A little bit of context before you begin reading this book review. I have recently enrolled for an MA in Philosophy at the University of Mumbai. Philosophy is something I have been getting interested in, over the past few years, as those of you who have been reading my blogs and Instagram posts would know. During the pandemic, I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do next, and this is what I eventually came up with. It has been a challenge, getting back into academics as a student at this age, especially in a subject I have no academic background in. However, it has also been very exciting, especially thanks to my wonderful classmates (who, surprisingly, are of all age-groups, including some quite near my own) and my teachers, who have been very supportive and understanding. How well I will do is something that remains to be seen, but so far, I am enjoying this new journey and look forward to where it leads. Now that you know the background , you probably get an idea of how
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Ganesh Chaturthi is here and Mumbai is all set to welcome its favourite God. The most interesting thing about Mumbai's Ganesha's is their variety - we see all sorts of Ganeshas in all sorts of sizes - tiny to huge, Ganeshas with their parents, Ganeshas dressed like Krishna, Ganesha dressed in modern clothes.. the list in endless. Come and see our Ganeshas through my lens....
Meanwhile, this year, I am doing a series of posts on my stories blog, where I shall be putting up stories of Ganesha every day for the next ten days of the festival. Do go over and take a look. Here are the posts up there now....
Ganesh Chaturthi is here and Mumbai is all set to welcome its favourite God. The most interesting thing about Mumbai's Ganesha's is their variety - we see all sorts of Ganeshas in all sorts of sizes - tiny to huge, Ganeshas with their parents, Ganeshas dressed like Krishna, Ganesha dressed in modern clothes.. the list in endless. Come and see our Ganeshas through my lens....
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Waiting for a coat of paint |
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Work in progress |
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Finishing touches |
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Strumming a guitar! |
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Shivaji and Krishna side by side |
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With his parents |
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Dattatrya is sandwiched between two others |
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On his father's shoulders |
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Dressed as his father |
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As peshwas |
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The Lord of the hills - Balaji |
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And finally, coming home! |
Wonderful and colorful idols of Lord.
ReplyDeleteHappy Ganesh Charturti.
Wow! So many of them.
ReplyDeleteWow!! I am speechless!
ReplyDeleteSo colorful..
Wish you and your family a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi:)
Lovely images all around!
ReplyDeleteTHanks Rajesh! wish you too a happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
ReplyDeleteYes Indrani! and these were from just two shops in my area!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Arti! Wish u too a very happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mridula!
ReplyDeleteFeels like I am a part of Mumbai right now. What a joy ride.
ReplyDeleteHappy Ganesha Chaturthi :)
regards, aJ
Happy festival to you and your family
ReplyDeleteFantaastic pics, bright and colourful...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Aakash! Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you too!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Chitra!
ReplyDeleteYou have managed to capture the astounding variety of His forms. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI feel Nostalgic. Thanks!
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