With the exams in full swing, the school authorities seeked the blessings of Lord Hayagreeva well ahead of the exams. The Head Master of the local school carries hall tickets and places it at the feet of Lord and performs Pooja.

The students arrive in batches and stand in queue and recite Slokas propitiating Lord Hayagreeva � �Gnananandam Mayam Devam �.�. As the pundits perform Aarthi, the students stand in silence and pray fervently for their success in their exams. Every student is given a small photo of the Lord which they carry with them during their exams.

�This is not the time to visit our relatives and friends� remarked Vedha. She spoke with conviction. �The parents are melancholic and worried about their children and don�t even smile� guffawed Hema who has clearly pointed out that visitors are not welcome during exam time.

�The ambience at home is sober and sullen� stated a senior citizen who is complaining about the eerie silence at home. �I am not even allowed to view one serial� mused Srini who is afraid of stepping anywhere near the TV. �I spend my day in temples and parks joblessly� quivered Moorthy, another old man who enjoys discussing the current situation � exam fever with his contemporaries in street corners and public places.

�My son is stoic and does not utter a word� cried Vasu who is fully aware of his son�s predicament. This situation is prevalent in most of the families where their children are in their school finals . �I want to diffuse this situation but it is not in my hands� mused a senior teacher Anu who is the Head Mistress in a convent school here.

�Inspite of conducting preparatory exams , some students do not fare well� commented Head Mistress. They have no choice but to drill the students to get best out of them.

The students, parents, grand parents are taxed, overworked and the almighty is busy in blessing his student devotees. The fast food joints and street corners are bereft of student population.

We have caught the glimpse of Nanganallur during exam time. This is an authentic portrayal of exam scenario over here. And why not, in this suburb citizens are eagerly waiting for May for many reasons.