It started off quitely... As we were away from home we arranged for small amounts of different colors ... just to serve the ritual and make Om aware of what holi is about. We applied colors in a very planned way. But Om was not satisfied. He wanted more... He picked up all the colors lying on the floor and started putting on himself.. Raya was a bit scared but slowly settled down with our colored faces.
Then came Tappu with lots of colors in his hand, as usual. He didnot even give us the time to change. We did not bother to change earlier as our holi was in a planned manner and mainly for the photoshoot. Soon we were fully colored. And Om ................. His kakka would throw colors at him. He accepted them with his head turned away... then turned his way with a broad smile and waited for the next color to be thrown again. We joined the other flat owners of the building we were staying in. Then Tappu took me and Om to his Nanny's. Om not only played with Nanny, Mum, Rik, Mesho but also with the neighbors who love him dearly. Many people who would not have touched colors gladly allowed themselves to be full with colors as they were being offered by Om.
In short, his Babba(even when he is used to vibrant holi at home), Nanny and Mum claimed that it was their best holi ever. JUST BECAUSE of OM.
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