'Maaher' - Mom-Dad's house!
The word 'Maaher' in Marathi is derived from a Prakrit word - 'Mai-har' meaning mother's house. It is always a very emotional and affectionate subject for all married women. Mom-Dads house will always be home for us. Even after being married for several years we always have that soft corner in our hearts for 'our maaher'. Even if our husband's place is now our house, still the longing to visit 'our maaher' is always there. However big or small this place is, you treasure it. You keep revisiting the mermories of your childhood - the courtyard you played in, the garden you loved going to, the stairs you jumped up and down, the terrace you hid in -- keeps flashing infront of your eyes - unknowingly making you teary eyed. When you see an old album - your, then young parents carrying you in their arms or their laps - your eyes lit up and theres a smile on your face! When at your house, you always worry about the day-the daily chores-the menu-...