Aurangabad, Nov 15:
The 47 member Dagda family has been successful in keeping Covid-19 at bay from the last eight months. Everyone in the family has to go out for trade, business and job. The seniors in the family are also suffering from various diseases. However, by following social distancing, wearing masks and sanitizers and also following the guidelines from the government, the family stayed away from coronavirus. Hence, Diwali of the Dagda family is in full swing.
Speaking to this newspaper, Ashok Dagda, one of the four brothers said, "There are various benefits of a joint family. Adults in the family provide emotional support to the younger ones. Awareness of physical and mental changes comes in a joint family. Everyone in the family is like a pillar for others. Our father had insisted on a joint family as he was well aware of the strength and support that a family can provide in tough times. All four of us siblings have cherished it till today. So not only Diwali, every festival big and small, everyone comes together for happiness, so every day the family lives like it is Diwali. Happiness and sorrow are with everyone and every day gives a new impetus to life. Even on Diwali, everyone gathers at home and enjoys food, worship and puja. He also said that elder brothers Kalyanmal and Hukumchand are taking care of everything.
Such an extended stone family
The family of four brothers Kalyanmal, Hukumchand, Ashok and Pravin
Dagda lives in Raja Bazar, Kuwarphalli. The 47 member family consists of Kalyanmal''s wife has four son, four daughters-in-law, two children each of four sons, Hukumchand''s wife, son, daughter-in-law, grandson and granddaughter, Ashok''s wife two son, two daughters-in-law, five grandchildren, Pravin''s wife, three sons and daughters-in-law and their four grandchildren.
Family units on Diwali
The family units on occasions like Diwali, Lakshmi Pujan, Vahipujan, Lord Mahavir nirvana and Mahaprasad. The worship is performed in a temple located in the house. We were not able to go out for a celebration this year due to corona. However, Diwali is being celebrated with enthusiasm, said Ashok Dagda.