Deepavali 2007

Deepavali, also called Diwali is a major Hindu festival. It is the "Festival of Lights," which symbolises the victory of good over evil. Fireworks are associated with the festival.
In south India, deepavali commemorates the killing of Narakasura by Lord Krishna's wife Sathyabhama. Before Narakasura's death, he requested a boon that everyone should celebrate his death with colorful light.
A few shots of Aakash enjoying this festival! :)

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Aakash & Friends

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Friends I made in India :) Arjun & Tarun - sheer coincidence that they are in a white-blue stripe shirts and me in red ;)

Aksharabhyasam

Aksharabhyasam is the ritual which is an induction to formal studies. We invoke the Gods to bless the kid in his endeavour. Instruments required for studying (something to write on, to write with, books) are presented along with a set of new clothes. Rice is spread on a plate and child is placed on one's lap; holding his hand, "Hari Om" is written on the rice using a gold ring followed by the child's name.
My aksharabhyasam was done in July '07; amma uploaded the photos only now :(





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Boys & Toys!!

Aakash just loves his construction blocks, trucks, bikes and trains. All the construction trucks are named after Bob,The Builder's machines - Scoop being his favourite as of now :)

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Amma...cow...mooooooo!!

He just loves this shirt now!! He actually wanted to get a picture in this :)He goes..."Cow!!! Moooooo!!!!" every time he sees the cow. LOL!!

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"Heliclopter"

Aakash's favourite toy right now is his "heliclopter" made from Lego pieces....

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