Day 2: The plan on day 2 was to visit Aihole, Pattadakkal & Badami and since we had quite a distance to travel to reach our first destination Aihole (around 120 Kms or so) we decided to leave sharp at 8.00 am. En-route we were privileged to see the Tungabhadra Dam with water gushing down the sluice gates in full force.It appears that due to heavy rains the reservoir levels has increased considerably and hence the sluice had to be opened to release excess water. It was a glorious sight to see the water pummeling down the walls of the dam in full fury. As we approached Aihole many in the group wanted a brief stop over for ablutions & a cuppa hot tea. So we stopped at a roadside restaurant "Bharath Dhaba". For evidence see the below pics:
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| The Bharath Dhaba (restaurant) |
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| Royal charpai's laid out for customers to eat & sleep. |
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| Cut vegetables ready for the cooking |
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| The onion chopping board |
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| Onions being "guillotined" swiftly & smoothly |
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| Piping hot tea being poured into the kettle |
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| Dr.Satyamurthy, Retd.Supt. from ASI in serious dialogue with a couple of team members |
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ASI Bagalkot office - above
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Nice capture. Bharat Dhabha is interesting...Though I've seen Aihole , looking forward to see it again through your post...
ReplyDeleteInteresting shots from tea break! :)
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Lovely quotes, but, doesn't those bullocks are look a bit skinny for pulling a cart?
ReplyDeleteA very interesting restaurant...cut the heads right off those onions, heh? Very funny. We have some bullocks just like those right here in our area!
ReplyDeleteYes Bob the bullocks are undernourished !
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting restaurant. Love the rustic look and the plateful of vegetables. Aihole? What an even more interesting name. :)
ReplyDeletethe food looks fresh and colorful! the bullocks are handsome beasts.
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o were you on tour of Hampi I must read your earlier posts too.
Glad you took so many photos, 'Day 1' is a fantastic series! Great colours, variety and information.
ReplyDeleteThis has been an interesting trip. Lots of local insights.
ReplyDeleteThese small time eateries are mostly the best in terms of taste and economy! wonderful snaps RR!
ReplyDeleteWhy don't Indians smile for the camera? Everybody looks so somber in all of your photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and quotes. The bullocks look very thing...they need to have more food. :) I love tea, I much prefer tea to coffee. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGigi: Indians do smile too! The pictures are candid,impromptu & not posed.
ReplyDeleteeye in the sky: It is believed that Saint Parusharama after fulfilling his vow of avenging his father’s murder is said to have come down to the Malaprabha River and washed his blood stained hands and the Axe.The river water turned red due to the blood on the axe. A local lady saw the red water and shouted Ayyo, Hole! (Oh No, Blood!) and hence the name Aihole.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting trip!!
ReplyDeleteThe last two photos with white cows and a cart loaded are very humorous!!! I like them.
Red Rose, Green Tomato.
This looks like a great place for quick grab on the way.
ReplyDeleteSuch vivid images - almost like a little film! Thanks for bringing India so close to us!
ReplyDeleteDhaba! Gosh, it's been ages since I visited one.
ReplyDeleteVery attractive pictures.
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The land looks very green and fertile in these parts.
ReplyDeleteDo you know the history of the portraits on the restaurant walls?
Ruby
Those are AMAZING pictures - Tea stall looks so clean and veggies look so fresh. the old temples are a visual treat - did i tell you I am doing a temple tour in November? the southern TN belt - looking forward very much to it and hope and pray all goes well!
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Priya
I also say awesome!. I am growing envious.
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