Naandi

The Naandi happened on Sunday. I was supposed to run off to Kashi and my mama's to stop me and convince me that they will look for a suitable girl for me, yada yada...
And, you think I would miss a chance to run? I kept the running shoes along with the rest of the gear, just in case...

More pics at http://picasaweb.google.co.in/manoj.bhat/Naandi#

Directions to Gururaja Kalyana Mantapa, Bengaluru

Reception venue:

Gururaja Kalyana Mantapa

21, Crescent Road,
High Grounds,
Bangalore

Driving directions from MG Road to Shree Gururaja Kalyana Mantapa
1. Head west on Mahatma Gandhi Rd/MG Rd toward Brigade Rd 1.1 km
2. Turn right at Queen's Rd, with Chinaswamy stadium to the right 1.1 km
3. Slight left at Raj Bhavan Rd to Chalukya circle 0.5 km
4. Continue onto Racecourse Rd, passing Taj West End to your right 0.7 km
5. Slight right at Hare Krishna Rd 0.2 km
6. Turn left at Crescent Rd Destination will be on the right 41 m

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Driving directions from Bangalore City Railway Station to Shree Gururaja Kalyana Mantapa

1.8 km – about 3 mins
1. Take left as you come out of the Railway station towards Sheshadri Road 0.4 km
2. At the circle, take the 2nd exit onto Seshadri Rd 0.4 km
3. Get on the flyover, take the first exit into Loop Road 0.4 km
4. Continue onto Racecourse Rd 0.2 km
5. Turn left at Kumarakrupa Rd 0.2 km
6. Take the 2nd right onto Crescent Rd
Gururaja Kalyana Mantapa will be on the left at the end of this road

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Directions to Hema Malini Kalyana Mantapa, Chennai

The Address:

#272, Lloyds Road,

Royapettah,

Chennai - 14

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The Zaris

Since there is nothing much to brag about what I will wear on the wedding day, I will restrict this to Shreya's Zaris...

Bachelors

A bunch of pals ganged up at Catholic Club (courtesy sis) for my Bachelors.

You are not allowed to ask clarifying questions on certain actions shown in the pics

The Invite

Engagement

We were engaged at a small ceremony at Hotel Ajanta in Bangalore on 29July 09.
Some of the pics are posted here