Saturday, September 29, 2018

The way up

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A spiral staircase in one of the old buildings in Lalbaug.

Friday, September 28, 2018

Mumbai sunrise

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Sunrise at Sassoon docks over the Arabian sea.

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Thursday, September 27, 2018

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Lalbaug gully

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A gully (lane) in Lalbaug in Central Mumbai.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Hanuman temple

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The Hanuman temple in Lalbaug.

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Monday, September 24, 2018

Monochrome mania

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Happy to pose children in Lalbaug.

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Saturday, September 22, 2018

Giant modaks


Giant modaks (Lord Ganesha's favourite sweet) on sale in Lalbaug to be handed over as offerings to Lord Ganesha.

Friday, September 21, 2018

Govinda

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Drenched in the sweet nectar of success, the human pyramid breaks up. This is an annual event to celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna. Captured this sweet moment in Dadar, Mumbai.

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Thursday, September 20, 2018

Hangers on

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People hanging around in Parel to see large Ganesha idols being carted from the studios.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Street shopping

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Vendors out on the street selling bright and colourful decorations for the ongoing Ganesha festival in Lalbaug.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Protection

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Ganesha idol protected from the intermittent Mumbai rains.

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Monday, September 17, 2018

Monochrome mania

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Porterage in a grocery store in Lalbaug.

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Saturday, September 15, 2018

Ganpati Bappa Morya

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Our eco friendly Green Ganesha moulded from Shadu clay, all decked up for the festivities. The idol will be immersed in a bucket at home and not in the sea/creek/river. Our tiny contribution to a greener earth. 

Friday, September 14, 2018

Skywatch

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The Mumbai sky last evening hosting a moon, a bird and a multi coloured cloud.

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Work in progress

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The Ganesha festival is approaching hence work on the idols is in full swing at the studios all over Maharashtra. This one is in Parel, Mumbai.

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Monday, September 10, 2018

Monochrome mania

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Climbing the human pyramid to break the Dahi Handi in celebration of Lord Krishna's birthday.

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Sunday, September 9, 2018

Action on the edge

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As the fishing boat docks in at the Sassoon docks, the traders throng to bid and get the best deals. The dock is narrow, hence there is a real chance of falling off the docks for a newbie.

Friday, September 7, 2018

Job well done!

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The 'Govinda' atop the human pyramid breaks the pot to great applause for a job well done!
The sky in the background is dull, leaving all the action in the frame for the 'Govindas'.

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

Focussed

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Everybody on the Worli pier is so focussed on something that must be real attention grabbing in the fishing boat.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Dahi Handi

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Yesterday, the birth of Lord Krishna was celebrated all over Mumbai by 'Govindas' (Krishnas) forming human pyramids and breaking the Dahi (curds) Handis (pots) that were tied up in many areas. Of course, now the religious connotation is minimal and it is more of political and mercenary upstaging. It is just another festive event.

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Monday, September 3, 2018

Monochrome mania


Smoking embers for the clay oven to bake pots in Kumbharwada, Dharavi.

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Sunday, September 2, 2018

Saturday, September 1, 2018

CDP Theme for September - Teach


The child is listening so attentively to what her grandfather is teaching in Worli Koliwada.

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