Girgaon
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History
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Culture
- Girgaon Chowpatty: A renowned public beach that is a focal point for festivals, especially the immersion of Ganesh idols during Ganesh Chaturthi.
Notable Buildings
Entertainment and Attractions
Transport
Girgaon is well connected by the :
- Charni Road Railway station on the Western line
- upcoming Girgaon Metro station on the Aqua Line( Line 3).
- The Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road, which starts near Girgaon Chowpatty
See also
References
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