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Sewri Fort

The Sewri Fort (also spelled Sewree Fort) is a fort in Mumbai built by the British at Sewri. Built in 1680, fort served as a watch tower, atop a quarried hill overlooking the Mumbai harbour. History Up to the eighteenth century, Mumbai consisted of several small islands. In 1661, seven of these islands were ceded by the Portuguese to the British as part of the dowry of Charles II of England. The harbour proved eminently opposite, and the British planned to shift base from Surat to Mumbai. The Siddis, who were of African descent and noted for their navies, had allied themselves with the Mughals. The British, under the East India Company and the Mughals were constantly waged war on each other. As allies of the Mughals, the Siddis also declared the British as enemies. Faced with relentless attacks by the Siddis in 1672, several fortifications were constructed in Mumbai, and in 1680 the Sewri fort was complete. It stood on the island of Parel, on a hill overlooking the eastern seaboard and Indian mainland. It had a garrison of 50 sepoys and was managed by a subedar. It was also armed with eight to ten cannons. In 1689, the Siddi general, Yadi Sakat, with an army of 20,000 men, invaded Mumbai. The fleet first captured the Sewri fort, then the Mazagon Fort, before sacking the town of Mahim. The fort was also later involved in a battle that repelled a Portuguese attack in 1772. After the decline of the regional powers, the fort was subsequently used to house prisoners. It was later converted as a Bombay Port Trust godown. Architecture The fort was built primarily for defence, and embellishments are absent. It is bordered by high stone walls, including an inner ring for added protection. It is landlocked on three sides, and sits atop of sheer cliff of about 60 m (197 ft). The entrance is a stone doorway that leads into a courtyard. To prevent a frontal assault from the main entrance, the inner entrances were placed perpendicular to the main entrances. Architectural highlights include pentagonal room along with a long domed corridor, and linear vaulted structures. Conservation The fort is currently owned by Maharashtra state's Department of Archaeology and Museums. It is classified as a Grade I heritage structure, and efforts are underway under Phase I of Mumbai Fort Circuit Project to restore it. The restoration involves the creation of two zones. Zone I includes the immediate fort area. The crumbling walls are to be repaired, debris cleared off, roofs rebuilt, steps fixed and a garden created in the complex. A museum is also to be constructed. Zone II renovation consists of the surrounding areas that belong to the Mumbai Port Trust. In this, a sea-facing promenade is to be created that links the fort to the waterfront, along with the creation of a landscaped garden, food court, and amphitheatre. The total cost for this project in 2008 is estimated to be ₹36.5 million (US$379,000). The strategic location of the fort would also promote ornithology as the area overlooks the Sewree mudflats, that are frequented by migratory birds, particularly the lesser flamingoes. Gallery See also History of Mumbai List of forts in Maharashtra References
Shiv Mandir, Ambarnath

The Shiv Mandir of Ambarnath is a historic 11th-century Hindu temple, at Ambarnath near Mumbai, in Maharashtra, India. It is also known as the Ambreshwar Shiva Temple, and known locally as Puratana Shivalaya. It is situated on the bank of the Waldhuni river, 2 km away from Ambarnath railway station (East). The temple was built in 1060 AD carved in stone. It was probably built by Shilahara king Chhittaraja, it may also have been rebuilt by his son Mummuni. Unusually, the sanctuary or garbhagriha is below ground, reached by some 20 steps down from the mandapa, and is open to the sky as the shikhara tower above stops abruptly at a little above the height of the mandapa, and was apparently never completed. It is in bhumija form, and if completed would have been close in form to the Udayesvara Temple also known as Neelkantheshwara temple in Udaipur, Madhya Pradesh, begun in 1059, and the Gondeshwar Temple at Sinnar. It is clear from what was built that the shikhara would have followed these in having four corner bands of gavaksha-honeycomb sweeping uninterrupted up the full height of the tower, while in between each face has rows of five spirelets on individual podia, reducing in size up the tower. There's also a possibility that the shikhar here represents of Sky as the name suggests Ambarnath which means the Sky. अंबर in sanskrit is sky. So the shikhar here is sky and thus the tower might have not stopped abruptly. The mandapa has three porches. Much of the exterior figure carving is damaged, but some female and divine figures remain. Gallery References Further reading Harle, J.C., The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent, 2nd edn. 1994, Yale University Press Pelican History of Art, ISBN 0300062176. Michell, George, The Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India, Volume 1: Buddhist, Jain, Hindu, 1989, Penguin Books, ISBN 0140081445. Kanitkar, Kumud, "Ambarnath Shivalaya" A Monograph on the Temple at Ambarnath, Mumbai 2013, (ISBN 978-93-5104-580-9). External links Sun News feature, quoting full description by Archaeological Survey of India ambernath shiv mandir Ambarnath Temple
Shivaji University

