Bangle Ceremony and Mendhi Night
December 31st 2008 I woke at around 6.20 this morning as Shivali lurched out of bed and raced off to do something or other. I finally followed, sleepily trudging downstairs. A familiar face appeared in the kitchen doorway and called out a cheerful hello - Arpit arrived from Shimla early this morning after finishing his exams. I located Shivali in her bedroom with Anu and we all had a quick breakfast on the porch. I
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