Sunday, October 12, 2025

Accessing Kanniyakumari And Visiting East Car Street As Well

Accessing Kanniyakumari And Visiting East Car Street As Well

Having reached Kanniyakumari, it was time to figure out the location where Raja Palace lodge stood, the one where I had shown interest to stay way back in 2013, a year when India had shown the intent to get FDI more than 10 billion dollars in months as small as 18.  As for the FDI flow in recent years, few have the handy tips and fewer know if there are any blips. FDI chums can be traced with little effort and they won't look withdrawn if they arrive to the said destination in a vehicle that can convert. FDI India seeks but not at the cost of masses who are made to shriek. Let FDI Make Entry without annoying anyone as India is a nation where one expects from aviation to railways there would be a watchful and to the last hour vigilant GM.

Trooped In A Room Spacious Enough To Accommodate Even Those Who Could Croon

Coming back to Kanniyakumari, once having figured out Raja Palace and trooped in a room spacious enough to accommodate even those who could croon, after getting sedated by long sessions of choon, all thoughts were on Rameswaram Stay where people don't necessarily leave imprints that they are getting grey. Rameswaram, and the uninterrupted flow of vehicles had changed over the years, with all Car Street out of bounds for public transport. North Car Street, East Car Street, South Car Street And West Car Street were the ones where public transport, including autos and buses, which could ply at one point of time, had been shut for them and this bringing inconvenience to devotees, primarily triggered by those who on occasions came in Audis. The rationale to keep the Four Car Street out of bounds for public transport shorn of logic and this act by no means legit. The trudge to the lodge can be in a sort of  disarray if from railway station one is carrying two luggage entirely comprising garments and water bottle and no ornaments. The Trudge To The Lodge And The Date With The Lord I Still Maintain can never be bothersome if we keep Lord in our prayers from AM To PM. Lord Ramanatha Swamy seeks to see his devotees be all vigilant while inside temple and moments spent here is something to relish for the likes of Nevil.

Visiting Goddess Kanniyakumari Temple

Having taken a room in Kanniyakumari, all thoughts were on the time I would be spending in this holy town, having visitors from as distant place as UK who don't frown. On A Friday Entered Goddess Kanniyakumari Temple At 6 AM And Came Out At 7. Priests were attentive and so were the string of associates right after different sets of Gates. One can pen thoughts inside temple as there are no volunteers who would be irksome and precious time spent inside sanctum sanctorum is a real gem. Goddess Kanniyakumari Temple I was visiting after nine years and nothing had changed and none having any fears.

Visiting Vivekananda Rock And Kanniya's Footsteps 

With drizzle all over the place, I was by all means confident of taking a vessel to Kanniya's footsteps. Reached Ferry Service Point at 7.40. Gates that were closed opened at 8.20. Board Vessel M L Pothigai at 8.26. Reach Kanniya's Footsteps at 8.38.  As well had the honour of visiting Vivekananda Rock As Well Meditation Hall. Visited Thrivalluvar Statue As Well. Boarded Vessel at 9.02 and reached Kanniyakumari at 9.20. The rides back and forth were convenient enough to raise this tale that vessels can get you the tourist attractions that you desire in a nation that has multiple connectivity and wire. Mind you, there is Thrivalluvar University in Vellore (Tamil Nadu) and Thrivalluvar Statue in Philippines. 

Grub From Chitra Hotel In Vivekananda Kendra; Internet Cafe Coming Handy

As for the grub, I settled for Chitra Hotel in Vivekananda Kendra. This outlet on previous occasion went by the name Gourishankar Restaurant. Ranade communications in Vivekananda Kendra came handy for internet connection with I having spoken to Mr P Thungaswami on mobile and he ever ready to lend help. Saturday as well visited Goddess Kanniyakumari Temple and this outing was something to cherish. Two Days In A Row had the moment to be with Goddess Kanniyakumari Temple and silence inside was the golden gell. This very day visited Sea View Restaurant East Car Street and had a buffet largely comprising South Indian Dishes and this cafeteria retaining all aces. The staff at Chitra Hotel in Vivekananda Kendra and in Sea View Restaurant East Car Street courteous and a special word of praise for Mr Rathnam and Mr Kumar in Chitra. 

