Monday Shopping & Markets : Sunglasses at Irla Market

These sunglasses are on display outside a shop in Irla market in Vile Parle ( Western Suburb of Mumbai), which is a cool shopping destination for all, and very busy especially on Sundays. You can shop for cool garments, electronic gadgets, mobiles, accessories and lots more.

The Alfa chain of stores in this market is very popular for all your shopping needs, with the best quality and price guaranteed.

Weekend In Black & White : 10

Towed away from No Parking Zone 

The car owner had the courage to park his car exactly  under the 'No Parking' sign put up here. You can see the boundary wall of Taj Lands End behind the sign.This area near Taj Land's End hotel( a 5 star popular with the high profiles and celebrities of Mumbai) is a high security zone and even photography of the hotel is not allowed. And the car was quickly towed away by the authorities. 

I quickly clicked as the towing van started moving and managed to get the 'No Parking' sign with the van and the car, and walked towards Bandra Fort which is about 3 min walk from here.

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ABC Wednesday - 'D' for Dessert

Dessert Corner at Saffron Spice, Powai. There was vanilla icecream with hot chocolate sauce, and gulab jamuns kept on the side. The mini pastries were a superhit with the kids and adults alike.

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Our World Tuesday # 20 Saffron Spice

I give a 4 out of 5 for ambience to Saffron Spice, Powai.

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February 2015 CDP Monthly Theme : What Would You Miss?

'If you had to leave forever the city from which you usually post, what would you miss most?' is the February City Daily Photo Monthly Theme.


I would say - The Arabian Sea in Mumbai, whether it is at Bandra Bandstand, Carter Road, Juhu Beach,  Gateway of India, Versova Beach or Worli seaface.

As I am born and brought up in Mumbai and lived here forever, I can't imagine living elsewhere. But if I had to leave Mumbai, I'd miss the sea, the seashore, the cool sea breeze brushing my hair, and the soft sound of the waves to calm down my nerves.

And I'd miss the hustle and bustle of the city, the cultural diversity, the Juhu beach, living in the same city as Bollywood stars, the Mumbai dabbawallahs, the usually very helpful autowallahs, the local train that takes me anywhere in the city, the Mumbai rains, the awesome infrastructure and architecture, the yummy Vada Pav (like nowhere else), the best Pav Bhaji, the Panipuri , the KalaKhatta Gola, the Chai, yummy Puran Polis at Panshikar in Dadar, Ganesh Chaturthi festival, Mount Mary Fair, art and culture, shopping......

And so much more... I could go on...

And if I had to get all of these elsewhere, I'd still not want to leave Mumbai, for where could I get the undying spirit of Mumbai ?

Bindass and cool Mumbaikars.

The spirit of Mumbaikars, the people of Mumbai, who even after horrifying experiences of terrorism stood up much more stronger to live life with renewed strength and unity, who will love you and share their city with you and welcome you with open arms.

Mumbai is the city with spirit and passion for life and survival, like nowhere else in the world.  It is the city of dreams and opportunities and one can make a life out of nothing here.
For believing it, you have to come, live here, and soon you'll melt into this big melting pot of various cultures and backgrounds, and become one of us - a Mumbaikar.

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Weekend In Black & White : 9

Night shot of Sunni Jama Masjid (place of prayer of Muslims) near Bandra Station

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Happy Republic Day

Happy Republic Day to all Indians all over the world from Krrish & Anita at Mumbai Daily Snapshot.

Simply Mumbai - 6

We spotted this light display while walking at the Bandstand promenade in Bandra. Does it mean something to you?

Mumbai Weekend Snapshot by Krrish - 7 : Funny Masks

Cute Animal Masks

These cute animal masks were being sold by a hawker outside our school. I also bought the blue tiger mask. There were cute parrot toys also.
Sometimes cute little things make our day.

Simply Mumbai - 5 : Mobile Cyber Safe

These are some more do's and dont's by Navi Mumbai Police (Maharashtra Police). The most important one is find out and note your mobile phone's IMEI number, so that if your phone is lost then it's location can be tracked easily.

