Happy New Year!

Returning to this space and specifically to this particular blog page is a perfect example of procrastination which I can corelate to Anshi's birth and can be easily escaped with a usual statement which says motherhood is difficult!

But wait! Had I not enjoyed the motherhood to the fullest that, then I would have been actively writing and uploading images everywhere. It's upto you to conclude.

Anyway, so happy to be here and excited to pen down the experience of the first day of the year, 2025.

I have changed.. I don't know.. But I feel so... 

I will explain it later.. Leave!

One thing I have realized the most is that life is short. We never know how much time we have left. So, let’s not wait for what the future holds. Forgive quickly, love deeply, live fully, and stay connected. Leave the rest to karma.

With this deep realization in your heart, you will find yourself staying grounded and grateful to God every single day.

I don't know if it's coincidence or not.. But Before moving to Gurgaon I thought to visit Puri for Lord Jagannath Darshan and seek His Divine blessings.. But situation was different.. And before the year end, I thought it could never be possible.. And we planned for a short trip to Similipal(Lulung to be specific). Similipal is a tiger reserve and a national park in Mayurbhanj (near to My hometown Balasore). It is also UNESCO recognized bio diversity hotspot. Anyway we started on 31st around 8.30AM from Balasore and via Baripada we planned to enter Similipal. However all of a sudden after entering Baripada town,out of nowhere, we decided to go to Baripada Jagannath temple. ( which I never went before) 

Magic! Simply magic it feels.. 

I could not explain.. How it felt to me.. 

My heart was full. I COULD SEE HIM. I COULD MEET HIM.. they say unless and until Lord Jagannath want you to meet, you can't meet Him.. I have believed that to True.. Until I realized it by myself.. I almost cried.. My heart was full.. I had my complete family with me.. I had nothing much to wish for..♥️

Baripada Jagannath Temple referred to as the second Shree Jagannath Temple of Odisha.. Which was built in the 15th century by the Bhanja dynasty rulers.   

I had also started reading  "Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead" (gifted by one of my Close friend before I left Bombay) a month ago and was elated by the fact that, I was somehow getting reconnected with His Divine Power and Blessings.

So I can not deny the fact that, all the arrangements of meeting Him was actually planned by HIM only.

As they Say Lord Jagannath is the Lord of Universe (The name Jagannath comes from the Sanskrit words "Jagat" which means "Universe" and "Nath" which means "Lord") and who comes out of His Temple to meet his devotees once in a Year.And I truly feel, may be this was one of His plans. O!O

Far from the chaos of the City life.. deep inside the forest.. Where you could breathe fresh air.. With AQI below 100.. Staying in a no network zone.. Spending time with Family.. Clicking group photos.. having tea near the Bonfire and playing 80s Bollywood .. feeling mist in the air.. Anshi playing with bunnies and running after ducklings.. 

This was something I could say a "dream coming true" moment.

I am extremely grateful for the God's blessing. 

🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿

Jay Jagannath ⭕❗⭕

Wishing you All a very Happy New Year! :)