Showing posts with label Visiting Mumbai. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Visiting Mumbai. Show all posts

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Floats at 2012 Shivaji Park Mumbai Republic Day parade

There were some very well-designed creative floats at the 2012 Republic Day parade held at Shivaji Park, Mumbai. A float in the shape of a train showcased well known landmarks in and around Mumbai, such as the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves & a tiger depicting the wild species at the Borivali National Park. 



Traditionally dressed Koli community folk dancing behind the float

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A large brightly coloured float depicted the need to save the girl child & showed what potential a girl child has in various fields, proving that a girl can do anything possible.



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A third float was all decked up in green. Atop stood a Village Head & a farmer, admonishing people to grow more trees and not to use plastic bags. Everybody cheered them!


Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel at 2012 Shivaji Park Republic Day parade









Mumbai Police bikes at 2012 Shivaji Park Republic Day parade






Tuesday, October 4, 2011

2011 Bengal Club Mumbai Dussehra pandal

Last year the Bengal Club, Shivaji Park, Mumbai celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. This year, it celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.See photos of 2013 Pandal's replica of Bishnupur Temple, West Bengal here.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Popular Ganapati pandals in Mumbai

During the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, there are numerous pandals spread across Mumbai. This blog post gives a list of some of the most popular Ganapati pandals locations in Mumbai.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Ganapti idol makers Dadar Mumbai


People book a Ganapati idol about 10-15 days prior to the grand welcoming home Lord Ganesha. This year, prices have increased considerably. For a 1 foot idol the price could be well over Rs.900/-. This blog post will help you to find out where to buy Ganapati idols for Ganesh Chaturthi.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Army, Navy and Armoured Vehicles at 2011 Republic Day Parade Shivaji Park






Indian Navy Armoured Vehicle



Surface to Air missile


Rear section of the missile

Cadets, Scouts and Guides at 2011 Republic Day Parade Shivaji Park Mumbai















Mumbai Fire Brigade at 2011 Republic Day Parade Shivaji Park Mumbai




Fireman's kit ~ note the white axe attached to the waist belt at the back - it is used to break down doors/windows to go to the rescue




Firemen in full gear on fire engine with longer, extended ladder for high-rise rescues