Keshavaji Naik Fountain - Mumbai
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| Address : | 235, Keshavaji Nayak Rd, Bhat Bazar, Chinchbunder, Mandvi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400003, India |
| Postal code : | 400003 |
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| Description : | This refurbished, 19th-century fountain & clock tower was once a public source of drinking water. |
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Jayshree Raval on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It's one fountain in most crowded area.in masjid bunder west.near raliway stasion.its old structure design.but it's old mumbai sweet memory.
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Bhavin Shah on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Nice old memories..... Free drinking water is served for age's. Here u get groceries and other household things at wholesale rates.
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Milan Shah on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is an one of the historic fountain located in musjid bunder station Mumbai. But now the place is so crowded that it's historic has vanished.
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Sunil Baxi on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ There's a whole sale price available grains, dry fruits, chocolates,soaps & detergent powder, stationery & house hold items.
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Pravin Mehta on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Haritage fountain restore to it's old glory, but surrounded by unauthorised hawkers who Cook the food & people eats, very ugly environment, due to currupt BMC officials, who must be penalized to make area to it's original Glory
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The Lone Crusader on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The heritage preservation status of any big city is generally guaged by the number & state of the structures of historical importance, which are at least over a hundred years old. Mumbai, unfortunately would not rank very high on the heritage front, despite being steeped in history. All is not lost, though. The Mumbai Pyaau Project, for example, is a commendable effort for awareness, conservation and restoration of the fifty plus colonial-era drinking water fountains that dot the length and breadth of the city. The Keshavji Naik Pyaau, in particular, provides a fine example of restoration. Made originally of basalt, limestone, Malad stone, and red sandstone, this grand edifice occupies a central place in the Masjid Bunder market area, situated at the very busy junction of Keshavji Naik Road & Narsi Natha Street. The Pyaau is now functional, with drinking water served in brass vessels. The fountain is spread over at least 150 sq. ft. area, and has been declared a Grade II-A structure in Mumbai's heritage list. The dome which houses the clock tower (with two clocks at the front and back) is supported by 12 exquisitely carved pillars. The dome itself is adorned with animal (elephants & peacocks) motif panels, and most of the structure is encircled by a trough, originally meant to quench the thirst of horses and other animals passing by. The two sets of steps leading up to the main chamber below the dome are guarded on either side by two Nandi statues (Nandi being the vehicle of choice for Lord Shiva in mythology). On the front face of the fountain, etched in stone, is the face of Keshavji Naik, the patron who funded this wonderful sculpture. On opposing left and right sides near the base, are two marble plaques in Gujarati and English respectively, which provide historical information about all the people associated with the fountain. Also inscribed are the date of inauguration (January 8, 1976) and the costs involved (Rs. 23000, a colossal amount for that period).
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Nandkishore Rishimuni Tripathi on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It's one of the oldest heritage Monuments that has been restored in the heart of South Mumbai in the busiest locations of Central Bhaat Bazaar, Masjid Bunder which has Muslim Community and Gujarati Community with their residences situated here and it also is surrounded by commercial offices and banks around it.
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Hassan Zariwala on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The historic water fountain at the Masjid bunder 145 years Old
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