The way up

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

Mumbai sunrise

Sunrise at Sassoon docks over the Arabian sea.

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Mumbai icon

The iconic Bandra Worli sealink viewed from the Worli jetty.

Lalbaug gully

A gully (lane) in Lalbaug in Central Mumbai.

Hanuman temple

The Hanuman temple in Lalbaug.

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Monochrome mania

Happy to pose children in Lalbaug.

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The grocer

At the grocers in Lalbaug.

Giant modaks

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

Govinda

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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Hangers on

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

Street shopping

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

Protection

Ganesha idol protected from the intermittent Mumbai rains.

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Monochrome mania

Porterage in a grocery store in Lalbaug.

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Ganesha festival shopping

Ganesha festival shopping in Lalbaug.

Ganpati Bappa Morya

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. 

Skywatch

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

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Throng of shoppers

Last minute shoppers for the Ganesha festival, in Lalbaug.

Morning reflections

The Golden hour in the morning off the Worli pier.

Work in progress

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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Monochrome mania

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

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Action on the edge

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.

Barbershop

The barbershop in Kumbharwada, Dharavi.

Job well done!

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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Focussed

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

Solid Waste

That is a lot of waste left behind by the fishing boats at Sassoon docks.

Dahi Handi

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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Monochrome mania

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

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Finishing touches

Applying finishing touches to his pots in Kumbharwada, Dharavi.

CDP Theme for September - Teach

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

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