Dvesas
Festival

The news of Jhanvi's pregnancy spread to the archipelago and to Bansheer's ears. He took advantage of this opportunity to change the plan. He informed Siddarth that he had occupied three jayas. Siddarth had nothing to worry about because the expansion of agricultural land had been done. Astapura enjoyed the results.

Siddarth was happy. He handed over Jiwang and three Jaya affairs to Bansheer because Bansheer was one of his confidants. Piyush questions Bansheer's true intentions. 

Bansheer explains that being an enemy in a blanket is much more profitable than being overtly rebellious. Siddarth would not be able to leave his pregnant wife just to go to the archipelago.

King Daneswara also heard the news, his heart getting bitter. He wrote a letter to keep his daughter calm and steadfast. If anything happens, quickly return to Dwijaya. King Daneswara was worried that his daughter could not survive.

Gayatri read a short letter her father had written. He did not want to give up before he knew the truth hidden behind all of this. His instincts say Siddarth has a plan he doesn't know yet and he must know. 

"Rupika, when is holi?" ask Gayatri.

"One more week, madam. From tomorrow we will prepare for the celebration" Rupika said happily.

One week later ….

The city gate to Astapura has been closed for the celebration of Holi. Outsiders who want to go home should stay overnight until the celebration ends as well as those who come should wait until the gate opens after the festival.

This tradition took place after the war began. Before the war, anyone can join. 

Jhanvi looked glum. He could only watch the people passing by from the balcony of the palace. Celebration begins. There was music everywhere, everyone was dancing and singing. Brand revels. 

King Sri Narendra and the royal family were invited only Jhanvi was not allowed to attend. 

"Look at that, madam is really pretty" 

Praise Rishi to the Gayatri passing by with the Odissa dancers.

They marched towards the palace grounds that had been surrounded by members and royal guests.

All eyes were on that line. A melodious voice stopped the voices of everyone who was whispering. The anklets and hands that Gayatri wore rattled. 

Gayatri sings a Hindi song whose verses depict the blessings to come in the spring. All who saw Gayatri's dance and heard her voice were amazed. 

Rishi moves his body beside Jhanvi along with the music that blends with Gayatri's beautiful voice. Jhanvi looked at Rishi annoyed but he could not get angry. The first time in her life Jhanvi felt upset about being locked up because of her pregnancy.

"It's good my daughter. Very beautiful dance" said King Sri Narendra.

King Sri Narendra introduced Gayatri to his guests. In front of the guests Sri Narendra asked Gayatri to say his request. 

Gayatri loudly mentioned that she wanted Siddarth to be with her until the holi festival ended, 10 days ahead.

Jhanvi clenched her hands tightly, upon hearing Gayatri's request. What game was Gayatri doing while she was pregnant? inner Jhanvi. 

Holi celebration today has ended an hour ago but Rishi still continues to hear the song that was performed by Gayatri.

"Stop Rishi, you put a baby in my stomach thrashing" Jhanvi said.

"Hey little creature, know your aunt sings the holi festival song very beautifully" said Rishi right in front of Jhanvi's stomach.

Jhanvi is not happy with the word of the conjuncture that Rishi said.

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