‘Don’t click my picture. I don’t look nice’, she told me, pointing to her toothless mouth before covering her face with her hand. ‘Click my flowers instead, they are the beautiful ones’. I had asked the lady running a flower stall permission to click her along with her flowers, and that was her answer. I refused her suggestion, asked her …
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E is for Elai Sapad #BlogchatterA2Z
The first time I heard the words ‘Elai Sapad’ I thought it was a dish, as I assumed it was a single word ElaiSapad. It was only later that I found out that Elai means Plantain / Banana Leaf and Sapad means a Meal, so Elai Sapad simply translates to a meal served on a banana leaf. Savouring the Sapad …
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D is for DakshinaChitra #BlogchatterA2Z
We lived in Bangalore before we moved here, and that city had plenty of getaway options that were just a drive away. Chennai lacks that, sadly. It does not have too many quick getaways on the outskirts of the city. The few options that Chennai-ites do have, the hot and humid weather rarely permits us to enjoy them. Also, when …
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C is for, Churches & the Cream Donut #BlogchatterA2Z
Churches I always assumed Chennai was a city with the most beautiful temples, till I saw the Churches. Yes, the churches dotting the city were a pleasant discovery. There are many churches across the city but I’m going to introduce you to my most favorite one. The San Thome Church, also known as the St Thomas Cathedral Basilica. Looking at …
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B is for Beach (s) #BlogchatterA2Z
Other cities may have a Beach. Chennai has Beaches! Yes, you read right. Of course you’ve heard of Marina Beach, I mean who hasn’t? Marina Beach is the longest Urban Natural Beach in the country. At a stretch of 13 km, including a 6 km promenade, it is also supposedly the 2nd longest Urban Beach in the World. This beach …
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A is for, Adyar Banyan Tree #BlogchatterA2Z
The Adyar Banyan Tree is one of the hidden gems of Chennai. While the jury is still out about whether this tree is the oldest one or the biggest Banyan in the World / India let me share what I learnt about it. Adyar Banyan Tree or The Great Banyan Tree is known to be around 450 years old. Located …
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Theme Reveal : #AtoZChallenge2019 #BlogchatterA2Z
My first glimpse of Chennai was as a 4 day old, mint new Bride. We drove into the city after a trip to Tirupati, and my first thought when I saw the Chennai skyline was, ‘where are the high rises?’ For someone born and brought up in Mumbai I was so used to the concrete jungle of high rises that the …