Tuesday, November 25, 2008

My World #6


THE GATEWAY OF INDIA (VIEW FROM THE SEA)

The Gateway Of India is a major landmark in Mumbai. It is the most famous and most photographed monument of Mumbai. It was built as a triumphal arch in 1911 by the British government to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India.

A short cruise into the harbour on one of the motor launches is a fun experience. Also, motor launches can be hired to visit Elephanta Caves, a World Heritage Site.

 
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18 comments:

  1. Sylvia KNovember 25, 2008 3:39 AM

    Really gorgeous photo! Thank you!

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  2. Photo CacheNovember 25, 2008 4:29 AM

    Oh what a beautiful peek at your world. India is so magical. It's one place I really would love to visit some day.

    Mine's at http://ewok1993.wordpress.com

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  3. Jane Hards PhotographyNovember 25, 2008 5:33 AM

    It must be an impressive sight to first lay eyes upon.

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  4. This Is My Blog - fishing guyNovember 25, 2008 5:51 AM

    Mumbai: What a wonderful arch an history. Are you going to take us to the caves one day?

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  5. kjpwebNovember 25, 2008 6:11 AM

    Great capture and info! Nice to learn something new!
    Cheers, Klaus

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  6. AnonymousNovember 25, 2008 7:26 AM

    Interesting commemorative. I guess it's better than the days a visit from the monarch to a feudal lord lasted months and frequently resulted in bankruptcy.

    are you going to show us elephanta caves?

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  7. nituscornerNovember 25, 2008 8:11 AM

    this wants me to take a holiday......g8 post.

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  8. magiceyeNovember 25, 2008 10:06 AM

    superb perspective!

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  9. IndraniNovember 25, 2008 10:11 AM

    I am yet to take my children there. Lovely shot of the great monument.

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  10. BaruchNovember 25, 2008 12:12 PM

    A very impressive landmark. Thank you for sharing your interesting part of the world

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  11. Gemma WisemanNovember 25, 2008 1:51 PM

    Such a majestic, fascinating building! Love your different perspective!

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  12. Laura ~Peach~November 25, 2008 9:45 PM

    its quite beautiful! I love the stairs going right down to the water.

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  13. Prachi PandeyNovember 25, 2008 10:08 PM

    looks beautiful
    Regards

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  14. LouiseNovember 26, 2008 4:43 AM

    I'm thinking no one is going to build anything when I visit! Beautiful arch!

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  15. ♥♥ Willa ♥♥November 26, 2008 5:09 AM

    what a pretty thing to see!
    MWT#2:King Navy Yard

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  16. The Good Life in VirginiaNovember 26, 2008 6:22 AM

    looks like they are restoring part of the monument...beautiful building...
    thanks for sharing it with us.
    enjoy your blog.

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  17. The Good Life in VirginiaNovember 26, 2008 6:27 AM

    looks like they are restoring the building...it is beautiful.
    thanks for sharing.

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  18. UnknownNovember 28, 2008 6:54 PM

    that's a nice picture there. I love it. Happy Sky watch from me.

    Mine is at http://justmeNus.blogspot.com

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