--- url: 'https://dri.es/album/mumbai-2016' title: 'Mumbai 2016' author: name: 'Dries Buytaert' url: 'https://dri.es/about' date: '2026-06-02T07:45:41+00:00' license: 'https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/' type: album count: 70 --- # Mumbai 2016 ![Small metal bowls filled with colorful ground spices are arranged on a glass surface.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/spice-king-2-640w.jpg) ![A shopkeeper explains spices to a customer, gesturing with his hands.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/spice-king-1-640w.jpg) ![Various types of bananas, including green, yellow, and red, are displayed for sale at a market stall.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/crawford-market-2-640w.jpg) ![A man in white clothing sits on a ledge, eating fruit, surrounded by boxes and papayas at a market.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/crawford-market-1-640w.jpg) ![Several colorful parakeets are inside a metal cage, with one bird clinging to the front bars.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/crawford-market-3-640w.jpg) ![A butcher chops raw meat on a wooden block with a cleaver at a meat market.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/meat-market-3-640w.jpg) ![Several people are lying on makeshift beds in a market area, resting among hanging bags and metal hooks.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/meat-market-6-640w.jpg) ![A discarded animal carcass with exposed ribs lies on a dirty floor next to torn sacks and plastic waste.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/meat-market-2-640w.jpg) ![Two men process raw meat using a manual grinder at a butcher shop, pressing it through the machine.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/meat-market-5-640w.jpg) ![An empty, worn-out fish market with stained countertops, a rusty weighing scale, and a bicycle leaning against a counter.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/meat-market-1-640w.jpg) ![A person wearing brown shoes stands on a muddy floor near a fish head, dirty rag, and debris.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/meat-market-4-640w.jpg) ![A basket filled with fresh, silver-colored fish on a plastic-lined surface at a market.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/crawford-market-4-640w.jpg) ![A shoemaker sits on the floor, carefully stitching a sandal with a needle and thread.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/shoe-maker-640w.jpg) ![Many boats of different sizes float on calm water, with a few larger passenger boats on the left side.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/harbor-640w.jpg) ![A bottle of Kingfisher beer, a frosty glass of beer, and a small container of peanuts on a table.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/lunch-640w.jpg) ![People walk on a sandy beach, some in traditional Indian clothing, with a city skyline visible in the background.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/beach-1-640w.jpg) ![A street vendor in a white cap peels fruit at his small cart filled with fresh produce and snacks.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/beach-2-640w.jpg) ![A green and yellow park bench on a dirt path.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/hanging-gardens-park-1-640w.jpg) ![Two women in traditional clothing walk along a dirt path in a park, holding hands and talking.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/hanging-gardens-park-2-640w.jpg) ![A wide view of a city skyline with a sandy beach and calm ocean, framed by green trees.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/hanging-gardens-park-3-640w.jpg) ![An elderly man lies on a wooden bench with his hands crossed, his red sandals placed on the ground nearby.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/hanging-gardens-park-4-640w.jpg) ![Passengers sit inside a red bus, looking out the windows.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/two-generations-640w.jpg) ![A street barber shop with a chair under an umbrella, while three men stand nearby talking.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/local-barber-640w.jpg) ![A crumbling slum with makeshift homes and scattered debris with a young child in the shadows.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/slums-2-640w.jpg) ![A man sits on a step, his head in his hands, with slums stretching behind him.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/slums-3-640w.jpg) ![A person walks on a large pipeline over a polluted waterway, with houses and a bridge in the background.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/slums-1-640w.jpg) ![The sun rises over a city skyline, casting a warm, hazy glow on buildings, trees, and a calm lake, intensified by smog or pollution.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/sunrise-640w.jpg) ![A laptop and microphone on a podium in an empty auditorium, prepared for a presentation or speech.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/keynote-venue-1-640w.jpg) ![A woman creates a vibrant rangoli design in the shape of Druplicon, the drop-shaped Drupal logo, using colored sand on a marble floor.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/drupalcon-sand-art-640w.jpg) ![Close-up of a blue Royal Enfield Classic 350 motorcycle, showing its engine, exhaust, and side panel with the Drupal logo engraved.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/drupalcon-motorcycle-price-640w.jpg) ![A woman stands with three young schoolgirls in uniforms, all carrying backpacks and looking at the camera.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/school-girls-640w.jpg) ![A busy city street with cars, motorcycles, and auto-rickshaws moving in traffic, while pedestrians walk along the sidewalk.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/traffic-1-640w.jpg) ![A large truck with a covered cargo bed is parked on the roadside near a motorcycle repair shop.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/traffic-3-640w.jpg) ![An empty auditorium with rows of red seats faces a stage where a small group of people is preparing.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/keynote-venue-2-640w.jpg) ![A group of people on stage present a Drupal-themed superhero slide, with some striking playful superhero poses.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/drupalcon-prenote-drupalman-640w.jpg) ![A large group of people on stage raising their hands and singing or cheering together at an event.