Indeed a luxury, luxury unlimited

Share-Auto,a common phenomenon in most of the Indian cities.The striking difference out here( Hyderabad) is the presence of the so called Hi-Fi stereo system.The Driver himself being the DJ,cassettes being replaced at his mercy. Telugu-Tamil-Hindi, they just come in one after the other.I wonder if they have any Volume controls.So dont get startled the next time you get into one.The first day,I'm sure my heart skipped a few beats.The noise levels are alarmingly high,but can you expect more luxury at rupees 5.The tape heads for sure havn't been cleaned for years and the speakers they dance to the music.."Have Mercy on us Please" !!, I have seen that in most of my fellow travellers' face.

Back home, my neighbour says "He is back for his hols" when the deafening silence around is broken by the loud music from the 3200 W system of mine.I love them loud,blaring at their will.

Dont dare to call me names now, My ears are still in perfect condition.!!

ShowBiz-thats a different World

Ever imagined about walking across streets of London into the Chor Bazaar(Mumbai) or how about walking into a hospital and its exit, The JFK Airport Terminal.These are not bizzare dreams erupting from the chaotic mind of an overdosed chap. Welcome to the POP Jungle ( POP - Plaster of Paris) - Ramoji Film city thats what they call it, Indias answer to the Hollywood.If you dare to dream, they certainly can. Those were just few of the many surprise packages awaiting you .
Location:Ramoji Film City,Hyderabad

Udayanaanu Taaram,I relived the fond memories of this Mohanlal - Sreenivasan malayalam flick. Ramoji - Avananu Taaram.

CheckMate

The quest stands upon the edge of a knife.
Stray but a little, and it will fail to the ruin of all.
Yet hope remains while the Company is true.
- Lord Of The Rings ( Fellowship of the Ring)

He

" We are what we think,
All that we are arises with our thoughts,
With our thoughts, We make our world . . . "
- Lord Buddha

Visual Extravaganza

Ever been there to witness the pomp and pageantry. Well I havent,but indeed will catch up some day. The traditional percussions,The caparisoned elephants, Kudamattom( a sequenced and swift changing of coloured umbrellas), the mindblowing display of Fireworks all these and much more add to the Thrissur Pooram.

The percussion includes the Panchavadyam, Pancharimelam and Pandimelam to my knowledge. The best of the elephants are on display. The fireworks provide a grand finale to the festival. A healthy competion is what it is all about between two temples Thiruvambady and Paramekavu at the Thekinkadu Maidanam,one trying to outdo the other in this flashy exhibition.The Police ,they have a terrible time, traffic goes haywire,crowds come in thousands from all parts of the globe. Talk to any Thrisurite and they will never stop once they hear the topic on air is Thrissur Pooram,my dad being one of them.

This Year the Pooram was celebrated on Sunday(May 7th) with all it's traditional gusto and spectacular ingredients, except fireworks display.Heard it must be possibly the first one of the century without the dazzling fireworks.

Catch you there next year!!

Watch your Step

This sculpture has been there for a long time now. How many times have I been here ..?? Everything has a time to happen, is that so ?
Location : Guruvayoor ( Near Pachajanya Guest House)

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I suppose when we have that deadly device ( a cam) with us ,we become conscious of the surrounding and start admiring their beauty. Sreejith , he is the one who got me hooked into this art.

Just Before

Evening,and the dark clouds were built on the horizon. With time,they gathered in to raise their voice, a downpour and a remarkable silence followed. Man indeed is enlightened in abundance from nature.



Agitation, they are on a rise; Bureaucracy,I better maintain silence; WE are indeed living over and above the edge!