Sufiyan

Signage behind the autorickshaw. 'Sufiyan' is an Arabic origin name meaning devoted, pure or pious.

Below that is written 'Dekho magar pyaar se' in Devanagiri script. It translates to 'Look, but with love.'

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Tata

Busy on his phone to keep him occupied during the journey in the cargo van. 

TATA is the vehicle manufacturer.

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Bicycle cafe

A beautiful mural in a bicycle cafe in Mulund.

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Palash

The Palash tree in the Thane creek Flamingo sanctuary, Mulund. This tree has been used in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times. For more fascinating information about this tree do visit Know your tree

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Grey heron

A grey heron in the Thane creek Flamingo sanctuary in Mulund, profiled.

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Follow the leader

Flamingos at the Thane creek flamingo sanctuary in Mulund.

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Perplexed Crow

A perplexed crow wondering where all the leaves have gone, seated on a bare tree in Mulund.

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Flamingos ahoy

To witness this beautiful sight, one may follow the map displayed at the entrance.

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Yogi Heron

A grey heron doing stretching exercises in the Thane creek flamingo sanctuary in Mulund.

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Just a bird

Clear sky except for an egret flying by.

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Security

A rare smiling security officer at the entrance to the Thane creek flamingo sanctuary taking down my details  to ensure I don't get lost inside, 😊

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Ticketing booth

The ticketing booth at the entrance to the Thane creek Flamingo sanctuary in Mulund.

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Social distancing

Flamingos observing the social distancing norms in the Thane creek flamingo sanctuary.

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In flight

Egret in flight at the Thane creek flamingo sanctuary in Mulund.

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Salt pans

The salt pans of Mulund. These are being eyed ravenously by landsharks to convert all this land into a concrete jungle.

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CDP Theme Day - Solitude

In deep thought is the flamingo, thankful for the wonderful Thane creek flamingo sanctuary.

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Flamingos

A pair of flamingos in the Thane creek flamingo sanctuary.

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Road signs

On the Eastern Express Highway of Mumbai, some enterprising mechanics and puncture fixers have painted their mobile phone numbers on the road shoulder so you will never be helpless in case of a breakdown of your vehicle or have a flat tyre.

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Shopping

Street shopping in the early hours in Mulund.

Architecture

Building in Mulund.

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