23 REASONS WHY I LOVE MUMBAI

23 REASONS WHY I LOVE MUMBAI

MUMBAI is my city... & I have innumerable reasons to love it completely! However, here I present the top 23 reasons for loving this truly awesome city!

1. The Arabian Sea: - Mumbai is blessed with the best oceanic-scenic view. It really feels great when you have a vast sea-facing cubicle at your office or an ocean just down the lane! We have a lot of beaches as well- The Juhu Beach, the Girgaon Chowpatty, the Dadar Chowpatty & so on! Mumbai… the Sea-City!

2. Cool people: - The coolest people you will find here! By cool, I do not mean the “YO” types - by cool I mean the casual people- who won’t mind what are you doing or what are you wearing. Doesn’t really matter to us! No showbaazi, please! Mumbai… the Cool City!

3. Safety: - Mumbai is safer than most of the city in India, & there is a lot more respect for the fairer sex. No doubt, we have certain incidents of misfortunes, but it still remains a safer option when compared to its other counterparts. Also, the guys here are really decent & polite! They have a considerably less percentage of hooliganism & they feel no need to impress the girls by flaunting their richness. We believe in chivalry, you see! Mumbai… the Safe(ci)ty!

4. Mumbai Locals: - Truly the life line of Mumbai. Mumbai locals have the capacity to take 50 times the allotted capacity of people- & they never really stop working- unless it’s raining heavily- but even then-they run late. You won’t find Mumbai locals breaking down or not working at all. Also, it enhances the connectivity a lot. Cheaply.

5. Eateries: - Mumbai has some of the best eateries- from the lowest range to the highest! You will find awesome road-side stalls serving delicious food, & also sexy high class places to dine in! Plus, our very own Paav Bhaaji & Vada Paav, can beat any multi-inter-continental-statel cuisine. Mumbai… the Foodie City!

6. Work Hub: - Undoubtedly, it is one of the biggest work hub- the most densely populated state when it comes to “migration for jobs”. Truly, the working capital of our Country. With the business opportunities, as well as the potential to offer a higher standard of living, Mumbai is India's largest financial and commercial capital of the country. Mumbai… the Workaholic City!

7. Fast paced life: - There is something in Mumbai that fills you with the hurriedness & the speed. Anybody who stays in Mumbai must be aware of it- you won’t find people having the chilled out, chalta hai attitude. No, we have an 8.4 local to catch & it’s definitely not “chalta hai” if we reach our offices 2 minutes late! Also, the zest & enthusiasm of the city is invincible. Mumbai…the Swift City!

8. Festivals: - Nowhere else will you find so many diverse festivals being celebrated with exactly equal enthusiasm. Be it our own sweet Ganapati Bappa, or be it Diwali, Dussehra, Janmashtamai, or even Eid or Christmas- the enthusiasm & celebrations go equally! It attracts migrants from all over India, thus making the city a melting pot of many communities and cultures. Mumbai… the Festive City!

9. Shopping: - We have our own awesome shopping getaways- the Linking Road at Bandra, the Fashion Street at CST, the Crawford market & Colaba Causeway- we have it all! & yes, we find the widest varieties of everything that defines fashion! Mumbai… the Shop-till-you-drop City!

10. Combination of the Rich & Poor: - A place where the rich & the poor are neighbors! Mumbai is a place where anybody can survive- a beggar to an industrialist- we have them together! Mumbai…the Combo City!

11. Bollywood: - Yes, the Bollywood! The biggest of the bollywood stars live here- & yes, you do get to see them- at their sprawled bungalows or taking morning walks beside you at Joggers Park- or sitting in their chauffer driven cars, just beside your scooty at the Bandra signal. Mumbai…the Star-Lit City!

12. Industrialists: - Yes, we have the industrialists with us too! The Ambanis, the Tata’s, the Birla’s... you name them!

13. Sachin Tendulkar: - The God of Cricket lives here! No elaborations required!

14. Secularism- One of the best places where you will find secularism truly defined! It even portrays in our celebrations (point no. 8). We just love & respect everybody equally! Mumbai… the Seculari-sty!

15. Connectivity: - Mumbai has a really great connectivity to all its towns as well as other cities & countries. Be it via Locals, Metro’s, Mono’s, BEST buses, NMMC Busses, AC Buses, Airports, Cabs, Auto-rickshaws- everything! & most of it is really cheap! Mumbai… the Connected City!

