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Temple vs Club

It is the Indian month Chithirai. On Sunday 29th happened to be the Consecration anniversary of Lord Ayyappa. My dad’s memory drives me to the temple.  As a young girl I used to enjoy accompanying my father to the temple. We would walk from home. It was also the time to indulge in our little chats. I loved to listen to his stories.  My father made sure that I became a life member in the temple. He was a devout man.  As I grew older life circumstances made me question the Almighty and His ways. I am a believer but my journey to being a faithful is long and arduous. I am still on the journey.  This Sunday I witnessed a few rituals exclusively. I stood in front of the idol and tears ran down remembering my father. I remember how I had debated with him on the temple membership. I asked him why why why. Why not a membership in one of the prestigious clubs? His answer was simple.  He remarked that he enjoyed coming home to spend time with family than spending time at a club.