The city of Bombay has countless tales and fables buried within its concrete. Beneath the humdrum of daily living lie layers of cultural trivia that can be sought out by those who care about such things. One such gem is tucked within the busy arena of Churchgate, where thousands of hard...

Haji Ali mausoleum is one of the most important landmarks and tourist attractions of Mumbai, apart from being a place of worship. What makes the durgah unique is the fact that it is visited and worshipped by Muslims and Non-Muslims alike. Of course, the Non-Muslims cannot enter the sanc...

Crawford Market, the heritage market building, is a tribute to Arthur Crawford, Bombay's first municipal commissioner. The market is located opposite the Mumbai Police headquarters, just north of

The Gateway of India, a name that is synonymous with Mumbai, is a majestic structure built during the British rule. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay, prior to the Darbar in Delhi in December 1911. Quite interestingly, it was also the...

Over 200 years old, Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir, Prabhadevi is a source of solace for a large number of devotees. The elephant god is considered a symbol of good fortune and remover of all obstacles. It is therefore not surprising that the temple welcomes millions ...

Amidst the various heritage monuments that dot the cityscape of south Mumbai, The Town Hall is perhaps the most royal and elegant. Its magnificent façade is awe inspiring and finds place in almost all tourist destination travel planners and Mumbai promotional brochu...

Located in the Fort district of Mumbai, Horniman Circle Gardens is surrounded by office complexes that house some of the country’s premier banks. According to initial plans of the city’s planners, the garden was never meant to be there. It was merely a circle o...

 “Remember, O man that you are dust, and unto dust you shall return.” —Genesis 3:19 

 Mahalakshmi Temple is one of the most sacred temples of Mumbai. It is located at the seashore on the northern side of Malabar Hill in one of the most posh localities of Mumbai–Breach Candy. Apart from drawing a very loyal base of devotees from Mumbai and...