Booking Tatkal Ticket For A Train Meant To Leave From Bengaluru

On A Sunday took time out to book Tatkal Railway ticket from Kanniyakumari Railway Station from Bengaluru to Bhopal, and the woman personnel at the counter helpful enough to get a confirmed one minus lower berth that was shunned. Quite irking it looked that lower berth could not be gained but had the fortune that I was holding a confirmed ticket for a sizeable sum. 

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Sightings In Kanniyakumari

Sightings In Kanniyakumari

- Hotel Jebasakthy

- Hotel Kanya.

- New Cape Hotel. Mr John Kennedy.

 - Infant Jesus Nursery And Primary School.

- Iyangar Cake Shop ( The Black Tea Served Here Is Quite Great)

- Indian Overseas Bank.

- Subha Auto Electricals.

- Triveni Tourist Home .

- Hotel Sangam.

- INDEL Money.

- G V Mobile.

- Kanish Mobile Laptop.

- Daku The Store.

Shrine Of Our Lady Of Ransom Kanniyakumari 629702. Hearty Welcome.

- Indian Bank ATM.

- ST Antony's Higher Secondary School.

- Cinderella Beauty Care.

- Golden Sea Hotel.

- Annai Marriage Hall.

- FATHIMA stop n' shop.

- Hotel Amutham Residency.

- ICICI Bank.

- HDFC Bank.

- Kurl-On.

- Money Exchange.

- Ramraj Cotton.

- Risha Plaza.

- Hotel Ganga.

- The IItalian Cake Shop.

- Hotel Sridevi.

- Hotel Bharani.

- Hotel Sun View.

- St. Antony's Church.

- St Peter's Church.

- Full Gospel Pentecostal Church.

- Hotel Raja Palace.

- Hotel Sea View.

- Hotel MKS INN, Pilliar Koil Street.  

- Township Lodge, Main Road Kanniyakumari. Mr Natraj. 

- Hotel Ganesh. Mr David.

- Boopathi Residency Near Railway Station Main Road  

 - And A Host Of Other Stores.

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Saturday, October 11, 2025

The Ride To Kanniyakumari From Rameswaram

The Ride To Kanniyakumari From Rameswaram

With directions to Thoothkudi, Tiruchendur and Kanniyakumari, I was heading to a place that I had not visited since August 2016 in a nation flanked by Base Kitchen and Railway Canteen. Base Kitchen panders to the whims and fancies of passengers cutting across party lines who wish they not be named that they are giants. Having hit the road and going past the new Pamban Bridge by railways, which was no different from previous one as it was well short of electric poles, and here moot observation would be the urgency shown to get it inaugurated to illustrate it has the liberty to carry convoy in tonnes. 

No New Insights From New Pamban Bridge As Still There Is No Electrified Route From Tiruchchirappalli

And herein the better idea would have been electrified route even after Tiruchchirappalli and going all the way to Rameswaram as there are thick rush during festive occasions like Onam. This new Pamban Bridge raises tales that lend fewer insights and this institution witness to its budget year after year getting spiked. Railways need to take up those projects which are marginally better than previous ones invariably inviting thoughts by those who may not be plump. As I had collected Laminated Pictures Of Lord Ramanatha Swamy from Lakshmi The Store in Rameswaram few hours ago, and now on the way to Kanniyakumari commensurate with directions to Thoothkudi and Tiruchendur, and some residents finding it safe to stay/play indoors. Here there are thoughts on Lord Ganesh Festival in Mumbai and some connecting the dots in Hawaii. Notably at 11.32 Keelakarai comes and there are directions to Ervadi Dargah. Reach Ervadi Dargah at 11.44 and here Muslims are in good numbers with women wearing burqa, and much to cheer in this part of world, there was no gag order coming from troika. Here my thoughts go to Ajmer Dargah. Bus of Indian Matric Higher Secondary School passes by and hope the students are able to topple Maths Puzzle In One Try. At 12.18 PM comes Sayalkudi. Few minutes later this stretch reminds one of road to Tirupati from Bengaluru/Chennai and surroundings by no means invoking ennui.     

