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Meeting Mr KrishnaKumar, Vice Chairman

This was a great moment for me . Mr Karambir Kang arranged a meeting with Mr Krishna Kumar, Vice Chairman so that i could share my experiences with him. We were touched when he called us home at 8 even though he was not keeping well. But trust me i don't know how that 1 hour went by...He and his wife heard every experience of mine with so much passion that i felt so comfortable. It was great talking and sharing my thoughts on The Spirit of India and The Spirit of Taj which I got while driving around India His thoughts on the same were so valuable for me that i will cherish and remember some of the lines which he said.

I shared all the media articles and newspaper clippings with him He wrote his thoughts on the poster and wished me good luck for the drive back home. An enriching evening with a noble man!!

ITS DONE ...THE JOURNEY ENDS BUT THE "SPIRIT" CONTINUES

ITS DONE ..
60 TAJ HOTELS
MORE THAN 42 CITIES
13150 KMS
33 DAYS
265 DRIVING MAN HOURS
NO BREAK DOWNS WITH CAR
DROVE THROUGH ALL TERRAINS -
Deserts of Rajasthan
Jungles of Madhya Pradesh
Villages of Uttar pradesh and Bihar
National highways all around India
crossed and covered more than 6 Ghats
all along the western coast and eastern coast roads
WEATHERED HEAT WAVE, HEAVY MONSOON RAINS AND HUMIDITY.
But more important
THE PURPOSE OF THE JOURNEY HAS BEEN MET !!!- TO FOSTER HARMONY AND PEACE
ITS BEEN AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFE TIME ...


I drive back tomorrow to Delhi, another 1600 kms more..

AT TAJ MAHAL HOTEL- sharing experiences

The Memorial at the Taj Lobby..this one is really an inspiration to bring back the Taj to its glory The Dome of the Taj Mahal is a symbol of Strength, Courage, Unity with a message loud and clear "We Stand Together"

These bullet marks are still there in the back areas. You go on a round of these places and your heart starts pumping fast. people will tell you heroic stories of our colleagues at every corner how they actually fought a war and gave their lives for the guests. You just want to salute them .

Its still as beautiful as it was earlier..

I went around the hotel meeting people in various departments. You listen to them and you are with them. I shared my experiences with the staff about the journey and how every person in India salute to their courage and supports them.

TAJ MAHAL PALACE AND TOWERS MUMBAI 21ST JULY 4 30 PM

this was indeed an emotional moment; meeting Mr Karambir Kang..i didn't know what to say..just said this was for you , your hotel and for your employees for what this hotel has gone through. WE SALUTE YOU..!!

As i stepped into the lobby, i felt like crying with strong emotions running i looked around to see staff welcoming me

Mr H N Shrinivas started the evening by giving us some words of wisdom and how we need to stand together for the cause to spread the message of harmony and peace. Thanks so much for your support and kind words.

Very proudly, I presented the poster signed by each and every general manager of the Taj hotel on behalf of all the employees of those hotels to Mr Karambir Kang saying that YES we all are there and we support this hotel in every way. "WE STAND TOGETHER"

I presented those message books which has all the messages of best wishes, support, emotions from staff all over India. "We are there with you all "

a hug which said it all..

As you walk up the Grand Staircase and see that magnificent Dome, you wonder WHY DID IT HAPPEN? But yes its back and back so beautiful that you get this feeling, "No one can shake us.."

I met staff as i walked into those corridors and you could feel and see the pain behind that smile..

and again you wonder WHY?

More on my time here tomorrow. I would be meeting staff here to share my experiences..

You hear so many courageous stories of your colleagues here at every corner that you get goose pimples ..

TAJ PRESIDENT 21ST JULY 2 PM

At 1 30 pm and I was on my last leg of journey to get the support of Taj President.It was great to meet old friends as a traditional Maharashtrian welcome was given. Mr Pankaj Sampat the general manager,started the interactive session by stating his hotel's support and wishes to bring Taj back to its glory.

a great time with fellow associates as they asked me about my experiences.

Excited, nervous, happy, a feeling of satisfaction, anxious there were all kinds of emotions as i waited for 4 15 pm in my watch so that I can finally leave for Taj Mahal Hotel Mumbai.

The journey was about to get over..

13150 kms of drive and fostering harmony and peace would come to an end in next 15 minutes and I was sad !!

TAJ WELLINGTON MEWS 21ST JULY

Driving through the new Worli sea link we reached South Mumbai in 40 minutes . Our next stop Taj Wellington Mews and as we started coming closer to Taj mahal hotel my heart started beating faster !!! I was happy to meet staff to tell them the purpose of this drive. Enthused,everyone wanted to part of it so that they all can support this solidarity drive and spread the message of peace..