Thakurdwar Temple In Bombay, 1912 Postcard
A 1912 postcard of the Thakurdwar Temple in Bombay or Mumbai. Situated adjacent to Girgaon and diagonally behind Chowpatty is Thakurdwar. The Thakurdwar Temple was built by the Konkani community in the 19th century. The British Christian community, the Parsi community, and the Thakurwadi Hindu Marathi community reside around the Temple.
With their own places of worship specifically St Francis Church, Dadi Sheth Agyari, and two Ram Temples. Local residents regardless of their religious affinities take care of these places of worship regardless of their religious affinity. The Temple consists of the three eternal symbols of Hinduism Bramha (creator), Vishnu (the protector), and Shiva (the destroyer).
Read more- Insider’s guide to… Thakurdwar. See my post- Arunachaleswarar Temple Bombay Censor-Old Postcard 1915.
Did you know- King Charles II became the owner of Mumbai after the Portuguese gifted it to him as dowry.
From the collection- Vintage Oleograph Raja Ravi Varma “Laxmi”., British India Era Postman – Old Stereo Photo 1902., Ooty or Ootacamund Lake – Old Print 1920s., German Map Bombay With Waffen SS Stamp & Seal
