Nandi the bull at the door of the Shiva temple in Babulnath. He is considered the guard of Kailasa - the abode of Lord Shiva. Linking to 'My Corner of the world'
This year we got the eco friendly 'Tree Ganesha' home for the festival. Once done the idol disintegrates in the soil in a flower pot and saplings sprout up leaving you with a lasting memory of the Ganesha festival that commenced yesterday and will go on for 11 days.
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Mumbai glitters at night - the jewel of India. To view classic monochromes from around the world or to participate in this classic meme please click here
I will be going on a holiday to Europe and U.K for over a month to spend time with children and grandson. Will be back in the last week of August. To view photographs of my travels do click on my Instagram account here or Twitter here For more Skywatch pictures around the world click here
Blossoming nature on Mount Carmel Road in Bandra. To view images from 'Our world' or to participate in this fabulous meme please click here and a blog hop here
Heritage of Bandra lives on at Waroda Road. To view images from 'Our world' or to participate in this fabulous meme please click here and a blog hop here
An homeless child playing Peek-a-Boo on the ledge of a footbridge on Marine Drive. To view classic monochromes from around the world or to participate in this classic meme please click here
Shanti (Peace) Avedna (Absence of pain) Sadan (Home) is a Hospice for the terminally ill patients, run by an NGO, in Bandra. It is open for all who need it, irrespective of class, caste and creed with preference to the poor and needy and is free of cost. For more details click here
Mumbaikars - Mumbai does not discriminate, accepts all, man and animal. To view classic monochromes from around the world or to participate in this classic meme please click here
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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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. Linking with 'My Corner of the World'
Preparing the clay for making pots in Kumbharwada, Dharavi. To view classic monochromes from around the world or to participate in this classic meme please click here
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,
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.