Saturday, May 25, 2019
Friday, May 24, 2019
The white orb
The white orb in the golden sky over the Arabian sea off the Mumbai coast.
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Dhobi ghat
Dhobi (washerman) Ghat (area) is an open air laundry in Mahalaxmi. The Dhobis work in the open to clean clothes and linen from hotels and hospitals in the area. This Dhobi ghat was built in 1890 and is a tourist attraction in Mumbai now.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Monday, May 20, 2019
Monochrome mania
Selfie time with the girls traditionally dressed for a festival in Versova.
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Sunday, May 19, 2019
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Friday, May 17, 2019
The sun trails
The evening sky in Bandra with clouds, sun rays and birds.
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Thursday, May 16, 2019
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Ma Hajiani dargah
The Ma Hajiani dargah (tomb) in Worli. This mausoleum was built in 1908 in honour of Ma Hajiani, a saint believed to be the sister of Saint Pir Haji Ali Bukhari. According to legend, they died at sea and their bodies were washed ashore, a few metres from each other. They were then buried at the respective places they were found. Subsequently two tombs were built - Haji Ali Dargah for the brother and Ma Hajiani dargah for the sister.
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Monday, May 13, 2019
Monochrome mania
Three wise men - a street scene in Bhuleshwar.
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Sunday, May 12, 2019
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Friday, May 10, 2019
Magical sunset
A magical sunset in Bandra last evening. The clouds are back!
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Garlands ready
Marigold floral garlands ready to be sold at a street corner in Worli koliwada.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
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.
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Monday, May 6, 2019
Monochrome mania
Learning the trade from his grandmother in a flea market.
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Sunday, May 5, 2019
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Friday, May 3, 2019
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Maharashtra Day celebrations
Yesterday Maharashtra completed 59 years of Statehood. It was celebrated all over Mumbai, Maharashtra with large processions. I have presented a short clip of the celebrations held in Andheri. Do check it out.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
CDP Theme Day - The colour purple
A mannequin draped in a purple sari in Lalbaug.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Elections in Mumbai
Young, old, in wheelchair and with walker, they all came out to vote for their candidates in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections held yesterday in Mumbai. Pictured above is a collage of glimpses of the activity in Bandra east.
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Monday, April 29, 2019
Monochrome mania
Street vendor at chor bazaar.
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Sunday, April 28, 2019
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Friday, April 26, 2019
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Headloads
Labels:
baskets,
fish,
fisherfolk,
headloads,
india,
morning,
mumbai,
sassoon docks,
vendors
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Spot the train
That is a local train, the lifeline of Mumbai, that runs from Churchgate in South Mumbai to Virar in North Mumbai and on the way it divides the city into East and West. This side of the train is East and the other side is West. It is passing through Khar in this picture.
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Monday, April 22, 2019
Monochrome mania
A beautifully draped saree at the chor bazaar.
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