Monday, September 15, 2008

Friends at Navsari Bazaar...


Early morning at Navsari Bazaar Dargah...
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Ganesh Visarjan


Budding photographer trying to get a picture of Ganpati before he leaves for this year...



Sights of Ganesh Visarjan... Something we all feel sad about... but then.. Pudcha Varshi Laukarya!!!


Watching the Ganpati Visarjan.... Surti Style!!
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This can happen in Surat only...!!



Found this very interesting Ganesh being carried by Mother Mary in Surat... Ganpati Bappa Morya!!
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Thursday, September 11, 2008

Gopi Talao



Gopi Talao which has historic importance for Surat is in the process of being redeveloped into a tourist attraction. The historic lake had long been ignored and most parts were encroached upon by hutments, till the Muncipality took up the issue and is now trying to restore it to its original, if not modfied glory
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Nanpura Traffic Island..


Traffic Island near Sneh Milan Garden. Laughing Buddha was put up by the members of Laughter Club which has its sessions in the adjoining Garden.
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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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