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Mumbai is the commercial and
entertainment capital of India, and houses important
financial institutions, such as the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI), the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the
corporate headquarters of many Indian companies.
Mumbai has attracted migrants from all over India
because of the immense business opportunities, and
the relatively high standard of living, making the
city a potpourri of various communities and
cultures. The city is home to India's Hindi film and
television industry, known as Bollywood. Mumbai is
also one of the rare cities to accommodate a
national park, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park,
within its city limits.
Palace Of Interest
Gateway of India
The Gateway of India is a monument in Mumbai, India.
Located on the waterfront in South Mumbai, the
Gateway is a basalt arch 26 metres high. The Gateway
is traditionally the first thing visitors arriving
by boat would see of Mumbai. Behind the Gateway
steps lead down to the waterfront, where boat trips
can be had to locations such as Elephanta Island.
Mumba Devi Mandir
Mumba Devi Mandir, or Mumba Devi Temple, is an old
Hindu temple in the city of Mumbai (formerly Bombay)
dedicated to the goddess Mumba. Mumba is a local
incarnation of the Devi (Mother Goddess) conception
of being.The name Mumbai is an eponym,
etymologically derived from Mumba or Maha-Amba— the
name of the Hindu goddess Mumbadevi, and Aai —
mother in Marathi.
Haji Ali Dargah
The Haji Ali Dargah is a mosque and dargah (tomb)
located on an islet off the coast of Worli in
Mumbai. Lying as it does in the heart of the city,
the dargah is one of the most recognizable landmarks
of Mumbai.The dargah was built in 1431 by a wealthy
Muslim merchant and saint named Haji Ali who
renounced all his wordly possessions before making a
pilgrimage to Mecca. Legend has it that Haji Ali
died on his way to Mecca and his body, in its
casket, floated back to Mumbai. However, some
believe that Haji Ali drowned at the place where the
dargah stands today
Sanjay Gandhi National
Park
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, is a rare National Park
that lies within city limits. The park lies on the
northern fringes of suburban Mumbai, India. It
encompasses an area of 104 square kilometres and is
surrounded on three sides by one of the world's most
populous cities. It is possibly one of Asia's most
visited National Parks with 2 million annual
visitors. The park is also the largest park in the
world located within city limits.
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