Aruna Sairam in full flow . . .

Aruna Sairam is in full-throated flow at the Big Tent in Chamarajpet on Sunday evening, March 29. The sides of the main and adjoining roads are packed with parked cars - police allow it since it is a Sunday.

This year, the canteen is better and bit bigger. And people having a cup of coffee also browse at the music albums stall.

Inside the tent, there must be over 4000 people. Among them are many young people, some from abroad visiting family here.

Sree Rama Seva Mandali prides itself in saying this is a national music fest. It also offers the best artistes. But in recent times, the funds crunch is hurting.

The hosts did hint that things would change if the BJP held Delhi. The latter has happened but the good news is yet to arrive. 

BJP's MP and union minister Ananth Kumar was the chief guest on Day One but there were Congressmen too as guests.

A place to be seen and heard.