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10 Fascinating Facts About Mumbai
Mumbai, the vibrant "City of Dreams," is a melting pot of history, culture, and innovation. From its unique origins to its modern marvels, here are 10 fascinating facts that highlight what makes Mumbai truly special.
1. The Origin of "Bombay"
In the 1530s, the Portuguese named the area ‘Boa Baía’ (meaning ‘good bay’). In 1661, when the British received it as a dowry, they anglicized it to ‘Bombay,’ giving the city its former name.
2. Renamed to Mumbai
In 1995, Bombay was renamed Mumbai, inspired by the Mumbadevi Temple in Bhuleshwar. ‘Mumba’ refers to the goddess worshipped there, and ‘ai’ means mother in Marathi, forming ‘Mumbai.’
3. Wealth Hub
Mumbai is India’s second-richest city by GDP and home to the highest number of millionaires and billionaires in the country, solidifying its status as the financial capital.
4. Antilia: The World’s Most Expensive Home
Antilia, valued at nearly $3 billion, is the world’s most expensive private residence. Owned by India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, this architectural marvel stands tall in Mumbai.
5. Pioneering Transportation
Mumbai introduced India’s first train service from Mumbai to Thane in 1853 and its first bus service from Afghan Church to Crawford Market in 1926.
6. Literary and Academic Excellence
Mumbai is the birthplace of Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie (1981, “Midnight’s Children”) and Nobel laureates Rudyard Kipling (1907, Literature) and Abhijit Banerjee (2019, Economic Sciences).
7. Dense Population
With a population of about 22 million, Mumbai is India’s most densely populated city. Each resident has only 1.2 sq. m of open space, compared to the recommended 4 sq. m for metropolitan areas.
8. Bandra-Worli Sea Link
The steel wires used in the Bandra-Worli Sea Link could circle the Earth’s circumference (40,075 km). This cable-stayed bridge, India’s first over an open sea, is a modern engineering marvel.
9. Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat
The world’s largest open-air laundry, Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, employs over 8,000 laundrymen across 700 stone platforms. It earned a Guinness World Record in 2011 for the most people hand-washing clothes simultaneously.
10. Dabbawalas’ Precision
Mumbai’s Dabbawalas, a lunchbox delivery network, operate with remarkable efficiency without computers. Their precision has been studied by top institutions like the Indian Institute of Management and Harvard Business School.
Stay at The Orchid Hotel Mumbai Vile Parle
Experience Mumbai’s unique charm with a stay at The Orchid Hotel Mumbai Vile Parle, an eco-friendly hotel near Mumbai International Airport. Offering unparalleled comfort and convenience, it’s the perfect base to explore the city’s fascinating attractions. Book now for an unforgettable stay!
FAQs
The Portuguese named it ‘Boa Baía’ (good bay) in the 1530s, which the British later anglicized to ‘Bombay’ in 1661.
Mumbai was renamed in 1995, inspired by the Mumbadevi Temple, with ‘Mumba’ being the goddess and ‘ai’ meaning mother in Marathi.
Antilia is the world’s most expensive private home, valued at nearly $3 billion, owned by Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai.
The Dabbawalas deliver lunchboxes with exceptional accuracy without computers, earning global recognition and study by top business schools.
The Orchid Hotel Mumbai Vile Parle, near the airport, offers eco-friendly luxury and easy access to Mumbai’s attractions.
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