The Puja

This morning when I woke up Bonny took me to the side of the apartment where there was a celebration going on. Today is the celebration of the "Education God" so there was this shrine of the female god riding a swan and everyone was worshipping her. Actually all around the area there Puja's going on for the god. Right beside the apartment too is this Vishnu temple that is literally hidden between the houses and there is this sacred tree right beside us and at the base of the tree are sacred stone that are worshipped. I took loads of pics and all the locals are intrigued of the " Canadian boy" that has came to Kolkata..its pretty amusing. And yes, I do still stick out here... I think its the tattoos...

We just got back fomr the Zoo here.. it was alright, all the animals were sleeping though but it was cool.

Now its afternoon Tea time, drinking my Chai that Fahima (my cousin)made me and eating peanuts and Guavas. I am going to take some rest now. Its almost 1:30 and the train to Dheli leaves at 7:30. I am going with Bonny's friend and its about a 20 hour ride. I'll be back in 4 or 5 days or so then when we get back Mom, Aunt Kushi and I are heading to Puri/Bubhanashwar to see some temples.... All is swell here..

Oh yah.. Donny (my other cousin) took me to the market right by here.. It goes for Miles long and its SO congested. All the farmers bring their goods in for the day. It was crazy....

hmm what else....I forgot about the lizards on the bedroom walls here. At least they stay on the walls and no where else....