Monday, December 31, 2012

Happy New Year...2013

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May the new year bring more colours to your emotions, relations and add peace and health as well....

Here is BDP wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR, the city daily photo way!!

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Go shop...

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Year-end shopping, for few families who prefer staying in the city and enjoying year end together with food and friends, this will be sort of routine yet fun filled evening...

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Temples of Devotion...

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With city getting more dense, the temples shrink in size and coexist with houses and within apartment complexes, this one too is close enough to residential apartment and yet shines with the glory of its devotees....

Friday, December 28, 2012

Elevated...

100_4377 by rajesh_dangi
100_4377, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
More and more fly overs are helping city ease the traffic situations, this one is the longest with 11kms end to end, connects electronic city with the garden city....

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Turning 2012

100_4387 by rajesh_dangi
100_4387, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
As the year end approaches it is time fora big thank you to BDP patrons, with more than 5,oo,ooo hits since begging and interactive comments BDP is ready for 2013! Keeps me going!

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Vacant Roads...

100_4390 by rajesh_dangi
100_4390, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The long holidays take crowds away from City, so are the less crowdy roads...the drives are pleasant and easy!

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Xmas Evening @ Brigade Road...



Brigade Road lights up on the Xmas Eve, the celebrations and shopping goes hand in hand! Merry Christmas to all the BDP Patrons! 

Monday, December 24, 2012

Go Silk....

100_4399 by rajesh_dangi
100_4399, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The Silkmark expo provides good insight into the world of Silk, the colours and patterns are magical...the holidays have begun and people are on for shopping spree ....

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Xmas Streets...

100_4415 by rajesh_dangi
100_4415, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Festive and holiday moods rule the city, many out vising their relatives or taking vacations other hosting visitors, the Xmas magic is seen around!

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Festive Treats...

100_4414 by rajesh_dangi
100_4414, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Hosting friends and relatives, enjoying long weekend and preparing for the Xmas, the all decked up to cater the most beloved!! Happy Fooding!

Friday, December 21, 2012

Year End Decor...

100_4367 by rajesh_dangi
100_4367, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Be it Christmas or the new year party, the decor-ware is here, the shops make merry on this holiday season!

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Kids Play...

100_4347 by rajesh_dangi
100_4347, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Trafic signals might be boring but not for the creative kids, this one I observed he kept playing with his napkin and talking to self....

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Silk Board Junction

100_4381 by rajesh_dangi
100_4381, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
One of the busiest junctions in the city, midst of heavy populated area of Bomanhalli, HSR, BTM layout and Kormangala.....

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Grocery Shops...

100_4366 by rajesh_dangi
100_4366, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
A place to catch up and quick buy for the household. From detergents to fresh fruits, conversations to whearabouts an over the counter exchange opportunities....!!

Monday, December 17, 2012

Traffic Gossips...

100_4352 by rajesh_dangi
100_4352, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
When the wait time in the traffic goes higher, here is an opportunity to make friends and share the details of bikes, Milage, Do's and Don'ts....these two bikers do share their insights!

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Dew Drops..

IMG_3919 by rajesh_dangi
IMG_3919, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Nice and cold winter gifts dews on the trees and bushes, the morning walks are becoming pleasant and cherishing enough.....

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Winter Morning...

100_4339 by rajesh_dangi
100_4339, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Early Morning drives in the cloud...City is embraced by the winter with thick fog untill late morning, city outskirt roads remain witness like this cable stayed bridge of KR Puram....

Friday, December 14, 2012

Bumper to Bumper...

100_4348 by rajesh_dangi
100_4348, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Morning dose of patience, the city roads are tight and drivers try their patience on key junctions enjoying FM radios. The avarage trafic speed remains in single digits....

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Iron Man...

IMG_3924 by rajesh_dangi
IMG_3924, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Ironing cloths is a great past time, if this can be put to use for making some money and spend the retiring days more engaged and remain social with neighbours/customers makes it more meaninful.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Plants on wheel...

IMG_3926 by rajesh_dangi
IMG_3926, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
A streetvendor selling plants meets a casual curious buyer, the decision seems to have not been made yet to start the bargains!

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

The Shoemaker...

IMG_3923 by rajesh_dangi
IMG_3923, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
In a small shop on the roadside, this showmaker makes its living stiching and polishing leather shoes, despite many big brands making their way in the city, the need for a common man is fixed quicker and cheaper....

Monday, December 10, 2012

Patterns...

IMG_3925 by rajesh_dangi
IMG_3925, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Trees against the sky, I believe are the nature's canvas, the patterns are catchy, artistic and unique!

Sunday, December 09, 2012

Misty Morning...

IMG_3886 by rajesh_dangi
IMG_3886, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The Mist, like a spell that covers most of the city as winter claims its arrival, the drives and walks are enjoyable and fulfilling!!

Saturday, December 08, 2012

Wireman...

100_4305 by rajesh_dangi
100_4305, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Connecting the un-connected! a wireman from the BESCOM ( Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited) works on the electricity piller, so many people risk their lives to make others life better!!

Friday, December 07, 2012

Safe Ride...

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100_4320, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The ride on the scooter with Mom is fun, the safe helmet and safe grip of hands. Who care if the direction is just right opposite....

Thursday, December 06, 2012

Nail Down...

