"Yeah pink colour suits you. Buy that saree..." Mom finalised for me.
"I had liked that one only from the beginning. ?I'll buy that one only..." & I turned to the shopkeeper.
"Bhaiya yeh pack kar dena...."
"Haan madam, this colour is perfect for you. Diwali ke din aap khub chamkengi..!!"
"Arey, it's not for Diwali.. It is for my reception after Diwali..."
"Ohhh... Shopping for marriage.... So Madam, buy more... This would be your last Diwali at home..??!!!" the shopkeeper questioned.
I nodded but the enthusiasm of shopping vanished. Every time I try to come out of that mood , something or other pops up to remind me of my last days...... I begin to feel low on hearing the word "Last"... It would not mean an end of celebrations but an end to that kind of celebrations.....
No more window shopping & bargaining around with Mom....
No more discussions with Dad about finalising the Diwali gifts...
No more quarrels with Brother over the crackers..
No more arguments with Sis over the matching earrings...
No more fights for chocolates & chaklis....
Surely there would be Diwali again next year & I would celebrate but there won't be the same shopping, the same gifts, the same crackers, the same jewellery,the same chocolates, the same people around.....
There would be a new place, new people, people who have accepted me as a member in their family, people who would care about me but would it be like the same old celebrations?? Or would it be more fun filled celebration??????
"Arey see Ishika, the shopkeeper is not even reducing a paisa.. These people have their own say in price during celebrations.. They know people will buy whatever price they quote..." & suddenly I realised mom was telling me something...
I smiled & tried to connect to what she was saying.
"Arey Mummy its fine.. We have to still reach home & complete the coking.. Lets pay for it quickly.. " I handed over the Debit Card to the cashier & we collected our saree.
Just as we were crossing the street, a marriage procession passed by & mom remarked, "Next month, we would be celebrating your marriage in the same way... Time is flying so quickly.. Oh God......."
Celebrating Marriage..????
Yeah that is what "Marriage" is in India... A festival just like others which comes once in the whole lifetime.. A time to rejoice, to be happy..... An occasion & reason to celebrate... But things about other "CELEBRATIONS" change so much after this one "CELEBRATION" called "MARRIAGE" & I have begun to realise it now...
P.S. : This is a work of Pure Fiction..!!
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"But the things about other "CELEBRATIONS" change so much after this one "CELEBRATION" called "MARRIAGE" & I have begun to realise it now..."
I am not sure but I think this closing line of yours has a negative connotation to it, is it so? Correct me if I am wrong.
All the best! :)
Most Indian celebrations are built on the edifice of tremendous effort on the part of some forebears.
And perhaps that is what each of us,in a smaller measure, gets a chance to do through marriage.
So here's to the one celebration that is the progenitor of many other celebrations and lends its very own complexion to every other celebration that follows!
Is this a fact or fiction? But am more inclined to believe it is real and wow...you're getting soon...so soon it will be next month, right?
Congratulations...yes, marriage is one kind of big celebrations especially to those people in the higher caste, the rich and the popular!
Thanks for sharing this for BAT! I like the element of truth in it...:)
All the best Urvashi! :-)
This is my first time on your blog and I have to save I'm impressed.
I concur with you when you say that marriage is no less than a celebration and why not? It is something that not only unites two lives but two cultures, two families and so many hearts.
Cheers!!
Good Luck ofr those who are participating in BAT..!!
cyaa... TC :)
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Made me really really nostalgic...the fact that it would "THE LAST...." itself makes my stomach crunch... ahh.. can't explain how it feels.. but have to say..lovely piece..
:D..good day!!!
I feel marriage has been super hyped in India. Much much much more than needed. Just like the boards I think.
But you are right when you say it's like a celebration in itself.
and I envy for your fictions .. :) ....
Happy New Year to you and your family....
Best wished to you :)
nicely written :) yes...for us everything changes after marriage..including our name :(...!!!
All the best :)
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Happy belated Diwali, hope you had a gr8 one and the shopkeepers didn't overcharge you much!! ;)
Good luck for BAT and do stop by, Someone Is Special - Celebrations
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I am impressed it is very nice....
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