The Bharat bandh!

The combined trade unions, minus the BMS, had called for the Bharat bandh from midnight to midnight. It seems to have been a success (?) from the claims of the trade unions - I'd like to make it clear, it made the lives of the ordinary public miserable and put many into very difficult situations!

Got up at a trifle before 5, pumped out the usual morning messages, switched on the morning hymns, lit up the puja room lamp and opened up the house. These days, opening up of the house anytime of the day can cause havoc as wild boar and monkeys keep crisscrossing around us. The panchayat seems to be too stunned to take any remedial action!

Morning cuppa followed by the usual chores. Recited my prayers.

Breakfast of puri-bhaaji followed by a leisurely bath!

A lovely lunch - the caretaker's wife had sent us her 'jack fruit preparation'. Lekha has been quite active!

Siesta.

A quiet evening. 

Tailpiece.

This evening's "Sargasaayaahnam" was a washout because of the bandh. Bijumon sir has rushed to his hometown, Pala to tend his elder brother who is plugged on to a ventilator, post-stroke - the second within a short span of time. My prayers!