United Colours of India

As India celebrated its sixtieth year of freedom and liberation from the clutches of the British there was a lot to cheer about. It was really heartening to see a large number of people in Bangalore celebrating the occasion in their own little way.From cycles to buses, auto rickshaws to lorries,push carts to motorbikes, one could find the Indian flag just about everywhere.Little kids were seen with painted faces, waving around flags and sporting tri coloured wrist bands and badges.All the main traffic junctions in the city had a handful of vendors selling flags and other Independence Day merchandise. There were no prizes for guessing which were the colours of the day!
The flower show held every year at the Glass House in Lal Bagh is a big crowd puller on Independence Day. This time around the crowd was the highest ever with attractions like the Taj Mahal made of roses. The mood on MG Road and around Vidhana Soudha was amazing. There was jubilation in the air. The photographers outside Vidhana Soudha were having a field day as they were in much demand. People of all ages gathered there waving flags and shouting slogans in praise of India. There was a Rangoli competition as well which was held at Cubbon Park. Colours of joy and pride filled the air and adorned the road. It was just an unbelievable atmosphere out there.

This boy was at the Independence Day celebrations conducted by Bosco, an NGO which provides a haven for street children.



There was a Rangoli competition held at Cubbon Park. This was a mega event which had about 3500 participants of various ages. The Rangolis which stretched for 5.5 KM were a treat to watch!



A unique combination - Lord Ganesha with the Indian flag! I stopped by Dispensary Road , where members of a youth club were celebrating Independence Day in a big way.



Sixty years of freedom...



This little boy was walking with his sister. The intense look on his face and of course the flag on his forehead caught my attention.



Malls,coffee shops and buildings were decked up with colourful balloons. This picture was taken at ITPL.



Kids from Samarthanam performing at ITPL. Samarthanam,which was started by three blind people is an NGO for the disabled.



A shot outside the Vidhana Soudha.There was a sense of pride and jubilation in the air.



My colleague Shanti who was wearing a tri colour dress on the eve of the Independence Day.



A flower arrangement dipicting the tri colour at the flower show in Lal Bagh



These boys were selling flags at a traffic signal.