SiS!...I almost missed yours, I was wondering where your post is on BAT!
ReplyDeleteSorry for coming in late for this SiS!
As always you churn out beautiful stories on romance...Isha n you a li'l bit mushy here... :-)
All the best SiS!
Happy Diwali to you...Isha and hubby made a very significant gesture of making their Diwali celebrations more meaningful this time!
A very good lesson and reminder for all...may there be more Isha's!
Your way of celebrating diwali with those who have no one in their liVes is very heart warming and so divine.Everyday meant for celebration if you have harmonious relationship with your loved ones.beautiful post and all the best for BAT
ReplyDeleteLooks like a real story.. Spending your diwali in an orphanage is really unique and special
ReplyDeletehey it's short n cute.Celebrating diwali with those cute flowers was really touching. I wish all the new couples should adopt a child.
ReplyDeleteThis is very beautiful, romantic and simple tale. Doing something for those who live on the dark side of life is something very commendable. Best wishes to you .
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words for my post. I did come across your article much earlier and left my sincere feedback. Please go through it. Once again, wish you all the very best.
ReplyDeleteA touching pice of work...
ReplyDeleteAn amazing, touching post, and I loved the glimpse into your culture. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJust Wonderful no other words for appreciation come to mind.
ReplyDeleteCelebrations x 40
wow, what else can someone ask for?
that was beautiful...
ReplyDeletebest wishes!
Nice one.
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where u can find nice wallpapers
@ AW
ReplyDeleteGlad to you felt the essence of tradition and love.. Thank you so much...
--Someone Is Special--
@ Viyoma
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it the touch.. Thank you so much for stoppin by...
--Someone Is Special--
@ Siddhesh 'Ravan' Kabe
ReplyDeleteAw.. Nice to see those sweet reactions Siddesh, my favorite name.. Hmm I read your posts and that was lovely you know.. Thank you so much for your sweet words here..
--Someone Is Special--
Oh my my ...this was such a beautiful simple post .. I guess the first of personal narration I am reading amidst all celebrations ..Direct from heart , this was really one of a kind , where sans preaching , you really made a difference in the lives of innocent chilren , spending your first diwali with them .. Being in chennai , i knw the first diwali is said to be evry special , and u nt nly md it spl , but extraordinary , nt only for u 2 , or childrens , but to the readers too :) Appreciate your way of 'celebrations' ! :)
ReplyDelete@ Shruti
ReplyDeleteGlad you loved it and felt the essence of romance.. Thank you so much for your sweet words here..
--Someone Is Special--
@ Saro
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that, yes the pleasure of new marriage.. Thank you so much for your sweet words..
--Someone Is Special--
@ gautami tripathy
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your sweet words.. Wish you the same, I know it is late.. Sorry for that.. Sure will visit yours..
--Someone Is Special--
@ Jaspreet said
ReplyDeleteGlad you loved the way of celebrating with orphanage people.. Of course it satisfies many hearts.. Aw Japreet, you felt it long, just 1000 words.. Thank you so much for the wishes..
--Someone Is Special--
@ astrosunilnomy
ReplyDeletedear, you made me fly.. Glad you felt it awesome and enjoyed the essence of romance in it.. Thank you so much for the wonderful words..
--Someone Is Special--
@ Jingle
ReplyDeleteJi, thank you so much for those wonderful words of appreciation.. I love to write lot of stories.. Thanks for the blessing..
--Someone Is Special--
@ Cherry Blossom
ReplyDeleteGlad you loved the idea of celebrating diwali with orphanage kids.. I too wish the same.. Thank you so much for your wonderful wishes..
--Someone Is Special--
@ Lost in thoughts
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it and felt it beautiful.. Thank you so much.. I read your post, it was awesome..
--Someone Is Special--
@ MAVERICK
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed my share, love, passion, romance and this beautiful thought.. Thank you so much..
--Someone Is Special--
@ swayambhu
ReplyDeleteGlad you felt it nice.. Nope, it is not me.. I got it in google.. Thank you so much..
