Category Archives: Through Grandma’s Memory Lane

“Ammama, can I put this one in the basket?” Gargi asked eagerly, holding a bright yellow lemon with a few small brown spots. My grandchildren and I have come to Nagavalli’s house to collect Nimmakayalu (lemons). Though no one lives here currently, it has a huge lemon tree in the backyard for as long as […]

“It’s mine” Shruti exclaimed, trying to push Karthikeya’s hand away. “I had a smaller one last time, akka! This one is mine,” Karthikeya retorted. Since they were kids, it has always been the same scene with my grandchildren,whenever it comes to enjoying curd rice with nimmakaya pachadi. My grandchildren, Gargi, Shruti, Maitreyi and Karthikeya are […]

“Adilakshmi!” I waved in excitement as I spotted Adilakshmi, Nagavalli, and Balli playing on the riverbank. It was Vinayaka Chavithi, and our little group of friends had gathered there to wish each other and spend some time together. Amma had asked Anna to take me along so that I could return home on time for the evening pooja. […]

“I am hungry, Amma,” I said as my mother and I reached home. It was a little late in the afternoon by the time we returned from the temple at the hilltop. The celebration today lasted longer than expected. And I am hungry, having had nothing since morning. “I will make something quick”, she said. […]

Summer mornings and sun-drying activities on the terraces are inseparable. Let’s swim through the memory lanes of Grandma and know history of pickling from her perspective!

There is a bit of Gandhi in every Indian. Be it with roads or with anecdotes, he is everywhere. On this Gandhi Jayanti, let us recollect a small story of his.

I sat there smiling on the balcony enjoying the festive mood. My grandchildren are preparing their bicycles for Ayudha pooja with their grandfather.
“Sit and try to balance yourself, Karthik”, I heard my husband encourage my grandson to cycle. And, this reminded me of my childhood.
The memories of us performing ayudha pooja, our heartful talks and giggles, and the delicious prasadam!