Writing job can be quite challenging and at times even boring. This is mainly because youāre continuously researching and writing about things that not necessarily piques your interest. To tackle the boredom I usually look for options that allow me to travel and visit new places. I had visited Bhaja Caves Lonavala several times earlier but this time I wanted to document it.
In my previous post on The Dabbawallahs of Mumbai, Iāve already mentioned about the fast lifestyle of the city. However, to keep that momentum going all the time, without a break you need something that works like clockwork. Yes, in this post we focus on the Mumbai suburban railway network that certainly is the lifeline of the city.
Dabbawallah Art at Kala Ghoda Art Festival
Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay is not just the financial, entertainment and commercial capital of India, but also an important city to the state of Maharashtra allowing the state to churn more money every single day. Nestled on the west coast of the country facing the Arabian Sea, the city has an estimated population of more than 20 million and the numbers grow rapidly each year making it one of the most populous urban regions in the world. People from all corners of the country visit Mumbai to explore it and to make some money that would offer them a chance to lift their lifestyle. The pressure is immense and therefore most residents here have to be on their toes at all times. Hours of commuting across the city, traffic jams, professional commitments, irritating bosses, nagging wives and girlfriends, job insecurities, financial woes and a lot more adds up to the lifestyle making life insanely hectic and stressful. To meet the demands of this hyper-active and not-a-second-to-waste lifestyle, locals need a break – a food break, to rejuvenate, to bust their stress, to have a conversation with colleagues over a cafeteria table and to pamper their taste buds.
The Taj Mahal
What instantly comes to your mind when you first think of India? Let me guess, is it the famous and iconic the Taj Mahal? Or is it the slums and the abject poverty that usually gets highlighted in most Indian and international movies shot in India? Well, to start with the stark contrast between the rich and poor comes out quite clearly in India, no matter which city you choose to live in. However, I am not focusing on what is popular and not quite popular here in the country. This post is going to talk about various more reasons why you should come to my country and what you can get out of it. Ā Letās get started without wasting more words and time.
Mumbai Sea Shore
There are some things in life that are inexplicable and I am sure you would agree that no matter where you live today, you will always stay connected to your roots and to the city that you were born and brought up. There is this strange bond that ties you up with that city and you always feel like you are an integral part of that city. I share the same bond and feeling for Mumbai, the city where I was born and have lived all my life. Although, the city has changed in many ways and it is not the same city that it was when I was in my teenage years, I still adore it and love it with the same amount of intensity. While there are many locals that have experienced the transformation of the city, I am trying to highlight certain points that international travelers will know about it because the city has never been shown like this before.
This is the concluding part of the Invisible Bombay SeriesĀ that I started on my blog, so those who haven’t seen the earlier parts please go through those pictures as well. Here I will cover pictures of around Regal Theatre and Asiatic Library and St Thomas Cathedral which is close to Flora Fountain. So my Invisible Bombay Series starts at Flora Fountain and now ends at St Thomas Cathedral which is again near Flora Fountain completing the full circle and the photographic tour of Kala Ghoda, South Mumbai.
Here are the pictures
Kala Ghoda is renowned for its heritage buildings and that is one of the main attractions that bring people here from all walks of life. You may be a local, or from a different state in India or a complete foreigner you will fall in love with the buildings and the architecture that you see around. Thanks to the Kala Ghoda Association that they work hard to ensure that the vicinity is always looking great and visitors can explore Kala Ghoda in a better way.
Some snapshots of some heritage buildings that you will find here.
Better known as MU, Mumbai University is one of the oldest and premier universities in India. The Fort Campus is the original location of the University of Bombay and was established in 1857 and currently focuses administrative division of the university. However, more than that the structure has attracted many locals and foreign travelers because of its artistic beauty and Gothic architecture that makes it among the heritage structures around Kala Ghoda.
Here are some pictures of mine that focus on the exterior art work of Mumbai University.
You must have seen me talking a lot about Kala Ghoda and why this place in Mumbai fascinates me more than any other local attraction. Well, to be honest, I love the architectural wonders of the past compared to the modern buildings that have no sense of art at all. You might have visited Kala Ghoda several times, but I bet you might have not seen these images ever before. I am trying my best to show you Kala Ghoda from my perspective and to show you that these old heritage structures deserve better recognition than what they receive. Get ready for some more pictures.
I am a Bombay boy and I am so proud of it. Although, the city has changed today and the lifestyle has become complicated the city of Mumbai has always offered the best living experience that I can imagine. I agree life is fast, so fast that we don’t even have the time to think, in fact the speed of life has made us virtually blind because we rarely see the beauty of Bombay, admire it and bring some peace to our life.
So, I decided to give a pause to my writing skills, get my fingers off my laptop keyboard and instead start clicking some pictures of old Bombay that still stands tall, but invisible to our naked eyes. This will be the first installment of the five part INVISIBLE BOMBAY SERIES where I start with Flora Fountain and will take you across Kala Ghoda Area and in the last installment you return to Flora Fountain again completing the full circle. I would request my readers to take some time and explore all the five parts to enjoy this photographic tour of Kala Ghoda that I have created with all my efforts in writing and also exploring my photographic skills.