Monochrome mania

Mumbaikars - Mumbai does not discriminate, accepts all, man and animal.

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Bandra summer

Colours of Bandra on Waroda road.

Windows

Godly windows at Babulnath temple.

Our Lady of Fatima

In front of the shrine of Mount Mary in Bandra stands the oratory of Our Lady of Fatima built to commemorate the National Marian Congress held in Bombay in December 1954. It is also a fine specimen of archi­tecture with a round staircase on both sides with arches below and over a central arch a structure with four minarets and a central spire.
Info sourced from Maharashtra State Gazetteers.

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Expressive trio

Three distinct expressions  1.Done for the day. 2.Is the auction over?  3.I want it at that price!
 A street shot at Sassoon docks.

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Looking at you

Mural in Nagrana lane, Bandra.

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Blessings

A resident Sadhu at the mezzanine level of the stairway to Babulnath temple poses for me when he sees me taking his picture.

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Monochrome mania

Preparing the clay for making pots in Kumbharwada, Dharavi.

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Good luck cafe

Interior decor of Good Luck Irani cafe in Bandra. A popular cafe among the morning walkers in Bandra who drop in for their bun maska and chai before heading home,

Jai Shankar

Steps leading to Babulnath temple that was built on a hillock in 1890 dedicated to Lord Shiva. A popular destination for tourists and pilgrims in Mumbai.

Skyscape

The evening sky over Bandra.

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St.Stephen's church

Built in 1853 St.Stephen's church stands beautiful in a cute corner of Bandra close to the Mount Mary church. 

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Wall art

Shaandar (Grand) Zabardast (Terrific) Zindabad (Long live). Wall art in Bandra.

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Babulnath temple

The Babulnath temple in Mumbai dates back to 1890. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on a small hillock near Girgaum chowpatty.
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The neighbourhood 'Iron man'. He will iron your clothes for a small charge and often offers a drop and pick up of the clothes too. A real boon to the residents.

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Offerings for Mahalakshmi

Offerings on sale for Goddess Mahalakshmi outside the temple. Her favourite flower is the Lotus. In the plate there are floral garlands, bangles, coconut, incense and a lotus in full bloom. In addition the devotee can buy a saree to be offered too.

Action!

Action at the Sassoon docks fish market.

Profile of Mount Mary church

The shrine of Our Lady of the Mount popularly known as Mount Mary or Mat Mauli, the corrupted form of Mata Mauli or Mother Mauli, is one of the most famous Christian shrines in India. The shrine, at that time a modest little hermitage, was founded by the Jesuits round about the years 1568-1570. In 1640 the hermitage was enlarged into a chapel. However another reference states, " In the year 1678 a chapel was built by the Portuguese and named Capella de N. Senhora do Monte, which was made filial to the ancient church of St. Anne."( B. L. D'silva in the Indian Antiquary XIX, pp. 443-44.) However one thing is certain that by 1679 it had become a famous place of pilgrimage frequented by Christrians and non-Christians alike. The present church which is a fine example of Gothic architecture with its noble facade and its soaring spires was built in 1904. he status of the shrine of Mount Mary was raised to a Minor Basilica by Pope Pius XII, at the time of the centenary celebrations of the proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception.
A huge fair is held in honour of Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ and is celebrated during the Octave (Sunday to Sunday) following the feast on 8th September. During the period thousands of devotees from all walks of life with no discrimination of caste and creed throng the road leading to the chapel of Our Lady of the Mount that goes to show the secular nature and cosmopolitan character of Bombay city.
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Spiritual tie up

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A priest setting up shop on the way to the Mahalakshmi temple. He is selling threads that are blessed to ward off bad omens. These are tied to the wrists of the person who needs the protection. This belief system is very strong.

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Play on!

If music be the food of love, play on! A beautiful mural in Bandra.

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