- 10 - Makar Sankranthi (A harvest festival, and considered the shortest day in India). The weather had changed. Only till a few days ago, instead of cold it used to feel hot, but now, due to the snowfall in the mountains, cold wind had started blowing for the last two-three days. For the first time during this season, foggy breath started coming from the mouth and nose while breathing or talking. After bidding farewell to Sanjana and taking leave of Ramesh and Lachhmi, Rani finished the remaining kitchen work and turned on the TV and huddled herself under the