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receive the Lord when He comes in procession. May the
Lord bless you and your family for your loving devotion.”
My mother responded, “May He always remain glorious
and keep us as His servants.”
My grandmother offered advice as usual. “Don’t go too
fast,” she told the pūjārīs. “On a hot day like this, you should
make sure He’s comfortable.”
Soon we were back in the kitchen and I was busy eating
my tiffin, now supplemented by the kesari prasādam freshly
offered to the Lord.
“Delicious!” I exclaimed. “I don’t mind a late tiffin every
day if you can make a sweet like this.”
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