Friday, March 22, 2019

Super Worm Equinox Moon

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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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Thursday, March 21, 2019

Kulhads


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

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


Tuesday, March 19, 2019

A dying breed

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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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Monday, March 18, 2019

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Thou shalt not covet

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

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Bandra birds

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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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