Onam

Today what Onam, vishu, our culture and tradition means to us is Achan and Amma's gift to us.
What joy they felt by celebrating these festivals with great aplomb. It was not mere celebration of festival with sumptuous food but a feeling of warmth, oneness and sharing they expressed that made it all the more special.
I don't remember an Onam when we have not distributed sweets in our neighbourhood or invited someone over for lunch.
We've never had an onam without calling relatives and friends to wish them.
We have never had an onam without flowers and colour.
Life was a true celebration.

I would like to thank them by walking in their footsteps, by celebrating every onam like Achan and Amma did.