‘I’ll tell you the story of today’s episode.
She had to agree, though, that Veena was not that much of a pest. Amma giggled like a girl, hiding her mouth with the end of her sari. Dussehra is celebrated to commemorate the death of Ravana, the evil king to the hands of Lord Rama.
It is celebrated on Deanship (10th day) of lunar month. But given the expenses involved, it has been a royal affair.
Come and eat,’ Amma’s voice interrupted her thoughts.Had Veena got wind of their plans? Her older brother Mohan had said he’d return home early from work to take her to the big, fancy Ramlila which was far more elaborate than anything she had ever seen.‘Sit down,’ Anita cried. It was he who got Mohan that job in the grocery store and loaned us money for the rent when we were short last month. She could donate the money for a token award to the best actor, the way she had seen people do at the smaller Ramlila organized near their house. This Navratri and Dussehra craft idea can be easily accomplished by using old newspaper, paints, hard cardboard, etc. When did you get this salwar suit? The delicious aroma of onions being browned with spices came to her, making her stomach rumble—one of the neighbours cooking dinner, perhaps. I’ll go home and—’It was the Ramlila that made Dussehra so special for her. I want one!’Veena began to flourish her sword, imitating the fencing bouts she had seen in the movies and almost missed hitting a woman passing by in the crowded street.‘Girls!
She doted on Veena—actually few people could resist that pest, all because of her pert features, big eyes and curly mop. And when Anita Rani announced her award for the actor who played Sita, the applause was deafening. For over 20 years (this website was started in 1998) we have been publishing original multi-cultural, multi-lingual and inclusive content to help kids explore, discover, learn, play, enjoy... All our content is copyright protected. ‘I spent all my money buying you a sword and a mask, I’m taking you to the Ramlila too and still you insist on making fun of me!’Veena, her young neighbour, who lived close by. She pushed it back into Veena’s hand but the little girl wailed, ‘You’re still angry with me. Though she was barely seven years old, she was quite attached to Anita. The people of Mysore celebrate Durga Puja, too. She doted on Veena—actually few people could resist that pest, all because of her pert features, big eyes and curly mop. People would wonder who the generous lady was and the applause that followed would be as much for her as for the actor. She had to agree, though, that Veena was not that much of a pest. ‘They say Hanuman ji actually flies!’She went and sat outside near the door so she could spot Mohan the moment he turned the corner. Navratri & Dussehra Themed Montessori Inspired Activities & Crafts For Kids (VLOG) CULTURE - A DIY bow & arrow made from hula hoop connectors & a twig. The festival of Dussehra, which commemorated Lord Rama’s victory over the ten-headed demon Ravana, was just a few days away and the excitement seemed to infect everyone.
‘You know how much her father helps us.