April 25, 2008
Balling in Bombai
For all of you out there who are all “more pics of the subcontinent, what gives?” I’m sayin’ don’t be a hater. This trip was truly the adventure of a lifetime. (For a day-by-day narrative of the time I spent touring the region on the Deccan Odyssey train ride, don’t forget to pick up the Sept/Oct issue.)
In the meantime, I’ve got some snaps to share….
I know you are going to think I’m a crazy lady, but this is a Jewish temple, which is located in the heart of Mumbai. India is home to eight (!) major religions. (Wild, right?) So you can find a place of worship, no matter what your preference. The Goa region, for example, is home to a ton of Catholics, and in the North, there are many Sikhs and Muslims. Oh and another so not smarty-pants thing. Madonna visited this temple two weeks after I did—I’m that much of a style setter.
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To continue on the religion kick, here are some shots of the awesome Jain temple we toured. This one is made of wood. (I know!)
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Just look at this intricate carving.
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The Jain are super strict about the veggie deal, which is a total plus in my book. They believe that everything is in essence alive and therefore posses a soul. And since they emphasis the notion of immediate consequences, Jain take great care (and pride) in respecting all creatures. See how this woman has her nose and mouth covered? That is so her breath doesn’t harm the insects.
We didn’t visit this mosque on the inside. But we were totally impressed by how large it loomed over the crazy Crawford Market.
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Here’s the aforementioned Crawford Market, or more accurately, the crowds. Honestly, this is the only place in all of India, that I felt a little overwhelmed.
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But never fear, there is always a place for respite in this busy metropolis. Case in point. A little temple located on a corner in the financial district of town. And the inside of our cab.
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And this is my A-Number One, Numero Uno Supremo spot in the entire city—the rooftop of the Intercontinenal Marine Drive-Mumbai. It is a complete oasis of the city offering unbeatable views of the Bay of Bengal and a portion of the capital. The spot is so total maxin’ and chillaxin’ at all hours. I love it so much, I honest to God think my new pal Stanley thought he was going to have a permanent guest. The pool has these fantastic chaises where Stanley and his buds make sure you’ve got a never-ending glass of Sula, a locally made champers. They also serve delicious yum-yum-in-your-tum treats up here.
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