The arrival of the monsoon in Mumbai has brought more than just rain. Videos of peacocks walking freely on Pedder Road have taken over social media, giving people a rare glimpse of the birds in one of the city’s busiest areas. The unexpected sight drew the attention of passersby, many of whom paused to watch before capturing the moment on their phones.The clips have since gone viral, with many calling it one of the most memorable moments of the season so far.
Viral videos catch everyone’s attention
One video shows a group of peacocks calmly walking along Pedder Road despite the busy surroundings. Another captures a peacock perched on a balcony railing, standing out against Mumbai’s skyline.
Social media reacts
The videos quickly sparked reactions online.One X user wrote, โFinally Finally, #Rains have hit #Mumbai and what a beautiful sight this morning.. Scene at Mumbai’s Pedder Road and Grand Paradi at #Kemps corner.โAnother user posted, โPeacocks were spotted roaming Mumbaiโs busy Pedder Road after recent monsoon rains, delighting residents. Experts say the birds likely ventured from nearby Malabar Hill due to cooler weather. It is a rare, charming sight in the heart of the city.โAnother commented, โPeacocks, in the middle of the city! Unseen โฆ Unheard of!!! Beautiful, nevertheless!!!โ
Users point to nearby green areas
Several users suggested that the birds may have come from the green spaces around Malabar Hill and Doongerwadi, also known as the Tower of Silence.One user wrote, โThey come from the Tower of Silence and Godrej Baug, both maintained by the Parsi community, where these beauties live.โOthers simply admired the moment.โWow, man, true beauty,โ one user wrote.Another commented, โMumbai never fails to surprise. This is beautiful.โDisclaimer: This article is based on viral social media videos and user reactions. The Times of Indiahas not independently verified the authenticity of the videos or the claims made in online posts.Thumb image: X