{India}N Graffiti{S}, Rishikesh
Graffiti: Soldiers Of India
From this fantabulous set of Indian street graphics
The Graffiti of Ranwar, Bandra
On
the way to dinner in Lower Parel the other night, we took a short cut
around the back of Lilavati Hospital, south of Hill Road and that
is when I discovered Ranwar in Bandra. This bohemian enclave, with its
colonial bungalows, narrow streets and artistically graffitied walls has
an entirely different feel to it - one which really appealed to me
(perhaps this is the closest I am going to get to South London right
now?!) We came back today for a Sunday stroll to take a closer look and
so that I could take some photos:
I have looked up some history on the area and apparently Ranwar is one of the
original 24 pakhadis (hamlets) that made up Bandra since the earliest documented
history in early 1700s. It has managed to retain its village character even
as present-day development has hemmed it in on all sides*.
A
local tells me that the village now attracts 'French
Hipsters'...perhaps because the area has a relaxed Goan feel to it and
the pace of life seems much slower. Unfortunately Chapel Road has now
also become a convenient thoroughfare (hence how we discovered it) so if
you are at a loose end on a Sunday in Bandra,
it is definitely worth taking a look when traffic is at a minimum. You
will find most of the street art around Chapel Road and Waroda Road. I
have to admit, I find the hamlet of Ranwar utterly charming.
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| Shame someone has grafittied the graffiti |
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| My favourite! |