The garlands were made in the "Russian tradition" today. There are Russian roses around somewhere whose petals are as big as your hand and today they were in the center of the garlands. Giridhari's had sunburst type mums and with their centers showing reminded the garland maker of Jagannath's eyes. The sizes of the garlands seemed to be mixed up today. Gandharvika's was short enough for Mahaprabhu, while his was long enough for Giridhari whose would have been a good length for Gandharvika. This flower display set off the havirbhu dress. The golden foam on ghee with it's orange trim and avacado green floral print. A festival for the eyes, right?
The twin lakes provides a place to rest your mind at this time of year. The people are mostly inside just the waves and driftwood. From there through the harbor and over the railroad bridge leading to the boardwalk. Through the town and back to the sandya where an Indian came with his beads and all laughed, joked and said "I'm a funny guy"
The most blessed event sees the Deities to rest this evening. While the fire crackles and the christmas lights twinkle.