In pics: Mumbai's 'cherry blossom' season paints the city pinkMumbai's very own 'cherry blossom' season is here. For those who cannot experience the phenomenon first-hand, here are a few photographs shared by photographer Ujwal Puri on social media. Check it out... 
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In pics: Mumbai's 'cherry blossom' season paints the city pink
The financial capital of India, Mumbai, is smeared in pink as 'cherry blossom' season begins. Credit: Ujwal Puri (Instagram/@ompsyram)
Although similar to Japan's famous cherry blossoms, these blossoms belong to a different flower. Credit: Ujwal Puri (Instagram/@ompsyram)
Tabebuia rosea, also called pink poui, and rosy trumpet tree, blossoms once in a year painting the city in pink. Credit: Ujwal Puri (Instagram/@ompsyram)
These plants typically flower between December and February. Credit: Ujwal Puri (Instagram/@ompsyram)
The Eastern Express Highway between Ghatkopar and Vikhroli in Mumbai is peppered with these pink blossoms. Credit: Ujwal Puri (Instagram/@ompsyram)
The sight of pink flowers carpeting the entire road has passersby mesmerised. Credit: Ujwal Puri (Instagram/@ompsyram)
The blossoms also attracts innumerable visitors. Credit: Ujwal Puri (Instagram/@ompsyram)