Kutcheri is an integral part of marghazi (aka the actual winter season)

What happens when the entrance is covered with snow/water?

Wear funky boots and put that colorful sikku kolam anyway. Don't forget to keep one poosani poo (pumpkin flower) also on top, ok?

Winter mornings and filter coffee are apparently a match made in heaven

Back home I'd often spot women sporting madisar or traditional attire and effortlessly drive two wheelers to go around. The thin line between conservative and contemporary would often fade away and I've always been amused watching them slay the look on what would otherwise be a mundane day.

Inspired by those, here is a lady blissfully sledging through the snow to reach her work place or temple or music class or board meeting.. one would never know.

What if it rains along with snow?
Thrown in that floral scarf and walk like a rainbow!
Maybe I should just stick to drawing and leave the poetry(!) to the pros (see what i did there?)

"Too cold to dance, o dear Lord"

Skating with joy, because guess who got extra(kosuru) coriander leaves without bargaining ?
Simple pleasures of life, they say.
Also, statement jewelry for veggie shopping? Why the heck not!

You often spot them near besant nagar beach - it was fun to reimagine the twirling skirt of the lady and the colorful beads she sells, inspite of the snow. Those boots must sure add on to the style statement, don't you think?

Introducing..... Gannuman! Though that sounds like a fusion of Gannu+Hanuman, it's actually our own Snowman. Geddit geddit??

This one was spontaneous when I thought of what would be the Indian version of a snowman. Gannu being the versatile God that he is, what's more fitting than making him out of snow? We'll offer modhak/kozhkattai instead of keeping a carrot on the nose. What say?

Here is Neelambari AKA Neelu akka rocking her scarf around ears for the chilly weather and striking a super confident pose because she knows her help is crucial for everyone in the house to go about their work, especially in crazy winters.
She's the multitasking queen and keeps everything clean.
Also those who complained that she's always 'late' are just so very grateful these days that she's able to make it during such harsh weather.
Neelu akka is a darling. She loves what she does, and totally owns it. Be like Neelu akka.

What's winter without molaga bajji, that too beach bajji?

If you have to give a face to the weekend mood. But honestly, weekdays or weekends, who cares when you're having fun "working"?

Often part of any festivities, the flower lady is the quirky character who uses her hand as a measuring scale and gives a warm smile back as you buy "mallipoo" (jasmine flowers) from them

Inspired by my paati(grandma), who was super lean (but fit, though she looked fragile). Wondered how she would've handled the heavy winter. She was the jolliest!