Hi, I am Prerona, presently living in Delhi, but originally from Assam, one of the seven states which comprise what is commonly referred to as the North-East India. Having lived in Delhi practically all my life, I know little about my roots and this blog is an attempt to reconnect and discover those roots. My mind's window to the North-East has primarily been through those who are close to me - my parents, my grandparents, cousins etc. My paternal grandmother, Aita, has been the strongest influence in this regard. My memories of Assam are incomplete without those associated with Aita. She passed away suddenly, victim of a fatal brain stroke, leaving behind a void which I know can never be filled.
Aita was a very creative person and kept herself busy with various social activities and most of all, she liked to write. She published three books of stories for children and had completed a book on Majuli and its culture, which is yet to be published. She also goaded her own children and grandchildren to write. She would often tell us that no matter where we are or whatever position we may achieve, we must never forget our roots - a tree, no matter how tall or big it may be, is held to the ground only by its roots.
Today marks the end of a month since Aita's demise. This blog has been initiated as a tribute to Aita. I start my blog with an article on Aita, which was written on her Adya-Shraddha.
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