D2's Annaprashan

I was thinking of writing out a post but I couldn't put it any better than has already been done by his Jharnadida(?). Here is her narration:


There is this family, full of love and laughter,

Filled with all that a family does desire.

A daughter and a son, joined by a princess bride

From the Orient – happy together, or away.

Then one day the daughter brought a doll home;

With dark hair and bright eyes – like two bumble-bees.

The family poured their love on him in endless abandon.

Kalapi, the courageous daughter, and her son,

Once more brought all the best in life to them all.



Durgadas has to grow; so he was given rice,

Colourful curries and sweets, all made for him

With as much love as a heart can hold.

As auntie placed him on her lap, his uncle fed him.

And then he chose to touch earth –

To respect our mother, our blue planet.

It was time for a nap at last, with all the chores behind.

• From Jharna mashi to Kalapi and Durgadas

October 12, 2008

There is also the video, rather nicely put together by Randy Roy.