ABC Wednesday - 'X' for X-MAS DECORATIONS

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Fairy tale X-Mas decorations at Damian furniture store in Bandra.

These photos are from my 2006 archives.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

 MUMBAI VIRTUAL TOURISTS

My World #9

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Morning peak hour 'UP' ( heading from suburbs and other areas towards South Mumbai) traffic
at D. N. Road in South Mumbai

D. N. Road is an important road in Fort area in South Mumbai. J. N. Petit Library, Khadi Bhandar are on this road. The sidewalks are filled with vendors selling books, music cassettes, clothes, imported things like audio equipment, cameras, musical instruments and calculators etc. mostly imported from China.

The area is famous for its street shopping and the book stalls sell a myriad of books at negligible prices. Surrounded by old buildings the area is beautiful although getting defaced by the multitude of advertising banners.

Monochrome Monday #17

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) building

Salwaar Kameez

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ABC Wednesday - 'W' for WATER

Queue for Daily WATER Requirement

at Cuffe Parade's Koli village (fishermen's colony)

My World #8

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THE INDIAN SAREE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MDS !!!

Mumbai Daily Snapshot celebrates two years of blogging. It has been wonderful to be a part of citydailyphoto group. Though MDS has not completed as many photos as the no. of days in two years, it has been an amazing journey with some ups and downs.

I thank all Mumbai Virtual Tourists for being there even when I took a short break in 2007, and also when my pc failed me. It was the support and best wishes of you all that encouraged me to go on. I may address you as Mumbai Virtual Tourists but think of you as my true friends and well wishers.
Thank you so much. -Anu

Monochrome Monday #16

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These boats at Versova jetty are used by fishermen for fishing. The trawlers are used to transport passengers from Versova to Madh Island ferry wharf in Malad.

Weekend Snapshot #18: Snowman At Center One Mall

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'Snowman visits Center One Mall'.

This picture is from my 2007 archives. Center One Mall was decorated with a huge Christmas tree and snowman to greet visitors. It's Christmas time and I thought this was perfect for the Weekend Snapshot. I went to center One mall last week to be greeted by Santa Claus with gifts in his sleigh but couldn't photograph it. After 26/11, there is ever-increasing security in the city malls and photography is strictly prohibited. So, this one from last years photos.

Happy Christmas holidays to all Mumbai Virtual Tourists.

Saturday Photohunters Theme: WIDE

WIDE VARIETY OF SHOES, BAGS, BELTS & ACCESSORIES ON LINKING ROAD

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If you are out shopping in Bandra, you can't miss Linking Road with it's rows of street stalls of shoes, handbags and brightly colored garments too. Here, you see a fusion of modern and traditional wear.

The street stalls are grouped together according to the type of goods they sell. There are traditional clothes in a row, followed by shoes, then bags and belts and then, many shops with branded wear and accessories. There is an amazingly wide variety and style to choose from. So shop to your heart's content.

Remember the Golden Rule: Bargain hard and offer to pay about half the asking price. If you manage to show indifference about your desire for the product and start walking away, there will be an immediate fall in the asking price.

Skywatch Friday #20

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Fish hung on bamboo racks for drying near the Versova jetty.

ABC Wednesday - 'V' for VERSOVA JETTY

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The Versova jetty is approachable from Versova bus-stop (also called Vesawe). It is a ten to fifteen minutes walk through the fishermen's colony smelling the fresh sea breeze. One can get on one of these trawlers also with bikes, and cross over to reach Madh Island beach in Malad.

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 In this picture, you can see the other trawler on the opposite side too. Very closeby is where fishermen unload their fresh catch, and fish wives come here to buy directly from fishermen, and then sell fish in the Versova fish market. More from Versova jetty tomorrow.

Monochrome Monday #15

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A sepia image of an old building in Fort area of Mumbai. You would think it is a picture from the 1950's if it were not for the Reliance money office and new cars in the picture.

Weekend Snapshot #17 : Formals At Infiniti Mall

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Monochrome Monday #14

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Driving over one side of  the new flyover near the Santacruz airport, one can see the other side is still under construction.

Saturday Photohunters Theme: BREAKFAST

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The batata wada is a popular breakfast dish, and also evening snack in Mumbai. It is popularized as street food, eaten with pav and called vada-pav. This photo is taken in a restaurant and the batata wadas are served with South Indian accompaniments, sambar and coconut chutney.(South Indian dips).

Batata wadas are patties made of potatoes mixed with green chillies, ginger and a tadka(tempering) of mustard seeds and turmeric. The balls are dipped in herb-seasoned gram flour batter, and then deep fried. The finished vadas can be served as in the photo with sambar and coconut chutney in South Indian style, or typical Mumbai style as vada-pav, with green chillies and chutney.

The combination of vadas and the split pav is also called  Mumbai's burger.

Several fast food chains specialise in vada pav outlets in the city.

Skywatch Friday #19

UNDER SUSPICIOUS SKIES

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Brihan Mumbai Mahanagarpalika or the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (BMC) building on the left is opposite CST Terminus (formerly known as Victoria terminus) on the right.

Both were designed by F.W. Stevens in the late 1800's.

J. N. Petit Institute and Library

The building of the J. N. Petit Institute (among the highly acclaimed libraries in India) is a beautiful heritage building on D.N Road in Fort area in Mumbai. It is a neo-gothic sculpture with use of stained glass, painted arches, and the original aisle roof. The building is built with Malad stone and limestone.
Like the gateway of india, this building is also being restored.
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ABC Wednesday - 'T' FOR TAJ MAHAL HOTEL

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THE TAJ MAHAL HOTEL BEFORE THE TERROR ATTACK

 

My World #7

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Brihan Mumbai Mahanagarpalika or the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (BMC), is one of the largest civic bodies in the world.

Located across the road from Victoria Terminus station, it was designed by FW Stevens, who designed VT station, and completed in 1893. The imposing tower rises to a height of 235 feet above the ground. The outstanding feature of the building is the Council Chamber with a ceiling of unpolished teak. At the entrance stands a splendid bronze statue of Sir Pherozshah Mehta.

 

December 2008 Monthly Theme : CIRCLES / SPHERES

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A Peek Into The Kid's Play-Gym At The Gaming Zone At Mega Mall In Andheri (W )

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Monochrome Monday #13

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A street scene in Juhu Lane, commonly known as Juhu Galli (which links Andheri with Juhu Scheme - serves as a shortcut). There are more than 20-25 wrought iron furniture shops here, and one can strike a great bargain and get some amazing furniture designs here.