Mumbai, earlier known as Bombay, is a part of the state of Maharashtra and also is its capital. Mumbai is made from a cluster of Seven Islands and gets its name from Mumbadevi, the goddess of the koli fisher folk, oldest inhabitants of Mumbai. Mumbai is one of the cities in this world who can call themselves cities that never sleep. Fifteen million people live in Mumbai – industrialists, film-stars, artists, workers, teachers and clerks – all living cheek-by-jowl in soaring skyscrapers and sprawling slums. They come from diverse ethnic backgrounds and speak over a dozen tongues, adding color, flavor and texture to the Great Mumbai Melting Pot.
Image source from: Flickr
Mumbai is a major metropolitan and fastest moving, most affluent and industrialized city in India known as the business capital of India. It is the state capital of Maharashtra and the country’s principal financial and communications centre. The city has the India’s largest Stock Exchange which ranks as the third largest in the world. Mumbai is home to people of all Indian creeds and cultures. It is a fascinating city, throbbing with life, and, for many people, the gateway to India. City is also the glamour of Bollywood cinema, cricket etc.
Mumbai also has lots of famous places which has to be visited and one of the most beautiful place is Versova Beach is among the popular beaches in Mumbai city. It is situated towards the north of Juhu Beach and considered as an extension of Juhu beach with a creek separating them from one to other. Gateway of India is the Majestic Arch this is a beautiful basalt archway officially declared open in 1924 was built to commemorate the visit of George V in 1911. Elephanta Island is the island with its world-famous rock-cut cave temples of Shiva, is 9 km by boat from the Gateway of India. Prince of Wales Museum another greatest attraction of Mumbai is the Prince of Wales Museum, built in the Indo-Saracenic style.
Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus was earlier known as Victoria Terminus. It is an impressive structure built in 1888 and designed by Frederick William Stevenson. The entire facade is covered by sculpture of animals and birds. I am sure it should feel great to be associated to such a city which has lots of things to feel proud about it and keep enjoying life in this amazing city.
If you want to know more about Mumbai you can call callezee @ 277 77 777, 233 33 333, 633 33 333
|
