Diwali@Bangalore

One more Diwali for me away from Home…….nothing new for me now…..had been Home only for 3-4 Diwalis in last 9 years……so its ok….but still fail not to miss Home….I am sure anyone will miss home on this festive occasion.

This is my 1^st Diwali in South India…..so wished people in South India style…on 8^th itself….as it’s celebrated here on this day…Unlike rest of the country….The enthusiasm in local crowd is no where close to the crowd in the rest of the country….and it’s very understandable as it’s not the foremost festival down here….

On the day of Dhanteras we had a small gathering in the office….. I and Ms. NS were late to reach as we were not really excited about it but after reaching there, we realized it was more or less over….people were exchanging diyas and wishing each other Happy Diwali. There was an anchor hosting the function, she announced best dressed people ….It was funny but ok….Sweets was served….and gifts distributed…we ended up getting two candles with company’s Logo on it…hehehe….

As I was bored….and missing being with family…..I decided to go to Mr. PM’s place to do some timepass…. distract myself from the feeling of nostalgia once again….. And thank God I went there….Had a good time…. With Mr. PM, Mr. NR (PM’s friend), Ms. NS…… did Puja, had really good home food and loads of sweets (But still impossible for me to put on a little weight) hmmm…… We all went out for some masti, to get a feel of the festive aura around……. Disappointingly….hardly anything was festive….. But as soon as we reached Brigade Road…..I was happy to see the entire street lit up with lights….looked really nice, finally somewhere someone is enthusiastic!!! Cheers

On Thursday we decided to celebrate Diwali@home, South Indian Style…hehehe and also Ms. PP was leaving on Friday for home….so decided to lit up the balconies of our flat with lights, diyas and candles….went shopping for crackers and sweets also….. Lights were put up by Ms. PP and Mr. AD on Thursday itself…. We all lit the balconies, it was great fun……for a moment felt like home but very next second was like “I wish I was home”….. Over all it was good fun………we had sweets, loads of them. Thanks to Mr. AD and Ms. PP….I had a nice time…..After that went to Jalsa for dinner with friends, a very good place……worth going and then were off to CCD for a sip of coffee…. The evening went quite fine….only disappointment was Sachin getting out on 99 and Team India losing the match….

Friday, the Official Diwali Day except in the south part of the country… Had office but had already decided to bunk so got up late….. Had no plans for the day… No one to look forward to have a nice time as Ms. PP had already left for home in the morning and Mr. AD had plans to go to his relatives…. With me no where to go, decided to do nothing….. In the afternoon had a bath, and then wore a Kurta and my new watch to give myself a feel of the traditions…. Try to feel something…..hmmm. Then had lunch and decided to sleep again……

Got up …..Not at all excited about the evening…. Lit some candles as a formality….to feel nice again….but no sparkle …. Then wanted to recharge my phone to wish people back home, but had no money…..so stepped out of the home for the 1^st time in the day. On my way to ATM called up Mr. SS and decided to go to Garuda Mall, do some time pass and feel nice…. Reached to see almost everything was shutting down as it was Diwali, roamed around the place….just couldn’t decide what to do…..roam like lukkhas…. Had dinner at food court…and came back home….. Then watched TV and surfed net……. The bottom line is that had a very dull and boring Day….A Day not really worth remembering……

Dinner@Jalsa

Yesterday we went to a place called JALSA for dinner……on Outer Ring Road in Bangalore…..

We had planned to go somewhere else….but thanks to PP we got a chance to try a new place….

Saw the place from outside and we all were like should we go back……It looked quite a place from outside…..must be a 5 star restaurant???…… The thought that struck us was why they don’t put up menu card right on the entrance so that we don’t get embarrassed. You know what I mean…. Hehehee

But we all decided to go in and give it a try…and if it was too expensive we will revert back to our original plans….

And as soon as we entered….. “The Ambience”….F***…..we were like “Bus hogaya aaj to, Lag gaya aacha khasa chuna…..” We were guided to the place of dinning…before we could think. So we decided to check the menu card before taking any decision.

And to our surprise……it was not bad.

The thing that has to be discussed is about the Ambience of the Restaurant… leaving everything aside…... A treat for your eyes.

The place has been set in Mughal Era it seems…. I think I don’t need to describe, pictures are self descriptive…..

Really liked the whole decor….….everything was just too good…music, service, and food added to the whole experience which was just GREAT! I will advice all to visit there atleast once, it’s totally worth it…