K. C. Das

K. C. Das Pvt. Ltd. [#48 Church Street, at the corner of St. Mark's Road] is the best confectioners in town! They are well known for their Bengali sweetmeats. Rossogolla, the national sweet of India, was invented by Krishna Chandra Das' father in the 1860's. www.kcdas.co.in

Fruit stand

Fruit stand at Brigade Road

This is one of many fruit stands in the city.

Gangarams Book Bureau

Gangarams Book Bureau [#72, Mahatma Gandhi Road] has an impressive collection of books, magazines, stationery, and beautiful postcards from around India. www.gangarams.com

Bull Temple

Bull Temple

Bull Temple [Bugle Hill, Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi] is one of Bangalore's oldest temples. It was built by Kempegowda (founder of Bengaluru) in the Dravidian style in the 16th century and it contains a huge granite monolith of Nandi bull that is 4.5 metres high and 6.5 metres long.

Try not to breathe

Try not to breathe when walking near the drains (i.e., near the open sewage canals) or your gag reflex may kick in. Often you may see people holding handkerchiefs or scarfs over their noses to protect themselves from the awful stink.

Street signs

"Do not overspeed -- It thrills, but it kills" and "You only have one head -- Protect it with helmet" signs can be seen on many major intersections.

Don't stop the dance

Dancing has been banned in Bangalore's clubs and any other places where alcohol is served.

Haircut

Today I had a haircut at Giri's Gents Parlour [#34, 100ft Inner Ring Road, Koramangala]. It cost only Rs. 30 (less than $1 Canadian!) Hairdressing is a male profession in India.