Friday, December 22, 2006

Bareily ka Bandook Bazaar

I remember, as a kid on 13 th of Jan (a day prior to Makar Shakranti) I would visit Haldiyon ka Rasta (Turmeric Lane) in Jaipur to shop for Kites to be flown the next day. It use to be such an awesome visual feast to just see so many kite shops at one place. But recently, on a trip to Bareily in West UP, I came across yet another incredible market where every second shop was selling the same stuff. No, not kites, but Guns. Indeed an incredible sight. Reflective of the violent nature of life in Uttar Pradesh, the bahubali heartland. Made this Video while on a rickshaw ride back to my hotel from Butler Bazaar. Enjoy! Click on the image to view video.

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