Lalbagh Revisited

We had a terrific beginning of the year 2018 with Iyengar Yoga Intensive at Bellur by a very profound Iyengar Yoga Teacher Rita Keller from Germany. This was our second consecutive workshop with her in Bellur. We were deeply touched by her affection and love apart from her deep intellectual and insightful teaching of yoga. Since the workshop was for 3 long weeks, she took us on an excursion to Lalbagh in Bengaluru.

After two hours of bus ride we arrived at Lalbagh. Hyderabadi boys got disappointed when they found Rita Keller is booking EMV's (Electric Motor Vehicles) to explore the park. When we expressed our willingness to walk, she said we go round the corner in EMV's and then every individual is free to walk thereafter. We then happily boarded the EMV's.

These EMV's run on battery and are environmental friendly.

The driver sharing some insight about an ancient tree with the group.

Sridevi, Tulsi and Viru having some fun.

This is dear Marcus capturing some moments in his camera.

Memorable moments with Rita Keller.

There is a beautiful water pond in Lalbagh that is surrounded by lush green trees.

You find some of these rare species in Lalbagh.

This monkey man is quite popular in Lalbagh. He help visitors feed the monkeys.

Leslie having some fun with monkey.

Gabi having some share of fun feeding the monkey.

How come Sridevi stay behind? She too had some fun with the monkey.

Oops! did I post a wrong picture from Japan? No! It's the Bonsai garden in Lalbagh.

A group photo at the Bonsai garden in Lalbagh.

I found this strange bird on top of the tree. Looks like a crane.

Last year I tried to capture some of these flying eagles but failed to capture one good shot. I didn't miss this time.

Coincidentally I captured this eagle exactly on this spot last year. You can refer to my previous blog on Lalbagh.

This is the shot of the moment for me. I patiently waited for it to fly and was really alert to capture the take off.

A small Lotus pond and off course no lotuses this time.

Mozgan and Sam buying peanuts from an old lady.

This is the famous glass house of Lalbagh.

Beautiful isn't it?

The famous flower show occurs here in the glass house every Republic and Independence day of India.

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