Lalbagh Flower Show 2015 collaged!!!

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  Hi friends,
                             This is the third time I am posting photos of Lalbagh flower show. Every year this mega event is held twice in this huge botanical garden once around Independence day and the other one around the Republic day drawing the gargantuan crowds. These days, it is advisable to book a cab or go by bus to reach there as parking has become a big pain. The multitude of stalls showcasing various handicraft items, eatables, beauty products, herbal products is definitely an added attraction. This time, I wanted to concentrate more on colours and details of those stalls but we were short of time. Hence the few photos of the stalls below look to be captured in a hurry. I have encapsulated those few moments in various collages.
                 







If you observe the photo on the bottom right hand side (above collage) closely you 
will notice that the man who is behind the stall has dressed like Shri Satya Sai Baba!!(might be a devotee).


As another Independence day is round the corner, everybody should be in a festive and patriotic mood. Only thing many of them will be whining about is that it falls on Saturday!!

 H A P P Y  

INDEPENDENCE

D  A Y!!!

Deepa.





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