Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Peacock
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Flowers
Monday, January 28, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Noodle Tree
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Happy Republic Day
Krrish had to dress as one of India's national leader or freedom fighter for the Republic Day celebrations in school.
He wore the uniform of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Indian National Army. Subhash Chandra Bose was one of the most prominent and highly respected leaders of the Indian Independence Movement against the British Raj.
Happy Republic Day
He wore the uniform of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Indian National Army. Subhash Chandra Bose was one of the most prominent and highly respected leaders of the Indian Independence Movement against the British Raj.
Happy Republic Day
Friday, January 25, 2008
Colourful birds
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Parrot
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Elephants
The first animals we saw were the elephants, though from quite a distance. Our toddlers were already shouting 'elephant' in their not so clear toddler language. There were just these two elephants, but they didnt seem like tied up with chains or so, and could move around freely even till this grassy patch, close to where we were standing.
I remember going on elephant rides in the zoo, when we were kids. But I didnt see anything like that now.
I remember going on elephant rides in the zoo, when we were kids. But I didnt see anything like that now.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Jijamata Udyan
This is the clock tower at the Jijamata Udyan also known as Victoria Gardens and Rani Baug( Mumbai's zoo ) in Byculla.
The zoo will soon be closed for renovation so I and my sister took the kids for their first ever visit to the zoo, last week. The zoo timings are from 9 am to 6 pm and is closed on Wednesdays.
This clock tower has been there ever since the zoo was opened here. When we were kids, we lived right opposite the road at Byculla and it was a daily routine to check the time in the tower while going to school every morning.
We managed to get pictures of some animals and birds in the zoo, though there aren't many left.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Cane Sofa Set
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Cane Furniture
Cane furniture can be found for sale along the roadside in many parts of the city. I saw a nice collection of cane bucket chairs, sofa sets and dining tables at about half a kilometre distance fom the plant nursery and found it irresistible.
This set can be bought from a showroom for Rs. 15,000 (about 370 US$) but here, you caan get it for Rs. 10,000 ( 250 US$).
The furniture is polished after the order is received and delivered to your residence.
This set can be bought from a showroom for Rs. 15,000 (about 370 US$) but here, you caan get it for Rs. 10,000 ( 250 US$).
The furniture is polished after the order is received and delivered to your residence.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Readymade Lawn
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Colorful Pots
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Monday, January 07, 2008
Matka
The 'matka' is an earthen pot, a vessel traditionally used to store water.
It is popular even today, especially in summers for its quality of cooling, to store drinking water. Small sized matkas are very popular for rabdi( dessert), yoghurt and malai kulfi.
These pots are available at the plant nurseries.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Genda Flower
No Hindu ritual is complete without a Genda garland or atleast a token flower. Also incense, fruit, raksha, coconut, haldi, sindur and prasad are part of the Hindu pooja kit.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Tulsi
Tulsi or Holy Basil is seen in most Hindu homes. It is an aromatic herb. The leaves of the plant are used for worship and have many medicinal and curative properties. The Tulsi plant is worrshipped by Hindus and is grown in front of the entrance of the house, in a specially built structure like the ones in the pic, which has images of deities on all four sides.
Friday, January 04, 2008
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Plant Nursery
This plant nursery is located on the road from Vashi to Koparkhairane. They have not only beautiful flowering plants, ferns and other plants for sale but also readymade grass lawns and beautiful flower pots. The petunias in yesterday's photo were also taken here.
The person who was in charge of the nursery was friendly and allowed me to take some lovely photos.
The person who was in charge of the nursery was friendly and allowed me to take some lovely photos.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Best Of 2007
This photo of the 'Indian Water Chestnut' is one of the best and rare photos on MumbaiDailySnapshot in the year 2007.
Happy New Year To All.
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