Dadar was historically considered an extension of the Mahim area and was known as Mahim Road in the mid-19th century. The original railway station, inaugurated around 1853, was named Mahim Rd before being renamed Dadar on 1 October 1856. It is also historically associated with the Marathi word for "steps".
In Marathi, Dadar means “steps.” Centuries ago, stone steps near the sea gave this place its name. Some historians also trace it to the ancient Dadar Mata Temple.
D'Silva Earlier, in the 16th & 17th century Bandra -now 'Queen Of The Suburbs', was known by various names; as 'Bandor', 'Bandora', 'Bandera', 'Bandara', and in Marathi documents, as 'Vandre'(Marathi: वांद्रे).
Dadar, Mumbai began as an extension of Mahim in the early 1600s, with much of the area not existing at the time. Over subsequent centuries, Dadar grew as a settlement due to population increases and the need for new housing.
Dadar meaning 'ladder' in Marathi, is the first suburb of Mumbai. Also known as Mancherji Joshi Parsi Colony, the area was a part of the first planned scheme of Bombay, Dadar-Matunga-Wadala-Sion scheme of 1899-1900, which aimed to decongest the plague-affected towns.
Dadar has growing importance in the present day because of its railway routes. The old chawls are giving way to new high-rise buildings, thus changing the neighbourhood's skyline. The Khodadad circle and its surrounding buildings are a heritage site of Grade IIB.
The renaming of the seven stations will go as follows - Currey Road Station will be renamed Lalbaug, Sandhurst Road will be renamed Dongri, Marine Lines will be renamed Mumbadevi, Charni Road will be renamed Girgaon, Cotton Green will be renamed Kalachowki, Dockyard Road will be renamed as Mazgaon, King's Circle will ...
The Mumba Devi Temple, from whom the city of Mumbai may derive its name. The oldest known names for the city are Kakamuchee and Galajunkja; these are sometimes still used.
Dadar: Dadar means ladder in Marathi. Bombay was a set of seven islands and the village of Dadar would have been a 'ladder' leading to the main island of Bombay.
Bandra is lovingly called the "Queen of Suburbs". It is one of the most sought-after locations in Mumbai. This area is famous for its posh residential choices and is home to numerous Bollywood celebrities. It makes the place a hotspot for luxury real estate.
Dadar is often called India's first planned area. For premium homebuyers looking to buy 3 & 4 BHK flats in South Mumbai, Dadar is one of the popular choices.
Mahim: The name Mahim is derived from the ancient Mahikavati meaning "miraculous" in Sanskrit. Bandra: The name "Bandra" possibly originates from the Persian word for port, or "bandar. In Marathi, Bandra is known as Vandre, which also means 'port' and is possibly derived from the same Urdu/Persian word.
Khar, which is derived from the word Khāra (meaning 'salty' in the local language Marathi) has acquired this name in reference to the salt pans that were used to farm salt by locals near the Khar Danda sea shore a couple of centuries ago.
The hub of Mumbai's Marathi culture, Dadar West or Mumbai 28 is mostly a residential locality. It's also home to the iconic Shivaji Park, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's memorial site Chaitya Bhoomi, the busy Kabutar Khana, the sprawling IHM Mumbai Campus, the city's most famous Vada Pav stall and much, much more.
Matunga formed a part of the seven original islands of Mumbai, with Mahim, then known as Mahikavati. It is said that the King of Mahikavati had his elephant stables in Matunga, and that the name Matunga was derived from "Matanga", the Sanskrit word for elephant.
Dadar is generally considered a safe locality, with low crime rates compared to other parts of Mumbai. The locality has a strong sense of community, with several cultural and social events organized throughout the year.
In May 1661, as per the marriage alliance between Charles II of England and Catharine of Braganza, the Portuguese king's daughter, Bombay was given to the English as dowry. However, the Portuguese still retained possession of Bassein, Salsette, Sion, Dharavi, Mazagaon, Worli, Parel and Wadala.
The Maharashtra government officially changed the name from “Bombay” to “Mumbai” on 4 March 1995. The name Mumbai was chosen to honor Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the Koli community, the city's original inhabitants.
Professor Joefe Santarita, dean of the University of the Philippines Asian Center and an expert on Indian Studies, said scholars believe the term "Bumbay" came from Bombay (or Mumbai), the place of departure of most Punjabis and Sikhs who have migrated to the Philippines.
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) is located in Mumbai on the Western Part of India touching the shores of the Arabian Sea. This building, designed by F. W. Stevens, is spread across a 2.85 hectare area. The terminal was built over a period of 10 years starting in 1878.
It became known as Bombay during the British colonial period, the name possibly an Anglicized corruption of Mumbai or perhaps of Bom Baim (“Good Harbor”), supposedly a Portuguese name for the locale. The name Mumbai was restored officially in 1995, although Bombay remained in common usage.
