Recap: [Hybrid] India, March 09, “A MEGA South India Meet! A Full Day of Building Bonds” and Creating Memories with LGs from Five States of India

[TravellerG]

Hello dear friends,

Preparations for this ‘Mega Meet-up’ lasted over two months, during which time the Cap, Mobile Holder, and Stickers were designed and printed.

Gifts which we shared during the meet-up.

First, as published on the Meet-up Banner, we were lucky to have LGs from 6 States, whose names are mentioned at the end of this post.

Our distinguished guests from Maharashtra, LG @AjitThite @TusharSuradkar and @Raj_Tayade reached my home on the 8th evening itself; also, on the 9th morning, LGs @MathanVibranarayan and @ravidg reached home. We all got ready and reached the Visvesvaraya Museum.

We greeted and received all guest LGs and proceeded to explore the museum; the climate was very favourable.

Events:

• Meeting & Greeting: We got introduced to each other in front of the Visvesvaraya Museum.

• Museum Visit: All the LGs went to explore this famous museum from 10:15 to 11:30.

• MAP (Museum of Arts & Photography) Visit: All LGs explored from 11:30 to 12:30.

• Interactive session and Tea Break at Cubbon Park: We got seated, shared the gifts and had tea/coffee.

• Launch of Madurai Local Guides Logo.
  

  

• Launch of Tamil Nadu Local Guides Logo.
  

  

• Visit to High Court & Vidhan Soudha.

• Lunch: We all had a great time chatting over the sumptuous Lunch.

• Lalbaugh Visit: We walked, covering the Japanese Garden, Bonsai Garden, the wooden statues at the entrance, etc and reached the Glass House. Then we moved to the Floral Clock, and got seated for our interactive session.

• Virtual Meet-up: We started our virtual meet up at 5:00 pm and concluded at 5:30 pm.

• At 6 pm, we concluded the meet-up and dispersed from Lalbagh.

Here are a few more shots, relevant to our meet-up:

In front of Vidhan Soudha of Bengaluru

We had more than 30 participants for the meetup - thanks all…

I sincerely thank all the attendees who physically and virtually took part in our grand meet-up…and made it a super success.

I also acknowledge the sincere efforts and thank @Shubhu1 & @AjitThite for designing/creating those wonderful Stickers/Banners and M/s Divinity Digital Printers (Bangalore) for their excellent printing quality and service.

Hope you enjoyed the RECAP

[TravellerG]

The dedicated LGs who spared their valuable time to physically attend the Mega Meet-up in person:
@AjitThite @TusharSuradkar @Raj_Tayade @MathanVibranarayan @ravidg @JitendraKumarprasa @NagarajTV @saidevadiga @SuryaPS @bonnythomas @jagatji @EshaHarish and @Chethan

Once again I sincerely thank your valuable companionship and hope to meet you again in the future.

[TravellerG]

Our dear and loving LGS who attended the virtual meetup.

@RakeshMaloo @Sagarkanherkar @Chackochhan @Ptrivedi @AnshukMitra @bhayani_naitik @Aleena @Shrut19 @RosyKohli @SarathUpendran @Gurukrishnapriya @NareshDarji @Anil6969 @ravidg @VijendraPatidar @Shubhu1 @PrasadVR @ShailendraOjha @Supriyadevkar @Tejal @RaviSharma111 @PRASHANTK @RJSheetal @NomadicSatyam @HiteshParmar @enkannan @MerlinThomas @VanzaraRahul @K.K.Sharma @Ru_pali4 @Kumaarsantosh

Once again thank you dear all friends.

[TravellerG]

The names of the states and the LGs who represented these states in the meet-up:

Bihar: Surya Prakash (SuryaPS)
Karnataka: Esha Harish (EshaHarish)
Kerala: Bonny Thomas (bonnythomas)
Maharashtra: Ajit Thitte (Ajitthitte)
Tamil Nadu: Jagatjivanram (Jagatji)
Utter Pradesh: Jitendr Prasad (JitendraKumarPrasad)

Thank you all so much, dear friends.

[TusharSuradkar]

@TravellerG is a fatherly figure in the Indian LG community.
So a grand mega meetup hosted by him was most awaited.

Local guides from all over India traveled to Bangalore, now called Bengaluru.
We had booked tickets months in advance.

@Raj_Tayade traveled 250 km from Aurangabad to Pune.
Then we traveled another 850 km to Bengaluru by train for almost 27 hrs to reach the lavish mansion owned by TravellerG, from here on TG.

At his home, TG extended a dream hospitality and companionship along with his beloved and respected family members. For two days, we ate, enjoyed drinks, discussed late into the night, and had several rounds of tea both inside and outside his home.

The next day, @MathanVibranarayan joined us and also presented amazing gifts that he had carried from his hometown, Madurai.

After that, we kicked off the all-day meetup at the iconic Vishveshwaraiya Museum

We enjoyed the various artifacts and galleries inside and the amazing skyline of Bengaluru outside. Here’s our first group photo.

After that, we settled in the amazing Cubbon Park.
Here, Me, @AjitThite, TG, and Madan inaugurated the banner and logo designs for Madurai Local Guides and Tamilnadu Local Guides.

Madan also gave us lovely statues or Moorthis of Meenakshi Amman as a memorabily.

After this, TG did the coronation of all local guides by presenting them the #TeamIndia caps.

There were no ends to gifts from TG.
He also gave a beautiful mobile stand and holdees to everyone.

Here’s our group photo with the India Local Guides banner.

We also posed with the INDIA LOCAL GUIDES icons.

