Finding India in Australia..

Finding India in Australia-though this was not the name I created for my blog (my sister did), but it still set me thinking. Am I really trying to find my own country in a foreign land? I love being in Australia. It is so different from India, so much cleaner, so much safer for girls.... People are warm and friendly (m not saying as opposed to India).... the food here is awesome.... then why should I be finding India in this heavenly place???

But, it's true- somewhere in my subconscious mind, I have been trying....in my own small ways. Whether it is travelling 2 hrs. to find a temple, or creating Indian dishes with Australian spices, or making sure the TV airs Indian channels as well... or celebrating Indian festivals with as much fervour. I HAVE been trying to find my 'home' in a far off place.


And isn't it true for everyone? I guess it's a human tendency. In order to be comfortable in a new place, we need to create a home-like atmosphere.Unless on a vacation, we do like to eat things similar to home food. I don't know how many times I've craved for pani-puri, tikki chaat,bhajias or even the everyday 'adrak wali chai'. Generally, you'll find many kinds of Indian associations outside India-- Bengali society, Gujarati committee... all sorts. Isn't that also a way to find comfort of a familiar language n culture in an unfamiliar environment? I think it is... And I don't think there's anything wrong in it.

To grow in life, you need to come out of your comfort zone.... you need to challenge yourself and face the unknown. But home is where you find strength to face the world. Home is where you can let your hair down. And a merger of both is the best possible association!!

So, though I am not really trying to FIND India in Australia,but I do carry a bit of India in my heart while I savour every moment in Australia.

and dear sister!thanks for christening my blog! :-) I love it :-*