Hello
Thanks for response.
I am not living in the typical tamil localities (Chembur, Matunga etc.). I am in the western suburbs which is dominated by Maharashtrians and Gujaratis. So, I cannot claim to know details of living style of tamil brahmins in Mumbai. However, I do have colleagues / friends in Mumbai who are Tamil brahmins. Based on my observations I would like to say:
Pace of life in Mumbai is hectic. Not that Mumbaikars do something great in life, it is just that an average mumbaikar spends about 2-3 hours in travel from office to home and back. Add another 9-10 hours at office and you can work out why the average Mumbaikar is perennially short of free time.
Despite this we do try to keep up with our traditions. For instance, today is avani avittam for some of us. I got up a little earlier and have done my sacred thread changing at home using books for guidance. Having completed the rituals, I have rushed to office. So, we try to balance tradition with demands of modern times.
By the way, I am interested in use of slokas, mantras etc. for improving quality of life (moving to higher vibration frequencies and such other things). If the forum can provide some guidance, I would be glad.
reg.