Revathi J Chaganti

Drama Fantasy

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Revathi J Chaganti

Drama Fantasy

Life Sans Covid Fear

Life Sans Covid Fear

3 mins
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The entire house was lit with subtle lighting, There was a unique fragrance in the air; a mix of aroma from burning Agarbatti sticks, camphor, sandalwood and the perfume used by the lady of the house. It was out of the world. Presently the lady was busy giving last minute instructions to her staff and making small adjustments as anytime guests would start arriving.


It was Varalakshmi Puja , performed on a Friday of Sravan month every year. Traditionally Lakshmi Puja is performed in the morning and women from the neighborhood are invited in the evening to partake in the celebration. The lady, Uma her name is, had invited around 30 of her friends and was eagerly waiting for them to come. Slowly the friends started to arrive ,each one dressed in her unique way in finery and together they all looked splendid! 


Everyone went into the puja room, offered prayers to the goddess and appreciated how well Uma decorated the deity and the whole place. Indeed, the whole house was decorated very tastefully. It was a reasonably big duplex house with a small garden. Curtains, cushions , upholstery, furniture were all spruced up and were looking fresh .The whole place had come alive and the lighting ,both indoor and in the garden made it look very cosy and warm. Every one was enjoying and appreciating things around and slowly settled into smaller groups, some around sofas, others around dining table and so on. Prasaadam was served and every one took it with reverence ,appreciating the taste and commented that somehow Prasaadam always tastes good. They were all enjoying each others’ company ,having met after a long time, affectionately holding each other’s hands, there were hugs and embraces. Finally it was time to leave . Every one received “tamboolam” beetle leaves,Areca nut, blouse piece haldi. Kumkum, coconut in a carry bag, Uma always gave an eco-friendly cloth bag which every one appreciated. 


By the time everyone of the guests left. Uma was tired but very content and satisfied for having the get together with her friends after a very long time. What with the fear of Covid around it has been unthinkable to plan such a carefree happy get together thought Uma.

Suddenly she heard her husband waking her up and laughing , saying that she was talking animatedly in her sleep . To her disappointment she realized that it was a dream where there was no covid fear and she and her friends had a nice time without any fears and inhibitions. though the dream in itself was enjoyable, how she was longing to have such small reasons to meet and enjoy. Life after Covid threat had become monotonous and it becomes drudgery without these small celebrations. But there is nothing much we can do.


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