So we got ready for 13th morning packed some flowers and fruits and started. Aachi kept calling Amma to ask my favourite foods to be sent and prepared but we had planned not to answer the call and surprise them in person when we reached Aachi’s home.
We could smell the aroma of yummy food across the street I jumped out of the car and slowly entered home and rang the doorbell hiding behind the gate. Thatha was reading the newspaper. He came and asked, “Who is it?” then I screamed and jumped and hugged him he almost had happy tears.
“How did you come, sir?” he said. He calls me sir when he is happy. I ran inside to see Aachi running towards me with all smiles “Acho thangame vanthdutiya raja?” (My dear you came!). She calls me Raja.
She told me the festival would be boring without us, though she had already prepared my favourite bakshanam. I asked Aachi I can smell my favourite food, stomach is grumbling. She was so happy and ran inside and came with yummiest dosa with all ghee and we spoke and ate happily together.
Aachi and Thatha celebrate all festivals elaborately and narrate stories every time. I saw Aachi prepare obbattu my favourite, Thatha, Amma and I also helped in preparing it.
We all had a good lunch and afternoon nap. When I woke up the entire home smelled of sambrani. Aachi was doing pooja, Thatha told me its Moondram pirai- third day after new moon day and if we see moon and pray, all our wishes will come true.
I was so excited to hear it, and we all went to the terrace to see the moon, it was so much fun. It was like a race to see the moon first. We saw the moon and Aachi had a plate full of coins, fruits, flowers and a Ganesha photo to be seen after seeing the moon.
Next, Aachi was preparing for Vishu kani arranging mirror, jewels, fruits, coins, diya, seeing ourselves in the mirror the very first thing on the new year to remind us we are the most special part of it.
We all woke up and ran to see vishu kani as soon as we woke up before seeing anything else, followed by a bath, Pooja and kaineettam- my most favourite part of all festivals – where elders give blessings and money to younger ones in the family.

50 Responses
Wonderful narration my sweetheart.. god bless you. Keep going.
Awesome writing baby hugs and love to you from paerima
So nice to read thanks for sharing Aryan!
Beautifully written Aryan.. Keep it up.. May you have a bright future
Great Aryan baby …stay blessed ..keep rocking always ..
Well done
Keep it up
God bless you
Suprrr writing arayan lot more to go good luck baby
Such a wonderful and flawless narration Good job champion
Amazing read! Keep it up
Wonderful Aryan.. Your narrative me through all the instances. I could really cherish all the emotions you coined…God bless..
Neat narration … His usage of slang is superb!!!
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I could feel the entire picture of celebration…. we too virtually enjoyed the festival through your eyes … God bless Aaryan … look forward to see many more stories from you
Neat narration… Aryan’s usage of slang is superb
Superb Aryan….Very nicely written….Love reading it….. Keep writing Aryan. May God bless you
Keep writing and keep shining baby!! Miles to go… it’s just the beginning in the journey of reading and writing… once you learn to give wings to your imagination through writing, it’s a different word altogether… Amma loves you Aaryan ☺️
God bless you Aaryan .. keep writing more
God bless you Aaryan …. Keep writing more…
God bless you thangame…I love you raja.. nee thaan best… Aachi loves your writing always….
Such a wonderful writing dear aaryan keep going baby …stay blessed
Loved it… Very well narrated.. Every festival has its own charm and clebrating it with family make it complete.
Looking forward to reading many more stories written by you…
Superb narration Great gng Aaryan
Awesome. Very well narrated. Aaryan. Kudos
Super aaryu bro
Lovely narration Aryan! keep up the great work!
Wonderful Aaryan….Love to read your stories keep rocking…
Loved reading it aryan.. lots of love to all of u.. looking forward for your next article
Such a lovely writing Aryan….. Keep going… Lots of love….
Lovely narration dear … God bless you … Keep writing… All the best
Hey Aryan…very well expressed yur 2 days of festive experience at yur Aachi’s home!
Good start! Good attempt!!
Hurray!!
Suprrr writing arayan
I am very happily read your narration
Keep writing…God bless you
Good job lil champ.. keep writing more n more.. God bless you..
Awesome writing aaryan.. Keep going…
Excellent narration by the kid,he vividly and precisely mentioned the festival.good luck.
Simply Superb Aryan. *” HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS*”
You have done remarkably well at such a young age. My best wishes are always with you.
Congratulations for always evolving and inspiring other friends.
You’ve made us all so proud. I am very happy for you.
Congratulations on adding another feather in your cap.keep it up.
Wow Aaryan awesome narration ….. All the best
Excellent narration about the festival by the little boy, good luck and keep writing.
Beautifully written Aryan.. bought back my memories with grandparents! Narration is spot on.
Excellent Aryan….all the best ☺️
Very nice Aryan.. keep it up
Very nice narration dear kid…Well done…Will be waiting for your next story…
Very nice narration..
keep it up Aryan ..
“I’M IN AWE OF YOUR TALENT” . Excellent narration. Keep writing little Aryan.
Very good ☺️
Thank you
Superb write up Aaryan..you taught us..refreshed our new year festivity..happy you know our festival significance in detail..that looking in the mirror..and remind that WE are important part..so we should be humble..
It was as if you were infront of me and narrating the events..
Most of all enjoy and love your grandparents..the pure love is exceptional,unparalleled.
Keep writing..and fly higher..
A very happy vishu young man!
Very natural style of writing and also informative .. Keep up the good work Aaryan 🙂 Kudos
Thank you everyone for all the love and appreciation
All the best bujju I love you
Good sign of growing with versatile talent ,, lovely ,, keep going keep growing Aryan
Amazing write-up Aaryan, keep up the good work!