Wednesday, September 9, 2009

ABC Wednesday - H for Haar

'Haar' means garland(s) in Marathi - the language of Mumbai, in Maharaashtra. Pictured above are the 'haars' being sold in Matunga, Mumbai
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  1. ♥ BrajaSeptember 9, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    I love the flower walas...love them....

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  2. Sylvia KSeptember 9, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    How beautiful! And the colors are marvelous! Love these!

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  3. Kavita SahariaSeptember 9, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    The best thing to see early in the morning.....feels like i am on my way to a temple.The color display is beautiful...can almost feel the fragrance.

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  4. MarthaSeptember 9, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Beautiful!

    My ABC & Watery Wednesday

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  5. CloudiaSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Here in Hawaii we call them Lei!
    Aloha my brother, Namaste

    Comfort Spiral

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  6. Leif HagenSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    I remember these garlands from my Rotary stay in Bangalore in February! Only the leis in Hawaii can come almost close to their beauty and fragrance!

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  7. HildredSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Colourful and very beautiful.

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  8. JoannaSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    How lovely! Is there a religious significance?

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  9. UnknownSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Beautiful,can't find it here in my town:)
    Have a nice day.

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  10. OlivierSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    superbe couleur sur ces colliers de fleurs

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  11. AnyaSeptember 9, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Colorful and funny garland's :)

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  12. Rakesh VanamaliSeptember 9, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Great shot! Very rich in colours! Also, thank you very much Sir, for the warm and thoughtful wishes, yesterday!

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  13. DeniseinVASeptember 9, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    So beautiful and a lovely colorful photo.

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  14. amatamari©September 9, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    The beauty of simplicity ...
    Thanks, great shot!

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  15. Jane Hards PhotographySeptember 9, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Another new word learned. That alnost sounds like a Manx word too. Gorgeous colours.

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  16. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    It's so beautiful!Do they use these Haars to decorate home ?
    Wonderful colours!
    Léia

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  17. Roger Owen GreenSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    they are lovely

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  18. DarylSeptember 9, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    What a lovely little florist shop .. the colors are warm and welcoming .. like you!

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  19. Deborah GodinSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Looks like a wonderful place to walk by, or linger over a purchase!

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  20. B SQUAREDSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    India must be so confusing with all the languages. Nice shot.

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  21. Marie-NoyaleSeptember 10, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    Fall colors already for the garlands!!!

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  22. JaySeptember 10, 2009 at 4:17 AM

    That's original! I like the green ones! :)

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  23. marleySeptember 10, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    Very colourful.

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  24. Tumblewords:September 10, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Wonderful! Wonderful!

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  25. MojoSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    That's one thing India does better than anywhere in the world. You grow some exquisite flowers there. Completely awesome. Nicely captured too!

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  26. Thomas C B ChuaSeptember 14, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    You have the eyes of a pro photographer to turn something ordinary into a masterpiece. I like your perception.

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  27. spacedlawSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    They are so colourful!

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  28. Thomas C B ChuaJune 23, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    You have the eyes of a pro photographer to turn something ordinary into a masterpiece. I like your perception.

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  29. Martha in PAJune 23, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Beautiful!

    My ABC & Watery Wednesday

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