Monday, September 10, 2018

Monochrome mania

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Climbing the human pyramid to break the Dahi Handi in celebration of Lord Krishna's birthday.

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Sunday, September 9, 2018

Action on the edge

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As the fishing boat docks in at the Sassoon docks, the traders throng to bid and get the best deals. The dock is narrow, hence there is a real chance of falling off the docks for a newbie.

Friday, September 7, 2018

Job well done!

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The 'Govinda' atop the human pyramid breaks the pot to great applause for a job well done!
The sky in the background is dull, leaving all the action in the frame for the 'Govindas'.

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

Focussed

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Everybody on the Worli pier is so focussed on something that must be real attention grabbing in the fishing boat.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Dahi Handi

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Yesterday, the birth of Lord Krishna was celebrated all over Mumbai by 'Govindas' (Krishnas) forming human pyramids and breaking the Dahi (curds) Handis (pots) that were tied up in many areas. Of course, now the religious connotation is minimal and it is more of political and mercenary upstaging. It is just another festive event.

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Monday, September 3, 2018

Monochrome mania


Smoking embers for the clay oven to bake pots in Kumbharwada, Dharavi.

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