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Mumbai Architecture

Mumbai - A Thursday One Thursday (04th June 2009, 6 months after 26/11 and days before the annual monsoon) myself and Anbuselvan decided to explore/see the different architectural styles dotting the south of Mumbai. We began with the visit to 6 century old Mumba Devi temple in Zaveri bazaar. The present name of the city, Mumbai is derived from here. From here till lunch we traveled mostly by foot. Mumba Devi Temple Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai/Crawford Market's iconic clock tower Crawford Market The then "Office of The Commissioner of  Police, Mumbai" Office of The Commissioner of Police, Mumbai Crawford Market designed by British architect William Emerson is a blend of Norman and Flemish architectural styles.  Crawford Market - Clock Tower The impressive white marble frieze on the entrance, designed by Lockwood Kipling father of eminent writer Rudyard Kipling depicts a typical market scenario. Frieze on Crawford Market ...