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Bandra, Mumbai .....connecting, creating and coexisting







A few years back, when I visited Mumbai, I touched the major tourist spots in Mumbai. After a few years, I now have the opportunity to visit several neighborhoods in Mumbai. Bandra is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Mumbai. Synonymous with the residence of many Bollywood celebrities. Growing up in the 1990s as a kid in India, there's no way you weren't exposed to Bollywood. Bollywood is not just about movies but also about a star-studded life. Back then, social media had no influence, yet I heard about the affluent suburb of Mumbai, Bandra, where many stars reside. In the 1920s, people who visited Mumbai made sure to visit Bandra to see Manat, the home of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Also, to get a glimpse of the superstar. Today's Bandra is hip, utterly modern, and a great hub for fashion, eateries, art, music, and more. The Arabian Sea encompasses Bandra, which embodies the coexistence of diverse cultures, communities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. Standing tall is the Mount Mary church, where Bollywood's most highly paid stars live, and at the same time, you will find poor people in Bandra searching through rags on the beach for their livelihood. 


Three Places I Visited 





Mount Mary Church - This 300-year-old, picturesque, and serene  Roman Catholic Church, also known as Mount Basilica, was built in 1640 and rebuilt in 1760.  Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it is an adorably delightful semi-gothic structure with interior and exterior architecture located at the top of a hill in the heart of Bandra, close to the seashore. 








Bandra Bandstand Promenade

Vivacious and spirited, uniquely rocky, a mile-long boardwalk surrounded by the expansive Arabian Sea is a popular tourist spot as well as a jogging and walking spot for locals. It is a place where you can hang out or take a hike, with the opportunity to watch vivid people; however, you won't find any sandy beach areas here. 






Bomonjee’s Steps

Pereira Road is very close to the Mont Mary church. These steps are vibrant and unique, whether you just want to stroll around amidst trees and greenery, capture some cool pictures, or do anything else. 
















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