Sunday, August 31, 2008

Lanes of Baramunda-2

Continuing our wanderings on the Lanes of Baramunda from where we left (Lanes of Baramunda-1) we come to a place called "Ruchika Market".

Ruchika Market , alias "haata" , comes to life only thrice a week.But far from being a glamorous show , what strikes most is its simplicity and professionalism. Of course, hearts are not bought and sold here,but vegetables are , and for that matter ,in large quantities.

Various characters have taken center stage with their cries of new offers.
"Cabbage niyantu,Rs 2 save karantu"."Buy 1 kg and get 100gm free"."Isse sasta auur kahin nahi"."Pura Desi ".

And believe me,some salesman with their innovative advertising skills will give many Ad Agencies a chase for their money.

But sometimes things turn nasty when a bargain goes out of hand and both the parties are not in a mood to surrender.

Animals have also a ready liking for this place as it provides them much needed vitamins and minerals as they pilfer vegetables under the noses of salesman.And when caught they pretend innocence.

And as we have reached the end of this session ,I am off for yet another break .
But I would be back pretty soon with yet another place in the same space "Lanes of Baramunda".
Till Then Ta Ta..............................................
(To Be Continued........)

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