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/drupalcon-prenote-dancing-640w.jpg) ![A woman sits on a wooden chair gesturing "shh" with her finger.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/secret-meeting-with-donna-640w.jpg) ![A man in a plaid shirt and a woman in colorful clothing sit and smile in an auditorium.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/drupalcon-dries-amanda-640w.jpg) ![A large group of people in an auditorium cheer and raise their hands, some wearing orange headbands.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/drupalcon-group-photo-640w.jpg) *A little over 1,000 people attended the first DrupalCon in India. For 82% of the attendees, it was their first DrupalCon. There was also much better gender diversity than at other DrupalCons.* ![A large group of people at DrupalCon Asia 2016 gather on stage, trying to take a selfie with Dries Buytaert, who remains at the podium where he delivered his talk.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/drupalcon-selfie-craze-1-640w.jpg) *People in India love talking selfies!* ![A large group of people at DrupalCon Asia 2016 gather on stage, trying to take a selfie with Dries Buytaert, who remains at the podium where he delivered his talk.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/drupalcon-selfie-craze-2-640w.jpg) ![A group of people lights candles from a ceremonial lamp at an event, with one person bending forward.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/drupalcon-lighting-of-the-lamp-ceremony-640w.jpg) ![A man wearing a red turban and glasses speaks on stage at DrupalCon Asia 2016, holding a remote.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/drupalcon-keynote-640w.jpg) ![A large group of people in matching blue Acquia shirts gathers outdoors at night, smiling and cheering together.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/acquia-india-team-640w.jpg) ![People are dancing in the aisles of a crowded auditorium while others watch, clap, and take photos.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/drupalcon-bollywood-dance-640w.jpg) ![A long, covered walkway at IIT Bombay stretches into the distance, with a few people walking, cycling, and standing by the railing on the right side.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/iit-mumbai-640w.jpg) ![Packets of tea and spice mix on a glass counter with a printed recipe for making Indian tea.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/buying-chai-tea-2-640w.jpg) ![Glass jars filled with various spices and herbs are neatly arranged on shelves in a store.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/buying-chai-tea-1-640w.jpg) ![A taxi driver with a gray beard sits in his car, resting his arm on the door while stuck in traffic.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/traffic-2-640w.jpg) ![A man pulls a loaded cart through a crowded street while another person rides a red scooter nearby.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/working-hard-1-640w.jpg) ![Three men push and pull a heavy wooden cart loaded with bundled sticks on a busy street.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/working-hard-2-640w.jpg) ![A goat eats vegetable scraps from a large container on a busy street with people and vehicles around.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-1-640w.jpg) ![People work outside a repair shop with scattered tools and machinery, while two men sit on parked scooters.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-2-640w.jpg) ![Old apartment building with open windows and clothes hanging outside to dry.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-3-640w.jpg) ![Two people press flatbreads onto a hot griddle with bare hands while another person prepares dough in the background.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-4-640w.jpg) ![A man in a light blue outfit sits on a bench in a workshop, looking at his phone.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-5-640w.jpg) ![A busy street market with people walking, scooters parked, and vendors selling goods under makeshift stalls.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-6-640w.jpg) ![Two men repair and assemble engine parts in an outdoor workshop, surrounded by tools, metal scraps, and cardboard boxes.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-7-640w.jpg) ![Mechanics work on a dismantled car engine in a busy outdoor repair area, using tools to remove parts.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-8-640w.jpg) ![Workers dismantle a damaged car, removing parts and components in an outdoor scrapyard.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-9-640w.jpg) ![A pair of worn mannequin legs rest on a dusty, old suitcase in a cluttered space.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-10-640w.jpg) ![A pile of old rotary telephones in various colors, stacked together on a wooden surface.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-11-640w.jpg) ![A collection of old, dusty boomboxes and cassette players stacked on the ground, some with open tape decks.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-12-640w.jpg) ![A colorful statue of Ganesha with one hand raised, surrounded by other Hindu deity statues on a shelf.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-13-640w.jpg) ![A room filled with various stone and wooden statues, including human figures, animals, and deities, arranged on shelves.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-14-640w.jpg) ![Various stone and ceramic sculptures, including Buddha heads and cow figurines, are displayed on a rough surface.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-15-640w.jpg) ![A stone statue of a woman wearing jewelry, holding an object in one hand, with a calm facial expression.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/chor-bazaar-16-640w.jpg) ![A child in a pink shirt presses against a car window begging for money.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/begging-1-640w.jpg) ![A young child with messy hair looks into a car window begging for money.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/begging-2-640w.jpg) ![A family of three rides a motorcycle on a busy street. The child sits in front, holding the handlebars, while the father, the only one wearing a helmet, drives.](https://dri.es/files/cache/mumbai-2016/happy-family-640w.jpg)