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Tulsi
2008-01-04 21:18:00 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. mumbaidailysnapshot
Beautiful Petunias
2008-01-03 20:16:00 Have a great weekend.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Beautiful
Plant Nursery
2008-01-02 19:34:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Nursery , Plant
Happy 2008
2008-01-01 20:39:00 Wishing all fellow dailyphotobloggers and MDS readers a very happy and photogenic 2008 ;-)mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Happy
Best Of 2007
2007-12-31 22:46:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot
Merry Christmas
2007-12-25 14:51:00 Merry Christmas to all fellow dailyphotobloggers and readers of MDS from MumbaiDailySnapshot. After a roller-coaster ride with the SENSEX (my first experience in the stock market), taking care of my toddler, who needs more and more of my time as he grows and a health condition ( a bad flu and prolonged cold) to cope with, I'm fit n fine and recharged, back from the 3 month hibernation to where my heart belongs, my dailyphotoblog group. My toddler's care and the SENSEX ride will not stop me from going out atleast once a week to click interesting photos for MDS.Thank you readers for standing by me.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Merry Christmas , Merry
Salwar Kameez
2007-09-26 10:33:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot
Souvenirs From Mumbai
2007-09-25 10:29:00 That's the last one from Andheri's Khadi Bhandar.More amazing photos to come soon from the main Khadi Bhandar in town.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Mumbai
The Taj
2007-09-22 21:26:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot
Dolls from Rajasthan
2007-09-21 21:22:00 More from Khadi Bhandar.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Rajasthan , Dolls , Doll
Sandalwood Souvenirs
2007-09-20 21:15:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Sandalwood , Sandal
Khadi Bhandar
2007-09-20 19:56:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot
Sensex 16,000
2007-09-18 22:02:00 After the U.S. Fed announced it's decision about the interest rates, the Sensex crossed the 16,000 mark. Asian markets rejoiced today. I didn't exactly understand what it had to do with the U.S. Fed decision (I'm not very good at econmics) but my stocks went high too, and I too was happy today.Can anyone explain how it affects U.S economy and ours (Indian) too?mumbaidailysnapshot
Engineer ?
2007-09-18 15:10:00 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?mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Engineer
Kid's Shopping
2007-09-17 13:21:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Shopping
Shopping In Mumbai Local Train
2007-09-16 07:02:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Shopping , Train , Local , TRAI
Welcome Ganesha
2007-09-15 07:18:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot
Scarves and Jewellery
2007-09-14 07:00:00 More shopping on Linking Road.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Jewellery , Scarves , Well , Weller
Shopping Crowd
2007-09-12 21:05:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Shopping , Crowd
Shoes At Linking Road
2007-09-11 20:54:00 Looking for Shoes , Sandals, Slippers, Mojris for men, women and children in Mumbai.Linkin g 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.mumbaidailysnapshot
Shopping At Linking Road
2007-09-11 19:56:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Shopping , Linking , Linkin
Bandra Station
2007-09-10 17:30:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Station
Window
2007-09-09 20:10:00 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? mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Window
Vashi Fire Station
2007-09-07 17:20:00 Vashi Fire Station is in the heart of the city, diagonally opposite Vashi Bus Depot and close to Shivaji Chowk and Sector 17.mumbaidailysnapshot
Apples and Sweet Limes
2007-09-06 12:09:00 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?mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Sweet , Apples
Papayas and Melons
2007-09-05 12:18:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Melons , Paya
Indian Water Chestnut
2007-09-03 14:09:00 '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.mumbaidailysnapshot
Hand-Cart Wallahs (Haath-Gaadi Wallahs)
More articles from this author:2007-09-01 23:19:00 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.mumbaidailysnapshot More About: Hand , Cart , Alla 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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