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Sitting in our cozy home, I could sense the excitement in the air. My mom was getting ready for her special yearly trip to Bangalore. You might wonder what's so exciting about it. Well, it's her Navarathri visit to her brother's house in Bangalore, a journey that fills her heart with joy and something my dad and I like to tease her about! Her brother, Prakash Venkatraman, holds a special place in her heart. He lives in the vibrant city of Bangalore, and the thought of seeing him again brings a radiant smile to her face. As Navarathri approached, she carefully packed her bags, making sure to include little gifts she knew her brother would love. The trip from Chennai to Bangalore is short but intense, just 36 hours. In that time, my mom goes through a whirlwind of emotions, excitement, and love. It all begins when her brother greets her at the railway station, and from there, they embark on an unforgettable journey of family, tradition, and devotion. One of the unique traditi...

  As a 21-year-old college student studying in Haryana, I eagerly awaited the end of the semester to return home and spend some quality time with my family. Little did I know that this time, my homecoming would be accompanied by a delightful twist. My 16-year-old brother and I came up with a brilliant idea: he would join me in Delhi for a few days before my return.  We were both excited to tour the bustling capital city together. We saw this as a chance to not only build our relationship but also to make priceless memories that would make an impression on us forever. Our journey began as I picked him up at the Delhi IGI Airport.  My brother, having lived in Bangalore his entire life, was shocked as soon as he stepped out of the flight, in his words; “Bro, there are like - heat waves”. I’d always thought I could never survive anywhere other than Bangalore because of it’s perfect weather but I was proven wrong. I realised then that I had grown used to the heat quite fast an...