"Neeli Nivas"-Betu, Napoklu

Neeli Nivas, the place i love to visit any time of the year. There was a time, when I was in coorg, used to frequently visit this place. the love and affection that i received from my dear granny can never be forgotten. my late grand father Mr. Aiyanna Muckatira and his wife Belliavva Muckatira(Neeli) built this place. They had 13 children. My dad being the youngest among the sons was brought up here and even to this day share his memories with us. It is one of my best time when all my cousins meet up here and have fun.
The house is surrounded by coffee estate and you can find peace anytime and every time. I used to take a walk amidst the estate and examine every tree and plant though do not have great knowledge about the flora. During "Kailpodu" festival we all used to attend the sports organised by the town community. "Hutri" festival was another occasion for us to come together to celebrate. I remember the snacks that avaya used to prepare. Chakkuli, Kajaya, chiroti, thumbutte, berumbutte etc etc etc.. Oranges, guava, nerepanne and mangoes that we cousins used to steal from other estates even though we had them in abundance, gave us all an excitement.
Neeli Nivas was a ideal place for me where i have spent my childhood during vacations. It was and still is the best place to be.