Koliwadas

KOLIWADAS Mumbaiche

Koli,

Kolyanchi

Mumbai

Koliwada Kolis are the original inhabitants of Bombay.

Kolis occupied the islands in successive waves and engaged in husbandry and fishing. Koliwada is the colony of Kolis (fishermen).

Kolis are settled in various parts of Mumbai namely Juhu, Mahim, Worli, Versova, Dharavi, Panvel, Sion.

Worli Koliwada

The Kolis fisher folk of Mumbai are a distinct community.

In their dress, their language, their food and their lifestyle they are easily distinguishable.

Houses are painted in bright colors and decorative finishes are done on facades.

HOUSE PATTERNS

Though house patterns differ, every house has a chool (kitchen),

vathan (room) and a devghar (the worship room).

SKYLINE

MURALS

Worli Fort (1675)

WORLI FORT

Built by British, protected by Koli

community, surrounded by slums & Koliwada.

It is located in the middle of Worli village; on peninsular landmass amidst the blue Arabian Sea. It is a well-built structure that has survived the vagaries of nature.

It is under state archaeological department and was restored by ASI in 2007-2009.

It visible from the Bandra -Worli Sea Link Bridge.

Places of worship

MahadevTemple (108 years old)

Most Kolis are adherents of Hinduism, India's dominant religion. Kolis from around Mumbai worship there Kuldevta the goddess Ekveera

Chededev Temple

Hanuman Temple

Golfadevi Temple

The Hindu Kolis worship Mahadev, Hanuman and Khandoba.

Sai baba temple

Devachi Kaathi

Crucifix

The Christian Kolis worship these and images of Christ and Virgin Mary.

Drying Area

Playground

Khar Danda

Go fishing

Drying area

Preparation

Getting fish ready for sun drying

People relaxing

Gautam Kirtane Aakanksha Puranik Thein Sowrirajan

REFERENCES

http://www.worlikoliwada.com/