Delhi and most of North India is still hung over from the Diwali revelries. The end of four-day partying, drinking and other festivities does leave a vacuum, on top of it the trauma of returning to work. The depressing fog caused by post Diwali pollution … Continue reading The Diwali Hangover
Of birthdays, growing up, adding years, feeling younger & more…
Birthday girl 2019 Birthdays are always so special to me. Many a ‘mature’ people have often told me, “What’s the big deal about birthday? It’s just another day.” For me they are a BIG deal, I wait for my birthday every year, for the wishes … Continue reading Of birthdays, growing up, adding years, feeling younger & more…
Bidding adieu to little Miss Hankie: whiff of an era gone by
Once upon a time she was my constant companion. I wouldn’t leave home without her. Whether going to school in the morning or visiting neighbours in the evening, she would be neatly folded and pinned to my dress or tugged in my skirt. We loved … Continue reading Bidding adieu to little Miss Hankie: whiff of an era gone by
Ma Lokkhi: Worshipping the Golden Goddess on Sharad Purnima or Kojagari Purnima
Ma LokkhiImage courtesy http://www.kumartuli.com Goddess Lakshmi, is she the milder manifestation of Durga or is she her daughter? There are various interpretations in Hinduism. Durga - also knowns as Parvati or Kali (in more awe-inspiring form) and, Lakshmi & Saraswathi are considered to be Tridevi … Continue reading Ma Lokkhi: Worshipping the Golden Goddess on Sharad Purnima or Kojagari Purnima
Shobho Bijoya Dhashami: Bidding Adieu to the Mother Goddess
Photo courtesey Sanjay Kumar Roy Bijoya Dashami! Time to bid adieu to Goddess Durga, the all-powerful Mother. The day brings back memories of Dadur Barir Durga Pujo (Puja at my maternal grand father’s ancestral home). Ladies would gather before the Durga idol since morning, feeding … Continue reading Shobho Bijoya Dhashami: Bidding Adieu to the Mother Goddess
Real Clothing for Real Women: SAANCHI by Sanchita Singh Roy
I love the effortlessly elegant clothes designed by SAANCHI. Be it office wear, party or weddings Sanchita’s creations will make you stand out. And what I like best about her is that she creates clothes that can add to the beauty and elegance of every women.
Durga Pujo: soaking up in the Divine Glow
The golden sunlight, the clear blue sky, the white cottony clouds The gentle cool breeze, the sweet smell of shiuli, or just the memory of that smell whiffing through the air Ears straining for the sound of dhak, the excitement of dhunochi dance Absurd heart … Continue reading Durga Pujo: soaking up in the Divine Glow
It’s been a year…
How it all started Hello Friends! The Retro Feeling is one year today. It has been a very exciting year of looking back and moving forward. Thank you all for being with me on this nostalgic trip, for taking time to browse through The Retro … Continue reading It’s been a year…
Chaklis by Keerti Ramachandran
It was at dinner a few days ago that my daughter-in-law said, “Mummy, you must start a Keerti’s kitchen” now otherwise all these traditionally home-made dishes will be lost to the next generation. See how popular ….. has become!”
Goddess Durga ponders upon her earthly sojourn: the changing flavours of Sharod Utsav
This year, however, the Goddess seems to have lost her usual enthusiasm for her annual earthly sojourn. As she packs her bags with her best saris and jewellery listlessly her husband Lord Shiva enters the bedroom.