Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Rupali Theater in Rander


Rupali Theatre, the only one on Rander side after the riverside Shital Cinema. Rupali closed down and is being converted into most likely a Shopping Mall.
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Rander


Most Surti's would recognise this as the Clock Tower in Rander...


A view of the famous mosque near the Rander Clock Tower. The adjacent areas are known for 2 things, Kites during Utran, and the mouthwatering Non-Veg Parathas available during Ramzan.
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ISCON Temple


A view of the famous ISCON Temple at Jehangirpura
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Floriculture in Surat..


Not many Surti's know Surat is home to quite a few floriculture centres like these providing thousands of flowers daily for exports. This one is on the Surat-Olpad Highway.
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Monday, September 8, 2008

Save Wild LIfe to Plastic Bag


"Save Wild Life To Plastic Bag" - says the sign outside T&TV School
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Delivering Smiles..




An interesting sign in Kailash Nagar area... Since when have Packers and Movers started delivering smiles too?
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Parle Point ..


Before you wonder how the Eiffel Tower got to Surat... this is the Traffic Island at what we Surtis know as Parle Point. Long ago, Parle Bottling Co had its plant here, hence the name. The plant is long gone, but the name has stuck and its now a glitzy shopping area..
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Union Park on Ghoddod Road



What once was Union Park Apt, is now a glitzy "Union Square"
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Bhagal Char Rasta



Bhagal Char Rasta & the Masjid on one corner on a Sunday afternoon...

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Friday, September 5, 2008

Ganpati Bappa Morya!!



Lord Ganesh arrived in Surat amidst fanfare... 10 days of his presence, and blessings to all....
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