16. Chota Kashmir: - If you can’t afford going to Kashmir, you can go to the sweet small version-the Chota Kashmir! No true substitute for Kashmir, but definitely a small one- as they say, something is better than nothing! Mumbai… the Heaven-on-Earth City!

17. Infrastructure & Architecture: - We have awesome, world class, infrastructure! We really do! Agreed other cities are coming up really quick, but well, Mumbai- nothing beats that (as of now)! The architecture of the city is a blend of Gothic Revival, Art Deco, and other contemporary styles. Most of the buildings are from the British period, such as our Victoria Terminus (Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus). Mumbai…the Infra City!

18. The Temples:- We have some incredible temples here- which we cherish! There is a wide array of distinct temples of the divergent cultures (or castes)- which have a niche in our hearts! Be it the Siddhivinayak Temple, or the Mahalakshmi Temple, the Iskon Mandir or the Gurudwara Punjabi Sabha, the Mount Mary Church or the Haji Ali… we believe in bowing down before each of them, believing in their spiritual importance & mannats. Mumbai… the Spiritual City!

19. Rains: - Ahh! The Mumbai rains! Undoubtedly the best! Agreed, we have a lot of water clogging & traffic issues during the monsoons- but the feeling of Mumbai Rain outraces it all.

20. The Open Spaces:- Mumbai has some great open spaces, sprawling landscapes- which have been utilized to their optimum capacities. The Sanjay Gandhi National Park, The University of Mumbai, The Kamla Nehru Park, Essel World, Mahalaxmi Race Course, The Shivaji Park & a lot more! Mumbai… the Lavish City!

21. Arts & Heritage: - Mumbai is a city where art is duly respected & enjoyed! We have our very own (& ancient) Museum, the lovely Jehangir Art Gallery, The Prithvi Theatre, the huge Asiatic Library, The National Gallery of Modern Art. Not only that, we have the fabulous Kalaghoda Art Festival every year- to celebrate ART! Mumbai is also called the “Birthplace of Indian Cinema”! Mumbai… the Artistic City!

22. The Spirit of Mumbai:-The city has its own spirit- a spirit of livelihood- an attitude to get up, & carry on, no matter what. The city that has faced horrendous experiences of terrorism, & yet stood up every single time with a new strength! You need to visit Mumbai to experience this spirit & zest for life! The passion for living AND surviving! Mumbai… the Passionate city!

23. Most Honest: - Yes, our dear dearr Mumbai has been voted & quoted as the “Most Honest City”! Being a Mumbaikar, that really makes me proud! We are honest people you see- so this post is really honest & true as well! ;) Mumbai… the Honest City!

Mumbai… the city of Dreams… the city of Life…

Mumbai… My City!

Mumbai…  Aamchi Mumbai!  Aapli Mumbai!

Some Quick Fact About Mumbai:-

Mumbai /mʊmˈbaɪ/ (also known as Bombay) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Demography: - It is the most populous city in India, second most populous metropolitan area in India, and the fifth most populous city in the world, with an estimated city population of 18.4 million and metropolitan area population of 20.7 million as of 2011.

History: - Bombay in the 19th century was characterized by economic and educational development. During the early 20th century it became a strong base for the Indian independence movement. Upon India's independence in 1947 the city was incorporated into Bombay State. In 1960, following the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, a new state of Maharashtra was created with Bombay as the capital. The city was renamed Mumbai in 1996

Economy: - Mumbai is the financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India. It is also one of the world's top ten centers’ of commerce in terms of global financial flow. The city houses important financial institutions such as the Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange of India, the SEBI and the corporate headquarters of numerous Indian companies and multinational corporations. It is also home to some of India's premier scientific and nuclear institutes like BARC, NPCL,  AECI, and the Department of Atomic Energy. 

Religious Representation: - The religions represented in Mumbai include Hindus (67.39%), Muslims (18.56%), Buddhists (5.22%),Jains (3.99%), Christians (4.2%), Sikhs(0.58%), with Parsis and Jews making up the rest of the population. The linguistic/ethnic demographics are: Maharashtrians (42%), Gujaratis (19%), with the rest hailing from other parts of India.

Entertainment: - Mumbai is the birthplace of Indian cinema^- Dadasaheb Phalke laid the foundations with silent movies followed by Marathi talkies—and the oldest film broadcast took place in the early 20th century. Mumbai also has a large number of cinema halls that feature Bollywood, Marathi and Hollywood movies. 

-GAURI...Mumbaikar till end!!