My Dancing Bells

Picture courtesy of  Mei Mei akka!!!

Took out my dancing dancing bells.

Fastened it around my ankle for a spin.

Felt so great.

My dancing bells aren't yet blessed.

Yes, in Indian classical dance, a dancer does not perform for auspicious occasions like Navarathri, Sivarathri, for poojas and in temples unless they have dancing bells that have been blessed by an initiation.

Maybe that's why mine doesn't sound so enthusiastic.

But it felt good nevertheless.

Danced, in the comforts of my room, to a piece that is supposed to be performed by my classmates and me for Navarathri this year.

Hopefully our guru would initiate us and allow us the privilege of using the dancing bells the next time we perform...

Can't wait...

As days draw nearer.

My heart longs more and more....