On occasion of Rama Navami,for the past 70 years B'lore has the tradition of inviting the country's best musicians under one roof to perform at the Rama Seva Mandali.
Last evening,my FIL,Srini and I decided to check out the concert of the day.
70 artists would be playing the violin at the same time.We decided,if it was giong to be mediocre,then we would come back home early.
So,we went.I must say,it was one of th most mesmerising carnatic concerts I've ever heard.
Musicians aged 7 to 70 were on stage,lead by Smt.Kanyakumari.We just did not feel like leaving half way through the concert.It ended at 10.30pm.
My FIL,hubby and I came out and the roads were deserted,not a single auto in sight.
THen a bus came "vroooming" from the end of the road.He stopped in front of us with a loud screech.
It was private L&T bus that is supposed to be taken to the depot,but of course ,the guy was going to make a few bucks on the way.So,a dozen of us hopped in.The driver was either drunkk or a foolish,arrogant ,young driver who thought he owned the road.
He took Rs.8 per person and the ride was more scary than any ride in Universal Studios or Six Flags.Only here it was realy people and real vehicles ahead of us.
Pretty much driving in Blore is a game of cat and mouse with death.
Finally we reached our stop,walked safely back home.
But it was all worth it,as the concert was immemorable.
By the way,the cost of the entry ticket for an evening of great music.....Rs 3/- !!!!!!
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