Nature, Architecture & Divine (Travel Shorts)

This heritage building is the Sonal Building,August Kranti Rd, next to Cumballa Hill Hospital, Kemps Corner, Tardeo, South Mumbai.

Have a look at the motif patterns and stonewalled exterior of the building.

This Victorian styled architecture with open balconies and neo classical pillar work does need urgent maintenance and restoration work.

Limited information was available online about the building, it houses many popular businesses and shops at the ground floor.

But seeing it in such a condition is really sad, as the property lies in a prime locale and deserves better maintenance and upkeep.

The side section of the building painted white looks good with similar motif designs.

I hope they carry the restoration work soon.

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This is the (Part-2) Jalbhoy Sett Building, Javji Dadaji Marg, Grant Road West, Tardeo, South Mumbai.

Here's a look at the mansion from up close, notice the window borders and the wooden framed windows of this old school architecture.

The top turret with the slanted roof and motif pattern is clearly visible here.

Notice the beautiful grill work on the open balconies which have now been covered by the modern sliding windows but the charm is intact.

The array of plants on the street below along with the corner plot on the tapered street in front of it truly gives it a peaceful vibe.

I hope they maintain and preserve the mansion the way it is.

Wonderful old school architecture indeed!

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This is the street view of August Kranti Road, Near Kemps Corner, Tardeo, South Mumbai.

Have a look at the Taraporewala Building with the clay tiled roofs and the long open balconies which reminds one of the olden era.

The road slopes downwards from here up until the August Kranti Maidan.

Now notice the grillwork and open balconies
of the building to its right called the New Bhiwandi House.

It has undergone considerable modifications on the exterior though with fitment of modern sliding windows.

One can see the arch design and motif patterns on the right side of the building, entry here is restricted, so I could only manage the view from afar.

Wonderful architecture and locality indeed!

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This is the Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy Memorial Building No. 2, Javji Dadaji Marg, Grant Road (W), Tardeo, Mumbai.

Have a look at the grillwork on the open balconies and the top turret with the slanted clay tiled roofs bearing a circular motif pattern.

Notice the grill work on the windows above the entrance arch and the old wooden framed windows along with the Victorian arch design at the entrance.

The name is clearly stated above the entrance.

The structure truly evokes nostalgia, it does need maintenance and restoration work though especially on the right hand side.

It is located exactly beside the Jalbhoy Sett Building shown in the previous video

Amazing architecture indeed!

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Nature, Architecture & Divine (Travel Shorts)

This old heritage mansion is the Jalbhoy Sett Building, Javji Dadaji Marg, Grant Road West, Tardeo, South Mumbai.

Have a look at the slanted roofs and the grill patterns on the balconies of this old school architecture.

Now notice the building from the side, the window borders and the slanted clay tiled roofs look wonderful.

Limited information about the mansion was available online.

Have a look at the street beside it and the huge beautiful tree beside it.

We will cover the rest in the (Part-2) video.

Wonderful old school architecture indeed!

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This is the street view of N.S Patkar Marg and Pandita Ramabai Marg Junction, Gamdevi, South Mumbai.

Have a look at the 7 Marine drive tower in the first frame which lies on the Pandita Ramabai Marg cross road.

To its left one can notice the unique and eye-catching design of the Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan building.

To the further left on the corner of the junction lies the Dabholkar building, the window arches and borders along with the curvature of the heritage building is iconic, it also houses the famous Cafe New York Restaurant.

To the back side one can notice the Saarthi tower with a flute shaped front design inspired by the flute of Lord Shri Krishna.

Now notice the clay tiled roofs of the Hemdev house in front of it.

Finally to the left is the Kapur Mansion, the angular curvature of the extruded balconies and the borders of this heritage building are amazing.

I had previously covered these architectures in detail on the channel, I have now created a playlist listing the same, please do have a look at it as well.

Beautiful locality indeed!

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This is the (Part-2) Shri Anantnathji Maharaj Jain Derasar, Narshi Natha St, Kharek Bazar, Masjid Bunder(W), South Mumbai.

The main purpose of this video is to showcase the design elements and the intricate carvings from upclose.

The beautiful Elephant motif at the base, the Jharokhas along with the intricate carved horizontal band patterns & the top pillared dome turret section are a highlight of this heritage building.

The Jain Derasar dedicated to the 14th Tirthankar in Jainism Bhagwan Shri Anantnathji Maharaj truly depicts the rich cultural heritage of Mumbai blessed with religious places of so many communities.

Wonderful architecture indeed!

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This is the Street view of J.S.S road near Parshuram Wadi, Girgaon, South Mumbai.

We start the video near the entrance gate of the Sharda Sadan Girls high school, it is one of the oldest institutions in the locality and the year of establishment is stated as 1933 on the entrance arch (partially covered by trees in the video).

From here we now move to its opposite side, notice the modern skyrise called the Sunrise Venetia.

The open glass balconies and the stepped architecture of the building are lovely.

Now notice the small wooden house to its left with the grill patterns and semi-circular arch design which looks vintage and iconic ( the name of the mansion was not mentioned clearly).

To its left one can see the Mehta Mansion shown in the previous street view video posted today.

Beautiful locality indeed!

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This beautiful architecture is the Shri Anantnathji Maharaj Jain Derasar, Narshi Natha St,Kharek Bazar, Masjid Bunder(W), South Mumbai.

The jharokha styled balconies look stunning.

Have a look at the intricate details and carvings on the building.

Brief information about the Derasar as stated online is as follows :-

Courtesy:- www.24bhavtirth.org/MakingOfBhavTirth/BhavTirthDet…

Antiquity and Salient Features as stated in the article are as follows:-

The jinalay is more than 175 years old.

The Mulnayak Daity shree Anantnath Bhagwan’s pratimaji is of red color and is about 2600 years old which was originally created by Samprati Maharaja.

The original Jinalay was constructed in 1833 and was renovated starting in 1889 and completing in 1912.

Wonderful architecture indeed!

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This is the street view of J.S.S road near Parshuram Wadi & Gaiwadi, Girgaon, South Mumbai.

Have a look at the arched window borders and the open balconies of the Mehta Mansion to the right and the clay tiled roofs of the building to its left with open balconies and vintage styled grills on the top floor.

The name of the building was stated as Road chawl on one of the shops but it could not be confirmed.

The village vibe around the area was endearing with close knit houses and old Wadis/localities of Girgaon that has many untold stories.

Notice the Din Daisy building of Gaiwadi shown in the previous short, the wavy design of the balconies is truly amazing.

Beautiful locality indeed!

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