Saturday, May 1, 2010

Statue sculpted in Black

This is a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji outside the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.
Shivaji Bhosle (19 February 1630 – 3 April 1680), popularly known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a Maratha warrior who founded the Maratha kingdom. He created an an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigad as its capital.He became the crowned king 'Chhatrapati' of the Maratha Kingdom in 1674.
In 1960 'Maharashtra' was formed as a State of India with Mumbai as the capital. Today Maharashtra celebrates its 50th anniversary!
So come on everybody say 'JAI MAHARASHTRA' (Long Live Maharashtra)!!
Statue is the theme for the month at CDP. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
Black is the theme for Saturday Photohunt. To view images from around the world on this theme please click here
Posted by at
Labels: ,

38 comments:

  1. Rakesh VanamaliMay 1, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    Imposing and impressive!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Sylvia KMay 1, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Magnificent statue and you've captured it beautifully as always!

    ReplyDelete
  3. CloudiaMay 1, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    A great man.

    We have a black statue of our great King Kamehameha here in Honolulu.

    Aloha from Hawaii


    Comfort Spiral

    ReplyDelete
  4. Marie-NoyaleMay 1, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    JAI MAHARASHTRA.
    An imposing man.

    ReplyDelete
  5. YTSLMay 1, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Wow, someone went up and gave him a garland of beautiful flowers! (Yes, it got me tempted to click to enlarge and look more closely! ;b)

    ReplyDelete
  6. DeniseinVAMay 1, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    An impressive statue and a very interesting post. Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Scott LawMay 1, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    What a beautiful statue and certainly perfect for the PhotoHunt Black theme.

    ReplyDelete
  8. CRIZ LAIMay 1, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Nice statue... I wished we have more of these over here.

    http://crizcats.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Jai Maharashtra

    ReplyDelete
  10. TussyMay 1, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    It is grand statue!

    We are very similar in many ways, the great king is one thing.



    You Got A Posty ~ PFF
    All Little Things I Like

    ReplyDelete
  11. Pietro BrosioMay 1, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    An impressive statue indeed. Very nice shot!

    ReplyDelete
  12. HildaMay 1, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Jai Maharashtra!

    How wonderful that the theme fit your anniversary perfectly. The marigold wreath provides such a beautiful contrast to the black statue too.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Nalini HebbarMay 1, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    beautiful...the orange looks great as a contrast.

    ReplyDelete
  14. LifeRamblingsMay 1, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    what a great statue. Happy weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  15. AnaMay 1, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    JAI MAHARASHTRA, congratulations on this special day. Wish more statues were adorned with marigolds, thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Vinita ApteMay 1, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    I am a fan of Shivaji Maharaj since childhood...
    Jai Maharashtra...

    ReplyDelete
  17. TrotterMay 1, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Hi Magic!
    JAI MAHARASHTRA! Not easy to spell... ;)

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

    ReplyDelete
  18. JamaMay 1, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    What a magnificent statue!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Cezar and LéiaMay 1, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    This post is very interesting, the sculpture is impressive!
    Léia

    ReplyDelete
  20. BeckyMay 1, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    Nice angle to capture the statue.

    Here's my take on black.

    ReplyDelete
  21. B SQUAREDMay 1, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Another great reason for a celebration.

    ReplyDelete
  22. LadykliMay 1, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Very impressive and powerful! love the pop of color.

    My black is posted here

    ReplyDelete
  23. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comMay 1, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    so fierce and dramatic. great choice for theme day. superb indeed

    ReplyDelete
  24. healingmagichandsMay 1, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Nice! A history lesson and a great shot. Thanks.

    http://healingmagichands.wordpress.com/2010/05/01/photohunt-black/

    ReplyDelete
  25. MaritesMay 1, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    it's really imposing and at the same time, impressive. i like the background story. My Photohunt is here.

    ReplyDelete
  26. MojoMay 1, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    bilkul, jai Maharashtra!

    Impressive photo, and history lesson too!

    Magiceye zinda baad! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  27. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMay 2, 2010 at 12:49 AM

    thoughtful information!

    ReplyDelete
  28. RachMay 2, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    that's a very grand statue :-)

    ReplyDelete
  29. LowellMay 2, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    Excellent capture and I enjoyed your commentary.. Jaimaharashtra!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Louis la VacheMay 2, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Great choice and interesting story for the Theme Day meme, Deepak!

    ReplyDelete
  31. AnonymousMay 2, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    JAI MAHARASHTRA! Enjoy the celebrations today!

    ReplyDelete
  32. "THE BARD WHO DOESNT HAVE TO TRY TOO HARD"May 2, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    jai maharashtra!!

    ReplyDelete
  33. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    nice description and image to go with it!

    ReplyDelete
  34. Unseen RajasthanMay 4, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Chhatra Pati Shivaji !!Beautiful shot !!

    ReplyDelete
  35. "THE BARD WHO DOESNT HAVE TO TJune 23, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    jai maharashtra!!

    ReplyDelete
  36. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comJune 23, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    so fierce and dramatic. great choice for theme day. superb indeed

    ReplyDelete
  37. JamaJune 23, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    What a magnificent statue!

    ReplyDelete
  38. Lazy PineappleJune 23, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I am a fan of Shivaji Maharaj since childhood...
    Jai Maharashtra...

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)