Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Salwar Kameez



Salwar kameez is a traditional Indian dress, and very popular in Asia and many parts of the world. Designers have come up with many variations in salwar kameez, giving it a very trendy look today. This shop displays salwar kameez fabric for sale.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Souvenirs From Mumbai



That's the last one from Andheri's Khadi Bhandar.
More amazing photos to come soon from the main Khadi Bhandar in town.

Sunday, September 23, 2007

The Taj



If you are in India and are not planning to visit the Taj at Agra, you can buy a Taj made of marble here for your beloved.

Friday, September 21, 2007

Sandalwood Souvenirs



Sandalwood souvenirs and gift articles are the best buy at Khadi Bhandar. A miniature elephant or just a key chain makes the perfect sandalwood gift from India.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Khadi Bhandar



The 'Khadi Bhandar' at Andheri is a mini version of the Khadi Bhandar at Fort.
It is very popular with tourists, especially because it is government owned and has fixed prices.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Engineer ?



This banner caught my attention at Santacruz station. My 2 year old Krrish does exactly this with all his toys, especially the cars and bikes.
Do you think it's the sign of a future engineer? Or just a curious child?

Monday, September 17, 2007

Kid's Shopping



Kid's shopping is something you can't miss on Linking Road. Take a look at those garments. You can get a good outfit even party wear for as low as Rs.150 to Rs. 500.



Some of these shops have fixed prices as they are sure you won't get their stuff at the same price anywhere.

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Shopping In Mumbai Local Train



The girl in the photo was fascinated by the choice of earrings she had in the Mumbai local train.
Many sellers with goods like hairbands, bindis, bracelets, earrings, long necklaces and hair accessories are a common sight in the ladies compartment of Mumbai local train. These earrings are priced at only Rs. 10.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Welcome Ganesha



Welcome Ganesha. Today marks the beginning of the 10 day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, when Lord Ganesha is worshipped and on the last day, the idols are immersed into the sea.
The picture is of Satgurus, where you can get beautifully carved idols of various Gods, also paintings and frames. If you are at Linking Road, this is a must visit, just a two minutes walk from the Linking Road market.

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Shopping Crowd





Linking Road is usually very crowded as you see here. You can get good bargains at the hawkers but it's important to be aware of pick-pocketers.




When there is a municipal raid, the whole road is deserted, except for the shops having licences.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Shoes At Linking Road



Looking for Shoes, Sandals, Slippers, Mojris for men, women and children in Mumbai.

Linking Road is the place to shop. I'm not absolutely positive about the durability of these shoes but a 3 to 4 month life is acceptable here for women footwear.
Everyone wants matching footwear and handbags, and they like to change the accessories along with the wardrobe.
If you are looking for more durability, walk into the large showrooms like Metro and Scandal for footwear and handbags, and you will get a good deal here too.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Shopping At Linking Road



Linking Road at Bandra is a shopping haven for many Mumbaiites and tourists alike. Handbags, shoes, readymades, fabrics, furnishings and home linen, food, name it and here is the place to be. Stylish handbags to suit different tastes are available here. I buy my handbags here or branded ones, usually Jane Shilton from Shopper's Stop.
It is usually crowded a you see in this photo. Bargaining is a must for a good price though some shops have fixed prices.

Monday, September 10, 2007

Bandra Station



Bandra station is one of the busiest stations in Mumbai. Bandra is a western suburb in Mumbai and Linking Road in Bandra is one of the most popular shopping destinations in the city.
Bandra railway station is connected to the Western Railway and the Harbour Line.

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Window



This wooden window is fixed on the wall outside two apartment doors facing each other. The two apartments are owned by the same family and placing of the window was recommended to them by a Vastu and Fengshui expert.
Do you believe in Feng shui and Vastu Shastra?

Friday, September 07, 2007

Vashi Fire Station



Vashi Fire Station is in the heart of the city, diagonally opposite Vashi Bus Depot and close to Shivaji Chowk and Sector 17.

Thursday, September 06, 2007

Apples and Sweet Limes



An apple a day keeps the doctor away. True, no fats and cholesterol and lots of fibre helps keep your heart healthy and maintain healthy blood pressure.
Check out ALL ABOUT APPLES.
On the other hand, sweet lime juice cures throat infections and helps lose weight too.
I love eating fruits. But my son Krrish still rejects fruits. He can gulp down a 200ml pack of Tropicana mixed fruit juice in a minute but eating fruits is a no-no.
How about you? Do you love eating fruits?

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Papayas and Melons



Loads of papayas and melons are back in the Mumbai fruit markets.
Papayas are a rich source of vitamin C and the only natural source of papain, which assists the digestion process by breaking down protein and cleansing the digestive track.
Watermelons are great thirst-quenchers and an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamin C and vitamin A.
So gear up for some healthy eating Mumbaiites while the fruits are available.

Monday, September 03, 2007

Indian Water Chestnut



'Singhada', the 'Indian Water Chestnut' is green outside and white inside. It is very juicy and crunchy, when eaten raw and very rich in vitamins.
It is sold by hawkers on pavements raw and also steamed. When steamed, it's rind becomes coal black and it tastes somewhat like a potato.
Singhada is peeled, dried and crushed to get flour 'singhade ka atta' which is used to prepare 'pooris' and 'rotis' for fasting.

Sunday, September 02, 2007

Hand-Cart Wallahs (Haath-Gaadi Wallahs)



The Haath-Gaadi wallahs are labourers, sweat on their brow pulling a wheeled hand-cart stacked with heavy goods.
The first sign in the Monthly Theme collage means 'NO HANDCARTS ALLOWED'

I saw this man pulling the hand-cart loaded with onions in the APMC Market at Vashi. There's another labourer pushing the cart from behind.



Even today, a large number of labourers make a daily living by pulling the hand-cart.

Saturday, September 01, 2007

September Monthly Theme : Street Lights / Street Signs



Mumbai has so many traffic lights on every road, almost at every kilometre, and there are many street signs. And the street lights are nothing extraordinary. The third photo in the collage is in my complex and you can see the moon too.

In two of the pics, you can see the moon.

If you want to see more street signs /street lights from different countries, visit the 109 daily photo blogs listed below, participating in this theme today.
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