We happened to visit the dargah of Barah Shaheeds in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh during its annual Rotti pandige (roti festival) where the believers exchange roti for/on fulfillment of their desires. It was really awe inspiring of how far hopes can lead a man, and how far we are ready to go for our desires. The throngs of believers stretched throughout the beach but they were a very co operating lot and the whole festival unfolded without any hassle or chaos.
The beach is a false beach (meaning the actual sea lies a few more hundred miles ahead beyond the real shore which appears at the city's end. But a natural sea body, part of the Bay of Bengal, and in full glory of a beach nonetheless.
The park built for our convenience is good but the food fare is neutral and you have to explore deeper into the city to taste the real Andhra cuisine.
The boating trip arranged on the beach is a must experience, and the water is calm and soothing, though appears strong, massive and looming above our head at the same time.
One can sit hours on its shore, listening to the symphony of waves right under the buzz of the crowd, and no worry can touch your heart in its presence.
An ethereal experience on its own.
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