Aadi 18
Yesterday was Aadi 18. So what does that mean? Aadi is the fourth month of the Hindu solar almanac followed by most Tamilians.
When I wound up my weekly 1x1 call with my manager, I let him know I was visiting my mother to seek her blessings on Aadi 18. And, then I ended up explaining the funda!
Of course, much of this funda is gyaan handed over by my dad, and grandma. I believe this is a special day because the river Cauvery rises 18 steps to form a brimming garland in Srirangam, the abode of Lord Ranganatha. It is a kind of thanksgiving to nature for the abundance of water that would ensure a good winter crop and harvest.
And, I believe families go to the river side, offer prayers and offering of coconut, fruit, flowers, etc to the river. This is followed by a meal of flavored rice preparations such as coconut rice, lemon rice, and of course curd rice (the famous thayir saadham!)
I wish I could have convinced a few friends to drive to the river side, about 100 kms away and enjoyed the feast in the traditional manner. Here I was in office, doing an evaluation, attending calls, and responding to emails. My mind was wandering through the greenery, the white clear foam left by the river water rushing amidst rocks,....
Hmm....work it is that wins!!!!
When I wound up my weekly 1x1 call with my manager, I let him know I was visiting my mother to seek her blessings on Aadi 18. And, then I ended up explaining the funda!
Of course, much of this funda is gyaan handed over by my dad, and grandma. I believe this is a special day because the river Cauvery rises 18 steps to form a brimming garland in Srirangam, the abode of Lord Ranganatha. It is a kind of thanksgiving to nature for the abundance of water that would ensure a good winter crop and harvest.
And, I believe families go to the river side, offer prayers and offering of coconut, fruit, flowers, etc to the river. This is followed by a meal of flavored rice preparations such as coconut rice, lemon rice, and of course curd rice (the famous thayir saadham!)
I wish I could have convinced a few friends to drive to the river side, about 100 kms away and enjoyed the feast in the traditional manner. Here I was in office, doing an evaluation, attending calls, and responding to emails. My mind was wandering through the greenery, the white clear foam left by the river water rushing amidst rocks,....
Hmm....work it is that wins!!!!
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