Saturday, May 8, 2010

Saturday Photohunt - Mother

The photograph of Mother Durga - a Goddess, is on the cart on the left, and the picture of Sai Baba is on the right. This cart belongs to a nomadic family that is relaxing in the background in Kalina, a suburb of Mumbai. This family will go around accepting alms in the name of God/Goddess and park their cart wherever they find space and something to graze for their bulls.
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37 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMay 8, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    Another interesting post and such a great, colorful shot!

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  2. LowellMay 8, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    So colorful. Fascinating, too. So, these people don't work, they just depend upon whatever gifts they receive from others...but why would anyone give them money?

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  3. "THE BARD WHO DOESNT HAVE TO TRY TOO HARD"May 8, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    intresting!

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  4. YTSLMay 8, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    I love your blog for the great glimpses it gives me into daily Mumbai life. :)

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  5. Rakesh VanamaliMay 8, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Nice catch!

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  6. Kim, USAMay 8, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Interesting post and the cart is very colorful too. Happy weekend!

    Mother Nature

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  7. The Queen BeeMay 8, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Thanks for sharing this interesting info.

    My PH entry is up and it's posted here.

    Have a great weekend.

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  8. gengenMay 8, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Very interesting pic for the theme. happy hunting.

    Mine is here

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  9. UnknownMay 8, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    an attractive cart. interesting take on the theme.

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  10. magiceyeMay 8, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    @Jacob .. to propitiate the Gods and Goddesses they are carrying around!

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  11. AnyaMay 8, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Its the reality !!!
    Thanks for sharing ....
    Very special post today :))

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  12. Nalini HebbarMay 8, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Colourful India!

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  13. maritesMay 8, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    it's so colorful! happy weekend!

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  14. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪May 8, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    what pulls the cart? man or donkey

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  15. magiceyeMay 8, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Ann its the bulls who pull the cart.

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  16. jams o donnellMay 8, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Wow that is such a bright and attractive cart. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Vinita ApteMay 8, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Attractive decorations on the cart...lovely Mothers day shot :)

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  18. LifeRamblingsMay 8, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    the cart is colourful and appealing.

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  19. jooMay 8, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    It's beautifull and interesting!

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  20. brattcatMay 8, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    An excellent post, Deepak.

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  21. Hootin AnniMay 8, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    VERY interesting.

    Here is my collage for the theme...my mom, me and my daughter. HERE

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  22. AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    Love the picture and a fascinating description!

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  23. Maude LynnMay 8, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    What a cool picture!

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  24. KristinMay 8, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Very interesting post for the theme Mother. Informative too. India's really rich in diversity and culture.

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  25. Scott LawMay 8, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Wow that is really interesting and an excellent angle on this week's theme.

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  26. TrotterMay 8, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    Hi Magic! Wonderful shot!! Amazing cart...

    What about Ephesus? Blogtrotter Two has it... ;) Enjoy and have a great weekend!!

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  27. NukkeMay 8, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    Accepting alms is so beautifully said ! Kind of sad too :( But I hope they are happy although !!!!

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  28. Noel MorataMay 8, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    aloha,

    i enjoyed reading your story about mother durga, very interesting story, thanks for sharing this with us...happy mother's day to all moms

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  29. CloudiaMay 9, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    House-less people in the US could learn from them...do the police annoy them much?



    Glad to be back, Missed Ya!

    Aloha from Hawaii


    Comfort Spiral

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  30. Leif HagenMay 9, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    An interesting, colorful cart indeed! Do you celebrate Mother's Day tomorrow, Sunday? We do here and in many other countries, too!
    Dhanyavadagalu

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  31. Cezar and LéiaMay 9, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Nicely decorated cart!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  32. Tarun MitraMay 9, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    well captured shot

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  33. Pietro BrosioMay 10, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Very interesting post with a beautiful image.

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  34. MojoMay 10, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Great capture of a slice of life. It makes the point that no matter how big or busy a place is, it's made up of much smaller pieces all fitting together.

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  35. AnaMay 11, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    very interesting, thanks for sharing.

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  36. ScottJune 23, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Wow that is really interesting and an excellent angle on this week's theme.

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  37. "THE BARD WHO DOESNT HAVE TO TJune 23, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    intresting!

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