The tips are not only useful for our city but for all readers too.

Mumbai Weekend Snapshot by Krrish - 6 : Mini Train

Mini Train at Inorbit Mall

The Mini Train at Inorbit Mall is a popular and joyful ride and quite an attraction for little kids. I also used to take a ride whenever we visited Inorbit Mall. Actually, I still don't mind taking a ride in it. Seated in the last bogie of the train and moving around the mall in circles and watching people walk by, is lots of fun. The music plays throughout the ride.

I love the design of the engine a lot, and like to hear the whistle too.

Simply Mumbai - 4

The beautiful green lawn outside Inorbit Mall is a popular hangout after sunset for all. You will see families and couples relaxing here, and children runnning around joyfully till late hours. 

Our World Tuesday # 16 : Infiniti Mall on Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve at Infiniti Mall

Christmas is over and the new year has arrived, but I didn't want to wait for a year to share this photo of Christmas celebrations at Infiniti mall on Christmas Eve.

The Christmas tree, the Gingerbread man and house, and Santa Claus on his sleigh with the reindeers at the entrance, were highlights of the decorations. 
As you can see, everyone wanted to take photographs. I clicked this photo from the first floor to get the Christmas tree along with the joyous crowd.

Weekend in Black & White : 5

Castella de Aguada (Fort of the Waterpoint), commonly known as Bandra Fort is a fort located at Land's End, Bandra.

The bridge you see in the photo with the fort is the Bandra-Worli sea link. It is the first cable stayed bridge constructed over the seas in India, and links Bandra in the Western suburbs to Worli in South Mumbai. The sea link reduces the travel time from Bandra to Worli from 60-90 minutes to about 20-30 minutes.

A visit to Bandra fort and a pleasure ride across the sea link from Worli to Bandra is a 'must do' for the Mumbai tourist.

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ABC Wednesday - 'Y' for The 'YEAR' 2014

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The 'YEAR' 2014 has been very special as it was the 'Comeback Year of MDS'.
I also got a co-photoblogger, my 9 year old son Krrish who loves photography and does the Mumbai Weekend Snaphot every Sunday.

Today's photo is a collage of the best photos of 2014, which actually means the best of December 2014, as we did a comeback on December 1, 2014.
Please vote for the photo which is deserving of being tomorrow's CityDailyPhoto group's 'Best Photo Of The Year'.
Thank you dear Mumbai Virtual Tourists for your warm welcome to us after a break of five years. We love you all our dear readers. 
Thank you to our fellow CityDailyPhoto community, CityPhotographers community and Indibloggers, as we are so proud to be one of you.

Wish You All A Happy New Year 2015 from Anita & Krrish.

Monday Shopping and Markets : Hill Road

Jewellery shopping at Hill Road, which is one of the best places for street shopping in Bandra.

Mumbai Weekend Snapshot by Krrish - 4 : Fairytale Christmas at Damien

Christmas was loads of fun, as I spent Christmas Eve eating out, clicking photos at many places, also Damien at Bandra. We ate Merwans cake, decorated our Christmas tree, and I got a cool Spiderman dart gun as my Christmas gift.

These fairytale displays were put up this Christmas at Damien store. They are The Frog Prince, Lion Goes To War, Puss In Boots and Santa's Reindeer.
There was also a nativity scene in the display.
Damien Interior Store is closed for Christmas season, but is always decorated with awesome displays, and no passerby can resist taking photos here.

Wish you all a great Christmas week loaded with gifts and lots of fun, and a Happy New Year 2015. Love you all.

Merry Christmas from Mumbai

Merry Christmas to all Mumbai Virtual Tourists from Krrish and Anita.
Wishing you all the joy and peace, love and presents and a wonderful Christmas.

ABC Wednesday - 'X' for Xmas

Painting Santa Claus at a showroom entrance for 'Xmas' time.
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Mumbai Weekend Snapshot by Krrish - 3

I love dogs but don't have one as a pet. Loved this one walking at the beach last weekend. I also love going to the dog park at Carter Road in Bandra, and playing with the pet dogs that people get there.

Wish you all Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays !!!