M mystifies MUMBAI

Ideally, I’d call it Bombay. A city that I was born and bred in. No matter where I go, ย I always want to comeย backย home. So, a pictorial post to the city I love was a given. I am sharing some snapshots of South Mumbai. These are much loved tourist spots. Every time you see them, you learn something new.
Right from being handed in dowry to being held at ransom, Mumbai has seen it all. A city that harbors dreams like no other, you can’t escape its charms. Once you visit Mumbai, you’ve made it a part of your life for good.
Victoria Terminus, now known as Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, theย architectural wonder never ceases to amaze you. The head quarters of the Central Railways, it was built in 1887 toย commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria

The Naval Dockyard, every bit regal.

The Indian Ship building yard where only Naval Personnel can enter. Photography further around this area is restricted.

Flora Fountain, splendour spelt.

One of the most beautiful fountains in Mumbai, named after the Roman Goddess Flora. ย Not the one you can throw a coin into though.

Rajabai Clock Tower, hear the bells chime
Mumbai’s own Big Ben stands in the Universtity Campus. Built by a son for his blind mother so she could eat dinner on time as per religious requirements.
Gateway of India, history redefined

Built to welcome royalty, it also invited terror, twice. The Gateway, Mumbai’s most
famous landmark bears testimony to a history she can’t change.

David Sassoon Library to the left, Army and Navy building in centre, and Watsons Hotel to the right, at Kala Ghoda

Kala Ghoda has becomeย synonymousย with the festival of the same name. The David Sassoonย Libraryย  clubbed with the Army and Navy Building next door, remind of an era gone by. The Watsons Hotel on the right is India’s oldest surviving cast iron building. Mark Twain at one time, stayed as a guest out here.

The Queen’s necklace,ย Marine Drive

Marine Drive is a sight to behold, both at day and at night. As the Arabian waters lap up your worries, the lights around theย promenade illuminate as the sun sets. And diamonds are no match for a lit up Queen’s Necklace.

Haji Ali, shot from a moving cab.
A Sufi Saint who made Mumbai his home and loved it so much, that his casket came floating back to these very waters. Reminds me why myย umbilicalย cord with this city can never be cut, ever.

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51 responses to “M mystifies MUMBAI”

  1. Corinne Rodrigues avatar
    Corinne Rodrigues

    A lovely look at the majestic and iconic city! I’m finally happy to be here! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      And we are super happy to have you here ๐Ÿ˜€

  2. Suzy avatar
    Suzy

    Love love love Mumbai – my soul lives there. My post is on Mumbai too, though quite different from yours. Love love love your post.

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      I know Suzy, I saw. Amazing ain’t it, the city that binds ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Rachna avatar

    Have been brought up in South Bombay. Love the city dearly for all the fabulous memories and the great friends I have there.

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      I can imagine Rachna. It will always be home.

  4. Meena avatar
    Meena

    I hv been to mubai a good 15 years back! Been on my list to revisit….. Myabe soon

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Fingers crossed Meena.

  5. Rainbow Hues avatar

    A very nice historic collage of Mumbai… true, once here you don’t wanna go anywhere…

    Having said that, Mumbai is more… ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Of course it is. No city can be described in a few words.

  6. Laxmi Chundi Addanki avatar

    My favorite city, Mumbai..given a chance, I’ll pack bags to settle down there – thanks for the pictorial and memories Gee…
    CHeers, L

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Awwww, come back Laxmi ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. JANU avatar

    Beautiful city that I have come to love. South Bombay is just awesome…I love the British Architecture of the buildings there.

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Oh yes and hence it was my muse.

  8. Ruchira avatar

    After seeing this pics .. Mumbai aana to banata hai !

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Aajaa haa aajaa…..oh ho ho aaja…..itna invitation bus?

  9. Roshni AaMom avatar

    Lovely pics! Never been to Mumbai…definitely hope to!

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Come, the city and me await ๐Ÿ˜€

  10. Chatty Wren avatar

    This post made me so nostalgic!

