For Ugadi (which is a festival that marks the beginning of the Hindu Lunar Calendar, or locally knows as their New Year's celebration, we went to Venkat's house. During Ugadi, people hang Mango leaves over their door and make Mango Naan. Venkat's family couldn't be any nicer!!! All his relatives came out to see the 'foreigners'. So funny. We were taking pictures of them and they were taking pictures of us. Venkat's children Chinnu and Avinash were so sweet!!! They live in a studio apartment with one bed where they all sleep, a bathroom and a kitchen. No air-conditioning and it get's really hot here in the summer. They had a big fan, which was nice.
We had such a great time and an unforgettable Ugadi!!! Thanks to Venkat and their family for their incredible hospitality!!!
Here are some pictures
We just arrived at Venkat's house. This is his wife Ancy and his two kids
Venkat's sister cooking
Making the naan bread on the floor in the kitchen
Avinash, Venkat, Chinnu (Anania) and his cousin
Venkat bought the kids some ice-cream from the local ice-cream vendor
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