Saturday, September 5, 2009

Saturday Photohunt - Orange

Orange flags fluttering atop Mumbadevi temple. Mumba Devi Temple, is an old Hindu temple in the city of Mumbai (formerly Bombay) dedicated to the goddess Mumbā, the local incarnation of the Devi (Mother Goddess). Marathi Mumbā derives from Sanskrit Mahā-Ambā "Great Mother", and Mumbaī combines the name with aī, the Marathi for "mother". The goddess Mumba was patron of the agri (salt collectors) and kolis (fisherfolk), the original inhabitants of the seven islands of Bombay. It is 6 centuries old.
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23 comments:

  1. LowellSeptember 5, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    Very well-composed, Magiceye! Love the colors!

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  2. ♥ BrajaSeptember 5, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Nice info. I also read that Mumbai was given that name by the Portugese or something...it means something also to them. I'll look it up....do you know about this?

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  3. magiceyeSeptember 5, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    @Braja.. The city was called Bombay for much of the last four hundred years. The origin of the name is obscure, but is often said to come from the Portuguese phrase bom bahia meaning "good bay".

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  4. Sylvia KSeptember 5, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Fantastic shot! and thanks for the very interesting history!

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  5. CloudiaSeptember 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    I loved seeing this world treasure and learning these facts. You have enriched me once again!

    Aloha & Namaste, dear friend

    Comfort Spiral

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  6. MirandaSeptember 5, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Great shot!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 5, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    magnificent!

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  8. jams o donnellSeptember 5, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Excelent photo. I didn;t know that Mumbai was dedicated to to a goddess and a goddess of workers too. Happy weekend

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  9. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪September 5, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    There is an Indian temple in Auckland, they also fly an orange flag.

    http://annkschin.blogspot.com/2008/11/little-india-in-auckland.html

    I took a photo of it. A nice big temple

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  10. NitaSeptember 5, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Nice choice of this week's theme!

    Have a great week!
    Nita

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  11. YTSLSeptember 5, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Thanks for the information along with the photo. Re orange: your previous entry's photo would qualify too! ;b

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  12. SnoopyTheGoonSeptember 5, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Remarkable corner of the world. Good shot.

    Have a great weekend.

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  13. Rebecca MecomberSeptember 5, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Nice orange flags. :)

    I hope you can come visit my "orange" stuff at New York Traveler.net. :)

    Have a great weekend!

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  14. annalarssonphotographySeptember 5, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Lovley composed Magic!
    And interesting post.

    Have a nice weekend!
    Anna

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  15. jooSeptember 5, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    It's a beautiful temple!

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  16. bonggamomSeptember 5, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    How fascinating, I would love to visit that place someday.

    PS: I'm back on the hunt!
    Here's my entry

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  17. BritaSeptember 6, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    Great take on the theme and interesting too.

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  18. HildegardeSeptember 6, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    There is a series on tv now in Flanders (Europe) named : India for beginners, very interesting. It also told about the meaning of flags. Great view.

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  19. VioletSkySeptember 6, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    Always nice to come here and learn something new about your home.

    Your last post is also a good complement.

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  20. Anneke (Mudhooks)September 7, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    Terrific photo!

    I finally got around to posting mine, today. Life has been so disjointed with my mother's health.memory issues it is hard to find time for the things I want to do... I need to make time for them, though. Just to keep sane.

    http://mudpuddle.wordpress.com/2009/09/06/photohunter-orange/

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    cool shot - i love the angle on the photo!

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  22. Pietro BrosioSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    Very fine perspective and interesting history!

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  23. MojoSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    It always amazes me to see structures built so long ago outlasting their modern counterparts. Makes you wonder if modern engineering is all that it's cracked up to be, na?
    Beautiful photo! I'm guessing you're quite pleased with your new camera now that you've had a chance to get used to it, eh?

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