Last time we visited Bangalore during Feb 2010 and we returned to Chennai on 6 March. We came again to Bangalore yesterday (25 March) night by Bangalore Express (dep 13:30 hrs). Arun dropped us at the station in his Santro. We could see the new complex of TN Assembly-Secretariat.
When I browsed the position online, there were 4 seats. I booked. When we saw the chart in the train, Vijaya's name was not to be found ! Took out the ticket - oh God, her seat was in a different coach! How did I miss this? She sat in C1 and I in C2. After the ticket Examiner checked all the passengers, there was quite a shuffle among passengers. It seemed 50% of the passengers were exchanging seats ! Vijaya too "exchanged" and she came to C2. It was an experience ..
We carried sugarless coffee in the recently-purchased flask, and thayir saadam in two packs. First time we are doing this. The train reached Bangalore by 8-25PM, we took a pre-paid auto to Meenakshi temple where Neeraja and Ashok were waiting in their Alto. We were home by 9-30PM.
On Saturday (27 March) all of us drove to Jayanagar 4th block and purchased the Poojai_items. Jayanagar 4th Block is a very lively place. There is a bajji shop which sells குடைமிளகாய் பஜ்ஜி, வாழைக்காய் பஜ்ஜி, மெதுவடை etc. Capsicum bajji is their specialty, i understand. What a crowd. We had to wait for over 5 mins to get those steaming hot and tasty bajjis.
29 March Monday was the Sri Satyanarayana Poojai day. Neeraja and Ashok returned from office early. Neeraja started preparations for the Poojai. Neeraja, Ashok and I took bath at 4-30PM. Sasatrgal came at 5PM and started the proceedings. Ashok performed the Poojai. Neeraja's appa-amma and thatha also attended. Sastrigal did an elaborate poojai, it was so nice and satisfying. Mami brought Rava Kesari for Neivedyam. Poojai was over at 8-15PM and we all had Puliyodharai and Thayir Saadam for dinner.
After a day's rest, we left Bangalore on 31 March by Lal Bagh Express (0630 AM). Ashok dropped us at the station. Janani also came by the same train. Her seat was in C1 and ours in C2. As usual, we got it exchanged and Janani sat next to us. The child PRADYUN was engaging us with his mazhalai and pranks. We reached Chennai by 1215 and Mr Prabhakar (f/o Ramsundar) had come to receive the child. We drove in his car and were home by 1PM.
A nice trip.
rajappa
10:15 AM
1 April 2010
When I browsed the position online, there were 4 seats. I booked. When we saw the chart in the train, Vijaya's name was not to be found ! Took out the ticket - oh God, her seat was in a different coach! How did I miss this? She sat in C1 and I in C2. After the ticket Examiner checked all the passengers, there was quite a shuffle among passengers. It seemed 50% of the passengers were exchanging seats ! Vijaya too "exchanged" and she came to C2. It was an experience ..
We carried sugarless coffee in the recently-purchased flask, and thayir saadam in two packs. First time we are doing this. The train reached Bangalore by 8-25PM, we took a pre-paid auto to Meenakshi temple where Neeraja and Ashok were waiting in their Alto. We were home by 9-30PM.
On Saturday (27 March) all of us drove to Jayanagar 4th block and purchased the Poojai_items. Jayanagar 4th Block is a very lively place. There is a bajji shop which sells குடைமிளகாய் பஜ்ஜி, வாழைக்காய் பஜ்ஜி, மெதுவடை etc. Capsicum bajji is their specialty, i understand. What a crowd. We had to wait for over 5 mins to get those steaming hot and tasty bajjis.
29 March Monday was the Sri Satyanarayana Poojai day. Neeraja and Ashok returned from office early. Neeraja started preparations for the Poojai. Neeraja, Ashok and I took bath at 4-30PM. Sasatrgal came at 5PM and started the proceedings. Ashok performed the Poojai. Neeraja's appa-amma and thatha also attended. Sastrigal did an elaborate poojai, it was so nice and satisfying. Mami brought Rava Kesari for Neivedyam. Poojai was over at 8-15PM and we all had Puliyodharai and Thayir Saadam for dinner.
After a day's rest, we left Bangalore on 31 March by Lal Bagh Express (0630 AM). Ashok dropped us at the station. Janani also came by the same train. Her seat was in C1 and ours in C2. As usual, we got it exchanged and Janani sat next to us. The child PRADYUN was engaging us with his mazhalai and pranks. We reached Chennai by 1215 and Mr Prabhakar (f/o Ramsundar) had come to receive the child. We drove in his car and were home by 1PM.
A nice trip.
rajappa
10:15 AM
1 April 2010
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