Wednesday, September 03, 2008

ABC Wednesday - 'G' for GATEWAY OF INDIA

The Gateway Of India is a major landmark in Mumbai. It is the most famous and most photographed monument of Mumbai. It was built as a triumphal arch in 1911 by the British government to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India.

Behind the arch, there are steps leading down to the water. Here you can get into one of the motor launches for a short cruise through Mumbai's harbour.
'G' for 'Ganesha'
The 10 day Ganesh Chaturthi festival begins today, and for the next few days, I will post about the festivities in Mumbai.
'G' for 'Guavas'
Yellow & Green Guavas
Guavas are in season again and are selling on handcarts in every nook and corner of the city. They are called 'poor man's fruit' as they are available for Rs. 2 to Rs. 10 depending on the size and quality.
Some facts:
Rich source of vitamin C
Good for skin, digestive system, heart
Effective antioxidant
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16 comments:

  1. The Mulligan FamilySeptember 03, 2008 3:18 AM

    Perfect posting - such a beautiful photograph.

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  2. Kim from HiraethSeptember 03, 2008 3:38 AM

    I'd love to see the Gateway to India! Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 03, 2008 4:59 AM

    I do like your photographs of the Gateway of India. Impressive structure.

    I only got one Grumpy Alien posted for "G." He is at Thunder Maker

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  4. Gemma WisemanSeptember 03, 2008 6:12 AM

    That gateway is so impressive! More so, I think, with all the crowds of people youhave captured!

    And your Ganesha image is fascinating!

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  5. Jane Hards PhotographySeptember 03, 2008 6:32 AM

    Wonderful set of g's as they are so personal to your area.

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  6. SuzanneSeptember 03, 2008 9:50 AM

    Oh so beautiful! I look forward to watching your blog.

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  7. Leslie:September 03, 2008 10:01 AM

    I've been learning a bit more about India lately and I think I just might like to visit there some day.

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  8. magiceyeSeptember 03, 2008 11:31 AM

    Great set of Mumbai G!

    G is for Ganpati Bappa Morya! To find out what it means click here

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  9. Liz HindsSeptember 03, 2008 12:27 PM

    THose are wonderful Gs! I've never eaten guavas.

    Oh and I love the very clever way you've put your logo on the Gateway to India!

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  10. mrsnesbittSeptember 03, 2008 12:32 PM

    A wonderful selection, certainly representative of such a beautiful part of the world.
    Thanks so much.

    Dx

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  11. gazSeptember 03, 2008 2:18 PM

    we have a restaurant called the gateway to india...
    it's not quite as impressive as the real thing though :-]

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  12. MicheleSeptember 03, 2008 4:54 PM

    Such terrific G photographs! The Gateway of India looks amazing.
    The Ganesha festival sounds interesting. Something I must come back and see.
    The Guavas are so brilliantly colored in that photograph. Nice pictures.

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  13. Louis la VacheSeptember 03, 2008 5:00 PM

    Good series of examples of "G"!

    "Louis" posted a 5"/38 calibre G>un on the aircraft carrier Hornet.

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  14. Reader WilSeptember 03, 2008 8:47 PM

    Great G words and very interesting!

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  15. Bear NakedSeptember 03, 2008 11:33 PM

    Great ideas for the letter G.
    Wonderful photos also.

    Bear((( )))

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  16. KeropokmanSeptember 04, 2008 3:04 PM

    I love Guavas! Absolutely adore them!

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