Two weeks ago I went to see an Aunt on her birthday
All old colonial cities have the institution
of the Indian Coffee House.
It was a place for intellectuals and commoners
to gather and discuss politics and current affairs.
There were cubicles where families and
romantic couples could have South Indian meals.
As children we used to go there for outings.
Measurement, established by Presbyterian missionaries.
It is very successful and popular. They hold the TOFEL tests.
People from rural areas who come to the city for
government work buy clothes etc. from
these cheap makeshift stalls.
People are more interested in buying vegetables because fruit is so expensive.
Another Government office
A car sales room.
Established by the British. Its like the IRS.
My Dad worked here.
He was a tribal boy who had to offer his
thumb to his guru in exchange
for mastery over archery.
This is another story.
I could only get her back.
I took pictures of the houses of wealthy people.
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It is a government/VIP guest house and
conference center.
my zipping across town.
After completing a puja (worship) idols are supposed to be immersed in the river. These have been abandoned on the river bank.
in today 's Hindustan Times newspaper.
Click and enlarge to read the fine print.
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Jesus said;God is a Spirit and those who worship Him,
must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth.
The Psalmist says;
I cannot run away from your Spirit O God.
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God has not abandoned you.
Don 't try to run away from Him.
14 Fertilize my soul:
Dear Amrita,
thank you for this most interest tour in your home city.
It's a magnificent town by any standards.
Who wouldn't like to be a part of this society?
Fro Felisol
I love the photos of your country.What beautiful architecture in those ritzy homes.
I love all your photo's and the buildings are beautiful. The one VIP house looks just like one I saw in a movie.
Liked this beautiful tour of your city covering almost all the aspects of it...lovely shots & more importantly your ending lines....so true & meaningful !
I am never bored with photographs and information about other places, most especially India! I very much enjoy seeing them and reading your commentary.
I had a friend from India who was getting a PhD in physics. He would sometimes muse about the differences between the two countries. He told me, "The U.S. is the best place in the world to be rich, and the worst place to be poor. It's easier to be poor in India!"
We do have so many rules and regulations. Some places will not even allow you to dry clothes outside on a line. So much for saving some energy and money...it's hard on the poor. Of which I am now unfortunately one...LOL...
Those are wonderful photos showing the typical everyday life of India. We learn so much from your intelligent posts and photos. Thanks for the post. God bless you always.
Your photos are NEVER a bore! I love them!!
keep them coming!
Amrita,
Great pics. Love the painting on your header. Hope all is well with you, my dear friend.
Love, Sita
Nice pics Didi, get the feel of typical North India.:)
Dear friends, thank you for your valuable responses.
Penni what you say about the poor in the west is true.
What great pics!
As if I was sitting beside you when you took the pics. Very nice!
Amrita -
I've been away from the computer for most of a couple of days now. I so enjoyed catching up with you & seeing about life in your part of the world.
I don't comment often, but so appreciate all that you share with us. I was fascinated with India as a child & wanted to visit there. A couple of my favorite books are set in your country.
Blessings on you & your family!
Thank you so much Madison, eha and Kathryn.
Kathryn have you read The God of small things". It won the Booker Prize.
There are some excellent Indian authors you will like.
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