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Sarkeet Malayalam Movie Review: This Asif Ali-starrer is a gentle, powerful and heartwarming film in the way it depicts relationships and how a child's world is brought to life with a dose of harsh reality that threads adult relationships. It's not your typical masala formula movie with slapstick comedy - this is a transformative film that explores the relationship between stressed out adults and a child with ADHD.  This is not a film for those who want a fast-paced family entertainer. This is also not for those who want an 'ephemeral kick' as Shri K Jayakumar IAS, noted lyricist and award winning poet, once referred to in an interview about poetry and stories.  Simply put, Director Thamar's 'Sarkeet' is a heartwarming film.  [Love Travelling, Books, Movies, Eating Out? Subscribe to Svara's Newsletter] Sarkeet Malayalam Movie Review: Story, Star Cast, Theme While exploring themes such as  a child's ADHD condition and how it takes a toll on the alread...

Lighting diyas at home is a part of my childhood. What is the science behind lighting diya? For decades, Hindu households light the diya or deepam every morning and evening. However, increasingly, there are many questions regarding why this practice is integral to the well-being of a Hindu home.  [READ: Best time to light a diya , How do you light deepam at home? ] Significance of Lighting Deepam Let's do a practice session. At sunset, switch off all the lights in your home - feel the energy inside your home. After all, everything is the same - your home is the same, the furniture is the same, your personality is the same. Sit in the darkness and decode the energy in your home - is it the same as during sunlight?  If you sit for a while and experience the darkness, you will feel a clear difference in your energy. Light a small lamp and then how does the energy in your house feel? This is your answer. [READ: Why Do Malayalis Light Nilavillaku? ] The Mother, revered as the one w...