Shivaji University, established in 1962, is a state university located at Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. The university, with a campus spread over 853 acres (345 ha), is named in honour of Chatrapati Shivaji. It was inaugurated on 18 November 1962 by Dr. Radhakrishnan, the then president of India. Yashwantrao Chavan and Balasaheb Desai took the lead in establishing this university. Affiliations Shiv-Sandesh monthly bulletin is published online by Shivaji University, which throws light on various activities and programmes organised in the university. Madhyamvidya and Media Spectrum are private distribution newspapers published by M.A. Mass Communication Department students. Barrister Balasaheb Khardekar Library The Barr. B. Khardekar Library at Shivaji University is one of the leading university libraries in southern Maharashtra. It caters to the academic needs of students, faculty and other users from the university as well as visitors from other universities and institutes. The library has over 310,000 printed documents, and it subscribes to over 298 national and international journals. The library is a member of the UGC/INFONET Digital Library consortium of INFLIBNET Centre, under which it has access to over 6000+ electronic journals and a few electronic databases. It has established contacts with universities, national and international organizations libraries for inter-library loans. The library was named after the late Barr. Balasaheb Khardekar on 24 October 1981. Vice chancellors Past and current vice chancellors References External links Official website
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Junagadh

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Junagadh (Devnagari: श्री स्वामिनारायण मन्दिर, जूनागढ), also called Shri Radha Ramana Temple, Junagadh is a Hindu temple in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. This temple was ordered to be built by Swaminarayan bhagwan himself, the founder of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya. History of this temple The city of Junagadh is nestled in the lap of Mount Girnar. The temple is located in the centre of the town. The land for the temple was donated by King Hemantsinh (Jinabhai, Darbar of Panchala), and memories of him have been maintained here. The foundation stone was laid by Gunatitanand Swami in the presence of Gopalanand Swami and other senior paramhansas on May 10, 1826, A.D. Construction was supervised by Brahmanand Swami. The prana pratishta, or the installation of the deities, lasted for two full days with the festivities of the auspicious events. On May 1, 1828, A.D., Swaminarayan himself installed Shri Ranchhodrai and Trikamrai in the inner sanctum. In the eastern wing, he installed Radharaman Dev and Harikrishna Maharaj and in the western side he installed Siddheswar Mahadev, Parvati, Ganesha and Nandishwar. The Mughal Subba Bahadur Khan paid a personal visit to the place on this occasion. Swaminarayan blessed the provincial head of the Mughal Empire and honoured the king Hemantsinh for his gift of the land for the temple. Swaminarayan appointed Gunatitanand Swami as the first mahant (religious and administrative head): he served in this role for over 40 years. The Swaminarayan temple has a circumference of 278 ft. The temple here has five spires and many sculptures. Image gallery Images of this temple: Notes References Williams, Raymond (2001). Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-65422-7. Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs - Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Junagadh
Shri Vasantrao Naik Government Medical College

