I applied for a tourist visa for India in April earlier this year and received it within a week. I made a visit to India (fell in love with the country) in September and applied for another visa upon my return on September 18, 2009. I went through TRAVISA; it has been a month and I still do not have the visa. I have called TRAVISA several times but always ask me to wait and tell me they have no other information. Their website shows the status as "Documents received by consulate."

1. Does it typically take this long? I could have just been lucky the first time.
2. I put down a date of December for my second visit. Could that possibly be delaying my visa?
3. Should I try calling the consulate directly?

Please share you experience and any advice you may have. I need to get my vacation approved by my employer, buy tickets, make hotel arrangements etc. after I get the visa.