Sunday, October 20, 2013

Oriental Building, Mumbai

Oriental Building in Mumbai is one of the first buildings to come up in the Fort area.



Built in 1885, it initially housed the Cathedral School. In 1893, the building was sold to the Oriental Life Assurance Company.



It is a beautiful blend of Gothic and Indian architecture. There are varioyus sculptures on the building that can hold peoples attention.



37 comments:

Our photos said...

Beautiful photos!
Greetings, RW & SK

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

Interesting building.

Electra said...

What lovely buildings these are. I wish I could visit there. It looks nice and warm!

Shane Pollard said...

Hello Rajesh
Yes this is an amazing building - built during the Raj I'm guessing.
I love the way you've done your mosaic - what program did you use?
Visiting from Mosaic Monday
Hugs
Shane

Anonymous said...

I love Fort, Churchgate and Colaba area too for their old buildings and ancient aura.

Nice clicks.

http://joshidaniel.com/ said...

old and nice :)

Lowell said...

I could have guessed only an insurance company would have enough money to buy such a gorgeous old building!

Sylvia K said...

Such a beautiful building!! Great captures for the day, Rajesh, as always! Have a great week!!

Carver said...

That's a beautiful building.

Fun60 said...

Another impressive building.

genie said...

This is an interesting mix of architecture. Very nice. I like the turrets and the spire. Mumbai must be one fabulous city to visit. There seem to be no end to the wonderful sites. genie

Laura said...

Beautiful architecture Rajesh!

theconstantwalker said...

I am so amazed to see your wonderful buildings Rajesh..

Photo Cache said...

the architectural details are incredible....always.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

What a beautiful and ornate building!

Barb said...

I like this ancient architecture in the midst of the city, Rajesh. All those spires!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful architecture!

Anonymous said...

Indeed very eye catching Architecture.. :D

Leovi said...

Some nice pictures! Excellent building! I wish a good week!

Roger Owen Green said...

beautiful it is!

ROG, ABC W

Leslie: said...

What an outstanding building! Gorgeous architecture.

Leslie
abcw team

Reader Wil said...

Hi Rajesh! It looks like an English building! Very interesting!
Have a great week!
Wil, ABCW Team.

Anonymous said...

Most of these colonial buildings are now government offices or banks. They should do some restoration with the money they have!

Hildred said...

I am continually impressed with the wonderful architecture in your city - great photos.

photowannabe said...

Beautiful ornamentation on the Oriental building.

Unknown said...

Old is indeed a skill to be reckoned with

PhenoMenon

M. Reka said...

Amazing architecture!

Short Poems

Al said...

That is spectacular, it looks like a palace.

lotusleaf said...

Great choice for O.

Beth L said...

Love your photos each week - makes me want to visit every place.

LOLfromPasa said...

Wonderful detail. Looks a wonderful place to visit.

Unknown said...

Beautiful picture and very interesting information about a building. Thanks.
T N Neelakantan
www.neel48.blogspot.com

Deepa Gopal said...

Beautiful & Majestic!

AmitAag said...

Wow! What a building!

Datta Ghosh said...

History captured!

Uma Anandane said...

Beautiful Architecture!

Maniparna said...

Nice architecture...