Bull-temple Hill, South Bangalore

Nice eyes on this guru.

This is in a side temple on the way to the bull on Bull-temple hill.

Beet Harvesters

Just north-east of Bangalore, north of Hosakote, we found these beet harvesters closing up the bags. They had about 50 of these bags all ready to go. Behind the car was a huge stone swimming pool that they washed the beets in.

Pottery Town Kiln

One of the kilns in Pottery Town, Bangalore.

Pottery Town

Pottery Town-- or what's left of it.

We went to Pottery Town (just north of downtown Bangalore) hoping to find some vibrant pottery sites, full of activity and creativity.

What we saw was something that appeared to be dying. There just wasn't any life in this area. No one was working and no one was really selling anything interesting.

The only interesting thing was this pile of new pots drying in the sun, and the kilns (picture to come).

Maybe it was just the wrong time of year...

Cell towers everywhere

There is nothing like a cell-phone tower to ruin a good view, eh?

These things are EVERYWHERE in Bangalore, and yet phonecalls drop unexpectedly quite often...

Sky over Bangalore

As viewed from the backside of the ISKON (Krishna) temple. Gorgeous clouds as a storm rolled in.

I got to tour the animation studio onsite there where they are making an animated movie and TV show about the "life" of Krishna. I would put "life" in quotes for Jesus too, just in case you were wondering....

Old door in Shivaji Nagar

On Haines Road or Makhan Road, I can't recall...

Home-made potato chips in Whitefield

It looks like they're being cooked in motor oil, doesn't it? I think it's just the light on the oil making it look dark, since the chips actually look pretty nice. I didn't have any, however, so I can't comment.

Arch-fish.

Fish drying in the sun at Mission Beach in Chennai. This didn't smell as awful as you might imagine.

Chennai Fish Market

Iron stomach

Hot chilies straight and raw.

Mmmmmm, idly.

If Homer Simpson were Indian, he might crave softly-steamed idly instead of donuts. These are from the Madiwala market.

Outer Ring Road

Construction goes on, and on and on and on.

Lazy Dog

Caught at Madiwalla market early on a Saturday morning. Two vendors chatting, while a local dog relaxes in the sun.

Monkey Top

Here is a fine example of a Monkey Top. These used to be all the rage in Bangalore architecture.

One more from Mysore

 

A bit out of focus, but nice light on her face, so I'll throw it in here anyway... 

Tying garlands at the market

  

Grams and spice

 

All you need for a good dal. 

More market colors

  

Colors for sale at road-crossing market

 

Same location as the previous entry, the betel leaves.