100_4303 by rajesh_dangi
100_4303, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Looking over a counter from a local hardware store, these are the types of nails kept for sale, lot many local carpenters frequent the shops and pick up the required tools and accessories for their assignments, their relationships with the shopowners is interesting and go back many years....

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Busy Roads...


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A small neighbourhood has its own advantage, fresh fruits, groceries are available at walkable distance saving time and enegry to visit big markets or malls....

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Auto Ride...

100_4256 by rajesh_dangi
100_4256, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
For many kids ride in an auto is exciting, with trafic moving at such a slow pace and several stops the wait time becomes watch time!!

Monday, December 03, 2012

Fresh Guavas...

100_4275 by rajesh_dangi
100_4275, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Old man is selling his guavas in a local market lane, the fruits are sold by kilo or even a single fruit cut and served with salt-chilli....

Sunday, December 02, 2012

Market Lane....


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Weekend Rush to the market completely overwhelms market lanes, the hawkers, bikes share the roadsides, the road comes alive and remains busy till late evenings...

Saturday, December 01, 2012

Commute...

100_4302 by rajesh_dangi
100_4302, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Most of the city leverages public transport that connects the city with monopoly in absence of a rail or metro service for local travel or connectivity, the avarage commuter has thus no choice but to rely on the BMTC for day today travel to and fro workplace and markets....

Friday, November 30, 2012

Veggies...

100_4287 by rajesh_dangi
100_4287, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The fresh veggies on the vendor cart, the mix is common and mostly unchanged despite winter...

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Colors of...

100_4296 by rajesh_dangi
100_4296, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The garlands offcourse artificial make their way prominently to our live with a promise of not fading away; of course at the cost of frangrance!

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Munch time....

100_4300 by rajesh_dangi
100_4300, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
On road vendor makes a quick bhel ( puffed rice and masala) for the road side vendors on his cart, the bags full of puffed rice will soon finish as he continues to feed all along the busy market lane....

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Royal Ride...

100_3951 by rajesh_dangi
100_3951, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The Royal Enfield continues to ride the hearts of the youth, these hertage bikes are still in production and going great with huge demand for the older editions....this greenone is from the armed forces resting before the roar!

Monday, November 26, 2012

Winter Fruits...

100_4080 by rajesh_dangi
100_4080, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The Apples and their cousin custard apples are showing up on the carts as the winter starts, the bananas continue to remain on shelf through out the year!!

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Holiday season...

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100_4232, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
With end of year holidays city based resorts are gearing up with offers for frineds and families to stay back and enjoy their times....

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Snake Charmers...

100_4086 by rajesh_dangi
100_4086, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The Cobra as companion, this snake charmer makes her living by offering her snake kept in the bamboo basket on streets for belivers to share offerings ...

Friday, November 23, 2012

The Sky...

100_4248 by rajesh_dangi
100_4248, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Clear Sky with dash of white clouds against gulmohur tree, the weather is nice and cool getting ready for the winter....

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Getting Across...

100_3975 by rajesh_dangi
100_3975, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The roadcrossing is an adventure! This mother taking her son across the street looks worried, her son on the other hand wears naughty look...

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Masala Papad....

IMG_3752 by rajesh_dangi
IMG_3752, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
A quick and popular munch, light snack generally served as side dish with tomato sauce....

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Garlands....

100_4084 by rajesh_dangi
100_4084, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The flower sales are again back to normal, the festivities created some demand and few colurs went missing for couple days, these seem to be back again!

Monday, November 19, 2012

United Colours of ....

100_4089 by rajesh_dangi
100_4089, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The range and colors of the banana's represent taste of the consumers, the roadside shop displays three diffrerent varieties to choose from...

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Go Purple...

100_4179 by rajesh_dangi
100_4179, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The city is wearing purple post festivities, trees such as jacaranda are at full bloom, this Bauhinia one adds to the color joining the trend...

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Auto Art...

100_3840a by rajesh_dangi
100_3840a, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The Decor inside the auto windscreen is vibrant and colourful reflection of taste of the auto owner. a positive and charming message for the passengers for sure....

Friday, November 16, 2012

What's Cooking!

100_4091 by rajesh_dangi
100_4091, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
Festivities bring focus to fun and food, the catering busienss sees heavy demand and thus need for cooking gas, this guy is busy transporting the cylinders over his bike...

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Diwali shopping...

100_4085 by rajesh_dangi
100_4085, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The Diyas (Lamps) sold on the pavement draws crowds at large, the diwali shopping is fun with the family or all by oneself....

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Fun with Crackers ..

IMG_3686 by rajesh_dangi
IMG_3686, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The joy of Diwali doubles busting crackers, these young ones celebrate the festivities with few sparkles ...

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Diwali Shopping...

100_4090 by rajesh_dangi
100_4090, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
the streetshops are busy making most of the opportunity few go beyond and setup stalls on pavements to make it easy for passers by. The sweet tooth has no limits...

Monday, November 12, 2012

Happy Diwali...

100_4083 by rajesh_dangi
100_4083, a photo by rajesh_dangi on Flickr.
The roads are buzzing with the colours and crackers busting in the background! the Diwali celebrations are in full swing and people are enjoying with their friends and relatives, the shopkeepers are happy too!