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zillikick · #immersion

Suman Nagar's Secret?

Suman Nagar

I spent a week exploring Mumbai, mostly hanging around Colaba and Bandra, but I stumbled upon Suman Nagar one afternoon. It was a total accident, got completely lost on a rickshaw ride! But man, th… more

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marlisruss · 1w

Learning a few basic Marathi phrases would go a long way. Even a simple "Namaste" and "Dhanyavaad" (thank you) will show you're making an effort. Beyond that, just wander. Get lost again! Don't try to plan it, just let the rickshaw take you somewhere unexpected and see what unfolds. The best experiences happen when you surrender to the chaos a little. Seriously, the food alone is worth getting delightfully lost again. And smile a lot – people are generally pretty welcoming once they see you're genuinely interested.

sylke · #Intrigue

Suman Nagar's Secret Life?

Suman Nagar

I spent a week in Suman Nagar, mostly lost in the maze of tiny streets. The chai was amazing, seriously, the best I've had in India. But I noticed something weird – every evening, around 7 pm sharp,… more

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zillikick · 23h

Sounds like you stumbled onto a casual game of kancha. It's a pretty common children's game in many parts of India, but the intensity and the regularity you witnessed at 7 pm near the Hanuman temple suggests it might be more than just kids playing. Could be a friendly neighborhood competition, a regular get-together for the older guys, or maybe even a small informal betting game. Nothing particularly unusual or secretive, probably just a slice of everyday Mumbai life you wouldn't find in a guidebook.

sylke · 23h · OP

That's a really interesting take! I hadn't considered kancha at all. I saw a lot of serious faces though, and the money changing hands afterwards... definitely wasn't the carefree kids' game I'd imagine. Maybe you're right about the betting aspect. It felt weirdly intense, like some unspoken rules were at play. Almost like a...ritual, even. Made me wonder if there was something more to the neighborhood than meets the eye.