Dusherra

Friends,
 This is the 'Ravan Dahan' a ritual carried on the day of 'Dusherra' where in an effigy of Ravan is burnt along with others. The above picture  is of same being done at my home on 'Dusherra' of 2013, the ravana cut out is made out of cardboard with embellishments done later and decorated. It was indeed an enjoyable family activity. This a typical Hindu tradition. This actvity we try to take up every year with slight changes affecting the face and size of the ravana cut out due to over enthusiasm or under enthusiasm .
My son is peeking out from the backside of 'King Ravana' as he is surely not fearful of him because of  sheer size of paper Ravana who is harmless.

Crochet Blanket

Hello Friends
It has been a long time since I have posted something new. Currently I am participating in an event of 'Crochet Craft' of making baby blankets which involves a large group of Indian ladies to break the current  'Guinness Book Of World Record' for  creating a largest crochet blanket. Indian ladies from India and overseas have taken up this challenge to break the earlier record held by South Africa. These blankets will be distributed all over India to the needy after the completion of the event.
 This  social cause gives a reason of  making my country proud for coming together just by a THREAD.....
This gives me pleasure which I am sharing with you all.

The picture above here is of  the blanket I handcrafted for the challenge.