It was the 14th edition of the Kala Ghoda fest that I attended last Saturday.This fest has always made me wonder in amazement at the amount of creativity in the people out there.This time too there were a number of installations that were just super.We saw the traditional dance forms of a few states that were displayed,a Rajasthani puppet show and many installations like that on sound pollution,safe sex,misuse of plastic,the humble crow,The Buddha,cast your vote,a collage of good deeds and the like.I was surprised to see the large number of people that attended.The installation I loved best was the one on Safe Sex and the one on Collage of good deeds.The Buddha was astounding to say the least!It actually looked like it was floating!
What made it more special was that I was there with my friends It is so precious to get to spend a few hours together in our hectic schedules.We had a look around and then it was time for Bade Miyan's.It was unbelievable to see that there was such a huge crowd at Bade Miyan's.Was the whole of South Mumbai there,I wondered!
Among the cars and people jostling for space we managed to park our vehicle and enjoy a sumptuous meal in the open air.Now I know why this place is as famous as it is.Sheekh kababs,tandoori murg,kaleji fry,chicken tikkas and chicken masala accompanied by roomali rotis..........sheer bliss!After we could eat no more we walked towards the Gateway of India and spent time with the Taj hotel at its majestic best before us.There were so many people out there at that unearthly hour.......truly,Mumbai never sleeps.
On our ride back home we had a final halt at the famous Haji Ali Juice and ice-cream Center for some falooda and fresh creams..I must say that though this place is also famous it did not catch my fancy.What I had was nothing special than what we can have at the other places.It was a disappointment.
It is really thrilling to drive around late in the night and it is so rare that we actually get to do that.There is a calm and peace that is not seen during the hustle and bustle of the day.the city looks great with all its blinking lights and roads that are not congested due to traffic.
What a night it was..........! Have to plan another one soon.
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