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The name Mumbai is an eponym, etymologically derived from Mumba or Maha-Amba— the name of the Hindu goddess Mumbadevi, a nd Aai — mother in Marathi. The former name Bombay had its origins in the 16th century when the Portuguese arrived in the area and called the place with various names, which would finally take on the written form Bombaim, still common in current Portuguese use. After the British gained possession in the 17th century, it was anglicised to Bombay, although it was known as Mumbai or Mambai to Marathi and Gujarati-speakers, and as Bambai in Hindi, Urdu. H
owever, even Marathi and Gujarati-speakers commonly used "Bombay" when speaking in English. The name was officially changed to its Marathi pronunciation of Mumbai in 1995.
Sightseeing In Mumbai -
Gateway of India
Bombay Natural History Museum
Chor Bazaar
Chowpatty Beach
Dhobi Ghat
Elephanta Caves
Fashion Street
Flora Fountain
Hanging Gardens
High Court
Jehangir Art Gallery
Juhu Beach
Kamala Nehru Park
Khotachiwadi
Mahalakshmi Race Course
Mani Bhawan
Marine Drive
National Gallery of Modern Art
Nehru Centre
Nehru Planetarium
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Prince of Wales Museum
Priyadarshini Park
Rajabai Tower
Sasoon Dock
Tajmahal Hotel
Taraporewala Aquarium
Town Hall - Asiatic Library
Veermata Jeejabai Udyan
Victoria Terminus - CST
Worli Fishing Village
Aarey Milk Colony
Esselworld
Film City
Kanheri Caves
Manori & Gorai Beaches
Marve & Erangal
Powai Lake
Prithvi Theatre
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Vihar Lake |
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