SantoshDaiya

Santosh means contentment. संतोष

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Santosh Daiya, hands folded in namaste

Ten thousand petals

Gathered for one person

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Her name

Santosh

It means contentment. Everyone who knows her knows why.

At her door

Every celebration begins here

With a rangoli, a smile, and a namaste for every guest.

Santosh Daiya

Touch the petals. They always come back to her.

Deepavali

And the whole sky lights up

Dhanteras

Three gold coins

Each hides one of her evenings. Rub it with your finger.

Santosh in a sea-green saree with silver beadwork — Silver on sea-greenBeadwork that catches every light

Santosh in a red and gold paisley saree — Kumkum and goldMehendi hands, paisley pallu

Santosh in an ivory saree with an emerald necklace — Ivory and emeraldQuiet, polished, impossible to miss

At her door

Draw her a rangoli

Trace with one finger. Every stroke repeats around the circle.

Evenings

Dressed for every occasion

Santosh in an embroidered ivory saree in front of a wall of roses — Ivory and emeraldFine embroidery, an emerald set, a jewelled potli.

Santosh in a red and gold saree — Kumkum and goldRed paisley, a gold choker, fresh mehendi.

Santosh in a sea-green beaded saree — Silver on sea-greenBeadwork that sparkles under every light.