Cat nap disturbed

Cat on the car rooftop.

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Idle boats

The lockdown has adversely affected the livelihood of the small time fisherfolk. Their boats idling on the Bandra coast of Mumbai.

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Unopened shops

Wonder how much longer the shops will have to remain shut. Curse of the Corona.

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Deserted

The urban chaos is missing on Hill road, Bandra.

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The bridge

The road and rail bridges that connect Mumbai to Navi Mumbai over the Thane creek.

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Happy Guruparab

Today marks the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. The Gurudwara (place where Sikhs assemble to pray) in Bandra East is all lit up with multi coloured lights to celebrate this day called Guru (Teacher) Parab (festival).

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On a clear day....

On a clear day you can see forever... sang Barbara Streisand. Pictured above is a skyline of Bandra.

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Masjid cum Madarasa

A Masjid (Islamic place of worship) cum Madarasa (Islamic school) in Andheri.

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Work from home

Workers constructing the building make their homes at their workplace as they can't afford to have permanent homes elsewhere.

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The Fish Queen

Finished purchasing the fish, now off to the shop to sell it!

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A moment of calm

A moment of calm in the chaos at Sassoon docks.

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Haji Ali

The Haji Ali Dargah was constructed in 1431 in memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant, Sayyed Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari, who gave up all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca. Hailing from Bukhara, in present-day Uzbekistan, Bukhari travelled around the world in the early to mid 15th century. He travelled to India with his brother and finally reached Mumbai – near Worli. He then decided to reside there permanently for the spread of Islam.

Until his death he kept spreading knowledge about Islam and his devotees would regularly visit him. Before his death he advised his followers that they should not bury him in a graveyard but should drop his shroud ('kafan') in the ocean and should be buried by the people where it is found.

His wish was obeyed by his followers. That is why the Dargah Sharief is built at the very site where his shroud came to rest in the middle of the sea where it perched on a small mound of rocks rising above the sea about 500 yards from the Worli coast.

For a short video of the above, click on my travel post at Travel Magic

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Garland weaver

Weaving garlands that will be bought by the locals as offerings to the Gods' idols at home or temples/churches in Worli koliwada.

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A dying breed

A rare instance of a 'Vasudev' seen in Bandra east.
'Vasudev' are people believed to be incarnation of Lord Krishna. Bedecked in the distinctive headgear of peacock feathers, performers sing Vasudev songs and with nimble, delicate dance steps, whirl around presenting anecdotes from Lord Krishna's life in exchange for alms. They sing soothing, melodious notes through the villages in the morning time. Historically they belong to the Satvata tribe
- Ref Wiki

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Tallest mural in India

Ranjit Dahiya's latest mural of Amitabh Bachchan on a building in Bandra is the tallest mural (230ft) in India. Shot this from a distance of about 5 kms.

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On the periphery

On the periphery of the fish market at Sassoon Docks.

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Potter's studio

A potter's studio in Kumbharwada, Dharavi.

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Waiting for customers

Selling potted plants on a handcart in Bandra east.

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Potters' backyard

Pots put out to dry in Kumbharwada, Dharavi.

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