Girgaon

For the village in Talasari taluka, see Girgaon, Palghar. For Goregaon, another place in Mumbai, see Goregaon.

Not to be confused with Gurgaon.

Girgaon, or Girgaum, is an area in southern Mumbai in Maharashtra, India. It is near the coast.^[1] A section of Marine Drive is located here.^[2]

Girgaon Girgav
Neighbourhood
Girgaon back road, c. 1905
Girgaon
Coordinates: 18.953°N 72.813°E / 18.953; 72.813
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Mumbai City
City	Mumbai
Government
• Type	Municipal Corporation
• Body	Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Elevation	12 m (39 ft)
Demonym	Girgaonkar
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	400004

History

Girgaon has a deep-rooted connection with the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi,^{[citation needed]} particularly due to the influence of Bal Gangadhar Tilak. In the late 19th century, Tilak transformed the festival into a large-scale public event to promote unity and nationalist sentiments against British rule.^[3] Girgaon became one of the central areas for these celebrations, with large processions and public gatherings that continue to this day. The neighborhood remains an important hub for Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav, attracting thousands of devotees and visitors each year.^{[citation needed]}

Culture

• Girgaon Chowpatty: A renowned public beach that is a focal point for festivals, especially the immersion of Ganesh idols during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Notable Buildings

• Saifee Hospital
• Royal Opera House

Entertainment and Attractions

• Girgaon Chowpatty
• Marine Drive

Transport

Girgaon is well connected by the :

• Charni Road Railway station on the Western line
• upcoming Girgaon Metro station on the Aqua Line( Line 3).
• The Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road, which starts near Girgaon Chowpatty

See also

• Girgaum Chowpatti
• Tanks of Bombay
• Marine Drive