Wednesday, February 27, 2008

My First India Visit - Part 1

Feb 11: My first International flight. Air Hostesses were so helpful, I truly enjoyed my flight. I ate as usual and slept through the night till France. Next leg over to Mumbai was a little nuisance. I wanted to play, people wanted to sleep. However, pappa and myself did play and walked around the plane. I made so many friends with my smile and my 'good looks'
Feb 13: Grand Welcome at Urva Ajja's house
Boy o Boy - I did not imagine that people were so tipping over to see me. Ajja was waiting for my arrival. I got a traditional welcome from Urva Dodda. Evening Asha Mami came to see me but I was in no mood to see anyone as I wanted to sleep. I was awake almost the whole of 'my' night with all people and the bright lights. People just don't get the idea of day and night. (or is it me? It sure felt like night to my body but there was so much light) Later heard amma telling that I have a terrible jet lag. Need to do look up some wiki to know what is this jet lag!!
Feb 14: Trip to Udupi
Appa, amma and myself went to Udupi. The car ride is AMAZING. No rear facing car seats, no seat belts. Sit on the comfy laps of Amma, watch as beauty zoom by and the cold air hit my face blowing my hair all the way back.... It was fun. Another warm welcome from Siri ajja and Ammamma. They have changed a little bit since I saw them last time. Bhavya maama was there and so were Bhamini doddamma and my brother and sister Samahit and Samashrita
Feb 15: Jaataka Karma, Naama Karana
These Traditional events were filled with chanting of Vedic mantras which have special powers. In addition to my common name, I got three other names and got a chance to see around.
Feb 16 to Feb 29
Back to Urva ajja's house and busy preparing for Guru Chikkappa's marriage. I am lending my hand wherever possible. Speeding up the purchases, distributing invitations, entertaining guests and doing whatever I can. Boy one thing I realized - 'Holy Cow' 'Meow Cat' and 'Bow Bow Dog' are all REAL. I had a good look at these animals and much more. I am the busiest person now in trying to make sure that I get as much of India as possible in these two months....
Second part coming soon will be dedicated to Guru Chikkappa's Marriage.
Ciao,
Saaranga
Mami - pappa's sister
Mama - Amma's brother
Doddamma - Amma's Sister

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