Bharari

We clicked this at Lake Ontario’s Port Credit near Toronto on an early summer evening. We’re not sure what kind of bird this is, but it, along with many others, were seemingly practicing to “hover” in mid-air and then flying off with a whirr.

This photo and the others below are the best we could find to conclude the almost 2-year long Picture-of-the-Week series, particularly because they epitomize us. The birds showcase Bharari!

Following a Hindu marriage, it is customary for the newly married couple to get blessings from their ancestral family deity by visiting their temple. After our marriage, we visited the temple of Tulja Bhavani, around which the town of Tuljapur has been built. Tuljapur is located in the state of Maharashtra in India.

There are many interesting cultural things and people to see in Tuljapur. Seen below is a member of the Gondhali community of Maharashtra in their traditional clothes.

They are known for …

In light of the latest terrorist attacks on Mumbai on July 13th, 2011, we at Bharari would like to showcase the resilient spirit of the people of Mumbai (Mumbaikars), which gets tested over and over again. We think Mumbaikers define the term Life Goes On.

Mostly, their resilience has come about due to a feeling of helplessness. What choice do they have? Mumbai is where they live, work, and … die.

The little bare foot “marathon girl” above shows what life in Mumbai is all about – fast!

This is for the people of Mumbai.