Richa

The shirt in the story is a brand-new festival shirt, carefully stitched by Arun's mother specifically for the Durga Puja celebration. It is made of new cotton and has a distinct, comforting smell—a blend of mango soap and the freshness of the fabric. To Arun, it is not merely a piece of cloth, but a symbol of the great joy and anticipation he waited an entire year to experience.