Sighting Of Wind Plants

 At 12.33 Vembar comes, and as Tuticorin is 58 kms away, surprise of surprises there are sighting of wind power plants and that too in huge numbers reinforced by those who are not forced to spend nights in tents. Mind you, there are excessive showering of these plants in and after Hospet in Karnataka State and none goaded to get in a session to berate. At  12.57 sight first bus going to Rameswaram (RMM). At 1.03 comes Veppalodai followed by V Pandiyapuram at 1.05, at 1.10 Tharuvaikulam, at 1.17 Mela Arasadi and here none carrying CD. CD on price upsurge of essential commodities and none in the power gallery finding this seasonal surge to keep them at ease. From here turn left and to leave no one in doubt at 1.23 comes Thoothkudi . At 2 go past Service School CBSE and here learning tips may be easy. 

Going Past Banana Research Station

 At 2.18 go past Banana Research Station. At 2.27 Kanniyakumari 84 kms and this town has enough dose of creators. From here turn left and we are on National Highway 44. SOJOURNERS CHURCH comes and some in the surroundings finding their chums. At 2.38 Tirunelveli 5 kms and Kanniyakumari 75 kms. If the traffic on ring road of Delhi could glide as the one on NH 44  it would be fun to the core. But it is easier said than done as Delhi Traffic is more than the sum total of slips stored/stirred in different EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines).   At 2.47 Kanniyakumari 60 kms and Thiruvanthapuram 123 kms. We reach Nanguneri Kanniyakumai Tollway Pvt Ltd at 2.50. Again at 3.22 sighting of wind power plants and those who have underscored the need to have them are even in France.  At 3.33 Kanniyakumari 17 kms. Reach Kanniyakumari at 3.50 and reach the accessible lodge which millions can watch.

This Ride To Kanniyakumari Revealed that though there are no modern to date buses during day time from Rameswaram, taxi ride could be employed as there are no tales to hide. The taxi tryst was to explore that part of India where there are evergreen surroundings and ever lasting wind plants with tales shared by followers of tennis icon whose first name is Ivan. The ride lasting nearly six hours nudged one to think what it takes for South India to beat the odds as North can't figure out the plot. For North to stand straight, verbal abuse and that too released in flood, would have to wait.

Happy Birthday To Mr Amitabh Bachchan, Mr Prannoy Roy

Happy Birthday To Mr Amitabh Bachchan (October 11) . Happy Birthday To Mr Prannoy Roy (October 15). My Best Wishes Would Always Be With Them And Their Family Members. 

At KBC Podium the conversation among Mr Amitabh Bachchan, Mr Javed Akhtar and Mr Farhan Akhtar was truly illuminating. Mr Javed Akhtar and Mr Amitabh Bachchan could recall tales of the previous century with ease as they hail from a creative background and having a creative outlook. Cheers to them for keeping surroundings upbeat. Hope to hear similar set of conversations in future as well. 

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

The Day I Am Supposed To Leave Rameswaram

The Day I Am Supposed To Leave Rameswaram

The day I am supposed to leave Rameswaram, the day prior to that I visit Iyra Cafe which is just a stone's throw away from MICRO Computer Zone (West Car Street). With shutters down, MICRO Computer Zine may or may not have been functioning perhaps in need of fine tuning. Fine tuning and that too for a series of cyber cafes that had folded up in Rameswaram over a period of time, and here to reconfigure them was the urgent call, as those likely to visit are gentlemen like Sally and Paul. That particular day I had paid a visit to S S Palace Grand Restaurant with an understanding that curd rice, and that to taken during day time, would set the course for those seeking campus placement. Campus placement usually happens during fag end of year, enlisting campus cheer. Campus placement millions seek in a decade in a nation where random submissions are made during Budget by those who are not teen and add to the exercise innumerable digit. Budget gives a fair idea of taxes to be levied and sections if left unsupervised can give no room to manoeuvre for likes of Davies. Budget, and there are beadroll of enthusiasts, who take a vow that this be an annual exercise to plough. 

