Mumbai suburbans
नमस्कार Rotaractors! We, the team ‘Mahabloggers’
from Rotaract district 3131, Pune, India, welcome you aboard
on this virtual tour, ‘ महाराष्ट्राची चंदेरी दुनिया’ around our glorious and magnificent state of
Maharastra with 36 spectacular and eminent districts, each rich with its
distinct culture, heritage, and history, yet rooted to the illustrious spirit
of valor of this state, which is the जन्मभूमी of innumerous brave and historically significant
personalities. So, fasten your seat belts as we take you around the resplendent
districts of Maharashtra. Our next destination for this tour is Mumbai
Suburban.
Introduction of Mumbai Suburban:-
Mumbai
Suburban District is a
district of Maharashtra in Konkan Division. Its headquarters is in Bandra. It
consists of three administrative subdivisions : Kurla, Andheri, and
Borivali. The district along with Mumbai City district and other suburban
localities make up Greater Mumbai on Salsette Island. The district occupies an
area of 446 km².
This is
the second smallest district of Maharashtra, and it administratively
comes under Konkan Division.
The jurisdiction of Mumbai Suburban District is from Bandra to Dahisar, from
Kurla to Mulund and from Kurla up to Trombay Creek.
Mumbai Suburban District is one of the largest districts in the country
by population.
The
official language of this beautiful district is Marathi, which also
happens to be the mother-tongue of local Maharashtrians. Other languages
spoken popularly spoken in Mumbai are Hindi, English, Urdu and the local
dialect, ‘Bambaiya Hindi’-which reflects the various blends of the diverse
languages spoken in the city.
Culture and tradition of Mumbai Suburbans:-
The culture
of this metro city is a boisterous blend of cuisines, languages, food, fine
arts, cinema and festivals. The city-dwellers, often labeled as the ‘Mumbaikars’,
lead a very fast-paced life and spend a significant time of their lives
commuting from one place to another. Apart from being one of the biggest
metropolitan cities in the country, Mumbai promises a high-adrenaline,
foot-tapping, diverse city life to all inhabitants. Food and the festivals are
the most important facets of Mumbai’s culture. Every Mumbaikar is passionate
about the local street-fare and the lavish celebrations like Ganesh
Chathurthi, Diwali, Christmas and Eid. Since the metropolitan is observing
modern trends, the caste, creed and color of people take a backseat in this
city, and the fun-loving mentality breaks all boundaries. Also known as the
‘film city of India’, the Bollywood Industry is a thriving multi-million
dollar industry whose origins lie in this city.
Tourism of Mumbai suburban:-
- Borivali National Park:- Popularly known as “Krishnagiri
Upvan” or “Borivali National Park”,National park is spread over a very
vast area of about 104 sq. Km. It is at a distance of 1 km from the
Borivali Railway station on Western Railway. The Western Express
Highway is quite near from the main gate of the park.
2. Kanheri
Caves:- The caves comprises of about 109 Buddha Viharas, specially
designed for the Bhikshus. It indicates that the kanheri was a large monastic
settelment,probably established in the 1 st century A.D. The cells here are
provided with stone beds,cisterns for storing water and walkways. The
caves are famous in the country for beautiful architect displayed in its
interior and exterior parts.
3. Mahakali
Caves:- These caves have been carved in a small hill at a distance of 6 kms
from the Andheri railway station on the western railway.The sanctuary must have
been a major religious center during the Buddha period. The cave comprises 19
viharas. A sculpture of shivalangam has been installed by shiva followers
later on.
4. The
Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, more commonly known as Mount Mary
Church, is a Roman Catholic Basilica located in Bandra, Mumbai. The feast of
the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated here on the first Sunday after
8 September, the birthday of the Virgin Mary. The feast is followed by a
week-long celebration known locally as the Bandra Fair and is visited by
thousands of people. The basilica stands on a hillock, about 80 metres above
sea level overlooking the Arabian Sea. It draws lakhs of devotees and
pilgrims annually. During the Bandra Fair, the entire area is decorated with
festoons and buntings. Many pitch up stalls to sell religious articles, roasted
grams, snacks and sweets.
5. The
Jogeshwari Caves are some of the earliest Buddhist cave temples
sculptures located in the Mumbai suburb of Jogeshwari, India. The caves date
back to 520 to 550 CE.[citation needed] These caves belongs to the last stage
of the Mahayana Buddhist architecture, which was later taken over by the
Hindus . According to historian and scholar Walter Spink, Jogeshwari is
the earliest major cave temple in India and (in terms of total length) “the
largest”. The caves are located off the Western Express Highway, and are
surrounded by encroachments. The caves are accessed through a long flight of
stairs into the main hall of this cavernous space. It has many pillars and a
Lingam at the end. Idols of Dattatreya, Hanuman, and Ganesh line the
walls.
6. Vihar
Lake is
located near Vihar village on the Mithi River within the precincts of the
Borivali National Park, also called the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, in
North Mumbai. When built in 1860 (construction started in 1856), it was
considered as the largest lake in Mumbai in the Salsette group of
islands.
7. Powai
Lake is an artificial lake, situated in Mumbai, in the Powai valley,
where a Powai village with a cluster of huts existed. The city suburb called
Powai shares its name with the lake. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,
one of the premier institutions of science and technology in India, is located
to the east of the lake. Another famous institution, the National
Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), is also located close to the
lake.
Food of Mumbai suburbans:-
Mumbaikars
are very passionate about their local cuisines. Since the city is so diverse, a
lot of cuisines have been adopted and transformed into mouthwatering dishes
that are now considered unique to Mumbai. The metropolis is very famous for its
street-fare such as Vada Pav, Chakli, Chivda, Modak, Batata Rassa, Dabeli,
Pani Puri, Dahi Puri, Sev Puri and Bhel Puri. Apart from the local street
food, South Indian food tweaked to suit the Maharashtrian palate,
Maharashtrian food, Mughlai, Malvani, Punjabi, European and even South East
Asian cuisines have caught on as popular fares in this lively city.
This was
all about the beautiful district of Mumbai Suburbans from our side. If you hail
from Mumbai Suburbans and found this blog great, then please do let us know in
our comment section below and share this with your other Mumbaikars. Also let
us know if we have missed out on any amazing spot from Mumbai Suburbans. Like,
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wish to travel and know more about our Maharashtra.
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participate in our 3 days long ERYLA for 2020, full of enthralling and engaging
activities with a great and insightful speaker line-up to make it like never
before. Stay tuned to this space to take a virtual trip to the next amazing
district of Maharashtra.
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