Mahim Nature Park in summer.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Saturday Photohunt - Surprise
Traffic police waiting to surprise and apprehend the traffic offender in Mumbai.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Thursday Challenge - Tranquil
A tranquil spot in the Veermata Jijabai Udyan in Mumbai.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
ABC Wednesday - F for Flora Fountain
Flora Fountain, at the Hutatma Chowk (Martyr's Square), is an ornamentally and exquisitely sculpted architectural heritage monument located at the southern end of the historic Dadabhai Naoroji Road, at the Fort business district in the heart ofSouth Mumbai, Mumbai, India. Flora Fountain, built in 1864, is a fusion of water, architecture and sculpture, and depicts the Roman goddess Flora. It was built at a total cost of Rs. 47,000, or 9000 pounds sterling, a princely sum in those days. It was constructed by the Agri–Horticultural Society of Western India, out of a donation of Rs 20,000 by Cursetjee Fardoonjee Parekh. Designed by R. Norman Shaw, it was sculpted in imported Portland stone by James Forsythe.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
That's my world
The Festival of the elephant headed God 'Lord Ganesh' began in Mumbai in right earnest on the 23Aug09. Have presented a collage to show the different activities that go on, on the eve of the festival.
Lord Ganesh is considered to be the God who removes all obstacles from the path of your life, hence is worshopped at the beginning of any auspicious ocassion.
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Monday, August 24, 2009
Monochrome mania
The statue of Veermata Jijabai, after whom the Mumbai zoo is named, along with her son the great Shivaji - King of Maharashtra.
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Sunday, August 23, 2009
Camera Critters
Found this duck(?) hanging around on the steps leading to the Banganga tank. For more info on the Banganga tank see the post below.
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Saturday, August 22, 2009
Saturday Photohunt - Ripples
Info sourced from Wikipedia.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Skywatch Friday
The Mumbai sky as seen on 19Aug09 at 1839hrs.
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Thursday Challenge - curved
Lots of curved portions at the base of this beautiful light tower that is in the lawns of the Bhau Daji Lad museum in Mumbai.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
ABC Wednesday - E for Environment
Environment awareness at the Wall Project in Mumbai. Details of the wall project are in the post below.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
That's my world
On 15Aug (our Independence Day) and 16Aug, The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) started a campaign of beautifying the wall that separates the railway tracks from the road that runs alongside for a distance of almost 3kms between Mahim and Dadar. It was initiated with 'The Wall Project' (to add visual elements of colour, form and texture to a space) - a group of enthusiastic people. The paint,brushes and all other material required for this graffiti bonanza was supplied by the BMC authorities and a free hand was given to one and all who wished to write on the wall. The only caveat was there should not be any religious,political or messages of hatred. It turned out to be a 'beautiful' way to celebrate our Independence Day!
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Monday, August 17, 2009
Monochrome mania
Gnarled tree at the Maharashtra Nature Park in Dharavi, Mumbai.
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Sunday, August 16, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Saturday Photohunt - Artificial
Artificial jewellery on sale in a shop on the periphery of Mumbadevi Temple.
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Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Thursday Challenge - rare
Sambar and crocodiles relaxing in the same pond at the Mumbai zoo! A rare sight indeed!
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Sambar (also sambur, sambhur, Tamil: Kadaththi maan, Assamese: Xor Pohu), is the common name for several large dark brown and maned Asian deer, particularly for the Indian species (Cervus unicolor), which attains a height of 102 to 160 cm (40 to 63 in) at the shoulder and may weigh as much as 546 kg (1200 pounds), though more typically 162-260 kg (357-574 pounds). The coat is dark brown with chestnut marks on the rump and underparts. The large, rugged antlers are typically rusine, the brow tines being simple and the beams forked at the tip. In some specimens the antlers exceed 101 cm (40 in). Ref Wikipedia
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
ABC Wednesday - D for Deer
Deer enjoying their siesta in the Mumbai zoo.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
That's my world
The bridge that connects Bandra (East) to Bandra (West).To see pictures from all over the world please click here
Monday, August 10, 2009
Monochrome mania
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Saturday Photohunt - Low
During low tide, linen is dried on the shore using solar energy at Carter Road in Bandra, Mumbai.
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Friday, August 7, 2009
Skywatch Friday
The Mumbai sky as seen on 25jul09 at 1856hrs.
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Thursday Challenge - artificial
Real crocodiles chilling in an artificial pond at the Mumbai zoo.
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