About Maharashtra & Mumbai

Maharashtra's history dates back to ancient times and with the influence of Buddhism under the rule of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, the region houses artistic caves temples home to Buddhist monks and monks of other religion also.

A centre for commerce from ancient times with links to east Africa, Mesopotamia and Aden, today the city of Mumbai is carrying forward its history as the centre of commercial activity by being the country's financial centre and busiest port.
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Weaves of India

A bustling hive of sights, sounds, intriguing aromas and a rainbow of colours greets you as wind your way through the streets of the bazaars where you can buy almost anything that is Indian!

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Land of Temples

Lavishly built and aesthetically designed, the temples of south India are not just mere symbols of architectural genius but living emodiments of rich tradition and culture that has made India proud.

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Aurangabad
Situated on the western coast of India, Aurangabad was named after the Mughal emperor Aurangazeb. Seat of the Mughal empire for a short while, the city is known for its medieval monuments and also serves as a gateway to the ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora. Read more...

Mumbai
The capital of Maharashtra, Mumbai, earlier known as Bombay, is India's most dynamic and cosmopolitan city. The country's financial centre and its nosiest port, Mumbai is also home to the world's biggest cinema industry, popularly known as Bollywood. Read more...