Deepavali of 2008 has been more remarkable than many other years that I remember. While it was the ‘thala deepavali’ for Priya & Ashwin (though Ashwin was away in Germany), it’s the first when Seema & Abhay have been in India, together. The whole family came together to celebrate it, particularly Praachi, after many many years. This years October has had more holidays than any other year that I remember. Also the year that I spent a bagful to get a handful of crackers. Its truly been a festival of lights.

Praachi with Giri

Savitha

Priya and Praachi

Sanje - Lit with Deepas

Mom - Lit the flower pot

Abhay's Flower Pot

Savi and Sanju enjoying sparklers

Savi and Sridhar enjoying sparklers

The Nilaya Family

The Nivas Family

The Sisters