21 October 2017

“Bhaiphonta”. First time after 1983.

Last time I had “bhaiphonta” with my sister was when I was 17 years old. (This is a ceremony where sisters celebrate their brothers).

And today, at 51 years, I am exactly three times as old. After a long time, finally, I was able to keep a request of my sister…



Posted October 21, 2017 by Rajib Roy in category "Family in India", "Vacations

24 COMMENTS :

  1. By Arjun Dasgupta on

    You are blessed that you are at Kolkata with your sister… This divine relationship is unmeasured by any scientific instruments and have no units…

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  2. By Ambarish Mitra on

    “The mother again commented on the simplicity of the relationship between brother and sister. No exaggerated display of emotion, no hyperbolic words of affection; just a deep, sincere care towards each other.” —Gorky (Mother)

    Reply
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