Kaas Paathar, a tale unfolds
Mumbai was hot, sweltry and hazy. The month, October and the year, 2023. The hindu calendar had earlier informed that the year had an additional month (adhik maas). This meant that some month lasts well over the usual 30 days. This time it was Shravan, which lasted for well over a month...almost 2. The Ganesh festival arrived with much fanfare almost mid September and by the time it was over in late September, the skies shown blue and azure. We got busy with a much delayed trip to Mangalore - a land with which I have not just a familial but cellular connect. The trip as always felt good. Bonding with family, walking the familiar streets, delighting the taste buds with memorable goodies. The rains were receding and the weather was lovely. It was unlike the usual hot and humid coastal weather. Once we were back, Pari insisted that we visit Kaas. After a little exploring we realised that the season was almost getting over. The Kaas plateau in Satara is known for its beautiful indigenous