Kalasapura 

30 January 2019

Dear Bimala, 

Glad to know that you have come down from the U.S. Very happy that you will be here till Ugadi. This time I am planning to celebrate Ugadi on a grand scale. I want all the family members to come together as they welcome the Hindu new year. Now that you are here, can I ask for your help? I want to decorate the house in a traditional manner.

I am planning to have rangoli of different types. I want rangoli powder, grain and flower petals. I know that you are very artistic. I remember you winning prizes in your student days. Can you come home a day earlier and decorate the courtyard with rangoli? If you cannot, don’t worry.

I can make other arrangements. But, if you can, your responsibility increases as I want you to get all the items that you need for the rangoli. Whether you can put the rangoli or not, make sure that you will surely be with us on the day of Ugadi.

Looking forward to your visit,

Your loving cousin,

Shanthi