Shri Vasantrao Naik Government Medical College (SVNGMC) is a government medical college and hospital in Yavatmal city, in the Vidarbha region of the Maharashtra, India; that provides medical education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. SVNGMC is named after the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, late Shri Vasantrao Naik. Established in 1989, recognized by Medical Council of India, SVNGMC is run by the State Government of Maharashtra, India. It is regulated by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Mumbai and by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. The MUHS Nashik college code for SVNGMC Yavatmal is 1507. Academics Courses available in SVNGMC MBBS MD/MS CPS Diploma Admissions Undergraduate Every year a batch of 150 students (now 200) is enrolled for MBBS degree course. Each medical student is uniquely identified with the year and a roll number in the batch. For example, "SVNGMC-2005-99" indicates a student belonging to the 2005 batch with a roll number of 99. After successful completion of the course, which consist of 54 months of active learning and 12 months of training (internship), medical students are awarded MBBS degree. Students are admitted on the basis of common merit list based on the marks obtained in NEET. Postgraduate SVNGMC has PG courses in various subjects. PG seats are filled through NEET-PG. Departments Pre-clinical Department of Anatomy Department of Physiology Department of Biochemistry Para-clinical Department of Pathology Department of Pharmacology Department of Microbiology Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Department of Preventive & Social Medicine Department of Radiology Clinical Department of Medicine Department of General Surgery Department of Orthopedics Department of Pediatrics Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Department of Anaesthesia Department of Chest & TB Department of Skin & VD Department of Ophthalmology Department of ENT Department of Psychiatry Infrastructure Overview Source: Land area: 5,13,969 square meters Out Patient Department (OPD) Complex 288 bedded New Hospital Building with 12 well-equipped operation theaters 252 bedded Old Civil Hospital Building Old Women's Hospital and T.B. Hospital attached to the institution Auditorium with 800 seats and balcony, with advanced sound system Library with Internet facility Dharmshala (a free lodging facility for relatives of patients) CT scan, ICCU, Blood Bank, ART (Anti Retroviral Treatment) facilities are available Hostels for medical students and resident doctors References External links Official Website of SVNGMC, Yavatmal College Information in AVICENNA Directories College Information in FAIMER Database Medical Council of India Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Mumbai Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Post Graduate College of Physicians & Surgeons of Mumbai
Shubham Raje Junior College

Shubhamraje Junior College is an Indian high school in Thane, Maharashtra, established in the year 2008. It is situated in Thane, on Ghodbunder road, near Rutu Estate, Patlipada, opposite Sri Ma Vidyalaya. This college was founded by Dr. Parmeshwar Shivram Gatkal, who also served as the principal of the college from 2008 to 2025. References External links Shubham Raje Junior College website
Sion Hillock Fort

The Sion Hillock Fort is a fort in Mumbai (Bombay), India. It was built under the regime of the English East India Company, between 1669 and 1677, atop a conical hillock when Gerard Aungier was the Governor of Bombay. It was notified in 1925 as a Grade I Heritage structure. When it was built, the fort marked the boundary between British-held Parel island and the Portuguese held Salsette Island that lay to the north across the creek. The hillock is situated 500 metres from the Sion railway station. At the base of the hill is the Mumbai Circle office of the Archaeological Survey of India, and a garden – the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Udyan. Nearby forts include the Riwa Fort and Sewri Fort. The fort is dilapidated and a collection of broken stone steps, scattered walls and ruins, overrun by trees and ground cover. The fort wall has a small room on top. A series of pathways lead to it. The fort offers a panoramic view, overlooking the salt pans in the Thane Creek. However vandalism and apathy have taken their toll on the structure. Restoration of the fort had begun in 2009 but was stopped mid-way due to paucity of funds. Gallery See also History of Bombay under British rule List of forts in Maharashtra References
Igreja de Santo André (Bandorá)

A igreja de Santo André de Bandorá é uma igreja católica situada em Bandorá, nos arredores de Bombaim e fundada pelos jesuítas portugueses. A igreja foi fundada em 1576, tratando-se ainda de uma estrutura modesta e feita com materiais temporários, tendo-se iniciado a construção do edifício 1595. O edifício foi posteriormente modificado em 1864, sendo desta época o desenho da fachada eclética atual. Em 1965 a fachada foi deslocada 22 metros para nascente, acrescentando-se um corpo em betão. Referências
St. Andrew's High School, Mumbai

St. Andrew's High School is a high school located in the western suburbs of Bandra, in Mumbai, India. The school is in the process of receiving its heritage status from BMC heritage committee. Notable alumni Alumni are known as Andreans. Notable alumni include:- Amjad Khan, (12 November 1940 – 27 July 1992) was an Indian actor and director who appeared in over 130 films. Imtiaz Khan (1942–2020) was an Indian actor of Hindi cinema. Rakesh Maria, (born 19 January 1957) former Director-General of the Home Guard and former Commissioner of Police, Mumbai. Yasin Merchant, (born 17 December 1966) is India's first professional snooker player. He won the Indian National Snooker championships three times. Denzil Smith, Indian Actor. See also St. Andrew's College of Arts, Science and Commerce St. Andrew's Church, Mumbai References External links Official website
St. Mary's School (Mumbai)

