The Weapon Festival

This Voodoo Knife Rack has nothing to do with the post....

Happy Ayutha Pooja.

I am not very sure about the origins of the festival.. But I am happy it existed, for the holiday Im enjoying today. Tomorrow is Saraswathi Pooja (or) Vijaya Dasami.

We, at our home, used to keep all my school books in front of the Pooja Rack and Wow.. What a day ? God's way of telling.. "You neednt study. Take a break..". Then after the pooja is over we have to study for 10 mins, sitting in front of the Gods.

Ayutha Pooja was even happier because, I used to go along with my dad to Lucas-TVS. For those who dont know, Lucas-TVS is a part of the TVS group operating from Padi. They manufacture Starters for Cars. But most of all, the food they used to provide .. is divine. "Wheels India" a part of the TVS group was once called "Meals India" just because of the quality of food they provide to their employees. Ayutha Pooja is a chance for the employees family to taste their food. There are also special celebrations there.. They give big gifts for this occasion, varying from some Eversilver item to a suitcase. Ice Cream was a special attraction.

Now we cant expect every company to do that. My company gave one pack of Shri Krishna Sweets - Thirupathi Laddu (Good attempt from these guys.. tastes close to a original Thirupathi Laddu).

Then there's this usual cleaning bikes and cars and making them look like new. With all the rain that showered yesterday, my Honda Avyukta (Activa) looks like a old Lambretta scooter. Pchch.