I had started writing this blog on being bowled over by the beauty of the Royal Journey of Lord SreeRama from his abode in Triprayar Temple to Arattupuzha where the annual gathering or Pooram of all the deities of the nearby temples are held. It is said that Lord Sree Rama presides over this gathering of Gods and is a sight to behold.
A few posts later, my blog got discontinued, though my friends used to encourage me to continue writing it.
And now after a gap of almost an year, I am re-starting it, almost as a thanks giving promise made to Lord Sree Rama himself for having answered our prayers when we needed it the most.
It was more than a coincidence that the first trip I and my daughter made after recuperating from her recent illness was to participate in the very same Royal Journey. Though I had to undertake the driving of the 2 hour journey it was as if Lord Rama himself gave me all the power and there I was, breezing through the highway.
All through the Royal Journey, the deity is welcomed with floral showers and fireworks. This time, I too waited eagerly with my daughter to welcome the great Lord with our "Poovu para" or the floral welcome. As the Lord and his entourage majestically walked through the floral showers, my eyes welled up, not just by the awe inspiring sight alone but more with the deep sense of gratitude we felt for all the blessings my family had got at the time of need.
A few posts later, my blog got discontinued, though my friends used to encourage me to continue writing it.
And now after a gap of almost an year, I am re-starting it, almost as a thanks giving promise made to Lord Sree Rama himself for having answered our prayers when we needed it the most.
It was more than a coincidence that the first trip I and my daughter made after recuperating from her recent illness was to participate in the very same Royal Journey. Though I had to undertake the driving of the 2 hour journey it was as if Lord Rama himself gave me all the power and there I was, breezing through the highway.
All through the Royal Journey, the deity is welcomed with floral showers and fireworks. This time, I too waited eagerly with my daughter to welcome the great Lord with our "Poovu para" or the floral welcome. As the Lord and his entourage majestically walked through the floral showers, my eyes welled up, not just by the awe inspiring sight alone but more with the deep sense of gratitude we felt for all the blessings my family had got at the time of need.
