Today evening in our colony we have a gathering on the occasion of 'Holika Dahan'. Vishal Nanu got me a beautiful dress for Holi. Me and Laddu both are celebrating our first Holi. Tithi wise today is Laddu's first birthday. I wore a new dress and went to do Holi pooja at Shiv Mandir square in our colony.
Me and Laddu offered 'Kharak' and 'Coconut' to the Holi. Mom and Preeti Nani prayed for two of us. It is believed offering Holi prayer saves kids from diseases. After coming back home we had another round of ritual was practiced. This time Mom and Dadi prepared 5 Lotas filled with different articles.
They used chocolates, kharaks, coins, patashe and khurbaani. Vishal Nanu was made to sit in middle on choki. I sat on his lap and every one else made sound with the lotas.
This ritual was practiced with a belief that after this newly born kids will have sound sleep and they don't panic while sleeping or playing. Latter Nannu tai said my name in my ear. In early days kids were given names on Holi by Gaudji Maharajs. Nannu tai played the role of Gaudji Maharaj :).
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