When Human Pyramids Collapse

'Janmashtami' is the festival that marks the birth of Hindu god Krishna. During celebrations to mark "Janmashtami" in Mumbai, India, People make Human Pyramids for breaking earthen pot filled with curd, Human Pyramids are 20 to 40 feet high  People fall down as they try to form a human pyramid during celebrations to mark "Janmashtami" in Mumbai,India. and injured minor to major. here is the some of the shots taken by me how they fall down while making of human pyramids to celebrates Janmashtami.

- Aadesh A. Pokhare-Choudhari.

Varkari

The famou abhang Paule Chalati Pandhari Chi Waat (feet move towards Pandharpur.) Come alive participating in the Waari, a traditional devotees procession where lakhs of Warkari walk bare feet to Pandharpur. In 2014 year's procession, lakhs of devotees from Maharashtra along with 160 palkhis.

- Aadesh A. Pokhare-Choudhari.

Dry Fish

 Workers carrying fish from sea to the coast to make dry fish.

 Lady workers sorting fish

Fresh fishes hangs on bamboo stand by woman in the afternoon

After completing dry process a worker sorting dry fish 

 Fresh Fish hanging on bamboo stand near sea coast in the afternoon at Mumbai

 

  flamingo eats dry fish in the afternoon.

 A worker carrying baskets of dry fish near bamboo tand.

A boy playing Cricket in between working area

 

DASHAVTARI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dashavtar, it's the local drama art form from Sindhudurga district of Maharashtra state, India. From last 300 years Dashavtar drama art is alive. This drama art is based on historical stories like Ramayan, Mahabharat. Season of this art starts from Tipori Pournima and ends before monsoon season. Dashavtari (the actors)  perform dramas day and night without getting any proper sleep, so as and when time permits they go for a quick nap.

I have captured some moods of the actors from these drama's on stage and off stage. Hope you enjoy watching them. 

                                                                             - Aadesh A. Pokhare-Choudhari.