From the eyes of the North.
Watched a festival of a new landβhis new innings.
A festival telling a story of new beginnings.
A new yug (year), a new adi (beginning),
Together we call it Ugadi.
Eyes linger after seeing a traditional dish,
A full circle of lifeβit tastes like a blissful wish.
With ingredients similar to what life offersβ
Situations and moments, many.
It tells us to keep a smile like jaggery,
Even in situations that bring agony.
Life is tough and bitter like neem,
Yet necessary for growth and moving upstream.
If you feel gloomyβa sour tamarind,
Always remember, even in that,
You will find a blessing of the reverend.
Have a willβa strong one,
That makes your challenges look silly.
Be like the dishβspicy, like green chili.
Salty moments will pass away,
Just believe in yourself.
A single step forward will make them swayβfar away.
If you take a bite of raw mango,
Life will give you surprises.
I witnessed a celebration,
Stuck in awe.
Prayers humble, and performances fewβ
I felt that felicity in this city new.
I witness a celebration -
Stuck in awe.
Prayers humble and performances few
I felt that felicity in this city-new.
It's a festival celebrating a Indian new year- a celebration similar to Gudi padwa
Since I moved to a new city,
A city - humble and colourful
Here is my version of experience for this festival.