The tragic accident had ended two young lives. Worse than that, the old mother was left with a six-year old grandchild, and no breadwinner in the family. I referred them to a NGO which could help.
Both returned home in a devastated state.
“How could you do that to us? We cannot be in a place with monstrous helpers. Their idols are placed in the lobby outside … probably evil spirits lurking around ….”
Having come from a village in Western India, they had no exposure to Halloween or related rituals. They felt they had erroneously entered a tantric’s abode.
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A thought provoking piece indeed.
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Thank you, Keith!
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Fantastic slant on the reality of cultural mismatch! 🙂
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Thanks a lot 😊
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I could understand their confusion, it’s an odd tradition!
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These kind of toys are sometimes hung outside houses – to prevent the evil eye. Halloween has caught up, but only in the urban areas.
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this is so thoughtful.. well-written Reena! sadly, superstition everywhere.
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Thanks, Deepa!
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