Mark The Park

Let me introduce you to an ever green (quite literally) beauty. This seasoned marvel of yesteryear continues to enchant the masses across a wide cross section of age, social standing and interest. Urban development has victimized many of her siblings. But she stands tall, unruffled by the drastic metamorphosis gripping the city in recent years. Her tranquility and dewiness amidst the pollution and din is her forte. Her lungs breathe freshness and romance into the air. She is the undisputed 'Queen' of all parks in the 'Garden City'. She is none other than our very own 'Cubbon Park'....

Come December and the exotic Tabebuia Rosea tree which has several epithets like New World Trumpet tree, Pink Poui, Pink Tecoma and Rosy Trumpet can be seen in all its glory.



A group of hockey players, warming up at the park during the wee hours of a pleasant Saturday morning were quite amazed when I popped up to capture them in my camera!



The tingling morning breeze, the background scores of the chirping birds and the soothing shades of green provide the perfect ambiance for mediation and yoga.



It was heartening to see the mynas and squirrels aplenty in the park. Sighting these commoners has become a rarity these days owing to the destruction of their natural habitat.



One of the old timers who looked quite unperturbed by the activity around him while being seated on a park bench, catching up with the day's stories...



This is Akshay, who along with his friends decided to stop over at the park en route to school. A group of elderly gentlemen joined these little boys for a game of football.



The plethora of striking green flora at the park is a treat for any nature lover. Several photographers were at the park to capture her scintillating beauty.