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      I am so happy that it did ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. Afshan avatar

    I visited Mumbai when it was bombay back in 1994. I was in school then. Memories are hazy but I remember that I was in awe by looking how magnificent and endless the city was
    I remember asking my Uncle where does this city end. HE Liked the question a lot.
    I Remember many of these spots. Some more we visited essel world, chaupati , juhu ,Kamla nehru park , some boot house and many more….
    I LOVED THE CITY and still love it
    thanks for the revival

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      You must revisit Afshan. It is still mesmerizing.

  12. Bhav.Zz avatar

    Mumbai has so much to tell ๐Ÿ™‚

    Bhavya
    Just Another Blog

  13. hitch writer avatar

    Nice although I was born in Suburban Santacruz and Lived most of my time in Andheri… whenever I close my eyes and think mumbai its either VT or Churchgate station that comes to my mind ! ๐Ÿ™‚

    A city I was born in… but never felt like home… I left it too young… but visit it almost 2-3 times a year… I love being there… but wouldn’t live there ! ๐Ÿ˜€

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Well, with all its craziness, it is home to me. Will always be ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. Cynthia Rodrigues Manchekar avatar

    Vinita, what a lovely ode to my favourite city, Bombay! You know, I actually cried when I heard the news that they’d re-named it Mumbai. I just felt something had changed in the naming. My city is so beautiful, and yet not quite what it used to be. Incidentally, I work in South Bombay, a short walk away from FLora Fountain, and see the pics you’ve uploaded almost every day. ๐Ÿ™‚ Nice, really nice.

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Don’t get me started on the name change. I still refer to it as Bombay though. Glad you could connect.

  15. Shilpa Garg avatar

    Our home for 8 years! Thanks for reviving some beautiful memories of Mumbai ๐Ÿ™‚

  16. Naina Madan avatar

    You would not believe this! I was planning to do my M for Marine Drive, because Mumbai is Bombay for me too!
    I clicked a similar picture of gateway from ferry with all the three grand buildings in sight!
    Your post reminds me of my D for Delhi post and just how much we love our cities!

    Justice done to your city, by you! Well done. ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Oh we are such desis I guess.

  17. sharmila k avatar

    I came with a million apprehensions two decades ago to this magical city-Mumbai and I stayed back..in its lap,hopefully for ever..
    Wherever I go there is no place like Mumbai.It is home !

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      And thank god you did….warna main daant kisko dikhati ๐Ÿ˜›

  18. Shail Mohan avatar

    One memorable visit is all I have to remember the city ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Time for the second one, Shail.

  19. Nandana avatar

    You’re upping the Mumbai tourism by a 100 points at least. ๐Ÿ™‚
    Wonderful pics, and the post is dripping with the love and pride you have for Mumbai.
    Should visit soon!

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      I’m doing my bit for the nation Nandana ๐Ÿ™‚

  20. Prateek avatar

    I have never been to Mumbai (except for the drive from the airport to Pune), your pics makes me regret it!

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeee ab toh visit kar lo!

  21. sridevi datta avatar

    You describe Mumbai just like your child or as though you were her mother …the last sentence almost brought a lump to my throat…Hugs to you Vini …you bring pictures to life ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      I do belong heart, mind and soul to this city Sri. So it was a natural trail I took.

  22. BHAVIKK SHAH's BLOG avatar

    HI ,
    A very well articulated – I have been born and brought up in Mumbai & I work at BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and many a times I pass by the flora fountain, but since we are so busy in our ever rushing life that we sometimes ignore such beauty around us – its like you dont value the things you have…
    your post will make me standby at flora for few minutes..to admire its beauty
    Thanks For Sharing & making me realize what Aamchi Mumbai has..
    Regards
    Bhavikk shah
    Author on – http://www.stockmusings.com

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      I am so glad this post rekindled that feeling of pride and hoy Bhavikk

    2. BHAVIKK SHAH's BLOG avatar

      HI
      yeah It did..
      thanks for sharing once again
      Regards
      Bhavikk Shah

  23. amasc avatar

    What a lovely post, it makes me very glad to live here in Mumbai

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Make that two of us.

  24. Aditi Pathak avatar

    Lovely post. I’m proud to call Bombay my home. And yes, there is no better feeling than sitting at the Marine Drive promenade during the rainy season. ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Oh I completely agree Aditi ๐Ÿ™‚

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