Places of worship of varied faiths
With the head of a wise man, and the body of a bull or lion, and the wings of an eagle, the Lamassu is a symbol. Of wisdom, intelligence, courage, strength and above all, the vision to soar up in the sky - Maneckji Seth Agiary - Parsi Imprint on Mumbai - Imagewrighter
Hindu scriptures are full of divine stories associated with food. Lord Krishna’s favourite was butter and curd, while the elephant god Ganesha feasts on Modak (a rice dumpling with sweet filling) - Sweet Offerings - Getting closer to God - ImageWrighter
Four entrances lead into the teakwood-enriched nave that has a gallery and fibreglass murals depicting the story of Mary. Elaborate stone arches separate the nave from the Sanctum Sanctorum - Mount Mary Church, Mumbai - ImageWrighter
The most often used column is the Corinthian with its fluted pillars and the elaborate capital on top. This comprised acanthus leaves in two staggered rows and four scrolls in the original - Columns in Heritage Architecture - ImageWrighter