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Maharashtra

We spent a few days driving around the western part of Maharashtra, the large state of which Mumbai is the west-coast anchor. Our drive started in the slums of Mumbai, zipped across the modern four-lane expressway through the Western Ghats to Pune, and stretched across the high desert-like plains to Aurangabad. These photos span four days from Mumbai to Aurangabad, to Ellora and back, to Ajanta and back, and back to Mumbai. See blog at https://davidkotz.org/2009/01/23/maharashtra/.
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  • plastic collectors on the streets of Mumbai.

    plastic collectors on the streets of Mumbai.

  • the high plains: very dry, but with (some) irrigated farms. Maharashtra.

    the high plains: very dry, but with (some) irrigated farms. Maharashtra.

  • dry, rugged terrain; waterfalls come to life in the rainy season. Maharashtra.

    dry, rugged terrain; waterfalls come to life in the rainy season. Maharashtra.

  • a huge wind farm. Maharashtra.

    a huge wind farm. Maharashtra.

  • a deep chasm (the new roadbed) looms at left, with only plastic tape to keep us from falling. Maharashtra.

    a deep chasm (the new roadbed) looms at left, with only plastic tape to keep us from falling. Maharashtra.

  • flocks of sheep, goats, and cows are a common road hazard. Maharashtra.

    flocks of sheep, goats, and cows are a common road hazard. Maharashtra.

  • hand-made cow patties set out to dry by the roadside. Maharashtra.

    hand-made cow patties set out to dry by the roadside. Maharashtra.

  • cows and their valuable product. Maharashtra.

    cows and their valuable product. Maharashtra.

  • Maharastra

    Maharastra

    this house has a very neat stack of cow patties. Maharashtra.

  • I saw several clusters of teepees, presumably temporary, made of sticks and cloth. Maharashtra.

    I saw several clusters of teepees, presumably temporary, made of sticks and cloth. Maharashtra.

  • gypsies, perhaps? Maharashtra.

    gypsies, perhaps? Maharashtra.

  • there were many, many brick-making operations. Maharashtra.

    there were many, many brick-making operations. Maharashtra.

  • the Maharashtra men’s style: the cap, kurta, and dhoti, always white.

    the Maharashtra men’s style: the cap, kurta, and dhoti, always white.

  • a common sight; men stop to chat or just to think. Maharashtra.

    a common sight; men stop to chat or just to think. Maharashtra.

  • colorful clothing as we pass through a village. Maharashtra.

    colorful clothing as we pass through a village. Maharashtra.

  • We did not have time for Daulatabad, once the capital. Maharashtra.

    We did not have time for Daulatabad, once the capital. Maharashtra.

  • Daulatabad ruins. Maharashtra.

    Daulatabad ruins. Maharashtra.

  • Daulatabad, main fortress at top. Maharashtra.

    Daulatabad, main fortress at top. Maharashtra.

  • John and Mara watch a weaver at work. Maharashtra.

    John and Mara watch a weaver at work. Maharashtra.

  • this area is known for its silk+gold weaving. Maharashtra.

    this area is known for its silk+gold weaving. Maharashtra.

  • Maharastra

    Maharastra

    skilled hands, weaving. Maharashtra.

  • what’s this cow up to? This is a cane-juice vendor. Maharashtra.

    what’s this cow up to? This is a cane-juice vendor. Maharashtra.

  • Maharastra

    Maharastra

    While the cow walks, the man puts sugar cane through and sells the juice. Maharashtra.

  • Maharastra

    Maharastra

    cotton fields. Maharashtra.

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