Structures like the Worli Sea Link and the Coastal Road, represent the modern aspects of Mumbai, but there are also places that reminds you of the history and faith of the metropolis through its old and not so old temples. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/i5uM_dXN2Vw Coastal Road Video And Prabhavati Devi or Prabha Devi temple is just one of … Continue reading Prabhadevi Temple: Uncovering Mumbai’s History and Faith ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
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#MumbaiDiaries: ” A Journey through the Walkeshwar Temple Complex” ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4wuGh_U_B4&t=145s Painting of VanaVasi Rama by artist Achintya Venkatesh On my second visit to the historic site nestled in the Malabar Hill area of South Mumbai, I was accompanied by my friend Dr. Swaroop Dhume, whom I had met during my travels. Coincidentally, she resided in the vicinity, offering us a prime vantage point to … Continue reading #MumbaiDiaries: ” A Journey through the Walkeshwar Temple Complex” ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Mumbai Diaries: The Keneseth Eliyahoo – Restoring of a piece of history ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
The Kala Ghoda precinct in South Mumbai is clearly a favourite with me - what with the art galleries, the exhibitions and cafes, it is a cultural hub. It also has the finest set of heritage buildings with varied styles of architecture. You have the Prince of Wales Museum (now renamed as Chatrapati Shivaji Vastu … Continue reading Mumbai Diaries: The Keneseth Eliyahoo – Restoring of a piece of history ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Lights, Camera, Action- The National Museum of Indian Cinema ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
A few weeks ago, I had attended a retrospective of the late actor, director and Kannada writer Girish Karnad at the Films Division of India located at Pedder Road, Mumbai. The auditorium was packed and the event was inaugurated by film producer and director Anand Mahendroo, who reminisced about his mentor and teacher. This was … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action- The National Museum of Indian Cinema ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Mumbai Diaries: Temples of South Mumbai ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
When I first moved to Mumbai, I was given to understand that I lived in ‘town’ – as they call the southernmost precinct of Mumbai. Other than housing primary business districts, heritage buildings in Art Deco and Victorian styles, upmarket housing societies, popular beaches, it also is home to some ancient temples. The temples are … Continue reading Mumbai Diaries: Temples of South Mumbai ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Mumbai Diaries: Temples of Chembur ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
(Please subscribe to the blog with your email and give this article a 'like', a 'star'. Thank you!) Mumbai makes you cosmopolitan. And it also allows a Tambrahm like me to connect with my roots, whether it is the favourite cup of filter coffee or south Indian 'tiffin'. And the north-eastern suburb of Chembur is … Continue reading Mumbai Diaries: Temples of Chembur ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
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