Sunday, August 28, 2016

Dahi handi


Dahi handi (Pot of curds) is traditionally celebrated on Lord Krishna's birthday who apparently loved it and would beg, borrow or steal to get it. In the picture above you will see a pot hanging from the centre. Well, now it contains just flowers. Youth form the neighbourhood will form human pyramids and break the pot. The group that breaks it will be monetarily rewarded. Unfortunately this celebration has been taken over by political parties and become a reason for drunken orgies.
The picture above was clicked in Bandra east. The pot was broken late at night hence I do not have any pictures of the human pyramid.

Friday, August 26, 2016

Skywatch friday


The Mumbai sky last evening.

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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Happy Janmashtami


Jai Shri Krishna! Celebrating the birthday of Lord Krishna at home. The silver idol of Krishna and the bronze cradle are ancient heirlooms.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Our world


Mumbai getting ready for the 10 days Ganesh festival starting 05sep.

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Monday, August 22, 2016

Monochrome mania


Disappearing into the monsoon clouds.

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