Friday, November 05, 2010

On this day of Deepavali...

Getting up at 3 in the morning was unthinkable a few years ago, but today it was unavoidable, since I was about to start for home. I was thrilled by the thought of driving up till home at that odd hour of the day.  Getting ready quickly, I set out and made myself comfortable behind the wheels.... and God! what a ride it was speeding through the deserted road on such a cold dark morning.
The rain that had been pouring down incessantly throughout the night had virtually flooded the roads.  Driving on them seemed to be such a strange experience, especially since it was the first of its kind and I was not yet so much used to taking a car onto the road.  I am still mastering the art of driving.  But still, it was a good ride. I enjoyed it!
The day passed by quickly.  Not surprising though. How else do you expect a Deepavali to be?  The day had its importance, not only that it was Deepavali, but some other reason as well. Will detail on that on another occasion.  Family members - many of them - visited my house today and we all had a nice time together.  What better occasion than a Deepavali to have the family to come together.
I could hear some occasional bursts of crackers from the streets.  Celebrations on the streets have not yet subsided.
Let the light prevail for ever. Happy Deepavali...!!!

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