The Mother House and Visiting Hours

• • Kolkata, West Bengal
The Mother House and Visiting Hours

About - The Mother House (Kolkata, West Bengal) and Visiting Hours

यह मिशनरीज़ ऑफ चैरिटी के विश्व मुख्यालय और आवासीय क्वार्टरों का प्रवेश द्वार है और 1953 से मदर टेरेसा और उनकी बहनों का ‘घर’ रहा है। साफ-सुथरे फर्श और पूरी तरह कार्यात्मक सुविधाओं वाली एक एकल इमारत। ऊपरी मंजिल का चैपल व्यस्त सड़क के सामने है। इमारत की सादगी और मजबूती इसकी बहनों की जीवनशैली को दर्शाती है। यह एक उज्ज्वल, हवादार और शांतिपूर्ण जगह है, शोर के बीच लोगों के लिए एक ओएसिस है।

यहीं पर माता के पार्थिव शरीर को विश्राम मिला है।

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Tea & Lassi – Personal Favourite at Sharma Tea House (Kolkata)

• • Kolkata, West Bengal

‘Cha khabe?’

Bengali eat their tea if not drink. Kolkata is known for the Bengalis’ love for Cha. That is why I requested my Kolkata Bengali friend – Let us visit one of the best tea joints in South Kolkata near Kalighat, where I was staying.

Sharma Tea House (almost 50 years old), opposite Gurdwara Sant Kutiya at Bhowanipore – He suggested.

Ashok Sharma (from Etawah, Uttar Pradesh) is the owner.

More than 4,000 Google reviews – I checked.

Evening hours. We reached within 20 minutes via Metro.

Rabindra Sadan is the nearest Metro Station to reach Sharma Tea House – within walking distance.

The friend said – Sharma Tea House is the tea lover’s ultimate renowned paradise in South Kolkata. One of the not-to-miss places in South Kolkata. Best place for tea – any time. They are open from early morning till late at night.

So true. I saw pedestrians, bikers, and motorists having a cup of tea in eco-friendly earthen cups (Kulhad). Though there are no seating arrangements, but still a crowded Tea House. A clear indication of its popularity in South Kolkata.

I enquire about the types of tea available and their prices.

There are two types of tea available – Normal Tea and Kesar (saffron) Tea.

Normal Tea – Rs. 10, Rs. 20, and Rs. 30 as per the size of the earthen cup you select.

Kesar Tea – Rs. 40, Rs. 50 and Rs. 60 again, as per the size of the earthen cup you select.

As the weather was humid & hot, we requested 2 earthen cups of normal tea.

The tea is awesome! Excellent! I agree – one of the best Tea Houses in South Kolkata. Their tea is worth trying.

Timings: 4:30 am – 9:30 pm

What else popular items do you serve? – I question the person present at the cash counter.

Club Kachori & Lassi.

Club Kachori is served from 5:00 am till 10:30 am, and on weekends & Sundays it is served till 12 Noon.

What’s the price of lassi? I enquired eagerly.

Rs. 50 and Rs. 100 as per the size of the earthen cup you select.

On another day, we reached Sharma Tea House again. This time we requested Rs. 50 lassi.

The lassi was freshly made, luscious, and thick with cream on top, served in an earthen cup.

A mini-meal, almost. Palatable & refreshing.

In short, Sharma Tea House is too good for light refreshments, but the trademark is Chai – the highlight of this tea house. You should not miss this tea house if you are a tourist, especially in South Kolkata. Must try. It was a nice hangout. One of the best locations to have a great time with friends or family. Even during rush hours, the service is really quick.

Recommended at least once for an experience. This place is truly a gem & pocket-friendly.

Hair Dye/Colour – How much I Paid and Saved at a Salon in Mumbai Suburban?

• • Maharashtra, Mumbai Suburban

Today was the time for Hair Color, but not via Inoa by L’Oréal Professionnel (ammonia-free) or via Garnier Black Naturals Hair Color (NO Ammonia).

Today, I opt for Godrej New Expert Natural Black Creme Hair Colour (no ammonia).

The reason: A new brand experiment and to cut my salon expenses.

Actually, a few days back, I was waiting at an air-conditioned salon for a clean shave, I saw a person having his hair color dyed via Godrej New Expert Natural Black Creme Hair Colour.

I enquire with the barber – How much charge for the hair color via Godrej New Expert Natural Black Creme Hair Colour?

200 Rupees if you bring your own Godrej New Expert Natural Black Creme Hair Colour, which costs 33 Rupees only.

Fantastic. Not expensive – said I.

Hair coloring via Inoa by L’Oréal Professionnel (ammonia-free), I used to pay Rs. 500 and via Garnier Black Naturals Hair Color (NO Ammonia) – Rs. 300. Hair Shampoo charges – Rs. 100 extra before/after the hair color.

And how long does hair color last?

One month.

Let’s try – Godrej’s New Expert Natural Black Creme Hair Colour (no ammonia).

The final result?

Fantastic coloring. And the barber applied Hair Shampoo too, without any extra cost.

How long will hair color last? – I question the barber.

One month – the reply.

Let’s see – a thought.

And total Rs. 233 only.

They say – there may be side effects on the scalp because of hair dye/color such as skin irritation or redness or itching or swelling but, to be honest, I never had any such issues while using Inoa by L’Oréal Professionnel (ammonia-free) or Garnier Black Naturals Hair Color (NO Ammonia) or Godrej’s New Expert Natural Black Creme Hair Colour (no ammonia).

I was happy. At least Rs. 167 minimum, I saved today.

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