Bijuskaria

You can find us at Karthar Nilaya, which is on the 6th Cross in Jalahalli West. It is a bit of a walk from the main bus stand, but the air is a little cleaner out here in Bangalore. Bijuskaria is just the name on the board, but for us, it is where we spend all our time. The building is painted a light shade of yellow that has faded over the years. We have a small garden area in the front with some potted plants that Biju Skaria looks after when things get slow. It is not a corporate setup with glass walls and air conditioning. We just have a couple of sturdy tables and a shelf full of old books and records. The 6th Cross is a narrow lane, so parking is always a bit of a headache if more than one car shows up at the same time. Most of our neighbors are retired people who have lived here for decades. They often stop by to say hello or complain about the monkeys that come over from the trees nearby. We like the quiet pace of this part of town. It is different from the rush of the city center. We keep the windows open most of the day to let the breeze in. It is just a regular house that we turned into a workspace because it felt right.