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An Evening to Remember

During this year's Dasara, Trupti and I decided to watch the Ram Lila which is performed annually at Girgav Chaupati. Every year, Ravan Dahan is also celebrated at the place, where a large effigy of Ravan is burnt. Its a big event in Hindu calendar and since none of us had seen it live at Chaupati, we were very eager to see the ceremony.
In the evening we started a bit late than we had decided. We had just started when we felt a strong wind in our direction. At that moment, I wondered if it was going to rain. Since it hadn't rained for a long time, we never suspected what was in store for us in our journey and did not carry an umbrella. We had reached mid-way when we felt drops of rain coming down. Since it was a light drizzle i suggested Trupti that we continue. I felt that this rain would be transient and we shouldn't worry much. Within 2 minutes the rain intensified and we were forced take shelter. I kept telling myself and Trupti that this is a temporary shower and we can continue. After walking another 100 odd meters we realized that it was a thunderstorm which will continue for a bit. We waited for another half an hour and decided to head back home. Since the downpour was still continuing we had to take another shelter. This time it was an ATM shop. We further waited for 10-15 minutes. With the incessant rain it was difficult to catch a Taxi as well. After contemplating more on our situation, we thought we will go back home even if we get wet. When we reached Nana Chowk we were welcome by knee deep water. We somehow got back home, all wet from head to tow. It seemed like we were never meant to see the event this year.
Every time we pass that ATM, we joking remember this incident!
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