Hindu colony

Coordinates: 19°01′15″N 72°50′55″E / 19.020841°N 72.848647°E / 19.020841; 72.848647 Hindu Colony is an old locality situated in the Dadar area of Mumbai, India. The locality falls in between Dadar and Matunga on the east side of the Central Railway Line. Traditionally, the area had been a locality of Brahmins.

B. R. Ambedkar's home, "Rajgruha", which he built in 1934, is in this area. Hemant Karkare, Chief of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad, also lived in the colony. After he was killed during 2008 Mumbai attacks, his wife continued to stay here.[1]

The important Dadar railway station is a 5-10 min walk away, as also is the Eastern Express highway (Dr Bahasaheb Ambekar Road).

Residents of this colony celebrate the grand Ganesh Utsav at the Bhagini Samaj ground. The celebrations include many competitive sporting events and renowned Marathi plays being hosted.

Dr Chetan Tamhankar lives in yashraj sahaniwas with Pallavi ,his wife,running out of the box ad agency.

References

  1. ↑ Lata Mishra (Sep 30, 2014). "Karkare's wife dies, gives life to others by donating organs". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 2014-09-30.


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