This is the Replica of the Cradle of Ali Asghar 6 Month Old Martyred Son Of Hussain, a photo by firoze shakir photographerno1 on Flickr.
The entire series of events at Amin Imambada on Ashura Day happen under the aegis of Irani tradition thought and is a powerful passion play ,it is their pain their heritage they share with us .. it is what their forefathers early migrants bought too our shores and it continues by the new generation till date .
I have seen this on the shoulders of my Uncle when I was a little child ,,, it is part of the memory of my childhood.
The Shabis replicas take a round of the Amin Imambabad courtyard , this includes alams taboots and Iranian gentlemen playing the parts of the Battle of Karbala.
But the person who stands out larger than life is Shimr..beating the people around.
Once the Shabis move out or rather as they enter the hardcore zanjir kama and sword matam takes place .. even shooting this is next to impossible for years I sat perched on a gate and shot from a single camera slides BW and color ..I would shoot over 40 rolls .. I mean today it is much easier .
The contribution of the Iranis to the tapestry of Ghame Hussain in Mumbai Imamwada is immense ..and they have nurtured it adding Hindustani hospitality and other beautiful ingredients making it a a memorable experience.
