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I have been to many crowded places in India, but nothing had prepared me for the chaos of Sassoon Docks. It’s one of the craziest places I have ever seen. From the moment you arrive, all your senses are immediately activated. The noise is constant and deafening: fishermen shouting, auctioneers calling out prices, vendors bargaining; birds chirping as they circle above, boats rumbling in the distance. The strong smell of fish hits your nose. The Koli fisherwomen of Sassoon Docks are the beating heart of Sassoon Docks. Their daily presence transforms the dockside into a living canvas of movement, sound, and color. I found myself constantly on alert, startled by the Koli fisherwomen carrying their buckets on their heads and weaving swiftly through the crowd, and carts and people rushing past from all directions. It was a real exercise just to avoid stepping into a fishy puddle or slipping on a stray fish. Visually, the place is just as overwhelming. Bright colors are everywhere, from fishing boats to crates to clothes of the Koli fisherwomen.
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