Reflect On The History Of Mumbai

Just like the larger-than-life characters portrayed in its in-house film industry (Bollywood), the description of Mumbai cannot be done judiciously just through the words. There are many dimensions to every single aspect of this city. Its culture, cuisine and history always remain in our talks for one reason or the other. Thanks to the cheap domestic flights, everyone who wishes to be here with or without company can easily afford to do so. Surrounded by the sky blue Arabian Sea, one cannot ask for a better vista as on gets to lay there eyes on here without even asking.

An excellent example of the colonial heritage, the ‘Gateway of India’, still stands strong yet humble as a welcoming gesture of India to everyone who chooses to dock at the Mumbai Harbour. The major architecture style followed throughout the construction of this building is Indo-Saracenic in nature. One of the interesting fact about its design is its usage of both Muslim and Hindu architectural styles. Whenever you choose to be here via the economically priced domestic air tickets, there is a lot that you can behold and admire. The main materials used in the construction of this humongous gateway to Western India are reinforced concrete and yellow basalt. 



The Haji Ali Dargah is a treat for body, mind and soul. From the second you step inside its threshold, there are a lot of big and small experiences that will awaken you spiritually. Sayed Peer Haji Ali Shah Bukhari lies peacefully in his tomb here while blessing everyone who visits this Dargah and seems to be in need of a divine intervention. The trip to this place might not be much of a hassle since the lowest domestic flight usually come to the aid of all those who are planning to be here or any place else within the city. If the music of Qawwali falls on your ears while passing by here then you must definitely go in and enjoy few soulful performances by the Sufi musicians who perform here every Friday.  



The instance of Hindu religious heritage might greet you every step of the way while you are in Mumbai. The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is one such fine illustration that will surely make the domestic flights deals seem worth every penny. The main deity of this temple is Lord Ganesh and this very fact makes it central to all the important religious activities which take place during Ganesh Chaturthi. There are also many engraved images of Ashtavinayakon visible on the wooden doors that lead to the sanctum.