Nurungukal…2…contd…

      A set of actions if repeated in exact intervals year after year without fail, attain a status of a custom, which we do not wish to get disrupted. There are many rituals practised in our society over the years which gained divinity and the descendants of any family shudder to break them. I do not want to draw a controversy on the belief, yet it would be interesting to take a dive on one such activity in which I partake  almost without fail since 1970.

     Ever since I entered into  one of the ancient aristocratic families of Wayanad by marrying my wife, I was fascinated to engage in conversation with one member who had a firm grip of events that took place around her,crystal clear. She was unique in depiction and authenticity. She was a good conversationalist, with a rare flair to hold one for hours. When ever we met I used to enjoy her company by engaging into a chat , especially on devotional subjects and lo her acumen was par excellence. She is none other than late Lakshmi kutty Amma affectionately called as Ammu Chechy, the younger sister of my mother-in-law. A charming personality with a deep knowledge in Puranas. I place the next few posts before her as a mark of respect and homage…..contd…