Gods on the Go: Swiss Edition
Gods on the Go: Swiss Edition
Parvati’s Group Chat Message – “Family Trip 2.0
Parvati:
“Pack your bags! We’re going on a foreign vacation! No snakes, no chaos, no saving the universe for three days. And Ganesha – just ONE tiffin box.”
Ganesha:
“ONE? That’s not fair, Ma. Even airlines allow 7kg hand baggage! Why are you restricting me?”
Kartikeya:
“Cool! Can my peacock fly business class this time?”
Shiva:
“Wait, are we allowed to carry Trishuls on planes?”
Lakshmi:
“Only if Vishnu leaves his Sudarshan Chakra behind.”
Vishnu:
“That’s like asking a guy to leave his credit card, babe.”
Saraswati:
“Can someone tell Brahma to stop applying for a ‘new passport of creation’? We leave in ONE HOUR!”
Boarding Flight “Aakash Airways 108”
Flight Attendant:
“Sir, your snake cannot travel in the cabin. Ma Parvati, please manage your 10 hands on our business class seats by folding them till we land at destination.”
Shiva (wrapping Vasuki around his neck):
“He’s an emotional support reptile.”
Parvati (Making a sad face):
“Arrange an Iodex spray for me to get relief as soon as we land, or my folded hands for long hours will cause pain and spoil the trip.”
Ganesha:
“I ordered a special ‘Modak Meal’. If I don’t get it, I’ll chant mantras till the pilot lands this thing in Mumbai.”
Kartikeya (to peacock):
“No pooping in-flight this time, okay?”
Lakshmi (clutching hand sanitizer):
“I have disinfected every tray table with golden lotus extract.”
Brahma (naming clouds from the window):
“That one shall be called ‘Fluffikaya Ghanapatra.’”
Saraswati:
“I have given my Veena in the fragile luggage. Ensure no damage is caused to it, or I will sue the airlines.”
Vishnu:
“Hello, as requested, I put my Sudarshan Chakra in the baggage and not in a bag. Make sure there is no unbagging done without my consent.”
ARRIVAL: Zurich Airport, Switzerland
Customs Officer:
“Purpose of visit?”
Shiva:
“To chill. Literally.”
Ganesha:
“To taste every chocolate brand.”
Vishnu:
“To buy Lakshmi a Swiss bank.”
Parvati:
“To make sure these man-children don’t turn this into another Mahabharat.”
Brahma:
“ To explore nature’s creative work.”
SCENE: Snow Adventures @ Mount Titlis
Kartikeya (drenched, peacock frozen stiff):
“Note to self: Feathers don’t like snow. My bird just became a feather popsicle.”
Ganesha (rolling in snow):
“Modaks now come chilled! Ma, open the tiffin! I’m emotionally cold.”
Shiva (starts Tandav on snow):
“This is my Chill Tandav – watch me shake glaciers!”
Parvati:
“Stop, Shiva! Last time you danced in joy, we got global warming!”
Lakshmi (slipping):
“My gold coins are stuck in a snowman’s nose.”
Vishnu:
“At least it’s not a demon this time.”
Saraswati (holding soaked itinerary):
“I planned a cultural visit, but sure, let’s just break physics instead.”
Brahma:
“I created the universe, but forgot to invent thermal wear!”
EVENING: Swiss Dinner Mayhem
Waiter:
“Would you like fondue?”
Ganesha:
“Only if it comes with molten modak dip.”
Kartikeya:
“Do you have organic birdseed salad for His Royal Peacockness?”
Vishnu (pointing at cheese platter):
“Reminds me of the moon. Except this one’s edible.”
Shiva (mistakes cheese block for a lingam):
“Babe… is this… a sacred dairy relic?”
Parvati:
“Just EAT, please.”
Brahma (taking notes):
“Cheddar = Chaturmukh Approved. Naming it ‘Fromagus Brahmiensis.”
Lakshmi (examining the bill, raising an eyebrow):
“Did we just buy half of Switzerland or is this normal cheese pricing?”
Saraswati (tapping fondue pot with her spoon):
“Next time, I vote for a dinner with rhyme, rhythm, and room temperature.”
LAST DAY: Souvenir Shopping + Crisis
Ganesha (Packing 17 bags):
“These are not gifts. They’re for future bhog testing.”
Lakshmi:
“I’m buying Swiss knives for Diwali gifts. Who wants one engraved with ‘Mahalakshmi was here’?”
Kartikeya (peacock refusing to enter souvenir shop):
“Great. My ride has attitude now.”
Shiva (tries yodeling, accidentally causes an avalanche):
“…Oops.”
Saraswati:
“You had ONE job, Baba Shiva.”
Parvati:
“Why do we even leave Kailash?”
Brahma (examining a cuckoo clock):
“Fascinating! A bird pops out every hour — timekeeping with flair! I must write a scripture on this.”
Kartikeya (holding a snow globe, unimpressed):
“So… this is their idea of a battlefield in a ball? No explosions, no feathers — pass.”
FLIGHT BACK TO KAILASH
Ganesha (half-asleep, chocolate stuck on trunk):
“That was the best trip ever.”
Shiva:
“Next stop: Iceland. I want to hot-tub with fire demons.”
Lakshmi:
“Only if we carry travel insurance. Celestial coverage only goes so far!”
Brahma (holding a snow globe):
“I now declare Switzerland as the 15th heaven.”
Saraswati (closing travel book):
“I need a vacation… from this vacation.”
Even gods aren’t immune to missed flights, lost luggage, and chocolate addiction. However, the entire multiverse chuckles when this divine family moves.
This blog post is part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’
hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla.
I had great fun time reading your post, didnt expect our gods globe-trot across Swiss landscapes, totally hilarious! The humour was so well-placed in the conversation, and the way each god’s personality popped through in foreign settings made it even more delightful.
I can safely say this has been the most quirky and funny post from you Samata.Each line was a riot.These deities could have been blacklisted from flying with all their whims and quirks.
Hahaha!
Absolutely hilarious!You bring humour into mythology and make it relevant for any reader. I haven’t been to Switzerland and now I wish I could be on the same flight as Shiva, Parvati, Vishnu, Ganesha and Kartikeya.
This is a delightful twist—Krishna and Parvati jet‑setting through the Alps! The playful divine banter set against Swiss mountains made me grin ear to ear. Such a creative way to merge myth with travel satire.
Organic birdseed for his royal Peacockness! Lol! I look forward to your posts! Reading them makes me smile throughout the day!
Haha…those lines…couldn’t get better. Last time you danced, we got global warming..I so want to board that same flight.
Well, now I want to know how did the Swiss feel about this Indian family. I was in splits and wish to go to Switzerland too.
Parvati rallying the crew for “Family Trip 2.0” and Ganesha chilling with modaks while taking in Alpine views is peak (see what I did there? Lol!) fun. This cosmic cast brings a whole new level of vacation vibes
This was hilarious dear.. I could totally picture every scene, from the emotional support snake to the gold coins stuck in a snowman’s nose. Who knew a divine family vacation could feel so relatable and chaotic in the best way.
This is such a unique take on divine takes. Loved every bit of it and every line makes you chuckle. Keep writing these tales!