The city on a rainy day

What look does Mangalore city wear on a rainy day? This writer set out to look.

It is just another day except for the drizzle. School children are going about their business as usual, office-goers are busy boarding buses on their way to work.

M.G.Road, the area which houses the maximum number of college-students sees the usual bevy of the eager-beaver college crowd.

Monsoon sales are announced brazenly with shops in Hampankatta giving flat sales at around 30% or 50% off. And, house-wives and other shoppers are making the most of the offer.

Shops selling rainy gear seem to be having a full day. With rains for another six months around the corner, the people want to be well-prepared for the eventuality. Rain-coats, wind-cheaters, umbrellas are inevitably in everyone's hands.

Rain or shine, people are not taking the day off. Hampankatta circle wears the usual crowded look. The hustle and bustle of city life goes on. Janmashtami, the festival which falls in the rainy season is awaited by Hindus all over India. The human pyramid breaks the pot at the top. Mangloreans too revel in Ashtami celebrations.

August 15th or Independence Day is just another two days away. Flags in varying sizss are merchandise that shops display sure of plenty of customers. They wait for schools, colleges, banks, Lions' club, Rotary and Ladies' club members to book in their orders.

All in all, the rainy season ushers in its' brand of life-style amongst Mangloreans.