Monthly Archives: August 2014

Coming into Chennai

Posted on August 16, 2014 by padmum

The heart stopping feeling of coming into Chennai by road, train or by air is a fantastic sensation. As adults it was a thanksgiving for coming home, a celebration of belonging and an expectation of great events that would happen … Continue reading →

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Chiming Chennai

Posted on August 10, 2014 by padmum

The soft chant of the Suprabatham in the beautiful voice of MS Subbalakshmi awakens the city. In some neighbourhoods the peal of church bells and the call of the Muezzin wafts through the air. Religion is a living breathing, integral … Continue reading →

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