Flora Fountain
Flora Fountain
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Located in the heart of Bombay’s business district, this stately, ornate fountain is in Martyr's Square, a site populated by vendors.
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hitesh1304
Mumbai, India212 contributions
Dec 2019
Visited and saw this beautiful Flora Fountain Statue, Its in Hutatma Chowk area at the Junction of D.N.Road and M.G.Road in Fort Mumbai.It takes you back to 1869 era when it was inaugurated .the fountain is named after a Roman Goddess of flower and there are 4 beautiful sculpted beneath it .
Its a heritage -archaeological wonder do visit it
Its a heritage -archaeological wonder do visit it
Written January 9, 2020
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David D
Devon, UK27,035 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Wednesday 1st March and we were walking from Churchgate to Colaba via Dadabhai Naoroji Road where we saw this fountain.
The ornate fountain, a heritage monument, is located at the Hutatma Chowk, a busy road intersection in the Fort district of Mumbai.
There is a paved pedestrian pathway by the Fountain which meant we could get up close to the Fountain.
It was built in 1864 and stands thirty-two feet tall, which includes the seven foot statue of the Roman Goddess Flora, the Goddess of flowering plants.
It was originally sculpted in Portland stone, imported from England in honour of Sir Bartle Frere, Governor of Bombay from 1862 to 1867. It became symbol of a new chapter in the city's history.
Flora tops the Fountain with a wreath in each outstretched hands, symbolising abundance. At the base of circular column, on which the statue stands, there are four fish, with water pouring from their open mouths into scalloped shell shaped basins below. From there the water spills down to the reservoir at the base of the Fountain.
The main part of the structure is an ornately sculpted almost square shaped structure. It has an arch on each side and on the corners there is a sculpture, four in total. They represent India's cereal and plant foods in keeping with the theme of abundance.
There are also 20 lions heads about the fountain, they all spurt water down to the bottom reservoir.
The entire structure stands on numerous supporting stone columns in large circular reservoir at the base which surrounded by railings.
There are so many facets to this beautiful structure it takes a while to notice everything, so don't just walk by, stop and have a good look at the beautiful fountain.
The ornate fountain, a heritage monument, is located at the Hutatma Chowk, a busy road intersection in the Fort district of Mumbai.
There is a paved pedestrian pathway by the Fountain which meant we could get up close to the Fountain.
It was built in 1864 and stands thirty-two feet tall, which includes the seven foot statue of the Roman Goddess Flora, the Goddess of flowering plants.
It was originally sculpted in Portland stone, imported from England in honour of Sir Bartle Frere, Governor of Bombay from 1862 to 1867. It became symbol of a new chapter in the city's history.
Flora tops the Fountain with a wreath in each outstretched hands, symbolising abundance. At the base of circular column, on which the statue stands, there are four fish, with water pouring from their open mouths into scalloped shell shaped basins below. From there the water spills down to the reservoir at the base of the Fountain.
The main part of the structure is an ornately sculpted almost square shaped structure. It has an arch on each side and on the corners there is a sculpture, four in total. They represent India's cereal and plant foods in keeping with the theme of abundance.
There are also 20 lions heads about the fountain, they all spurt water down to the bottom reservoir.
The entire structure stands on numerous supporting stone columns in large circular reservoir at the base which surrounded by railings.
There are so many facets to this beautiful structure it takes a while to notice everything, so don't just walk by, stop and have a good look at the beautiful fountain.
Written March 15, 2023
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keith h
Chesham, UK1,169 contributions
Mar 2023
Since I was in Mumbai 7 years ago the area around Flora Fountain has been re vamped. I seem to remember that the fountain was surrounded by some nice greenery but now it sits unadorned in a pedestrian plaza that also includes Hutatma Chowk.
The fountain gets it's name from the statue of Flora , the Roman Goddess of flowers which sits atop the fountain.
Worthwhile studying closely to appreciate the ornate detail & symbolism.
This is a very busy intersection of South Mumbai so this area provides a little relief & is really quite an iconic spot.
The fountain has been here since the 1860's.
Area around is well maintained & clean.
I do think I miss the greenery that used to surround the fountain - now it seems a little stark.
The fountain gets it's name from the statue of Flora , the Roman Goddess of flowers which sits atop the fountain.
Worthwhile studying closely to appreciate the ornate detail & symbolism.
This is a very busy intersection of South Mumbai so this area provides a little relief & is really quite an iconic spot.
The fountain has been here since the 1860's.
Area around is well maintained & clean.
I do think I miss the greenery that used to surround the fountain - now it seems a little stark.
Written March 26, 2023
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Kanwar Deep G
Mumbai, India1,118 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
Flora fountain located at Hutatma Chowk ie Fort area, the business district in South Mumbai. It has recently been restored and definitely worth a visit if in the area. Built in 1864 it is a sculpted architectural heritage monument. It depicts the Roman goddess of flowers ie. Flora
Congested area but parking is available.
Congested area but parking is available.
Written March 22, 2022
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Sandy_JSR
Jamshedpur, India2,060 contributions
Mar 2021
Flora Fountain is a well-known landmark in Mumbai. The fountain is situated at Fort area at busy road junction, an impressive statue of the Roman Goddess crowns this structure and adds to its architectural beauty. When the sun sets, Flora Fountain present an excellent view under bright illumination.
Written July 26, 2021
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand23,300 contributions
Jan 2023
The fountain wasn't running when I went as they were maintaining it. The fountain was still quite beautiful and very nice to look at. The carvings and statues around the fountain were really nice.
I also quite liked the immediate area around the fountain since it was clean and nice to look at, particularly the step area.
I also quite liked the immediate area around the fountain since it was clean and nice to look at, particularly the step area.
Written February 8, 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,403 contributions
Nov 2019
The Flora Fountain is a fountain in Hutatma Chowk and the historic part of Mumbai. The fountain was originally built to improve sanitation in the city and named after the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, whose statue stands at the top of the fountain. On a lower level, there are four female personifications of industry, cereals, plants and fruits.
A beautiful fountain in the historic area of Mumbai.
A beautiful fountain in the historic area of Mumbai.
Written November 28, 2019
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anuradha2013
Mumbai, India1,240 contributions
Feb 2017
At the Hutatma Chowk, Flora fountain is an exquisite heritage architecture at the southern end of the Mile Long Road or historic Dadabhai Naoroji Road. Built in 1864, it depicts the Roman goddess Flora.
It is currently under long term renovation. Do see the Hutatma chowk and the Book street, next to Flora fountain if you are there.
It is currently under long term renovation. Do see the Hutatma chowk and the Book street, next to Flora fountain if you are there.
Written February 26, 2017
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jojo
Navi Mumbai, India2,833 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
Landmark of South Mumbai this beautiful fountain with magnificent architecture and sculpure is a wonder surrounded by business centre.
Written September 17, 2015
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SumitTurakhia
Mumbai, India288 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
This is a great piece of architecture but now faded. Its a landmark even today surrounded by good garden.
Written January 18, 2015
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