The family photoshoot has been one of my favorite things during my India trip. For over a decade, it has become a family tradition. Amma loved being in the picture with her clan. The excitement begins as soon as I book my ticket: choosing the weave, color, shopping, and getting everything ready. From day one, Amma decided she would not wear the same saree but loved witnessing the whole planning.
During the last trip, we had the saree ready. However, my No-3 sister lost her mother-in-law, so she couldn’t make it to Bangalore. Our trip was all planned with visiting Mr. Husband's side of the family, so we couldn’t visit my sister in Bihar. It was the first time that we were in India and not together as a family.
That family photoshoot never happened. The saree remained packed in Bangalore. Amma was disappointed too that all her four daughters couldn’t be together, and she missed the whole shebang of the photoshoot.
For her Gangapooja (the last ritual), we decided to wear the same saree. With so many guests, we didn’t have much time to do the whole photoshoot, but we managed a pic or two with just us and Papa. Many had our pictures taken with them. I am sure many went home inspired to do the same with their siblings.
Amma surely was somewhere smiling, knowing her clan is together celebrating her.
Patteda Anchu from Punarjeevana for the Gangapooja on a warm sunny day
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