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Sep 19, 2026 6 min

Bappa Leaves, But Something Stays

from A Little Zen A Little Mess Hosted by Seema D'souza

In this episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, Seema reflects on the quiet days after Ganpati—the decorations coming down, the drums becoming silent, and Bappa returning home. But what if Visarjan isn't really about losing something? What if it is about learning to carry something forward? Through the simple story of a little boy who asks why Bappa is being taken away, Seema explores endings, memories, change, gratitude, and the beautiful reminder that the form may change, but the feeling can remain. Because the real celebration isn't just about the days Bappa spends in our homes. It's about what we carry into the days after—the patience, laughter, faith, love and gratitude that make ordinary life feel a little more special. Bappa may go home. But the joy doesn't have to.

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