Making a difference...

On Saturday program on Reduce, Reuse and Recycle was conducted by Saahas, an NGO working on the solid waste management and a leading IT company. Here is adisplay of e-waste bin put up by the organization across few strategic locations in the city!!

I was privileged to join the cause and help create awareness about the three R’s ( Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) via exhibition and event at Forum on Saturday… Sahaas took this opportunity to deliver strong signals/messages to general public making them aware of the principles and practices of solid waste management with some great examples sucessfully working in Bangalore.

Being Creative...

Finely painted temple top in Sheshadripuram area displays an idol representing both Ganesha & Hanuman. The synergies captured in this representation must have some interesting story, the pull created by this scenario surely must be making devotees to enquire the philosophy from the temple...

Watchout!!

Behind the pay and park counter midst of two showrooms a street vendors displays his selection of sun-glasses. The roadside selling is big business in and around many markets / major streets and provides good bargains too!!

Rain Dance...

Sky remains cloudy, the equations of white and grays keeps changing with few drizzling showers and gusty winds, the weather is superb and so comfortable that everyday morning it becomes difficult to get off the bed and get going!!

Shuttling via BMTC ...

Shot from BMTC bus late afternoon travel, the travel is comfortable if you can avoid the peak hours, these buses are the lifelines of the city and connect almost each part of the city to city center. Amazing to know that they operate almost 4655 schedules, Deploying a fleet of 4812 buses & making 65121 trips which carry 37.00 Lakhs Passengers....

The Nap..

Commercial street floods with people and their cars on all weekends, the parking lots in and around the area will always be full and such scene could be seen normally as drivers take quick naps to catch on sleep on whatever is available in and around their cars …

Organic Peppers...

Fresh & colorful peppers kept for sale in lalbagh nursery's Organic Food section, it is, in general produced without the use of artificial pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and in many definitions genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The trend seem to catch up fast as people getting cautious of the fact that use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers is harmful in the long term...

Ramzan & Samosas…

It is said that ‘If it is Ramzan, it's got to be Samosa. The popular snack will be the first on the list of most Muslims breaking their day long fast running dawn-to-dusk, with these delicious crowd pullers (ranging from Rs. 3-5 per piece). Apart from many other fruits and dry fruits (like Dates), the busy commercial street area lines up food carts late afternoon offering these varieties which will finish off in next couple of hours after the dusk!!

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New blossoms...

Seasons would change the message coming deep down from flowering of trees across city, Sometimes I wonder how the trees manage their calendars and maintain the accuracy of changes...makes me happy to witness the changing colors of this glamorous city!!

Worship @ work!!

Be a believer and the god(s) comes to you where ever you are…Outside the city Market, on the subway wall these deity photos are worshiped by many vendors / customers while working/being in and around the busy market…

Tranquility...

One of many favorite spots I like to visit does have “Lotus Pond” in Lalbagh on the list. The peaceful surrounding, natural ambience and solitude…Tranquility!! "Lalbagh” The pride of Bangalore provides an opportunity to unwind and relax and thus is on my list for regular visits…

Old Stitches....

On more Snapshot about Tailoring, an age old tradition, an occupation that seems to have survived centuries…This Snap shows one more tailoring shop in a residential area, as said earlier, there are many families here which for generations have their own trailers managing their customized clothing needs with long lasting relationships…

It's a Wet, Wet, World!!

It continues to be wet and cold & cloudy, the rain keeps drizzling, storming. Trees are clean & look fresh! What a fantastic weather!

Downtown Bangalore...

The skyline of Bangalore from Lalbagh Kempegowda Tower overlooking the lalbagh entrance, the prominent structures of UB city catch attention and perhaps represent new face of 'Modern' Bangalore...

The Sun God…

The clay emblem of sun god displayed on the wall of Chitrakala Parishad, while I went for the exhibition this one caught my attention… the presence itself is so energetic!! After days of rain fall it's good to see him shining all the day!!

Ganapati Bappa....

I was invited to a friends family for the 'ganapati' pooja, on occasion of 'Ganesh Chaturthi', the festival starting from today... there is a custom to 'install' small ganesha idols in many homes and worship Shri Ganesha. The worship lasts an odd number of days (from 1 to 11 days, sometimes 13)....

The festival is largely celebrated all over India, many residential area's come together and do the rituals on large scale with many cultural programs and social gathering's....