La St. Mary's School è una scuola secondaria della compagnia di Gesù, situata nella Nesbit Road, Mazagaon, nella città di Bombay, India. Storia La St. Mary's School venne fondata nel 1864 da alcuni gesuiti, un ordine religioso della chiesa cattolica fondato da Ignazio di Loyola nel 1540; la scuola fungeva inizialmente da orfanotrofio cattolico militare. Il complesso comprende quattro edifici in stile gotico e è divisa in due sezioni, "Senior Section" e "Junior Section"; vi sono inoltre due campi da calcio, cricket e hockey, un auditorium, due palestre ed un campo da basket. Motto Il motto della scuola è Immaculata, letteralmente "immacolata", con riferimento all'Immacolata Concezione. Collegamenti esterni (EN) St. Mary's School su wikimapia "About St. Mary's" sul sito dell'associazione degli alunni
St. Michael's Church, Anjuna

St. Michael's Church is a historic Roman Catholic church located in Anjuna, Goa state, India. It is one of the oldest churches still standing in Goa. It was built in 1613, to serve Goan Catholics in early colonial Portuguese India. References Sources Saldhana, Arun (2007). Psychedelic White: Goa Trance and the Viscosity of Race. University of Minnesota Press. ISBN 978-0-8166-4994-5. Retrieved 6 January 2009.
Igreja de São Miguel (Bombaim)

A igreja de São Miguel ou igreja de São Miguel Arcanjo de Mahim é uma igreja católica situada em Mahim, nas proximidades de Bombaim. O edifício original, hoje destruído, foi construído em 1534 e foi uma das mais antigas construções portuguesas em Bombaim. No entanto, o templo foi destruído co reconstruído uma série de vezes e a atual estrutura data de 1973. Referências
Église Saint-Paul de Diu

L’église Saint-Paul est un édifice religieux catholique sis à Diu, sur l’île du même nom, au large de la côte occidentale de l’Inde. Construite en 1610 comme église du collège jésuite du Saint-Esprit, dans l’enclave coloniale portugaise, elle fut rebâtie au XIXe siècle. L’église est considérée comme un des beaux exemples d’architecture baroque en Inde. Mémoire de l’ancienne présence portugaise à Diu, elle est aujourd’hui église paroissiale de la petite communauté catholique de Diu. Histoire Collège et église jésuites furent construits entre 1601 et 1610 à Diu, un comptoir colonial portugais sur une île au large de la côte du Gujarat. L’église dont le style architectural baroque est semblable à celui du Bon Jésus, à Goa (qui lui est contemporaine) est achevée en 1610 et dédiée à l’Immaculée Conception. Une pierre commémorative découverte dans l’église au milieu du XIXe siècle le rappelle: « Le 7 avril 1601, le samedi précédant le dimanche de la Passion, le gouverneur de cette place forte, Duarte de Mello, en compagnie du révérend prêtre vicaire Manoel Fernandes posa la première pierre dans la chapelle de cette église planifiée par le père Gaspar Soares de la Compagnie de Jésus. En laquelle mémoire cette pierre fut posée en l’année 1740 ». L’église fut reconstruite en 1807 et, devenue paroissiale, dédiée à l’apôtre saint Paul. ‘Améliorée’ en 1873 elle acquit un nouveau pavement en 1888. Description La façade peut sembler être une réplique de celle de basilique du Bon Jésus de Goa. Elle en est cependant différente par le nombre d’étages - deux au lieu de trois - et par sa décoration qui en est nettement plus élaborée. L’intérieur est l’un des plus raffinés que l’on trouve dans les églises portugaises en Inde: figures et volutes de stuc blanc et de bois sculpté. Les images et objets religieux - d’ivoire ou d’argent - ont cependant des tonalités qui établissent la forte influence d’artistes locaux. L’autel principal, surmonté de la statue de la Vierge Marie, est d’une seule pièce de bois teck de Birmanie. Au dessus de l’autel une voûte en semi-tonneau de couleur bleu et blanc est décorée de multiples peintures et statues. L'ancien collège Le bâtiment de l’ancien collège, dont la façade est parallèle à celle de l’église, formait un quadrilatère régulier autour d’un cloître intérieur duquel, au niveau du sol partaient six bâtiments. Il est séparé de l’église par la cage de l’escalier monumental qui permet d’accéder à l’étage supérieur du cloître. Ces bâtiments abritent des activités liées à la vie paroissiale de Diu. Bien que l’église soit dédiée à saint Paul, la paroisse a gardé l’ancien nom de l’Immaculée Conception, dont la statue trône toujours dns le sanctuaire, au dessus de l’autel principal de l’église. Notes et références Portail de l’Inde Portail de l’architecture chrétienne Portail du catholicisme
Catedral de Santo Tomás (Bombay)

