At the end of his epic journey, Shankar returns home on board a ship from Beira to Bombay. It's early in the morning. Shankar stands on the rails of the ship looking at the Bombay skyline inching closer, dominated by the Rajabai Clock Tower.
One of the most famous and best-loved landmarks of the city, the Tower was built in the 1870s - the story of the Tower is quite interesting. This is a picture taken while under construction - look at how close the sea is! All of Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point, etc, came later.
The next few pictures were taken when the Tower and the University building had been completed.
Here's a recent photo of the Tower at night, with its beautiful lighting display.
One of the most famous and best-loved landmarks of the city, the Tower was built in the 1870s - the story of the Tower is quite interesting. This is a picture taken while under construction - look at how close the sea is! All of Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point, etc, came later.
The next few pictures were taken when the Tower and the University building had been completed.
Here's a recent photo of the Tower at night, with its beautiful lighting display.
Great blog! Thank you for your effort. Chander Pahar has been a very cherished favourite reading from childhood- yet another hauntingly beautiful tale from Bibhutibhushan.
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