--Someone Is Special--
@ Ms.Meduri
ReplyDeleteGlad you felt it beautiful and Thank you so much for those sweet words.. Sure will visit yours
--Someone Is Special--
@ Amity
ReplyDeleteAmity, as everyone knows, Isha the sweet name, I love it a lot you know..
Glad to hear those wonderful words Amity.. Wow, you felt the essence of it.. Thanks Amity....
Of course it is a fiction and that photo is taken from google..
Yes it is nice to romance with my pen and with the name Isha.. I love that..
Sure there will be more Ish's...
I am late in replying to this but nevertheless my wishes are with everyone whom I know through this wonderful romantic place..
Last but not the least, "Thank you so much for your wonderful words"
--Someone Is Special--
@ Pratibha The Talent
ReplyDeleteGlad you felt it divine.. Thanks for the wonderful wishes from your heart......
--Someone Is Special--
@ Srikanth
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that.. Thank you so much......
--Someone Is Special--
@ Sasintha Sandeep
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that.. Happy to hear from you... Thank you so much...
--Someone Is Special--
@ tikulicious
ReplyDeleteGlad you felt the essence of romance in this.. Happy to hear from you... Thank you so much for your wishes...
--Someone Is Special--
@ Cherry Blossom
ReplyDeleteI read those wonderful words from you.. thank you so much.. I was little busy that made me not to read any of the comments.. Sorry..
--Someone Is Special--
@ foolwise
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that it touched your heart. thank you so much..
--Someone Is Special--
@ evenstarwen
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that it touched your heart and you felt it amazing. thank you so much..
--Someone Is Special--
@ Vikas Khair
ReplyDeleteVikas, you made my day dear.. What a way to appreciate good work.. Thank you so much...
--Someone Is Special--
@ magiceye
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that magiceye.. Thank you so much...
--Someone Is Special--
@ HotBoyzz
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that.... Thank you so much... Sure will stop by yours
--Someone Is Special--
@ Aarti
ReplyDeletedreamy, you made me fly to Cloud 9 dear.. Happy to know that you loved the narration, celebration, and the orphange thing.. Glad to know that it was extraordinary for me and for you all.. Thanks for the wonderul and sweet appreciation.. I will sleep happily today after reading this wonderful sweet words..
--Someone Is Special--
Brimming with optimism and a yearning to savour life to the fullest,just as all your writings always are.
ReplyDeleteOnly disappointment came when i read through the comments and realised it wasnt you in the pic !
Thanks for the words !
@ Brijender Singh
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that Brij.. Sorry for disappointing with the false pic.. Thank you so much for your encouraging words..
--Someone Is Special--
That's a very impressive post. It has a mix of a number of things - tradition, compassion, and even love.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading it. Thanks for writing it.
@ Kshitij
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed reading and also felt it impressive.. Happy to hear those wonderful words.. Do keep coming..
--Someone Is Special--
This is too impressive.. What a celebration SiS Ji? You are super romantic person, may I wish you and your wife to enjoy more celebrations. Wishing you to win this contest..
ReplyDelete@ Bala
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that you felt it impressive.. Thank you so much for the wonderful words.. and PS, this is a fiction.. I am yet to marry..
--Someone Is Special--
Thanks to Srikanth and Prathiba for voting me..
ReplyDelete--Someone is Special--
Good one :-) the post took me to the imaginary world of how i will celebrate my first diwali after marriage..
ReplyDeleteKeep going...:-)
My Best wishes to you always... :-)
@ archana
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that.. Thank you so much for the encouraging words..
--Someone is Special--
yet to marry? i am amazed by the way you write. You are Romantic Verser for sure. love, bala.
ReplyDelete@ bala
ReplyDeleteThank you so much bala for praising me.. Thanks a lot..
--Someone is Special--
Really a heart touching tale..atleast humanity is still alive through stories :)
ReplyDelete--Raj
@ Raj
ReplyDeleteReally a heart touching tale..atleast humanity is still alive through stories :)
--Raj
Thank you so much Raj.. Happy Man...