Sanyukta Maharashtra Smruti Dalan — Attraction in Mumbai

Samyukta Maharashtra Smriti Dalan

Long back Maharashtra and Gujrat was a single state. In 1920 when Gandhiji passed a resolution to form state on linguistic basis it led to Samyukta Maharashtra Movement. Lateron after 1956,the bone of content was Mumbai.There was dispute in joining Mumbai to Maharashtra or to Gujrat or make it an Union territory.Sanyukta Maharashtra means Whole Maharashtra with Mumbai.Sa Ka Patil and Moraraji Desai opposed it till end and unfortunately 105 people were killed in this movement.But the movement won due to their martyrdom and great unity and on 1st May 1960 Sanyukta Maharashtra was born! Samyukta Maharashtra Smriti Dalan is a beautifully crafted Memorial building, located at Shivaji Park besides Mayor House which brings all this history alive via portraits,murals and exhibition. The exhibition is spread on total three floors that is 1) Underground, 2) Ground floor and 3) first floor.

Underground Floor The underground floor exhibits the information of all the great leaders who fought this movement with lots of heart and vigour ;such as Shripad Dange, Prabhodhankar Thakare, S.M. Joshi, Acharya Atre and Senapati Bapat.

Ground Floor The ground floor have information on origin and history related to Samyukt movement via rare photos . You get transfeformed into that era and sense the intensity of this movement.

First Floor This depicts portraits of forts of Shivaji Maharaj and murals of Ajantha and Elephanta caves.

It is a must see Smriti Dalan for all the Mumbaikars, Maharashtrian and all Indians. Its open from 11 pm to 7 pm daily except Sundays. There is no entry fee and parking and washroom facilities are available . you can take snaps and its fully air conditioned. The view of Mahatma Gandhi swimming pool backed by sea and sea link from the rear balcony is just awesome. It was built in 2010 and I visited it in 2019.Thats why am writing on it so that you don't miss it. PS Also show the proud history to our gen next as it will make all Indians proud for our culture and heritage via excellent paintings, portraits and murals. @Dr.Vijay...

One of the best place for history lover with fully information about chhatrapati shivaji maharaj, lokmaanya tilak, mahatma gandhi, pandit Jawaharnal Nehru, lalbahadur shaastri, Dr babasaheb ambedkar and many more with no entry fees and it's one of the must visit places ands it's placed by timeline with what and when it's happened and this place is good for kids because they will get to know about our India's history and it will increase their knowledge and it has 2 floor we were at the ground because we didn't know from where to go but pls try to go and ask them from where to go

If it's understandable then pls vist historic Places like this because we let our history like this because they have done so much for us with making maratha empire very big to independence so pls vist...

This museum beautifully depicts the story and struggle of Maharashtra in acquiring Mumbai city, back in the 1960's when the new states were being formed. The museum was very bright and colorful, consisting of 3 floors, each narrating different topics about Maharashtra state. Entry is free of cost. You need to remove the shoes at the entrance. All the details are only written in Marathi, so non Marathi readers can only enjoy the pictures. This museum is very educational for kids. Highly recommended for all my...