What makes Bangalore special apart from the weather? Hard thing to answer. Its not about the IT revolution, the malls or anything else. When it comes to food, most people identify themselves with Idly, vada, sambhar or the masala dosa's at the various fast foods like SLV, Adigas or the Brahmin's coffee bar or the famous Vidyarthi Bhavan.
While parks and trees are in abundance there's one place in particular that holds a special place in our hearts. From young couples koochi-kooing, to elders and joggers exercising in the parks, to motorists, "South-end road" (aka Rose Garden, Nanda Talkies road) is a great boon to Bangalorean's.
Surrounded by gardens throughout the stretch, with canopy of trees and beautiful tree avenues the place makes for a pleasant sight. A ride or stroll under the tree canopies, even the hottest summer in town can go unnoticed. The breeze running through the face is like balm. For those commuting to Jayanagar, J.P.Nagar and few parts of South Bangalore travelling through this stretch is mindblowing. And for those coming from outstations, the beginning of this stretch really makes you feel at home. An experience nonpareil.
This day for me and most of the fellow Bangalorean's it is sad and depressing as we realize that this fabulous place or a part of it would be gone forever. Thanks to the Bangalore Metro project, this place as we call it the "heaven on earth" will never be the same again.
While the government maintains it has taken measures to plant samplings elsewhere in the city, it is hard to comprehend why anyone would even try to mess up with this beautiful area which has been a part of most of us. More importantly something we identify with. If Delhi can have an underground metro why not Bangalore.
That Bangalore is known as the Garden city is testimony to places such as these. Unfortunately in years to come, the paradise will be lost and the identity too to an extent. And soon enjoying a sumptuous breakfast after an early morning fitness might just be a thing of the past.
But as the cliche goes "life goes on".
