Festival Of Democracy: India Votes

And for a Friday, after the commencement of the Worlds largest electioneering process, some thoughts….. some musings….. The CEC has announced Elections to vote in 543 Members to the Indian Parliament; an event whose scale, scope and statistics are mind boggling and almost a miracle. The entire process is so meticulously managed. The sheer size…

Bombay: Changing Face And Names

And for a Friday in Mumbai, elated by the undersea drive, disheartened by name changes, some thoughts….. some musings….. It was a real WOW!! Moment taking the U turn at Worli sea face and lo and behold driving thru 9.5 kms of super smooth coastal road with beautiful never seen before views of Mahalaxmi temple…

Indian Wedding: Extravaganza Unreeled

And for a Friday after one of the most opulent pre-wedding functions in the world, some thoughts….. some musings….. Most upper middle class Indians and NRIs all over the world have been enjoying the Anant Ambani pre-wedding, thanks to the sleek previews, Reels, Videos and global media coverage (ofcourse it was all virtual, vicarious pleasures).…

Attukal Pongala: Divinity Unplugged

And for a Friday in Trivandrum, having witnessed the world famous Attukal Bhagwathy Pooja, some thoughts….. some musings….. It’s almost unbelievable; a congregation of more than 25 lakh women to pray at a temple at the appointed time on a single day. The Attukal Bhagwathy Devi Pongala is exclusively for women and boys under 12.…