merry christmas

Merry Christmas
Christmas in Salt Lake City is very special when compared to other states in America.  The illumination is fantastic and naturally we all went on December 24, to Temple Square, Salt Lake City.

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colouring

Drawing and Colouring
I love drawing and colouring.  Here is one where I am engrossed in colouring work.  All are happy with my interest.

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salt flats visit

Salt Flats
We all went to Salt Flats and here are some pictures taken at Salt Flats, Utah

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my birthday

Happy Birthday
My birthday celebration was simple.  My grandpa never allows mom to spend money for unnecessary purposes.  So mom invited only 2 families.  I was very happy as my close friend had come.

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happy dasera 2017

Dasera 2017

Dasera or Navaratri is a hindu festival celebrated all over India.  Navaratri means nine nights.  It is a 10 day celebration event, the last day being called Vijayadashami day.  During this period dolls are arranged and kept in an attractive way.  Happy Dusera to all.  Thanks to my grandpa who has taken so much pain in arranging dolls to enable us to celebrate Navaratri.

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india mela fest

India Mela

Today we went to Ganesha Hindu Temple situated in South Jordan, Salt Lake City to attend India Mela fest.  We all had fun there watching so many cultural activities. Of late I started loving to dance and have been telling Amma to teach me.

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thank you grandpa

Thank You Grandpa

I am so happy today as grandpa arrived here to spend some months with us.  I went to Airport with Appa and Amma to receive him and he has brought so many presents to me and to my brother, Vidushmath.

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my first classical musical class

Mom started to teach me classical music as i had picked up 'shyamale meenakshi' song fast.

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ganesh festival

Ganesh Festival

Today is Ganesh Festival day. My grandpa (mom's father) & Ajji (grandma- mom's mother) performed pooja in Mysore.  We also did perform pooja here in Salt Lake City.

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grand mother

Grandma
My only Grand Mother calls me with affection as Gouri (pet name).  In fact today is goddess Gouri Festival.  Every Hindu performs pooja in India.  Here is the video showing Aarathi to goddess Gouri by Grandmain Mysore.  She is a great singer too. 

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online karaoke

Online Karoke
Mom tested me whether I can sing a duet song using online karaoke music.  Watch and judge how I managed.

Following is my solo song from a hindi film.

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inside my class room with friend

My friend
I have already made a friend.  I think I will certainly have a good time in this school.

inside my class room

Inside my class room
I think I know many things....!!

first day first school

First day in my first school
I am so happy to go to school.  Today is my first day in first school.  My teacher is very kind-hearted.

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violin vs key board

My cousin Abhirama
My cousin Abhirama has great talent.  He tried to play on key board, the new song taught by teacher Jim Farrell on violin.  My grandpa loves this tune very much.

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anna shastra ritual

Anna shastra

Mom and Papa decided to do Anna Shastra ritual (first time giving food) to my little brother, Vidushmath on Sunday, the July 30 2017.  Here are some pictures of the rituals.  Thanks to Mr.Bhat for conducting the ceremony over skype.

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cousins Abhirama and Adhokshaja

Cousins Abhirama and Adhokshaja (Raami & Akshi)

My cousin Adhokshaja tries to make portrait of brother Abhirama.  My grandpa loves this video.

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malgudi days

Malgudi days
On my own I tried to reproduce the background music of the famous serial 'Malgudi Days' telecasted over television in the year 1986 in India.  Nowadays, Mom and Papa are watching the episodes everyday.

Benne alankara puje to Ganapati in Mysuru

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circus

Circus
Dad and Mom took me and my brother to Circus today evening.  It was a wonderful experience to me as I could get cookies and candy.  My brother Vidushmath didn't like the environment as the huge crowd was responding with applause.  Here are some video clips.

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song shaamale meenakshi

Song shaamale meenakshi

I love singing but I feel shy to show my talent when others are there watching me.  Mom found a new way to make me sing when we visited her friend's home today!!  

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my oral lessons

My oral lessons

Mom wants me to know some basics before I go to preschool in August. Hence,oral tuition began at home and this is just one video. And how can I forget Ajji who taught me many things.

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my first full length prayer

My first full length prayer

Mom every morning insists me to repeat what she recites and this is how I learnt the prayer by-heart.

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bye bye Ajji (grandma)

Bye bye Ajji (grandma)

Finally we have to say goodbye to grandma. We miss you Ajji....

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