Normally weeks before Diwali, the fire crackers start bursting and the noise about Diwali makes itself heard. Surprisingly this year it has been pretty quiet and I am willing to bet will be pretty silent. Is it finally dawning on people that we need peace and quiet and not NOISE to celebrate the festival of light?

Or does this mean that people don’t have money to blow on needless expenses like crackers and are tightening their belts ?

Or does it just mean that everyone has gone out of town to celebrate?

Whatever the reason, it is pretty quiet so I wonder if this message sent by a friend has any real relevance?

But nonethess, I thought it worth sharing with all those who have to  fall asleep with Arnab and his gang barking in the background night after night.

Happy Diwali!

p.s. One of the best wishes I’ve received so far has been a set of coasters specially made for Fine Art Gallery by the famous artist Vaikuntam