Ranichi Baug
Jijamata Udyaan (Marathi: जिजामाता उद्यान) formerly called Ranichi Bagh (meaning Queen's Gardens) after the original British name Victoria Gardens, and now also known as Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan, is a zoo and garden located at Byculla, in the heart of Mumbai, India. It was laid out in 1861 and is one of the oldest zoos in India.
Also, situated in the Gardens is the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum (formerly Victoria and Albert Museum), mainly of industrial and agricultural interest. On the grounds to the east of the museum is the giant statue of an elephant, taken from the Elephanta Caves on Gharapuri to Britain in 1864, and later returned to these gardens.
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum (formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum) is the oldest museum in Mumbai. Situated in Byculla East, it was originally established in 1855 as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts, and was later renamed in honour of Bhau Daji.
Gloria Church
The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum (formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum) is the oldest museum in Mumbai. Situated in Byculla East, it was originally established in 1855 as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts, and was later renamed in honour of Bhau Daji.
The original Gloria Church, Nossa Senhora de Gloria, was built in 1632 at the foot of the Mazagaon hill. This Franciscan church was funded by the DeSouza E’Lima family, who owned the Mazagaon island which they procured from the King of Portugal in 1572. The old church was demolished in 1911 and the present one, built at Byculla, was opened in 1913.
(Photos& Information: Courtesy Internet)
This photo walk is for whom?
Jijamata Udyaan (Marathi: जिजामाता उद्यान) formerly called Ranichi Bagh (meaning Queen's Gardens) after the original British name Victoria Gardens, and now also known as Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan, is a zoo and garden located at Byculla, in the heart of Mumbai, India. It was laid out in 1861 and is one of the oldest zoos in India.
Also, situated in the Gardens is the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum (formerly Victoria and Albert Museum), mainly of industrial and agricultural interest. On the grounds to the east of the museum is the giant statue of an elephant, taken from the Elephanta Caves on Gharapuri to Britain in 1864, and later returned to these gardens.
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum (formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum) is the oldest museum in Mumbai. Situated in Byculla East, it was originally established in 1855 as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts, and was later renamed in honour of Bhau Daji.
Gloria Church
The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum (formerly the Victoria and Albert Museum) is the oldest museum in Mumbai. Situated in Byculla East, it was originally established in 1855 as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts, and was later renamed in honour of Bhau Daji.
The original Gloria Church, Nossa Senhora de Gloria, was built in 1632 at the foot of the Mazagaon hill. This Franciscan church was funded by the DeSouza E’Lima family, who owned the Mazagaon island which they procured from the King of Portugal in 1572. The old church was demolished in 1911 and the present one, built at Byculla, was opened in 1913.
(Photos& Information: Courtesy Internet)
This photo walk is for whom?
- Shutter Bugs (Photographers)
- Nature / Monuments Lovers
- Children / School Children's
- Families / Friends
- In short Everyone !!!
Photo Walk Schedule:
Cost
All expenses will be done as per they arise, by individual members, This event is for Photography and fun.
Confirmation call on: Rupesh 9870337408 / Ameya 9820 117 289
Rules
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- Reach Byculla Station east @ 7:30 am.
- Have Breakfast & head towards Ranichi Baug (Jijamata Udyan).
- Explore Ranich Baug (Please do not carry any Food items OR Mineral water bottles in the Park).
- Visit the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum (Entry Fee & Camera charges have to paid by individuals).
- Visit the Glorious Gloria Church & Explore.
- Bid adieu and return to respective destinations.
Things to Carry:
- 1-2 Ltrs Water (MUST) - Do not carry throw able mineral bottles - only bottles like tupper ware are allowed in the park.
- Cap
- Camera (Optional - Capture the moments in your Heart !!!)
All expenses will be done as per they arise, by individual members, This event is for Photography and fun.
Confirmation call on: Rupesh 9870337408 / Ameya 9820 117 289
Rules
- All our Photo-walk's are Eco-friendly, kindly take care of nature around us.
- Smoking and Drinking alcohol during, Photo-walk is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from Photo-walk without refund.
- Respect the Heritage and culture. Do Not Litter, Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
- Leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
- Moments Shoot is not liable in any way whatsoever for any injury or loss (including any indirect or consequential loss) of any kind to person or property suffered by any participant whether by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent.
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