Lalbagh – the magnificent horticultural park in Bangalore, with its trees, shrubs, lakes, ponds, flower-gardens, the Glass House, the Bandstand, gazebos, the Rock and little temples – is the setting for this collection of short stories. Everyone who lives in Bangalore, or who has stayed there for some time, or passed through the city, will have heard of, and probably visited, the park. This collection is inspired by the many hours I spent walking in Lalbagh, having lived close by for many years, where I observed others like myself, as well as the flora and fauna that the park abounds in. This set of stories, probably the first of its kind to be set in an iconic park in India, chronicles the eccentric adventures of a wide range of colourful characters in Lalbagh. You will wander through the park along with the bird-watcher, the singer, the chanter, the siddha and many others. Readers, especially those familiar with Bangalore or Lalbagh, will find these stories a joy to read.
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