Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Hutatma chowk


Hutatma Chowk (Martyrs' Square) in South Mumbai is a memorial dedicated to the 106 protesters, known as Hutatmas, killed by police in 1955-1956 during the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement. Located at Flora Fountain in the Fort area. The site features a bronze statue alongside the Eternal flame, of a "Martyr with a Flame" created by sculptor Harish Talim to honor those who fought for a separate Marathi-speaking state.

The "Martyr with a Flame" bronze statue symbolizes the sacrifice of the protestors, featuring a man and woman holding a torch, representing the working class and farmers.

In the background you can see the Bombay High Court.

Linking to a blog hop here

Monday, February 9, 2026

Mumbai local


A mural in a bar in Khar which roughly translates to 'Mumbai without the local train and life without friendship is not complete.'

Linking to Monday murals 

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Rocking horse


A rocking horse art installation at the annual Kala(black) Ghoda(horse) Art Festival in South Mumbai.

Linking to Saturday's critters  


Friday, February 6, 2026

Flora fountain


Flora Fountain, built in 1864 and unveiled in 1869, is an iconic, 38-foot-high, white Portland stone monument in South Mumbai’s Fort area. It honors the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, featuring her statue at the top.

Linking to  Skywatch Friday    

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Metro station


The Bandra Kurla Complex metro station spotlessly clean. Lot of signs all over the place!

Linking to Tom's Signs2

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Aqua line


Travelling in the newly opened Aqua line Metro on a Sunday morning.