Visiting Iyra Cafe For Umpteenth Time

Iyra Cafe I was visiting umpteenth time as black tea was served and in corridors of power it was heard. Snacks and those not having returned to barracks were poised to yield a tale here as eateries like Iyra Cafe in RMM were rare. Let RMM take a call that more such eateries would be in a functioning mode as those with a nose for news could pause and pose. Iyra Cafe that too on a Wednesday Evening I wished to drop by as taking an auto ride to S S Grand or Just A Sarang Restaurants back and forth would have meant to hand over the change in a State that after Spring would vote and wait. 

Vacating SRI RAMANJANEYA CHATRAM  In North Car Street

Thursday after returning from Lord Ramanatha Swamy Temple I vacated SRI RAMANJANEYA CHATRAM (North Car Street) with hosts like Mr Girish and Mr Muni Swamy looking good and I setting sights on Kanniyakumari, which in due course of time would be visited by followers of Australian Artist Jimmy Crute. SRI RAMANJANEYA CHATRAM had been kind enough to give space for over three days and hope to pop in another day another month when despite bad press EVM won't be shunned. As I visited Just A Sarang cafeteria and made calls to a taxi group to get me the vehicle of choice to reach Kanniyakumari where I could rejoice, thoughts were on how the ride would be in a State where Tamilians (Tamilians are natives of Tamil Nadu The State) on a host of issues agree.

Sightings In Rameswaram 


North Car Street 

- SRI RAMANJANEYA CHATRAM 
- Rooms, Locker
- Maharishi Ashram
- Rameswara Tourist Home 
- Sri Ram Lodge 
- Chola Lodge 
- Udupi Chatram 
- Hotel Rana 
- Rooms, Hall, Locker 
- Shri Nambu Hotel 
- Welcome Shree Ram Ice Cream Badam Shakes
- Arulmigu Sambantha Vinayagar Temple RMM 

East Car Street 

- Sri Jeyaram Pure Veg Tiffin Centre 
- Hotel Lakshmi Vilas 
- Hotel Ilayaraja 
- Vivekananda Meditation Hall 
- Shri Hotel Guru Lodging AC
- Hotel Guru Veg 
- Sri Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Mutt 
- Vasantham Cafe 
- Way To Lord Ramanatha Swamy Temple 
- Board of Important Places 
  Ramar Padham 2.5 kms, Railway Station 1.5 kms, Bus Stand 3 kms, Lakshman Teertham 1.5 kms,
  Dhanushkodi 25 kms, Kothandaramar Temple 13 kms

South Car Street 

- Kandanur Sathiram 
- Shell House 
- State Bank of India ATM 
- SRI Palani Andavar Lodge 
- SIVA Lodge 
- Temple City Restaurant 
- C M Lodge 
- Agrasen Bhavan 
- City Union Bank ATM 
- SRI Maheshwari Bhakt Niwas 
- Room, Hall, Kitchen, Car Parking 
- New GM Tours And Travels. Mr Anna Durai At The Helm
- Rameshwar Hotel 
- Marwari Dhaba 
- Sri Lakshmi Sea Shell And Fancy 
- Hotel Island Star 
- HDFC Bank

West Car Street

- Santhya Lodge
- Hotel Shri Kannika
- Hotel Rathna Residency
- Abdul Kalam Pearls And Fancy
- Hotel Shiva Murugan Good Stay, Good Darshan, Good Food, Good Journey
- Nepal Rudraksha
- Sree Kumaran Deluxe Lodge
- Mahadev Fancy Store
- Hanuman Sea Shell Mart
- RMM Mobiles
- MICRO Computer Zone
- Iyra Cafe
- SRI Rameshwar Tours And Travels
- SRI RAMAKRISHNA MATAM
   In Bigg Bazaar Street Boys Store.  Mr K Soundar, Mr K Saravanan At The Helm.

Leaving For Kanniyakumari; Going Past Pamban Bridge

Leave Rameswaram at 10.17 AM with rail tracks running parallel to road and here there is no GM on board. Here I seeking association with Lord Ramanatha Swamy to call me again and again even if that is supposed to be winter with less rain. At 10.26 Madurai 160 kms away where too ardent devotees go and pray. This very moment comes Pamban Bridge with early sighting of a large number of vessels in the sea, and a large number of people including Muslims, getting out of their car to get a real look that comes for free. Thinking about Gujarat and Mumbai and the family I came in touch with in Chennai Egmore station where there is a dire need to run early morning trains to Rameswaram. As I go past Southern Railways Officers' Rest House, there are a large number of Tamil Nadu State Road Transport Corporation buses that have hit the road with some at the wheels thinking about Erode. Here Coimbatore 370 kms and Salem 350 kms. 

