Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Golden shower tree


Amaltas also known as Rajvraksha in Ayurveda has bright yellow flowers. It is considered as one of the most beautiful trees of India. 

This is one of the trees in full bloom in the Bandra Kurla Complex.

Cassia fistula, also known as golden shower, purging cassia, Indian laburnum, Kani Konna, Konna Poo or pudding-pipe tree, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia. It is the official state flower of Kerala state in India. Wikipedia

Linking to a blog hop here 


Monday, April 29, 2024

Flight


A beautiful flight of imagination of the artist. Spotted this mural in Vile parle.

Linking to Monday murals

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Mumbai summer


These are discarded grinding stones used in Indian kitchens, filled with water for the birds, dogs and cats during the Mumbai summer when temperatures go up to 40c. This is in the Bandra Kurla Complex.

Linking to Black and White Weekend

You can catch up with my Amsterdam visit at https://instantwords.blogspot.com/2024/04/amsterdam.html

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Foodie heaven


The male Asian Koel is stupefied at the amount of berries surrounding him on the banyan tree!

Linking to Saturday's critters 

Friday, April 26, 2024

Skywatch


Skywatch from the big metal bird landing in Mumbai.

Linking to Skywatch Friday  

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Mumbai Airport


A sign that the aircraft is being readied for a flight. This is the aircraft that flew us from Mumbai to London,

Linking to Tom's Signs2