INDRA MAMI I GREW WITH 

Indra mami had been a close part of our growing up years. I remember vividly right from the days, the marriage of mama and mami which took place at Delhi when with great aplomb the entire family geared up for the marriage and went to Delhi , brought mami to our family in the confines of Bombay flats. 

 Mami was schooled in old family values and she accepted open heartedly the entire big family .            With in the house itself she had her mother in law ( periammi) , sister in law ( Thangammi)and          her son (Kannan ) as part of the household. Then the other sister inlaws and their families only         at stone throw distances . The extended  family was so close knit that they will always be at                  their residence for every festival , birthdays of their children, shradams of grand father                        The occasions were endless. And it was mami at the helm and the background managing matters        in the kitchen and the hospitality department.

She had a keen intellect and a knowledge as well interests in different fields like cooking, stitching Her memory was astonishing to remember old relatives and facts about ` nal , nakshatram etc.So for long long years she used to be the referral point when any of us when in doubt about any aspect. She was sure to remember and give the right direction

Mama and mami had a good harmony though by nature they were different. They over years developed a good understanding and took care of each other perfectly.. Perhaps with Mama passing away mami,'s will to live diminished and decided to exit these places to join him.

Thus the passing away came as a shock, since she apparently looked stable and she had a quick transition to the other world. 

Sure she must be looking down on all her children and sending her care. As we all grew up in a way as her children, so close taking guidance and advise time to time on many matters.

In her passing away we remain lost with out her physical presence and support in our lives.                One of the ever remembering epitaph of the last generation who lived her life with true family values. 

Fondly from

Rama Venkataraman