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.

CDP Theme Day - The colour purple

A mannequin draped in a purple sari in Lalbaug.

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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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Monochrome mania

Street vendor at chor bazaar.

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Vertical Mumbai

Mumbai can grow only vertically now. A bird's eyeview.

Bandra birds

The house sparrow on the peepal tree outside my balcony.

Crowning glory

Sunset in Bandra.

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On the threshold

Thinking of the good old days... in Worli village (koliwada).

Headloads

Headloads of fish being carted from Sassoon docks to the city markets.

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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A beautifully draped saree at the chor bazaar.

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Pots and vases

Colourful pots and vases on sale in Kumbharwada, Dharavi.

Bandra birds

A white spotted fantail on the peepal tree outside my balcony.

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Bandra skyline

The summer sky in the evening as the sun bids goodbye.

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Transportation

Transportation of bread from bakeries to shops in Worli koliwada.

Monochrome mania

Preparing rotis at a cafe in Chor Bazaar.

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Worli skyline

The Worli coast across the ebbing Arabian sea as seen from Bandra on a hazy morning.

Bandra birds

An Asian koel female on the peepal tree outside my balcony.

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Summer dusk

Sky on a hot summer evening in Bandra.

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Superman

Superman arrives at Sassoon docks!

On sale!

Pottery products on sale in Kumbharwada, Dharavi.

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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The incense seller in Bandra resting for a while in the shade.

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Gudhi Padwa

A procession in Bandra east to mark the Hindu New Year celebrations yesterday.

Bandra birds

A couple of rose ringed parakeets having a small argument on our terrace.

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Preying

A black kite preying from a hazy, cloudless sky in Bandra east.

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The burden of food

 A porter carrying a basket full of fish at Sassoon docks.

Morning in Kumbharwada

The day begins for the housewife in Kumbharwada, Dharavi. 

Worli koliwada

Morning activity in Worli koliwada.

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The mango seller in Crawford market.

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Off for a week!

Will be on a holiday for a week. See you guys next Monday. Cheers!

Bandra birds

A Black Kite on our terrace in Bandra east.

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Super Worm Equinox Moon

The Super Worm Equinox Moon in the Bandra sky. 'Super' because it is closest to Earth in its monthly orbit hence will appear bigger and brighter. 'Worm' because this is the time the ground starts getting warmer and the worms appear (in traditional Red Indian lore) and 'Equinox' as it is the Spring Equinox on this day.

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Kulhads

Holi is an ancient Hindu spring festival, originating from the Indian subcontinent. India celebrates Holi today. A festival of colours.

Traditional ancient Indian clay cups to serve tea/water/buttermilk, crafted in bulk by potters in Kumbharwada, Dharavi.

Back to work

Back to the daily routine in Worli koliwada.

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
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Happy to be clicked in chor bazaar.

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Thou shalt not covet

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's fish :)
Is a fish in hand worth ten in the net?
Scene at the Sassoon Docks.

Bandra birds

A crow that is generally larger than the House Crow, with a relatively long daggerlike bill that is curved on the top. Entirely black with a variable amount of glossiness, they are primarily scavengers that feed on carrion, leftover food from humans, and also steal food from other birds. Their call is more raucous and harsher than the House Crow.

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Bandra skyscape

Sunset sky in Bandra.

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Top on palm

A young boy spinning the top on his palm. In the background is some lovely wall art. Shot in Kumbharwada, Dharavi.

Lazy morning

A lazy morning in Worli koliwada. Notice a wall calendar and a clock outside the house too!

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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A matter of time.

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Mahim mangroves

The mangroves in Mahim creek bordering Bandra. The hoardings are on the skywalk connecting Bandra east to Bandra railway station.

Bandra birds

A Golden Oriole female prancing around on the peepal tree outside my balcony.

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Evening in Bandra

The calming evening sky in Bandra.

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Journey of the fish

The journey of the fish by boat ends at Sassoon docks.

Storeroom

Storeroom for pots in Kumbharwada, Dharavi.