A serene view of the beach and sky, a playful breeze mixed with the sound of strong waves and swaying coconut trees along with a panoramic view of the sealink as the sun sets are the many attractions of Veer Ratna Baji Prabhu. Deshpande Udyan, popularly known as Narli Bagh (coconut garden), is located in Shivaji Park, a silent area in Dadar (West).
The garden, by the sea, barely 10 meters from the seashore, is named as Narli Bagh because it is filled with 185 coconut trees.
An ideal getaway for the citizens who are bored with the daily hustle and bustle of the city, Narli Bagh, unlike many other gardens in Mumbai, has something to attract people of all age groups.
Kids are happily riding their little bicycles enjoying a quiet romantic time near the beach for couples, on morning and evening walks for senior citizens, you get to see everything while taking a walk inside the garden. Get.
An ideal getaway for the citizens who are bored with the daily hustle and bustle of the city, Narli Bagh, unlike many other gardens in Mumbai, has something to attract people of all age groups. (express photo)
In one hand aspiring dancers are polishing their moves and in the other corner bibliophiles sitting on the green grass are having some good time reading. While yoga sessions keep some others busy, a dedicated section with swings, slides and seesaws is a hit among kids.
The garden has two entrances; On the right side of a street where on the left you have the historic Chaitya Bhoomi (pilgrimage), a Buddhist religious place where Dr BR Ambedkar was cremated. Many people who visit Chaitya Bhoomi later spend some quality time inside the garden.
The main entrance is located across the road from the historic Shivaji Park ground, where the great cricketer Sachin Tendulkar Took in sports as a child.
As you enter the garden from the main gate, a huge arch reminiscent of the Gateway of India welcomes you. Constructed by the Swami Narayan Mandir Trust in 2009, the arch houses 1,008 Ganesh idols, carved in various postures.
Just behind the arch, you can see the vast sealink from Bandra to Worli, possibly the only beach that offers a panoramic view of the structure.
The whole garden is divided in two by a concrete path. There are green pastures of grass on one side and red soil on the other.
The garden also has a dome surrounded by bleachers made of rocks on one side which is a favorite place to visit for college goers.
As the sun sets, many youths who come from far and wide practice their dance under the dome. At a distance, a soft cushion mat has also been laid out for these dancers to practice their risky moves like flips and head spins.
The whole garden is divided in two by a concrete path. There are green pastures of grass on one side and red soil on the other. (express photo)
There are several seats in the gardens where people can sit under the shade of tall coconut trees to have long conversations, look through the horizon and watch the sun go down. At night, the seats are illuminated with LED lights of different colours, making it a perfect backdrop for clicking photos with family.
As the garden attracts many children, amusement rides such as the mini merry-go-round and the mini-Ferris wheel are parked outside the garden, with hawkers around the gates selling mouth-watering tamarind and salt and spices. They sell raw mangoes sprinkled with it. For those who feel hungry, there are snack stalls on the beach offering sev puri, vada pav and more.
Initially two gardens were built here many years ago. They underwent a complete makeover and were re-inaugurated in February 2009. It is an ideal place to spend an evening and visitors can have time to see the garden temple, the life-like statue of Shivaji Maharaj on the nearby grounds and other important places. In the surrounding area.
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