Rashmika Mandanna Instagram – The winter sun glossed Maira’s blue saree as she silently sauntered into the courtyard of Agniv Mahal. With her head held high, she gently sat on the stone steps as the mahal workers moved briskly, tending to their daily chores. Having witnessed many a story over the years, the mahal’s ancient doors were always kept open, making way for liquid sunshine to flow in and bathe its intricate carvings every morning. Perched on the mahal steps, Maira had waited in the same place for months on end now. Every morning, she would greet the workers in her elegant blue saree, before settling down and soaking in the melody of the birdsong that came by from the nearby hills. But hidden under all her elegance, was a silent heartache, very much in contrast to the bright sunlight that streamed through the doors and windows. And today was no different. Amidst the early morning hustle and bustle of the mahal, Maira’s heart secretly yearned, that her wait would soon come to an end . . A short story for a good read 😙 • Credit list: Photography- @arjunkamath87 Styling- @wardha_ahamed Makeup- @makeupbyharika Saree- @diva_bengaluru Accessories- @creativegemsandjewels