Prakash Inn's Secret?

Question

I stayed at Prakash Inn last month, seriously cramped room, but the chai they served was legendary. Best chai I had in all of Mumbai. Seriously. But the thing is, every morning a guy would leave a small, intricately carved wooden bird outside my door. No note, nothing. Just a different bird each day. Anyone know what that's about? Is it a local thing? I'm dying to know!!

regine · Answer

That's the housekeeper, Raju. He's been working there for about fifteen years and he's a bit of a local character. The birds are his thing, he carves them himself from the banyan tree wood he gets from the temple down the lane. He leaves them for guests he likes, usually the ones who appreciate the chai. You probably got the full set, which means you're on his good list. Don't worry about it being weird, it's just his way of saying you're welcome back anytime.

adelina · Answer

oh wow, you got the birds too? my cousin stayed there last year and he had the same thing happen. he actually asked around and apparently it's some old Parsi tradition the owner's family does. something about warding off bad dreams or bringing good luck, depending on the bird. the robin one is for safe travels, i think. kinda sweet if you ask me, definitely beats those little chocolate mints on the pillow

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