Waiter in a restaurant adjacent to the SiddhiVinayak temple in Preabhadevi, Mumbai, serves customers barefooted as a mark of respect to the Temple next door and the customer who is considered God. Atithidevo Bhava (Sanskrit) translated as A guest is akin to God, embodies the traditional Indian Hindu philosophy of treating guests with the reverence accorded to deities. A similar concept, Xenia, was present in the ancient Greeks.
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Buena foto. Te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteThank you JP.
DeleteBarefoot in a restaurant and that too near a temple makes some sense. Here in Kerala, clients have to walk in barefoot to get a haircut! Barbers consider their space sacred! [Not in the cities probably.]
ReplyDeleteIn Mumbai quite a few medical clinics (dispensaries) follow that rule, not the barbers though.
DeleteGood shot.
ReplyDeleteThank you William.
DeleteA fine photo, and fascinating information thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteCan´t wait for Summer! Barefoot-time!
ReplyDeleteA bit different compared to my area, live and learn.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteNicely captured! YAM xx
Thank you Yamini ji _/\_
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