Our fore-fathers came to Bangalore as refugees from the near-by state on bare foot. We had settled on the backyards of today's IISC and then moved to the Malleshwaram's Swimming Pool extensions.. They worked has daily laborers, house-maids and peasants. With Subhaiah Reddy :) coming to Power!, the huts were replaced with well built houses!
Since then, Bangalore has been our Home!! My grand father grew up playing his flute for the overnight stories of Gods and Goddesses at the Rama Bhajanna Mandira.. and my Appa with his Cinema Projector :) was famous for his silent movies of Chaplins, ANRs and the NTRs. and with my father moving to Mysore.. the street theatres became empty!
I had to stay back with my grand parents in here, as there were no "special schools" in Mysore for my condition.. Say it a blessing in disguise, I had a whole lot of fun.. And today I take the pride of living in all the four corners of my favourite City.. Bangalore!
Malleshwaram offered me the Kabadi matches, the Gangamma Jathras, Malleshwaram Kharga and the luscious election campaigns of our family relatives.. where in Indiranagar's western outlook gave me the much needed wisdom to live happily.. thanks to SSK!! that I don't have to travel to the west to live in comfort..
Heading towards south the JP Nagar's and the Jayanagar's colloquial flavours have always captivated me till date.. with the seasonal melas like the kadlekai parsey and the averakai parseys( my favourite),the bustling Basavanagudi and VV puram's foodstreet are a joy to visit.. what clicks for Bangalore South is the lush greenery present amidst the peaceful culture of the famous poets and activist like DVG, the HN and many Gandhians .. I personally feel that no other modern city has the influence of Gandhi as much as Bangalore. With the prominence of The National School, it reminds me the selfless freedom struggle of gone ages!!
At present I stay in Rajarajeshwarinagar, much closer to my work and with its calm surroundings, with fresh breeze and huge bungalows, I get to see the shootings of celluloid stars posing to their best - Sir, Sir.. only one Chance!!... and with my Amma not willing to relocate anywhere else I'm pretty sure that I'm gona have a long innings to play!
Food!! Bangalore is exceptional, Reddigaru has the best chefs orchestrating their best dishes at the favourite Chiante, De-Stressia, Koshy's, Little Italy, Soo ra Sang, Wanley, Canopy and the latest subZ (thanks to Ravi ;) ) and if Reddigaru needs to party, the BBQs and the Indijos are always at his disposal ;) for me visiting restaurants is an experience all together and Bangalore with most of its theme restaurants entertains my appetite fully..
And if i don't mention the busy markets on this space!! If the Yeshwanthpur Mandi has the best vegetables, fish and meat.. The Shivajinagar's Flower markets decorates the local with huge varietals of colors. And the Gandhi Bazaar street with its native touch draws back the rich history of Vidhyarthi Bhavan!! and my own favourite.. Malleshwaram's sanna marketu :)
If I have to mention the Philanthropy of this city, I need another blog to write!! :)
Known to be a Hill Station --> Garden City --> Pensioners Paradise --> World's IT Hub and with people pouring in from all over the world.. Bangalore is definitely the city of the Future!
What makes this city special is its people.. An average Bangalorean knows 5 languages to speak.. loves his ragi mudhe and koli saaru..generous with his thoughts and most important CONTENT!!
Namma ooru Bengalooru!! Nimmooro Yavooru? :)
Since then, Bangalore has been our Home!! My grand father grew up playing his flute for the overnight stories of Gods and Goddesses at the Rama Bhajanna Mandira.. and my Appa with his Cinema Projector :) was famous for his silent movies of Chaplins, ANRs and the NTRs. and with my father moving to Mysore.. the street theatres became empty!
I had to stay back with my grand parents in here, as there were no "special schools" in Mysore for my condition.. Say it a blessing in disguise, I had a whole lot of fun.. And today I take the pride of living in all the four corners of my favourite City.. Bangalore!
Malleshwaram offered me the Kabadi matches, the Gangamma Jathras, Malleshwaram Kharga and the luscious election campaigns of our family relatives.. where in Indiranagar's western outlook gave me the much needed wisdom to live happily.. thanks to SSK!! that I don't have to travel to the west to live in comfort..
Heading towards south the JP Nagar's and the Jayanagar's colloquial flavours have always captivated me till date.. with the seasonal melas like the kadlekai parsey and the averakai parseys( my favourite),the bustling Basavanagudi and VV puram's foodstreet are a joy to visit.. what clicks for Bangalore South is the lush greenery present amidst the peaceful culture of the famous poets and activist like DVG, the HN and many Gandhians .. I personally feel that no other modern city has the influence of Gandhi as much as Bangalore. With the prominence of The National School, it reminds me the selfless freedom struggle of gone ages!!
At present I stay in Rajarajeshwarinagar, much closer to my work and with its calm surroundings, with fresh breeze and huge bungalows, I get to see the shootings of celluloid stars posing to their best - Sir, Sir.. only one Chance!!... and with my Amma not willing to relocate anywhere else I'm pretty sure that I'm gona have a long innings to play!
Food!! Bangalore is exceptional, Reddigaru has the best chefs orchestrating their best dishes at the favourite Chiante, De-Stressia, Koshy's, Little Italy, Soo ra Sang, Wanley, Canopy and the latest subZ (thanks to Ravi ;) ) and if Reddigaru needs to party, the BBQs and the Indijos are always at his disposal ;) for me visiting restaurants is an experience all together and Bangalore with most of its theme restaurants entertains my appetite fully..
And if i don't mention the busy markets on this space!! If the Yeshwanthpur Mandi has the best vegetables, fish and meat.. The Shivajinagar's Flower markets decorates the local with huge varietals of colors. And the Gandhi Bazaar street with its native touch draws back the rich history of Vidhyarthi Bhavan!! and my own favourite.. Malleshwaram's sanna marketu :)
If I have to mention the Philanthropy of this city, I need another blog to write!! :)
Known to be a Hill Station --> Garden City --> Pensioners Paradise --> World's IT Hub and with people pouring in from all over the world.. Bangalore is definitely the city of the Future!
What makes this city special is its people.. An average Bangalorean knows 5 languages to speak.. loves his ragi mudhe and koli saaru..generous with his thoughts and most important CONTENT!!
Namma ooru Bengalooru!! Nimmooro Yavooru? :)
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