The Curious case of Deepawli Maharaj!
When I got my car, I was advised by "N" number of people to not buy it on Saturday. Apparently, it is not " shubh " to buy Metal/Iron on a Saturday. Buying a car is considered to be a very big thing in our part of the world, and no one takes chances with these things. With so many people advising me against it, it just made my resolve stronger to buy it on a Saturday come what may! And, Saturday it was when I finally bought the car! Two years on, I dont think I have been cursed. Coming to the main point of discussion - There is a guy who comes every Saturday in our colony, and calls himself "Shani Maharaj". Rings door bells, and people generously give him money, Mustard Oil and various other things - which mostly includes things made of Iron. He wears Black Jeans, Black Shirt, white Sports shoes and carries a "Dolu" which has the Mustard Oil and the coins he collects from people. I wonder, what does he do with that Oil. I am curious a...