The Joy of Sharing and Giving

HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY!

It was well worth the early start on a holiday to get dressed in something 'Indian' .. as I unfortunately always find myself in pants :-( ...desi style is so much more charming and elegant .. just needs that extra bit of time to match and accessorise right :-) ?

The young and old had gathered around on the walking track ... enthusiastic walkers and joggers kept whizzing through the gathering   ... it was a delight to see many from the Gen Y ( the ones whose jeans are normally falling well below the decency mark ... fashionably exposing the "Y" on the behind!)

Navjot Foundation was organising a Flag hoisting followed by a Music and Magic show for the street kids they teach... the clown kept wishing all " a Happy Birthday of the republic day".. the children were thrilled with his humungous cheerful form and were queuing up to shake his hand or punch his paunch

Everybody wholeheartedly sung the national anthem loudly and i was desperately looking for a tissue to wipe off the sniff and sneaky tear...'Jana gana mana...'  .never fails to make me  emotional

The foundation accepts new and old clothes books and stationery for the street kids who are taught by the volunteers (Carter Road opp Rajesh Khanna's bungalow)

It was a great feeling to be able to give and share ... even more amazing was that the volunteer had initially said to bring stuff another day as they already had lots of everything to make the event a success!

The kids had begun their performance with their own anthem, the lyrics of which elaborated the differences and similarities between people of all communities and religions... and then "Hum honge kamyaab ... ek din...."

Saare jahan se accha hindustan hamara....

JAI HIND!!