Banganga
Banganga is an ancient water tank in South Mumbai.
Here's more info from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banganga
According to local legend, it sprang forth when the Hindu god Ram, the exiled hero of the epic Ramayana, stopped at the spot five thousand years ago in search of his kidnapped wife Sita. As the legend goes, overcome with fatigue and thirst, Rama asked his brother Lakshmana to bring him some water. Laxman instantly shot an arrow into the ground, and water gushed forth from the ground, creating a tributary of the Ganges, which flows over a thousand miles away, hence its name, Banganga, the 'Ganga' created out on a 'Baan' (Arrow).
The tank today is a rectangular pool structure surrounded by steps on all four sides. At the entrance are two pillars in which oil lamps called diyas were lit in ancient times. The tank, as well as the main Walkeshwar Temple and the Parshuram Temple belong to the Goud Saraswat Temple Trust, which once owned most of the property in the complex. Many Goud Saraswat Brahmin families to date reside in the complex. The tank is spring fed and so its water remains sweet, despite being located only a few dozen meters away from the sea. It is cleaned and spruced up each year, for the annual 'Banganga Festival', of Music organised by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), which takes place here in every January, and now has become an important event in the cultural calendar of the city.
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Read MoreHere's more info from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banganga
According to local legend, it sprang forth when the Hindu god Ram, the exiled hero of the epic Ramayana, stopped at the spot five thousand years ago in search of his kidnapped wife Sita. As the legend goes, overcome with fatigue and thirst, Rama asked his brother Lakshmana to bring him some water. Laxman instantly shot an arrow into the ground, and water gushed forth from the ground, creating a tributary of the Ganges, which flows over a thousand miles away, hence its name, Banganga, the 'Ganga' created out on a 'Baan' (Arrow).
The tank today is a rectangular pool structure surrounded by steps on all four sides. At the entrance are two pillars in which oil lamps called diyas were lit in ancient times. The tank, as well as the main Walkeshwar Temple and the Parshuram Temple belong to the Goud Saraswat Temple Trust, which once owned most of the property in the complex. Many Goud Saraswat Brahmin families to date reside in the complex. The tank is spring fed and so its water remains sweet, despite being located only a few dozen meters away from the sea. It is cleaned and spruced up each year, for the annual 'Banganga Festival', of Music organised by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), which takes place here in every January, and now has become an important event in the cultural calendar of the city.
http://www.javeri.net
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johnchapmanphotographer
on May 8, 2014Hi Harsh. SUPERB CAPTURE.
nelli
on May 7, 2014an exceptional shot
Kazimiera W.M
on May 7, 2014Fantastic capture.
Connie Raley
on May 7, 2014that is adventurous, maybe he could lend it to me also... lol
TruImages
on May 7, 2014Cool shot, although I would have not been so brave! :)
Lgood
on May 7, 2014Brave man! I am nervous when I hand my camera over to Ashlee, but she's very careful. I love this shot Harsh!
fotoeffects
on May 7, 2014Such a universal scene...the tourist having his photo taken by a willing bystander! The fact that it is a kid and a Leica makes it even more interesting!
Terry Allen
on May 7, 2014Great way to get the kids involved and get some good photos of their enthusiasm!
DreamCatcherPhotography
on May 6, 2014Cool that he let the boy take his photo, but a Leica so close to the water! It makes me cringe! Super shot of the moment!
Ulster Images
on May 6, 2014Superb capture of the moment!