Thursday, August 31, 2017

Veggie variety


Small quantity but large variety of vegetables.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Mumbai sinks


Due to a cloudburst yesterday Mumbai went underwater bringing the city to a gurgling halt.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Garlands and roses


Floral garlands, marigolds, jasmine and roses to be offered to Ganesha during the ongoing festival.

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Monday, August 28, 2017

Monochrome mania


Chai pe charcha - Discussions over a glass of tea.

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Sunday, August 27, 2017

Saturday, August 26, 2017

Flea market traders


Traders in different stages of trading.

Friday, August 25, 2017

Skyline


The Mumbai skyline last evening.

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

Evaluating


At the colourful flea market in Mumbai.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

In awe


Watching the mega Ganapati idol being carted from the workshop in Parel.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Gauri - Ganesha's mother


Idols of Gauri - Ganesha's mother and the associated bling sold on the street in Lalbagh.

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Monday, August 21, 2017

Monochrome mania


Getting to work, in Girgaon.

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Sunday, August 20, 2017

Dharavachi cha Raja


'King of Dharavi' getting ready to roll out from the workshop in Parel.

Saturday, August 19, 2017

Inside Outside


People waiting outside the gates of the Khatu Ganesha workshop, Parel, to get a glimpse of the huge Ganesha idols being rolled out to the Pandals in different parts of the city.

Friday, August 18, 2017

Twilight


The evening sky in Bandra east yesterday.

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Thursday, August 17, 2017

Moving idol


Moving the Ganesha idol with a forklift in the Ganapati workshop in Parel.

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Dahi Handi

Dahi Handi is a festive event and a team sport during the Hindu festival of Gokulashtami, which is also known as Krishna Janmashtami in celebration of the birth of Krishna.
It is celebrated the day after Krishna Janmashtami and it involves communities hanging an earthen pot filled with dahi (yoghurt) at a convenient height for teams of young boys/girls to make a human pyramid and attempt to reach or break the pot. As they do so, spectators sing and cheer them on. It is an event with media attendance, prize money and commercial sponsorships.
A participant in this festival is called a Govinda and it is very popular in the state of Maharashtra, especially in the city of Mumbai.
It was celebrated yesterday in Mumbai with great fervour as you can see in the pictures below.


The Captain gauging the height for number of tiers in pyramid to be formed.


The 2nd tier


The 3rd tier


The 4th tier


The 5th and final bursts the pot


And they all come down!

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Street Barber

INDIA IS 70 YEARS OLD TODAY



Shave on the pavement in Parel.

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Monday, August 14, 2017

Monochrome mania


Ganesha idol being readied in one of the largest workshops in Parel, for the oncoming festival starting on 25Aug.

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Sunday, August 13, 2017

Neighbour's envy


At the flea market in Chor Bazaar.

Saturday, August 12, 2017

God bless!


Entrance to a building compound in Girgaon.

Friday, August 11, 2017

Ominous sky


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Thursday, August 10, 2017

On a wing and a prayer


The crow hung on a wing and a prayer. His prayers were answered as the Mumbai Fire Department boys vroomed in to rescue him. They got him off the tree and took him to the Veterinary Hospital for treatment. 

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Sales pitch


The street entrepreneur, at the flea market in Kumbharwada, making her sales pitch for her wares while the guy sitting behind lets out a yawn.

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Jama Masjid


The Jama Masjid in Bandra.

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Monday, August 7, 2017

Monochrome mania


Propped up balconies in a building in Girgaon.

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Sunday, August 6, 2017

Setting up


Setting up shop in comfort while behind him is a barbershop with a customer in waiting.

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Junkyard sale


In the flea market in Mumbai.

Friday, August 4, 2017

Bird in flight


A lone bird enjoying the dark sky in Bandra east.

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Thursday, August 3, 2017

Moment in time


A moment in time at Girgaon. 

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Looking for a bargain


Looking for a bargain in the flea market.

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Well grounded


A street side shop at ground level in Girgaon.

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