Arun Shanbhag

Flower Sellers at Dadar

Arun Shanbhag — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:10:41 +0000

Five years ago I wrote about the Dadar Flower Market, in Mumbai. It is tucked under the bridge next to the Dadar train Station, and like alien slime, oozes into adjoining alleys and walkways, filling every doorway and cranny. So jam-packed, my cousin cautioned, “don’t put your hand in your pocket, coz it [...]

Air Meera

Arun Shanbhag — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:41:59 +0000

Meera just loves to be tossed in the air (of course, never leaving my hands). She is all giggles and never wants me to stop. m&m: Meera was wearing this beautiful, brown silk dress. Shared this yesterday on Twitter and Facebook. More Meera! Meera Tai Meera at Marine Dr; Video Meera Sleeping Meera’s Bath Meera at the Zoo Meera in [...]

Video: Making Ganna Ras – Sugarcane Juice

Arun Shanbhag — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:01:32 +0000

Each evening when we take Meera for a walk, we stop by the Poornima Juice Center on Colaba Causeway, for their freshly squeezed ganna ras (sugarcane juice) – see video. At 8 rupees (16 cents, US) a glass, it is a steal! Meera greedily gulps the ganna ras too! As a baby, [...]

Diwali 2009

Arun Shanbhag — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:45:05 +0000

On this festive occasion of Deepavali, May the Gods grace you and your loved ones with Peace, Good Health and Success! Happy Deepavali! Meera, M & A Previous Greetings: Diwali 2008: Tribute to Lakshmi Also, enjoy sanskrit recitations of the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam: Eight Verses to Mahalakshmi! Deepavali Wishes 2007 Deepavali Greetings 2006 Deepavali Greetings 2005 Posted in Festivals Tagged: Deepavali, Diwali, Diya, Hindu festivals, Hindu Gods, [...]

Video: Making Puran Polis

Arun Shanbhag — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:30:36 +0000

When in Mumbai, we attended a puja at my aunt’s place in Jogeshwari. There we enjoyed a delicious south india lunch, served on banana leaves. Freshly made, warm puran polis, dribbled with home-made tuup (clarified butter), was one of many desserts. The catering crew were making it in the back. Enjoy [...]