Third Kumbal listed 6:53 — Raja Veediya sit-mat or Queen side behind stools if the crowd already knows the drill — two packs and leftover night rain
20 Aug, repeat visitors, one camera bag. Desk says third Kumbal is listed 6:53. Raja Veediya sit-mat looks photogenic. Queen side behind stools looks less packed on a friend photo. two backpacks. No balcony budget. Not trying to invent a reserved street.
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Hold Raja Veediya sit-mat if you want the actual line. 6:53 is the listed start, not a promise the first elephant is on the kerb at 6:53. Arrive before 17:30, sit low, zip the water. Third night the crowd already knows the drill. Street is still free. Do not pay a pavement uncle for air.
We stood Queen side behind stools with kids and saw flags and backs. Kinder if anyone is shaky. Sit-mat yes. Frame stool no. Bags behind knees.
Friends on Raja Veediya sit-mat got the tusker. We arrived at the listed start and owned a shoulder view. Come early or be honest.
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