A Telugu Maharashtrian
Growing up in Pune, my childhood was a beautiful amalgamation of Telugu and Marathi customs. At home, my family celebrated Telugu festivals with fervor, savoring traditional dishes like pulihora, pappu, and gongura pachadi. My evenings were often spent perfecting Bharatnatyam steps, reciting Telugu poems, and watching larger-than-life Tollywood movies. However, once I stepped out of home, I was immersed in the...
