2008, 2009,++

BDP wishes all the vistors and wellwishers a great new year ahead....

To enjoy the transition BDP takes a small vacation to return back in Jan09 first week....

till then...!!

Santas Cap...

Festive symbol, Santas cap being sold and purchased by almost everyone to participate and enjoy the festive spirit while on the move too!!

Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year

Balloon Seller...

He comes on a bicycle and all kids in the neighborhood eagerly wait for him in morning, the balloon seller makes rounds to such areas to make his living day in day out.

X-mas Shopping...

Shops are fully loaded with the decoration items for X-mas, the festivities have begun. Many Bangloreans are already enjoying their vacations with the families and winter is catching up great! Great shopping!!

Tabebuia @Off-season..

Winter might not be the season for Tabebuia bloom, yet there are some flowers one can spot on Tabebuia trees in the city, this one is from Cubbon park!

Pickles Anyone?

Pickles, perhaps a must for any Indian meal and crave for the different variants be it with pungent and spicy remains the preferred choice. These sampling stalls selling pickles thus can be found in any food court of exhibitions throughout the year....

The Peacock

The Silk mark expo currently in the city houses more than 100+ different silk traders with latest and large collection of silk wear. This golden peacock embroidery on a silk sari in one of the traditional design art form on textile….

Pink Guavas

Pink Guavas are on sale; it seems that the winter adds to the taste and many relish them in this cold climate. The roadside vendors know the pulse of the crowd and make a quick buck on weekends in busy market areas...

Makeshift Market…

Early morning as the night shift employees leave from the major establishments like HAL and BEML, the smart vendors setup their roadside stalls to make best of the opportunity. This market opens as early as 6.30am and winds up by 9am….

Global warming??

While moving around a petrol pump (station) in the city, this air pressure monitor caught my attention... the petrol pumps provide free air facility for the cars and generally drivers tend to tip the attendant, thus to avoid this they have put up this no tipping sign there but I tend to read between the lines on this with global context on global warming. Like Air saying to us "NO TIPs PLEASE" let me be as pure as I can....so true?

Buses n colors...

The private buses of the city are artifacts; the creativity one can find here is incomparable. It generally does not stop only on windows but the entire body used as a canvas... This one too has a beautiful peacock feather painted to make it unique and attractive....

Wedding Season...

Wedding season is on, the bride and the groom holding each others hands and a coconut perhaps symbolizes the wedding. these social gatherings and meeting people with such occasions followed by great food marks month of December...

Corns on Charcol...

For the corn lovers this is another alternative, corns roasted on charcol. ona winter morning this roadside delight served hot with salt, chilli powder and lime... indeed all time favorite of mine!!

Toy Train...

Children enjoy a toy train ride in bal bhavan, the old train engine kept nearby is a major attraction for the kids visiting Cubbon Park. Currently the tracks are in maintenance and kids await their rides eagerly….

Egg Express..

Fulfilling the demands of the egg lovers this wholesale team is soring out the local deliveries early morning on the road...

Boiled Corn...

Boiled sweet corns kept for sale on a roadside cart. Though this city enjoys them all round the year, it becomes more relevant in winter morning or late evenings to munch along... a great option to beat the hunger and stay warm...

First fog!!

It's back! The winter morning fog that takes the city under cover... Indeed a great time to walk around the streets catching cool wind and inhaling foggy breaths waiting for sunshine!!

Obbattu or Holigea feast..

This traditional Karnataka meal is served to me on a banana leaf on occasion of satyanarayana pooja prasad, The meal is loaded with different sweets like Sevai Kheer, Sheera and the festive attraction is obbattu or holigea-flat, thin, wafer-like chappati filled with a mixture of jaggery, coconut and sugar and fried gently on a skillet and served with hot ghee …

Winter mornings...

Winter is here and the signs are everywhere, early morning street shot does suggest the same. People have pulled out winter wares, those who are used to cold continue to work. Few do enjoy their hot cuppa coffee too...

Metro Work...

Metro work on OMR (old madras Road) seem going smooth, there are good signs of development in the construction work. Everyone in the city has an eye on this ambitious project that is hopeful of helping commuters greatly...

Working together...

Another great aspect of city parks is a group exercise / workouts, There are many enthusiasts who participate in such group activities, what a great beginning of the day!!

Unwind...

Weekend Morning at Cubbon park is a great unwinding mechanism, pick up a solitary bench under a tree and enjoy the atmosphere. City provides such great breathing spots for the city, i.e parks which are very peaceful early mornings specially winter mornings...

Quick Shine!!

Roadside quick shoe-shine, the service often chose by the frequenters in the business area in the city. The shoemaker does this along his repair business and selling accessories like soles, strings etc...

Peace Tribute...

In an initiative to give voice to the angst and anguish of a shaken nation after the Mumbai terrorist attacks last week, people from all walks of life in six metros got together y'day to condemn terror and demand a change in the system, The Bangaloreans gathered in the Cubbon park carrying candles and placards in memory of the victims …

Call 108...for Arogya Kavacha!

The Emergency Response Service, titled Arogya Kavacha-108, was launched in the city on 2nd Nov 08 by former President of India A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava Day. The fleet of 66 ambulances commenced their operation under the project in Bangalore.
Now, in case of an emergency, like ill health, accidents or fire, one has to just dial 108. A fully equipped state-of-the-art ambulance will arrive within 20 minutes anywhere in the city. The medical staff in the ambulance will not only transport the affected person to hospital, but will also provide pre-hospitalizations treatment free of cost. A great initiative indeed!!

Colors of Tranquility

The city echoes the trauma of mumbai, the 'sick' terror attacks have shaken everyone and had even bonded us together to unite, be aware and restore peace. There were many who came together to sympathize with victims and lit candles across locations in the city. The serene togetherness just reflect the sky-full of colors of tranquility...

Routines...

After a weekend outing ( could not post on Saturday and Sunday) I reached the city early morning and the first thing I see is this school going kid with his mother waiting for his school bus, that reminded me about the daily routines …