Mishti reciting a prayer taught in the school taught by Archana Maam at The Heritage School

This is Mishti's version of Lungi Dance from the 2013 blockbuster - Chennai Express starring Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. The song sung by Yo Yo Honey Singh and others is a tribute to Rajnikant. Mishti is rather fond of this song and dances to it almost every day. Well it's only a matter of time, before thsi song is replaced by another song.

On the occassion of Janmashtami this year, Mishti was dressed as Little Krishna for her school cleebrations. And guess what, I haven't seen any other child of her age, so fascinated by Krishna. Not only does she know how to stand like him, holding the flute at just the right angle, she even elicits a sound resembling the sound of a flute. I am amazed at how she has managed to imbibe the traits of her favourite God- Sri Krishna. Truly, she is a blessing from the Lord himself! 

My Little Krishna, aint' she looking adorable!

Posing as Little Krishna



And now dressed as Sri Radharani

 Lodhi Garden, in South Delhi is spread over 90 acres and has Mohammed Shah's tomb, Sikander Lodi's tomb, Sheesh Gumbad and Bada Gumad. A beautiful park, over the weekend it is an ideal picnic spot for families looking for a day out in the open. Mishti is a regular visitor to the park and we do manage to go for picnics almost every month. She enjoys the open spaces and the greenery, perfect for a game of football or simply just having a run. The icing on the cake are the ducks, found in abundance in the park. If you enjoy walking and are game for some time out with your family away from the claustrophobic mall culture, then this is the place for you.     

 

 

Kartaniya Ghat Trip

 Kartaniya Ghat, on the Indo-Nepal border near Bahraich is an undiscovered gem. No commercial resorts blaring bollywood numbers, no tiger touts promising you a 'tiger spotting' and no tiger safaris, it is truly a paradise.

March to October months are the best for tiger spotting but in case you haven't been able to spot the elusive tiger, worry not as the ambience will more than make up for it.

 We had gone in December in foggy and  bone chilling cold and stayed at Tharu Huts.And if you are game for a round of boating, then you can cross over river Gherua and reach Nepal side.

 The Nepal side of the sanctuary boasts of rhinos and elephants, although we didn't dare go as the deputy forest office warned us of elehpants rampaging the villages.

 However all in all a memorable experience something which we will surely repeat. A must visit for nature lovers, a word of caution though, before packing your bags, do remember to get your reservations done with the forest office at bahraich or lucknow.

Don't miss the now getting extinct vulture on the tree in the background

At the dam

Mishti was trying to sit on the tree branch while we were trying to spot the tiger

While going for python spotting

On the jungle trail

The dress is a bit too tight

Ain't I looking pretty

Is that Radha or Krishna?

Often enacting Krishna leelas at home, Mahashree was dressed as Radha for her pre-school Janmashtami celebrations on August 9, 2012. And boy was she posing! often its tough to get her dressed but this time, she was all eager to be dressed up in fineries with bead necklace and a red neck piece. I feel Mahashree is often more of Krishna than Radha as she is naughty, mischievious and has a mind of her own.

Cycle ki sawaari

Mahashree's first attempts at riding a bicycle drew a blank but one fine day, she picked up the bicycle and started to ride. Well, this is not to say that she started to ride well from day 1 but she started to do what we call in hindi- 'kaichi'. This is one of the amateur videos shot by Sornendu. Mishti started to ride bicycle at her nani's house (Lucknow) when she had gone for her first summer break (from Kidzee) in May 2012.

Now that I have taken to updating her blog back with a venegance, there's more to come by way of more pics, videos and yes more of her update in the last few months.   

Mahashree off to Kasauli

Independence Day this year was brought in with a much-needed break (especially after Top 20), so off we went on 12th August (a day earlier than planned) to Kasauli along with Amma, Kaka and Sornendu and of course Mishti in tow. This incidentally was Mishti's first visit to the hills and what an experience it was. From the clouds settling on the roads to rains in the hills and a walk in the woods, Mishti experienced it all. And she was mightily excited primarily because of several reasons - one of them being the large open spaces wherein she could run off anywhere. Her food was once again arranged by Amma thanks to her having the good idea once again of carrying the electric cooker with us. Enroute we went by many scenic places in HP like Solan, Baddi etc. On the 15th Aug, we also went to Shimla where choc-a-bloc jams greeted us since the whole of Delhi had decided to drop in. This led to much bickering and heart burn since we were arguing among ourselves for we could not find a parking space and then Sornendu was tired after all the drive in the hills. But all in all a much remembered visit, one that we intend to repeat soon, God willing!     

Afternoon siesta in the cold climes at Kasauli

 Mishti celebrated her two years on July 29, 2011 in a family party attended by her grandmother and her maternal set of grandparents. The birthday cake once again came from Wengers, CP New Delhi, the flavor this time was fruit cake. This time, the icing on the cake was her tri-cycle sourced from Chandni Chowk after a hectic search for it courtesy her Nana ji . Mishti however was not her cheery best since the cake was cut quite late in the evening at around 9pm.  
   Here's wishing you many More Happy Birthdays to come, Mishti muaaah

Metro ki yaatra

Metro ki Yaatra

Her first visit to Chandni Chowk coincided with her first Metro trip. Shy, cautious, quiet and evidently happy and giggly, Mishti made the most of her first Metro yaatra. Oh yaa and to ward off unanted attention, she was wearing a Tantra t-shirt that said - You are dead, if you try to kiss me, cuddle me or cootchie coo me

Mishti with Maa

Taken this morning, one of the several impromptu pics, this surely is one of the cutest pics of Mishti; in an endearing pose with Maa she is smiles all the way... muwaahhh

At the Singapore Flyer

Taking a quick nap in the City Tour Bus ride

At the Botanic Gardens, Orchard Road

At the Shangri La, lazing around

Are you looking at me? At Shangri La's room

Shopping is my birthright? At the Changi Airport

Can I eat all of these? wishful thinking

Some more pics from Mishti's first foreign trip

The first foreign jaunt

The three generations at Sentosa, Singapore

The first but certainly not the last among many such trips we plan to undertake, the three generations took off on their first foreign jaunt to Singapore on Jan 24th, 2011 flying on Singapore Airlines for a four day trip. The youngest of the traveller was Mishti who aged only 1 years and six months was off to her first foreign trip and that too to Singapore, must say what a start. This girl I am sure will go places. Our first stop at Singapore was the Sentosa Island recommended by one and all. Although we did the usual tourist regulars - Water World, Dolphin show and Butterfly Park, yet with Amma and Mishti in tow, the trip was certainly the most memorable one till date. And Mishti certainly enjoyed herself epecially at the Water World where she saw various types of fishes.

At Sentosa Island, standing by the seaside

At the famed Merlion status at Sentosa

Yoohoo! At Merlion at Sentosa