Mandapam Camp Railway Station

At 10.36 Mandapam Camp Railway Station comes. At 10.39 Nagapattinam 244 kms. Thinking about some taking taxis from Chennai to Rameswaram, and not getting deterred by hefty cab sum. Take a note of ONGC Energy Now And Next. And herein mopeds galore with notings made in RMM where they come to the fore. Few minutes later Trichy 201 kms and Ariyaman Beach 1.5 kms. At 10.58 Kanniyakumari 274 kms. Go past INS Parundu. From here Paramkudi 56 kms, Chennai 514 kms and Puducherry 367 kms. At 11.17 Theni 200 kms, Cochin 389 kms. From here turn left and there are directions to Thoothukudi, Tiruchendur and Kanniyakumari

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Sparing Thoughts On Unfolding Developments

Sparing Thoughts On Unfolding Developments

Having staged two different visits to Chennai Egmore the previous to previous Sunday, all attempts were aimed at securing porter for the day I was supposed to leave for Rameswaram with an intent and hope no one would misbehave with me and no one would try to nail me. Mr Ibrahim, The Porter In Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin, engaged in no misconduct and so were other range of porters which I sighted once I boarded train for Rameswaram. The rides from Delhi to Chennai and followed by Chennai to Rameswaram were least bothering and the sum total of the exercise so far was by no means hallucinating. Against this backdrop I hoped the ride to Middle Sections Of India would be getting me in no sort of trouble and those in surroundings amenable. 

As I inched towards Bengaluru and stayed in Platform 8 for the train to park itself designated to leave at 8 PM, I was in thoughts on how the different rides in South India had been inviting enough to engage in broad conversations with litmus test on no one was getting abusive and all in their sense. I was biding time and as clock struck 7 in Bengaluru Railway Station and I watching movement of different trains came a volley of verbal abuse from those who were of Punjabi descent. I was taken aback by these Delhi Locals and their art of mastering abuse in Hindi and that too for a long duration in that section of India where Hindi is rarely spoken. Where was the need for Delhi Locals to take a seat in proximity and showcase their presence by abuse and more abuse? I was all by myself and in a dilemma of sorts. When the train finally pulled in these Delhi Locals Coach was more than 150 metres away. These Delhi Locals astute aim was to take a seat in my proximity and raise a banner of revolt that they can"t stomach my visiting South India and whichever part of country I step in they won't spare me. 

These Delhi Locals and their thunder to navigate and narrate tales of inconvenience primarily suggest that in pre partition days these Delhi Locals successfully manufactured abusive rockets which could fly in one try. These Delhi Locals knew that after the country would gain Independence they would have new association to built on in their empire of existence, and they would deem fit to give trouble to those who can't display his or her writ. From Delhi Locals abuse spread to Hindi Heartland and later to other parts of country.  Abuse that too heard in Hindi Heartland is alarming and fights breaking out in corridors of power is by no means entertaining. These Delhi Locals pound you in whichever part of country one pays a visit and they taking a seat in my proximity was all stage managed by Home Ministry and an evil attempt to get entertainment gadget free. Home Ministry goons travel right from Delhi and tail me to sections in India I access making it doubly sure I am under stress. These are wonderful elements out to undo advantages of 50 years and they have blessings of a regime that is worn out with no fear. More trouble was to follow in Bhopal.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

The Stay In Rameswaram And Looking Forward To Kanniyakumari Vacation

The Stay In Rameswaram And Looking Forward To Kanniyakumari Vacation

Perhaps it dates back to September 10, 2010 when I set out on a mission to explore Rameswaram for the first time, having understood there are temples in South India that are giant. The visit and the whisper was all about the need to keep a date with Lord Ramanatha Swamy, The Presiding Deity of Rameswaram Temple. This time round I made it sure I had access to train tickets, with different sets of trains arriving at designated destinations looking all glorified, and having strong tenets. Having arrived in Rameswaram (RMM) on a Monday, and gaining accommodation in Ramajaneya Chatram in North Car Street, with Mr Girish looking all wonderful with no pressing need to have rouble that is visible. Rouble is all set to sink and lose wings as it is in crosshairs of Kings. Kings who could not keep their differences apart despite knowing there is reservoir of support for Thai Baht. 

