There are so many things that I find interesting and unique about India. I will gather them on this post, in no particular order. Check back often, as I'll be updating it regularly!
When they put up a tent, there are beautiful and elaborate designs on the ceilings.
These were put up for Mahashivaratri, to mark the entrance to Bhimeshwar, the Shiva temple.
You see this on the back of a lot of trucks (goods carriers). I find this to be a stark contrast to the MAGA movement in the US. For as many challenges as this developing country and its people face, they embrace their national pride. For as good as we have it in the US in comparison, isn't it ironic?
The bird feeder at Yogini's house sees a lot of action in the morning. The feeder is simply a plastic bowl with holes drilled under the rim for the rope that it hangs by. It makes for an entertaining breakfast!
I passed by this giant TV mounted on the side of a truck at the bus station. I don't know what was playing, but I'm guessing it was an advertisement of some sort.
Elaborate interior decor is the norm around here. This is my friend, Seema's house. She actually prefers white walls, but she's renting, so the color stays.
An alternative to barbed wire, you'll see glass shards cemented in to the top of walls.
In addition to coming in boxes, milk comes in bags. If there's milk left over, it goes in a bowl in the fridge.
This is a drug store, like our CVS or Walgreens. They are chemists.
This herd of water buffalo walking down the road.
These cows, chilling on the side of the road in the busy city of Virar.
Morning delivery at the chicken shop 🤢
The wild dogs that have made Yogini's compound their home. They only sit on the wall like this in the morning. Their behavior seems very cat like to me!
These chicken families that live outside of where I'm staying. Can you find the Mommas and their babies?
The same vegetable seller comes to the house each morning. She arrives with that bowl on her head. Notice her scale and weights by her side. Pushkar, the chef, is making his purchases for the day.
This is the first house you see as you round the corner into Ganeshpuri on Temple Rd. Most of the homes in the village are dirty and run down like this one.
The roosters and chickens that hang out on the electrical wires and crow in the morning.
Tour busses rolling through the mall of shops next to the temple to the dirt parking lot behind are the norm in Ganeshpuri. It is a sacred pilgrimage site for many. That large bus doesn't seem like it will fit, but it does!
Very interesting little observations. I always love to read how people live in different countries!
About the back of the trucks, are you comparing it to the US drivers' habit of putting some nasty political messages in the back of their cars?
I love every one of these posts. Your generosity in sharing your experiences is so appreciated. I’ve never been to India. I love this peek into what it is like. Your ability to put words to you experiences is phenomenal. Thank you so much Kushalaji! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