"Vaisakhi is one of the large Sikh festivals that our family also doubles as a family reunion in Washington D.C." Teja explained, tone slightly apologetic as she did so. "It's on April 13 but the family gathers a few days before. Usually, with my workload I decline to go, but with Sampuran in the picture Rahel thinks it will probably be good for us to attend, at least this year. You'll get to meet the rest of my relatives."