Thoroughfare

The snap was taken in Vasanthnagar, Bangalore very near to the Cantonment Railway Station. The Bangalore Palace, Mount Carmel College and a host of IT companies in Cunningham & Infantry road are all accessible through this road.

Traffic

This is the usual scene during the peak hours in Bangalore. Any big city in the world has the traffic problem. We need to learn to live with it. In fact if we make an attempt to tweak our schedule a wee bit, we can even manage to avoid the traffic woes. I feel Bangalore is the best place to live on the earth.

Bengalooru is halted

Sadhashivnagar Road

It was a normal sunny Wednesday summer afternoon. The day was April 12 2006. I was not in office that time. I had just finished sending off a momentous hot headed mail to my team lead and project manager. I came downstairs to settle in front of the idiot box and laze away with a boring afternoon soap. What do I see? The news of the demise of the Natasarvabhauma Dr Rajkumar was flashing on all News Channels. It was around 3 PM. Within minutes the news spread like wild fire.

There were SMS's, Phone calls and News alerts advising people to rush home as tension and 'violent' expressions of grief was anticipated. All the shops downed their shutters, IT Companies closed immediately and roads became empty and the mischief makers took to the street looking to take advantage of the situation. I got a call from my friend asking me to come to his office and pick him up. I rushed off on my bike. The streets were tensed with anxious people looking to reach home safety. There was an air of grief and tension at the same time.


The road leading to Dr Rajkumars House


Palace Grounds Road

The whole city was halted for 2 days and there was a loss of huge amounts of money and property and even some lives .... which the legend of Kannada - Indian Cinema would not have dreamt in his wildest dreams.

Celebrations Traffic

This was the traffic scene in MG Road on the 2005 New Years Eve. People heading to various places to welcome the new year. For once the traffic did not test the patience of anyone.

Majestic

This is the central bus stand of Bangalore City , which is called Majestic, after a movie theatre of that name in that area. The name Majestic has remained and refers to the central area of Namma Bengalooru.

In the picture are the buses which connect to all parts of the city. There is another terminal which handles buses that connect Bangalore to all major cities and states in south India.

Reflection

The meditation hall in Ramana Maharshi Park, Mekhri Road, Bangalore. Shot in December 2004.

Reverence

Man has been worshiping the unknown by giving it various forms and different names.

The huge Ganesha idol in Kemp Fort, Airport Road, Bangalore. There is also a Shiva idol in the same complex. Picture01 Picture02


Every Indian Hindu home has a dedicated place to the almighty. This is considered sacred where idols & photographs are kept and worshipped. This is one such puja room. Shot in my friends house in December 2004.

On Gowri-Ganesha Festival people offer their prayers to the Snake by pouring milk. A blind belief considering that snakes don't drink milk. Also the chances to find a snake in the ant hills are very less. If at all a snake pops out, I am sure most people would run . Seen in picture is my Mother. Shot in August 2006.

Dhobi Ghat

This is the Dhobi Ghat near ISKON, Rajajinagr, Bangalore. There is buzzing activity all throughout the day. This was shot in November 2007 from inside the Narayana Nethralaya Hospital just next to it.

Dairy

A view of the UAS Milk Dairy, Bangalore. Shot in March 2007

Bugle Rock

The Bugle Rock Park on Bull Temple Road near the BMS Engineering collegge, Basavangudi, Bangalore. Shot in August 2005.

Shivaji

Shivaji Bhosle, also known as Chatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle (Born:February 19, 1627, Died: April 3, 1680) was the founder of Maratha empire in western India in 1674. More about Shivaji in Wiki

Jai Jawan !!!

I shot this on Dec 26 2004 (Tsunami Day). This army training camp is located in a huge ground off Koramangala Inner Ring Road.