Some folks look at this dress and see lotus flowers. But i see the dragon flies too. It must be that it takes about a day to see them. The lotuses grow from the ponds low and overflow with special fragrance. Just a little Bengali Mahal Jadhu. Mahaprabhu and Gandharvika's garlands made by one from carnations, rotadendrums and other flowers. Giridhari's is made by a second with roses, "hare krsna" flowers and trumpet flowers, with a few rose hips.
As i pedaled beyond the shopper's corner i came upon a market run by some other folks. They all knew my name and one of the venders said to me it was really true there were glass blowers and farmers too, with things for sale. "Can you make it back to the asrama for the sandhya in half an hour? It takes me an hour" "Yes i think i can" i went by the clock tower, the mission and fork in the road to come in just in time to pick the flowers and offer the arati
The most blessed event. The warm nights continue and the Deities are enjoying their night time pastimes like anything.