Bulbul

A red vented bulbul watching the world pass by from its perch on the banyan tree.

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CDP Theme Day - Local history

 Brief history of Bandra 

The history of Bandra dates back to the 16th century when it was a tiny fishing village on the western coast of India. The Portuguese took control of the region in the 16th century, and Bandra was one of the areas they influenced. The Portuguese built the St. Andrew's Church in Bandra in 1575, which still stands as one of the oldest churches in Mumbai.

In the 17th century, the British gained control of Mumbai, including Bandra, as part of the dowry when King Charles II married the Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza. During British rule, Mumbai underwent significant development and Bandra started evolving from a fishing village to a more urbanized area.

After India gained independence in 1947, Mumbai continued to grow as an economic and cultural hub. Bandra, including Bandra East, became a prominent suburb with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

In the above animation are some of the famous landmarks of Bandra.

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Go green

A controversial statement nowadays.

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Tanker

A water tanker in Bandra. These have become very popular and very much in demand in the city.

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Divider

A natural divider in Bandra.

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Apartments

 

The realty advertiser has made good use of the graffiti to advertise his product in Bandra.

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Transports

Popular modes of transport in Mumbai.

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