Aamchi Mumbai

Mumbai has always been extremely close to me. I’ve cherished everything that city has to give.

There are equal things to like and dislike about Mumbai, but you will only appreciate the essence of this starry city when you are living in a monarchy.

Mumbai has all the freedom and fun, but it’s how you make the best of it!

After a lot of deliberation and experience, I conclude, the best month to live in Mumbai is September. It’s the rainy weather, which brings the best of the city, from the fragrance of mud of the first rain to watching it pour through the glass with a cup of hot tea and some bhajiya (Indian vegan snack).

The irony of the month this year was celebrating four extreme religion / caste festivities on the same day – Ganesh Utsav, Eid, Mother Mary’s fest & Paryushan Parva (Jain festival). With great enthusiasm and excitement people wished one another and became a part of other’s happy moments in their own way.

The togetherness and warmth of the people around the city only goes to falsify the myth that cosmopolitan’s cannot live in tranquility. Like the much known Hindu-Muslim saga which has become the legendary epic of Mumbai. They are most talked about and even more popular than our daily soap protagonist.

Beyond all the atrocities Mumbai has suffered, from the mind boggling crimes, criminals, terrorist attacks, bomb blast, communal riots, government bureaucracy to the shady political dispute, by by standing tall in unity, peace and brotherhood and proving their opponents wrong.

Irrespective of the differences this multi facet city struggles with, it yet has the strength and courage to fight back and bounces up even stronger every time it is cornered. Mumbai most definitely has the unlimited plasma to curb through any situation.

On a much lighter note; this month was one of its kinds. It’s was a mixture of different cultures, tradition, colours and faith. The simplicity and humbleness comes in abundance during such joyous occasion.

If you are a Mumbaikar, I’m sure you are proud of the city you hail from.

Way to go Mumbai !!!

Love, N.