Satisfaction

The word written in Devanagari script is 'Samadhan' which means satisfaction, contentment, resolution...

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Sun

The sun shining fiercely through the tree in Bandra.

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Green bus

The new red, Green double decker in Bandra.

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Bengal tiger

The Bengal tiger roaring back at the traffic in the concrete jungle.

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Autorickshaw

The autorickshaw driver counting his day's earnings.

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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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