Everyone was so happy as the meetup went well and was enjoyable - thanks to TG’s month-long preparations ahead of the meetup.

Led by TG, we did a nature walk towards the Karnataka state Vidhan Soudha or Capitol building.

Everyone was full of energy and enthusiasm.

Here’s our great grand meetup photo at the Vidhana Saudha building.

TG then drove us to our next destination - Food at a Udupi Hotel.
We enjoyed fabulous food with a lot of variety and also drinks.

Finally, we took a group photo to show how happy we were at the meetup.
All food and drinks were sponsored by the generous and large-hearted TG whose love and affection knows no bounds. He is a gem among the gems

Finally, we gathered at the LalBaug Botanical Garden for more tea and tea talks and the virtual meetup.

This mega meetup in south India was a huge success, thanks to several weeks and months of planning and efforts put in by TravellerG. He has infinite energy and patience and a lot of experience under his belt for organizing huge meetups and functions.

We all departed with the promise of meeting again

[AjitThite]

It was a never-forgetting, a lifetime experience for me personally, @TravellerG sir. You are a great host and person indeed!

It was a fun day for all of us. The gifts were amazing, and the food was delicious and full of blessings from your family.

Cheers!

[Gurukrishnapriya]

I couldn’t attend the meetup in person, since I was out of country. Though I missed the meetup personally, I am happy I could join virtually. I was happy to see the Local Guides having a great experience. Thanks @TravellerG Sir for conducting the Mega meetup.

[TravellerG]

Thank you so much for gifting our family a lifetime of Memorable moments, my very dear friend, Tushar.
Anxious to see your photos and comments,
Regards

[ShailendraOjha]

Congrats dear TG @TravellerG for successful mega meet-up events & i liked & appreciate the vintage style Tamil Nadu Banner of local Guide, & all Gaddis & one more thing dear TG I was sitting in the virtual meetup thinking that at least I will get to take a virtual tour of Google’s innovative architecture newly office “Google Annat” in your virtual meetup. Anyway once again thank you very much for detailed Recap

[TravellerG]

@AjitThite

It was a never-forgetting, a lifetime experience for me personally,

I can’t get a better compliment for all the efforts I have taken two organise and conduct the meet-up.
My wife has personally requested me to convey hair regards to you and to your family.
We also enjoyed your company very much…
Thanks a lot for accepting our humble invitation and joining us.
Hope to see you with your family in September… please.
Best wishes and regards

[Ssiddharth2000]

Excellent recap of a truly amazing mega meet-up. It’s heartening to see Local Guides come together in person and visit some great locations in Bengaluru. Great pictures and I loved the posters too. Thank you for sharing dear @TravellerG sir

[Supriyadevkar]

Thanks a lot @TravellerG sir.you are so energetic.I remember when I was in second year b.sc I was first time coming to Bangalore for NCC camp.that time we saw garden their.when I saw your pictures I feel very happy

[TravellerG]

@Supriyadevkar

when I was in second year b.sc I was first time coming to Bangalore for NCC camp

Those are Golden Memories…

So kind of you dear friend Supriya…
I humbly accept your kind compliments and thank you for the same.
Best regards

[saidevadiga]

This was my first meetup, and it turned out to be the best experience!
A big thanks to @TravellerG for organizing such a wonderful event.
I got the chance to meet amazing Local Guides @AjitThite @TusharSuradkar @Raj_Tayade @MathanVibranarayan @ravidg @JitendraKumarprasa @NagarajTV @saidevadiga @SuryaPS @bonnythomas @jagatji @EshaHarish
Though I’m more of a silent person and couldn’t talk much with everyone, I truly enjoyed the vibes and the company of all the LGs.
Looking forward to more meetups and making new memories!

[TusharSuradkar]

It was a memorable event meeting you, dear @saidevadiga
Looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meetup

[JitendraKumarprasa]

Travellerg sir bangalore meet-up wonderful this place like & New friends local meeting so fantastic 10 local guide aniversary celebrate

[TravellerG]

@Gurukrishnapriya

I am happy I could join virtually

Thank you very much for your kind presence and involvement during the meet-up - highly appreciate the same.
Yes, the physical meet-up session was very exciting and enjoyable.

Regards

[TravellerG]

@ShailendraOjha

I was sitting in the virtual meetup thinking that at least I will get to take a virtual tour of Google’s innovative architecture newly office “Google Annat” in your virtual meetup.

Visit to Google Ananta is only on invitation… even ministers are waiting…

Anyway once again thank you very much for detailed Recap

Happy that you found the RECAP interesting…You are most welcome, dear LG Ojha…
We had a special announcement & distributed both your Stickers - everyone appreciated your design and your kind gesture - thank you very much on behalf of all.
Regards

[TravellerG]

@Ssiddharth2000

Excellent recap of a truly amazing mega meet-up

Thank you so much for your kind compliments, dear Siddharth…
Yes, our physical BTech session was wonderful.
Thanks also for your prompt support…
Regards

[TravellerG]

@saidevadiga

Though I’m more of a silent person and couldn’t talk much with everyone, I truly enjoyed the vibes and the company of all the LGs.

According to me, you were very helpful and supportive, dear Sainath - such a friendly boy you are…
Thanks for your very valuable company…we very much respect it.

Looking forward to more meetups and making new memories!

Actually, I forgot to ask you… where do you stay?
I’m from IAS Officers Colony of BTM 2nd stage, Bangalore.
Kindly come home sometime when you are free, please.
Best wishes,
Regards