We are always complaining about the season. Every year, the same discussion comes up — is it better to be a summer lover or not? Honestly, we are not particularly fond of it. The heatwaves and high humidity levels tire us out. But don’t you ever feel that summer gives us more than we appreciate? They say the simpler things in life are what make it beautiful, and in many ways, the season might actually be one of the finest we experience.

You can almost smell the season in the air. From the fragrance of mango blossoms to the scent of wet earth just after the rain, it is more than just an experience. It feels a bit cinematic during the cruel days of scorching heat. People gather in ponds to bathe, and boys often jump from bridges into canals to have fun. As the heat begins to ease in the evening, women sit in the yards of their homes, enjoying the gentle breeze while sewing, doing handicrafts, and chatting.

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