MUMBAI CITY A dream city that Never Sleeps
MUMBAI
...A dream city that Never Sleeps
Mumbai, previously known as Bombay is one of the most populous and biggest cities of Maharashtra. Also the biggest metropolis of this state, Mumbai is also popular as the entertainment and financial capital. It is the largest city of India and fondly called as the city of dreams. It is a place filled with dreamers and people who work hard day and night to achieve their dreams. From struggling actors, laborers, Bollywood stars to gangsters, Mumbai has a lot. A lot that can be written about and talked about! Mumbai is also home to one of the biggest slum area as well as home to the richest and thus it is only fair to describe Mumbai as a city for all. The majorly spoken language is definitely Hindi , but this city has welcomed people from all faiths and religion warmly. If you want to know and experience diversity, visit Mumbai. This city also has its very own language that is the Bambaiiya Hindi. Known to be a city filled with warm and friendly people, we believe that anything written about Mumbai is never enough.
BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN MUMBAI
Gateway of India
Gateway of India
The Gateway of India that was built in the 20th century is one of the biggest tourist attractions of Mumbai. The building stands beautifully overlooking the Arabian Sea and the location of this building is what makes it so attractive. It is 85 feet tall and it is one of Mumbai’s most significant landmarks. The construction of the Gateway of India took almost 13 years to finish and it was built in dedication to the first visit done by King George V and also Queen Mary to India. This happened in 1911 and hence if you have never noticed, there is also a line that reads, ‘Erected to commemorate the landing in India of their Imperial Majesties King George V and Queen Mary on the second December.’ Right opposite to this attraction stands another beautiful and historical building- the Taj Mahal Hotel. This hotel has existed even before the Gateway of India was erected, 21 years before to be precise. Opposite to this beautiful landmark of Mumbai also stands a statue of Shivaji that has a historical significance. Shivaji was a king who resorted to guerilla warfare so that his Maratha Empire could be established. He wanted to set up his empire in the Sahyadri mountain range so that it stands as a symbol of pride and courage that the empire strongly reflected in those times. The statue of Shivaji was unveiled on Republic day in 1961. The Gateway also has total of five jetties to take you to other places of interest away from Mumbai like the Elephanta caves and also Alibaug. Visit the Gateway of India for the scenic beauty. The views of the sea from this monument are worth watching and truly a sight to behold. The architecture is a mix of both Hindu and Muslim styles. The arch of the monument has been given a Muslim styled architecture and the decorating part has been done using Hindu style.
Mount Mary Church
Mount Mary Church
Another great attraction is the Mount Marcy Church that is called the Basilica of our Lady Mount situated in the westerns suburbs of Mumbai. This church is highly significant not just for Christians but also for people who belong to different faiths and religions. The Mount Mary Festival called as the Bandra Fair is very popular and people from all over flock to the church. During this period the church is crowded and it might get a little congested. If you want to experience and view the beauty of this church it is better you visit on days when there is lesser crowded. It is said that the church was built in the 16th century and the Portuguese on their visit to India built this church and they even got the statue of Virgin Mary. In 18th century however, the Marathas completely destroyed the church and in 1760 it was rebuilt and that is what you see today. Mount Mary church is one of the many attractions of Mumbai that is also visited by many each day. It is a belief among people that if you ask for something whole heartedly, your wishes will be fulfilled. The idol is believed to have such powers. It is said that the church also houses the blood of Pope John Paul II who visited our country in 1986. Visit the church on New Year’s Eve , that is when the church is illuminated and it is a sight to behold.
Haji Ali
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| Haji Ali |
Haji Ali Dargah is one of the most renowned and revered mausoleums of the country. Situated in Worli, the Haji Ali Dargah is located in the middle of an island and that’s one of the many reasons that make this place so attractive. Haji Ali is another very important landmark of Mumbai and it is said that this dargah was built in 1431 and it is the mausoleum of Pir Haji Ali Shah who was a Sufi saint. Approximately 30,000 people visit this dargah every week and ad per legends it is said that the Saint had once visited India to spread the teachings of Islam. Before he passed away, he had asked his followers to keep the coffin carrying his dead body into the sea. And today that spot is exactly where the Haji Ali stands. The Dargah has been given an Islamic architecture style and the white domes and the beautiful minarets are examples of the same. Mughal style architecture is one of the best and also a pleasing to the eye architecture. The gateway of the Dargah is made of pure marble and also the minarets have been built with white marble. There is an attraction within this attraction and that is the beautiful Qawwali Khana where they hold Qawwali recitals every Friday. The interiors have been done intricately with mirrors and on some portions of the shrine you will also see verses from the Quran written. For those who are believers, they do not really need a reason to visit the Haji Ali Dargah. And for the non believers, the architecture and the scenic location serves as a good reason to visit this divine place. And on Ed, the relics of Prophet Muhamed are put on for public display.
The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
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| The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel |
Mumbai, previously known as Bombay is one of the most populous and biggest cities of Maharashtra. Also the biggest metropolis of this state, Mumbai is also popular as the entertainment and financial capital. It is the largest city of India and fondly called as the city of dreams. It is a place filled with dreamers and people who work hard day and night to achieve their dreams. From struggling actors, laboureres, Bollywood stars to gangsters, Mumbai has a lot. A lot that can be written about and talked about! Mumbai is also home to one of the biggest slum area as well as home to the richest and thus it is only fair to describe Mumbai as a city for all. The majorsly spoken language is definitely Hindi , but this city has welcomed people from all faiths and religion warmly. If you want to know and experience diversity, visit Mumbai. This city also has its very own language that is the Bambaiiya Hindi. Known to be a city filled with warm and friendly people, we believe that anything written about Mumbai is never enough.
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