Monday Mellow Yellows and Orange You Glad It's Monday - Bright Yellow Sari and Bangles - September 30, 2013

Well, October 3rd is my 69th birthday and the beginning of my final two months 
in India.  Four months have gone by in a flash.  It seems fitting that my post
for today is of a lovely friend, clad in a gorgeous yellow sari, wearing bangles
and lovely jewelry and with hennaed hands.  The occasion was a special
Hindu holiday, Karva Chauth, when married women fast from sunrise to 
moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands.  And, no, there is
no corresponding holiday when men fast for the safety and longevity of 
their wives!!!

I am participating in

Monday Mellow Yellows

and

Mandarin Orange Monday 61

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Vegetable Seller in Red Sari - September 10, 2013

I am now halfway through my six month stay in India.  I do so love this country, in
spite of its problems, poverty, and crowding in some areas.  The positives, for
me, far outweigh any negatives.  I am always excited by the pieces of India that 
my camera sees, like this woman selling vegetables in Jaipur.

I am participating in 

Ruby Tuesday Too

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and

Communal Global

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to join in this meme.

Orange You Glad It's Friday - Orange Sari Clad Motorcyclist in Jaipur - September 6, 2013

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India seems to be much stricter with its helmet laws than 

Mumbai.  Most often, drivers do wear helmets ( sans the chip strap much of the

time, though, which is of great concern to me ).  I am always reminding them

that, without it, the helmet is merely a decoration and won't protect their brain

if they are in an accident or hit a bump ( India has so many potholes! ).

Often, you will see the second passenger wearing a helmet as well - though

children won't have them on.

Here we have my "orange" for today - a lady, clad in an orange sari, riding

"pinion" - this was a new word for me when I came to India.  Motorcycles 

really scare me and, if I would ever ride one ( which I doubt ), I would have 

to have both legs straddling the cycyle.

I am participating in

Orange You Glad It's Friday, #54

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Woman in Jaipur Bazaar - August 27, 2013

India's bazaars are always so full of color, from the produce and fruits sold to the lovely
ladies in saris, buying or selling.  This was taken in the wonderful city of Jaipur in
Rajasthan where I lived five months last year.  I just returned from a wonderful five
days there, renewing friendships and enjoying "the Pink City".

I am participating in 

Monday Mellow Yellows

and 

Mandarin Orange Monday 56

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Mellow Yellow Monday #196 - An Indian Lady - October 22, 2012

When I was visiting Dr. Galundia in Jaipur the other day, this lovely lady came in,
wearing a pink and yellow sari.  I asked if I might take her photograph and she
agreed.  I thought it was perfect for Mellow Yellow Monday and she gave me her
permission to use it.  She had such a sweet face - though she might  not have
been feeling well.

An Indian blogger and friend, Indrani, has a wonderful series, called "Faces 

of India" which I'm sure you would enjoy - http://isharethese.blogspot.in/2012/10/faces-of-india-80.html.

I am participating in Mellow Yellow Monday, #196 -

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