chaotic moments

Thanks to an old friend on mine RG, who was in town for the day, insisted on me seeing her all time favorite Dilli Haat. She knew that I’ll love the place … and she was absolutely right …

Though, by the time I reached to meet her at Dilli Haat, it was fairly late and was just before the closing time, I managed to get a good glimpse of what the ‘Haat’ is all about. In a few words – it is a place to be visited and experienced … especially for those who like explore the Indian culture and spirits … here, almost every month there is a fest – specific to the handicrafts and art/artifacts across the India. It was AadiShilp Mela this weekend (actually the month) … Apart from the fest, there are many fixed stalls from each of the states – for their state specific traditional / cultural display and very specific food for your taste buds … (this is the first time I really enjoyed Kashmiri food) … I also bought a nice stole (woolen) from a Himanchal Pradesh's stall for the winters …

In two hours, I felt so Indian … and felt really proud of being in India – which is so rich in its traditional culture – so simple and inexpensive and useful in daily life … from daily necessities to elements of decorative …

I think this is one place in Delhi, I’ll be visiting very often … and with more time in hand …

PS: You would love to buy a lot of stuff and but no cards … only cash …

# posted by chaos @ 12:43 PM