Sago khichdi for Monday

I was observing the solah somavar wherein I was to take only fruits, tea and milk through the day, with sago (sabudana) khichdi for lunch for 16 Mondays. On one Monday during this period, we were driving down from Bangalore to Belgaum. I had a banana and tea for breakfast and we were supposed to reach Belgaum by lunch time.

Whenever we come back after our trips, we have veg pulao in a small joint near our house. We have not seen sabudana khichdi being served there, or in any of the hotels in Belgaum.

As we were nearing Belgaum, my husband asked me, ‘What will you have for lunch?  Sabudana vada may be available in our usual place, shall I get you that?’

Reluctantly I told yes. As we were nearing Belgaum, a vehicle passed in front of us, which had Lord Shiva’s picture at the back. I prayed to him, saying, ‘Please make sabudana khichdi available for today’s lunch.’

When my husband went to get the lunch for us I requested him to ask for sabudana khichdi before buying sabudana vada. To my satisfaction and great surprise for my husband, sabudana khichdi was indeed available on that day!