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The Elephanta Caves & the kanheri Caves are great places to visit. The Elephanta Caves, dating back to 600 A.D., can be reached by a ferry rideof about 1 hour from the Gateway of India. The kanheri caves were buddhist places of practicing their austerities around the first century A.D. They are situated in Bombay's National Park. Adjoining pic : Elephanta Caves Leave a Comment
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Elephanta caves, are a series of exquisite ancient rock temples carved into the landscape of Elephanta Islands. Built between the 9th and 12th century CE, these structures are true marvels of architectural ingenuity. Elephanta Island is only accessible by boat (a journey of about 11km) from the 'Gateway of India'. Leave a Comment
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Don't be confused like I did. My mind is saying that I'm going to the gate of India to check out the elephanta caves.
So while walking to the gate of India, I thought I've reached the destination. But my mind told me I should take a ferry out first to reach my destination. Lucky aadil was there telling me that this is the navy's quaters. And they have different gates name. Leave a Comment
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Here's where most of the government office. I looked like a High court place. But I'm not sure what it really is. The offices are located at the bottom of the city hall and the sides of it.
Here's where also people do birth registration, marriage, licensing and so on. Leave a Comment
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Maybe not to you, but it sure looked very familiar to me. It's a box of Gudang Garam cigarettes flattened on the street. I've never known that Indian smoked Gudang Garam cigarettes here in India. It's not the kinda cigarettes for the Indians here in Singapore.
Well, I was told that the cigarettes is expensive for an average Indian. Wow....it goes a long way from Indonesia. Leave a Comment
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MADH ISLAND-one of my favorite get-aways. Located in the remote area of Erangal beach, this scenic beach reminds me of Goa. Limited public transport(just one local bus route), but a cab ride from the Juhu suburb would take you there in 20 mins.
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CHOWPATTY BEACH: Chowpatty occupies a Special place in the life of Mumbai, being the venue of mass political meetings during thefreedom struggle Spectacular Immersion of Ganesh idols take place hereXon the 10th day of the Ganesh Festival.
ELEPHANTA ISLAND: 9 km by sea, 7th century rock cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Regular conducted tours by launches available from Gateway of India.
GATEWAY OF INDIA: Built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911, designed in the 16th century Gujarat style.
HEADQUARTERS OF WESTERN RAILWAY: An attractive building with a sculptured group representing engineering, commeree and agriculture as ornamentation.
HIGH COURT: An early English Gothic style of architecture completed in 1878.
HUTATMA CHOWK: Business centre of Mumbai formerly known as Flora Fountain.
JAIN TEMPLE: Built in marble in 1904, dedicated to Adinath, the first Tirthankara or apostle.
KAMLA NEHRU-PARK: Situated on the slopes of Malabar Hills offers a panoramic view of Marine Drive.
MANI BHAVAN (GANDHI MEMORIAL): A memorial to Mahatma Gandhi who stayed here from time to time between 1917 and 1934.
NETAJI SUBHASH ROAD (MARINE DRIVE): A promenade along the waterfront.
PHEROZSHAH MEHTA GARDENS (HANGING GARDENS): Laid out in 1881 on top of a reservoir.
PRINCE OF WALES MUSEUM: One of the most interesting museums of India, has three main sections: Art, Archaeology and Natural History.
TARAPOREWAIA AQUARIUM: Opened in 1951, has interesting specimens of marine and fresh-water fish.
CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI TERMINUS (Formerly Victoria Terminus): Designed in Italian Gothic style by F.W. Stevens. The Ist train to steam out of Mumbai was from here to Thane in 1853.
Other places of interest in the city are the University, Rajabai Clock Tower, Jehangir Art Gallery, Nehru Science Centre, Mahalakshmi Temple, Afghan Church, Raudat Tahera and Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market (Crawford Market), and in the Suburbs are Kanheri Caves, National Park, Lion Safari Park, Esselworld and Juhu Beach. Leave a Comment
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It is noteworthy that the columns of Byculla Church were shipped from England and originally meant for but were too large for Bombay Town Hall.
In 1998 when Christian leaders peacefully protest against the threat of Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Gujarat government to stop grants-in-aid to the educational institutions run by their organisations, the Gloria Church in Byculla marked the protest by switching off the lights and people marched with candles.
Location: Dr Ambedkar Road, Sant Savtha Marg, Byculla Leave a Comment
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The Gloria Church in Byculla is a Catholic Community Church that runs also a school for handicapped children.
It is noteworthy that the columns of Byculla Church were shipped from England and originally meant for but were too large for Bombay Town Hall.
Location: Dr Ambedkar Road, Sant Savtha Marg,Byculla Leave a Comment
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Constructed during the British Era, the grey stones of the Gloria Church support a lofty tower and four turrets that rise up to 160 feet and even today compete in height with the surrounding buildings. Its 90-year-old edifice is built in English Gothic style in the form of a Latin cross.
Location: Dr Ambedkar Road, Sant Savtha Marg, Byculla Leave a Comment
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