Three Temple Visits On Three Different Days.

The three visits on three different dates to Lord Ramanatha Swamy were consistent with a prayer that I get umpteen opportunities to lock myself in a pursuit to get an audience with the Lord as and when the need arises and the days and nights looking broad. The Lord and the listening post he delivers are all to provide solace to a society that is no stranger to churning and developments and that too not in brevity. Let the Lord and the temple he resides in be the one which steer the wheels of world governance, giving no room to invaders in a sizeable theatre as it is now to get the less befitting prompt eminence. Eminence to those who keep thousands in dislocation corridor can never be a reality for them as they have put on glasses of Intruder GM. The Lord listens to appeals of sobriety with all at back of his mind, with Lord Ramanatha Swamy looking fine and kind. And here the moot query is do we have access window come in a flood, and gaining a glimpse be a season to season hut? And herein the Indian Railways need to up the ante. Perhaps the railways need to shed hesitation to run direct trains from Chennai Egmore, the starting time roughly around 8 in the morning and reaching RMM by 6 PM and that too the entire seven days in a week even in the face of a train traffic that is peak. Why the railways can't be magnanimous in taking a decision to this effect as early morning trains, starting from Chennai Egmore, should get the requisite temple ticket. Run morning trains all through seven days as it would essentially tend to lift the haze. Spate of politicos with associates in business houses could not get sanction to lead a dignified life, why train running be hostage to rumours that are rife. 

Cyber Cafe In RMM No Reality;  Exploring Eating Joints In Entirety.

Besides the visits to the temple, the pressing need to share space with cyber cafe didn't yield success as all internet connection apparatus had no thunder and disappeared in oblivion akin to tales of not-to-register functional EVM. The tale and trajectory of functional cyber cafe was least to expect during the current visit to RMM, much to do with fewer returns from season to season. The right to explore eating joints took me to Just A Sarang (Royal Park) and S S Grand Hotels, and these two cafeteria hoping to host guests from Emirates. Visitors From Emirates would come in due course of time perhaps in a year or so when Middle East Muscle would get the glow. Would the shine of Middle East come during spring as all hullabaloo is about leaders who have pens with drying ink? This would be known as we step into series of new months bringing news in tonnes. The visit and those holding vision to RMM would not have come at a better time as traffic diaspora in the city of Delhi is handed out traffic fine. Fine for the mere fact that reckless driving was engaged from time to time to show they are road behemoth and well aware of traffic plot. Some would opine Delhi is a city of institutional impropriety, as institutions after institutions have shed gate of creativity. Send summons to ten here and thousands there and which are not rare would make the RMM Denizens take this line that Delhi is a city of monotonous ego with least line of communications with Santiago. Conversations with Santiago could hardly pick up in a season when VIP Movement is draining out enough bucks. So RMM Denizens would all be surprised over developments in the heart of Delhi with inflated power and water bills not invoking perfect tally.

So as I waded into RMM theatre with a hope and a wish that I get to float here at random as this is the very region that hosted Kingdom. So as I wrapped up my three-day visit to RMM, the need to access Kanniyakumari was a resolution invoking faith in sacred spaces of Tamil Nadu The State. Kanniyakumari and how to get to its gate was a dilemma that took hours to sort out, and a cab ride that sprout in a nation where HIGHWAY roads hug you and take away the career blue, was looking to be a perfect clue. So as I intended to get into Kanniyakumari Vacation, hoping against hope it would spell success with a neat equation, the ride set into during day time would have enough pluses and choices.

YEDU KONDALWADA VENKATRAMNA GOVINDA GOVINDA 

Saturday, September 27, 2025

The Stay In Rameswaram

The Stay In Rameswaram

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