Girgaon
Girgaon
Girgav | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
 Girgaon back road, c. 1905 | |
  Girgaon | |
| Coordinates: 18°57′11″N 72°48′47″E / 18.953°N 72.813°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Mumbai City |
| City | Mumbai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM) |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Demonym | Girgaonkar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 400004 |
Girgaon, or Girgaum, is an area in southern Mumbai in Maharashtra, India. It is near the coast.[1] A section of Marine Drive is located here.[2]
History
[edit]Girgaon has a deep-rooted connection with the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi,[citation needed] particularly due to the influence of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. In the late 19th century, Tilak transformed the festival into a large-scale public event to promote unity and nationalist sentiments against British rule.[3] Girgaon became one of the central areas for these celebrations, with large processions and public gatherings that continue to this day. The neighborhood remains an important hub for Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav, attracting thousands of devotees and visitors each year.[citation needed]
Culture
[edit]- Girgaon Chowpatty: A renowned public beach that is a focal point for festivals, especially the immersion of Ganesh idols during Ganesh Chaturthi.
Notable Buildings
[edit]Entertainment and Attractions
[edit]Transport
[edit]Girgaon is well connected by the :
- Charni Road Railway station on the Western line
- upcoming Girgaon Metro station on the Aqua Line( Line 3).
- The Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road, which starts near Girgaon Chowpatty
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Karmakar, Kalyan (2016). The Travelling Belly : Eating Through India's By-Lanes. Gurgaon. ISBN 978-93-5009-911-7. OCLC 968895956.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Census of India, 1981: Maharashtra. Series 12. Manager of Publications. 1986. p. 36.
- ^ "How Bal Gangadhar Tilak made the worship of Lord Ganesh a grand community festival". The Indian Express. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
External links
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- Girgaon Archived 14 August 2022 at the Wayback Machine