Spectators gathered in hundreds to watch the ultimate show of Indian Navy’s bravery at the Gateway of India. To commemorate the Navy Day 2024, a spectacular ceremony was organised which saw attendance of some distinguished gathering of senior government officials, veterans, and dignitaries who joined to honour the sacrifices and dedication of the Navy`s brave warriors. The event graced by the Hon`ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, as Chief Guest included captivating performances by Sea Cadet Corps, the Navy’s acclaimed musical band. Take a look.

Did you know, that the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba is even older than the Gateway of India? Have you ever wondered, why is the Elephanta Caves called so? This World Heritage Day 2024, get ready to explore Mumbai’s heritage like never before. The Colaba area of Mumbai holds a treasure of history with remarkable monuments and structures that narrate the tale of Mumbai’s glorious past. Among them, Mumbai’s Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel stand as majestic landmarks bridging Mumbai’s modern present to its hair-raising history. In this series of Mid-day Xplore, Mid-day`s journalist Katyayani Kapoor explores Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel with the founder of Mumbai Heritage Tours - Pranav Damle who gives a peek into the untold and rare history of South Mumbai`s remarkable heritage honouring the heritage of Mumbai this World Heritage Day.