The Young Planter…

Affection towards the plants perhaps starts at young age, I see this young one carrying a plant at a nursery to take back home… The green city does encourage many youngsters to go green and remain green!!

Calm...

Lalbagh lake offers such prestine and peaceful moments to calm down and relax, I liked this lotus leaf carrying a water bubble shaped like a heart symbol... isn't it so wonderful and relaxing??

Supplies

A small distributor seen busy sorting his goods before supplying them to the nearby shops, there are many such ‘one man armys’, small time unorganized operators who get into distribution business and earn their living getting into the FMCG Sales & distribution networks ..

The Riders ...

In the nearby neighborhood, Sometimes there comes a need to quickly drop kids for tuitions / school, have a quick drop for someone from the family / near friend or do manage a small shopping list …All in all small Scooty ( a small mobike) comes handy and holds as many as she can..

Frangipani..the blooming champa!!

Also called Plumeria (Michelia Champaca) comes with different colors and names depending on location, many other common names exist: "Kembang Kamboja" in Indonesia, "Temple Tree" or "Champa" in India, "Kalachuchi" in the Philippines, "Araliya" or "Pansal Mal" in Sri Lanka, "Champa" in Laos, "Lantom" or "Lilarwadee" in Thai and "Dead man's fingers" in Australia, for example. The Australian name is perhaps taken from its thin, leafless, finger-like branches. Many English speakers also simply use the generic name "Plumeria".

Wide Angle 2007, the Exhibition!!

Being a photographer I crave to see some great photo's and with Anita's invite for Wide Angle 2007, I was glad to be there on Saturday morning...
The exhibits were stunning, few made me stop by and revisit again and again. Varieties include but not limited to landscapes, portraits, abstracts, wide shots, micro's ...
The diversified collection was a sure crowd puller, till late morning I could see many visitors and interesting discussions around every frame. While talking to Anita it became more interesting to find out the thought process, idea and effort...

300+ yrs and going on…

This Silk Cotton Ceiba Tree [Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.] tree in lalbagh is said to be more than 300yrs old…. Oh! What a marvelous tree, large branches, huge base. The tree must have seen three generations of mankind and a sure witness to the city’s growth from many kings, empires and rulers to the present day.I wish, If only this tree could speak!!

Across the KR Puram Bridge..

On the back drop of cloudy sky the cable stayed KR Puram Bridge, the city got breather from last weeks rains, the weather remains dry and cold, yet nice and pleasant. The sunshine is back as the city prepares for Ganesh Festival, a fun filled next weekend!!

City on fire…

No, not that ugly fire but the pretty one, the forest fire trees have started blooming, in few weeks most of the city will be painted red along a red carpet of flowers that fell under the tree… a very pleasant sight Indeed!!

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Bring back that Smile!!

Bored with the large crowd in Kanteerava on this week end driving ladies of the family to Women's expo, both me and my son freaked out on this delicacy ... the Candy floss!!

I recollected my childhood days to run after the candy floss man who used to carry small balls in a glass container and all kids just used to flock around him Laughing,having fun, eating some...Buying the candy floss again took me back in time to bring back that Smile!! When have you had one recently??

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Statue of Sri Chamaraja Wodeyar...

Entrance to Lalbagh is marked by an equestrian statue of Sri Chamaraja Wodeyar, the 23rd Maharaja of Mysore. Although his reign proved to be a brief one, he left an indelible mark on the Kingdom of Mysore and thereby on the present day city of Bangalore (Bengaluru), the part thereof then.

He instituted the Representative Assembly of Mysore state in 1881. This was the first modern, democratic legislative institution of its kind in princely India. He sponsored the famous journey of Swami Vivekananda to Chicago in 1894.

A Women’s Expo@Kanteerava

A women’s expo was held At the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium with a tag line for the three-day expo saying it’s an exhibition on what women really want’! This stall perhaps describes one of many ‘wants’..

The expo had several shoppers who went around the stalls showcasing silk sarees, jewellery, apparel, food products, home decor, furnishing, lifestyle products, health and fitness products and beauty solutions.

Pigeon House@ Lalbagh

Built by Hyder Ali, the kabootar-khana, (the pigeon house) remains a landmark inside lalbagh. The 285 acre garden in the city center had many other interesting places besides lush green canopies and peace surroundings…

Hot n Sweet Corn…

It continues to be a bit cold and wet outdoors, after all it kept raining y’day as well. These roadside carts come to rescue warming up via boiled sweet corns served hot… the preferred choice of many serves as quick & healthy munch !