La catedral de Santo Tomás (en inglés: St. Thomas Cathedral) fue la primera iglesia anglicana en Bombay. Construida en 1718 para mejorar los "estándares de la moral" en esta ciudad colonizada, se encuentra cerca de la Fuente Flora. Fue en este lugar donde se sentaban a descansar, grabar mármol y cantar elegías muchos británicos. La mayoría de las lápidas llevan mensajes elocuentes. La catedral fue seleccionada por la Unesco (Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura) Asia-Pacífico como la ganadora del premio de conservación al patrimonio de 2004. Historia Gerald Aungier fue nombrado a cargo de las nueva fábricas de la British East India Company en Surat y Bombay, que hasta ese momento habían pertenecido a Portugal. Entre 1672—1677, mientras era gobernador de Bombay, Angier construyó una iglesia, un hospital, una corte de justicia y otras dependencias cívicas según el modelo inglés, y fortificó la sede comercial de la empresa.​ La piedra fundacional de la iglesia fue colocada en 1676, en Bombay Green, el sitio que ocupa en la actualidad la catedral de Santo Tomás, pero más de 40 años transcurrieron antes de concluir las obras. Richard Cobbe, el capellán, completó la construcción del edificio entre 1715 y 1718. La iglesia fue consagrada el día de Navidad de 1718, y desde ese momento ha servido como iglesia en forma ininterrumpida.​​ La iglesia fue consagrada como catedral en julio de 1837. La torre y el reloj en la sección oeste fueron agregados en 1838. Unos 25 años después se realizó un gran proyecto de renovación para agrandar el presbisterio. El cual se completó en 1865. Galería de imágenes Véase también Catedral de Santo Tomás (Pala) Referencias Enlaces externos
St. Vincent's High School

St. Vincent's High School is a private Catholic primary and secondary school and pre-university college for boys located in the city of Pune, Maharashtra, India. The English-medium convent school was founded by the Jesuits in 1867, located and is named in honour of Vincent de Paul, a seventeenth-century saint known for his love for the poor and the downtrodden. The school, which is recognized by the Government of Maharashtra, prepares pupils for the Secondary School Certificate Examination (Std. X) and for the Higher Secondary Certificate examination (Std. XII). Management It is owned by the Poona Catholic Educational Association and managed by the Poona Jesuit School's Society, which belong to the Christian Religious Minority group, and therefore it enjoys the rights and privileges guaranteed by Article 30 (I) of the Constitution of India. It is considered one of the best schools in Pune and provides quality education to the students. As of 2013 it was ranked at No. 9 of all boys' schools in India. The Society of Jesus, to which the Jesuit Fathers and Brothers belong, is a Catholic religious order founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1540. Active in the field of education throughout the world since its origin, the Society runs 179 high schools and 98 colleges in India, in which young people of every social class, community, and linguistic group are educated through the medium of both English and the regional languages. Curriculum and facilities St. Vincent's High School imparts English-medium education from Std.I to Std.X. The St. Vincent's Junior College prepares students for the Higher Secondary Certificate Examination. The St. Xavier's pre-primary school prepares children to study English. Admissions are competitive, based on merit. The plans on making an Olympic sized swimming pool in the campus has been achieved. The massive school football ground is just the exact size of a real football field along with a stadium to suit the audiences. The school is situated on 4.5 acres (1.8 ha). Co-curriculum activities St. Vincent's has the notable record of winning the PSAA's (Poona Schools Athletics Association) Annual Athletics Championship for 60 consecutive years as of 6 February 2007. This achievement was recorded as a national record in the Limca Book of Records. Principals The following individuals have served as principal of St. Vincent's High School: Notable alumni Ebrahim Alkazi – theatre director and Padma Vibhushan Banoo Jehangir Coyaji – the first female to matriculate from St Vincent's, an all-boys school, in 1933 Merwan Sheriar Irani – an Indian spiritual master Thomas Kailath – an electrical engineer, information theorist, control engineer, entrepreneur and the Hitachi America Professor of Engineering, Emeritus, at Stanford University See also List of Jesuit schools List of schools in Pune Violence against Christians in India References External links Vincents Old Boys Association (VOBA) Official alumni organization VincentiDabitur.com Website for ex-Vincentians