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Inside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj terminus in Mumbai.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (officially Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus since 2017, formerly Victoria Terminus) is a historic railway terminus and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The terminus is the headquarters of India's Central Railway. It is one of the busiest railway stations in India, serving as a terminal for both long-distance and suburban trains with a total number of 18 platforms.
"Narasimha Varman". Later withdrawn from ise and stored at Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, India in 2008.
Ferried Mumbai-Cotswold, United Kingdom 6 January 2009 for scrapping.
The ever-going saga of Lufthansa's Boeing 787 fleet, the German flag-carrier still operates 5 examples which were inherited from orders subsequently not taken up by Hainan Airlines, Suparna Airlines and Vistara Airlines; yet Lufthansa have still yet to receive their own batch of Boeing 787-9s with many still languishing awaiting delivery.
At present, the 5 existing Boeing 787-9s with Lufthansa are earmarked for Austrian Airlines to replace the ageing Boeing 767-300ERs, but their transfer is only contingent when Lufthansa actually receives their own fleet of Boeing 787-9s.
There have been a number of setbacks regarding Lufthansa's own Boeing 787-9s; 15 are currently at Boeing's Charleston facility in varying states, however Lufthansa who are due to receive 10 by the end of 2025 have been unable to take delivery of them owing to the Allegris Business Class seats manufactured by Collins Aerospace have yet to be certified.
As a result of the seats yet to be certified, Lufthansa have made the decision to take delivery of their first Boeing 787-9s with the Allegris seats blocked out until they get certified. Lufthansa will take delivery of their first Boeing 787-9s from late-September 2025 with some of seats blocked and to be utilised on Lufthansa's lower demand long-haul routes.
Once deliveries commence, the Boeing 787-9s should enable the 5 existing Boeing 787-9s to transfer over to Austrian Airlines, and should also enable Lufthansa to gradually replace the Airbus A330-300s and Airbus A340-300s.
Currently, Lufthansa operates 5 Boeing 787s, all of which are Boeing 787-9s. Lufthansa have 34 Boeing 787-9s on-order
Alpha Bravo Papa Charlie is one of 5 Boeing 787-9s operated by Lufthansa, not taken up by Hainan Airlines and Vistara before being delivered new to the German flag-carrier on 18th January 2023 and she is powered by 2 General Electric GEnx-1B74/75 engines. She is named after the northern German city of Kiel in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. She is due to transfer over to Austrian Airlines at a later date.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner D-ABPC 'Kiel' on final approach into Runway 25C at Frankfurt-Main (FRA) on LH757 from Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (BOM).
Tikona (also known as Vitandgad) is the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. It is located near Kamshet around 60 km from Pune The village nearest the fort is called Tikona-Peth. The 3500 ft high hill is pyramidal in shape and the name Tikona means "triangle".
The fort is a trekking destination noted for the large doors, the temple of 'Trimbakeshwar Mahadev', a water tank and some Satvahan caves. Trek organisers also commend the views of Pawna dam and the nearby forts of Tung, Lohagad and Visapur. There is a lake at the summit.
As we are now in the W22 schedule, airlines are now in the process of making further adjustments to their next S23 schedule which will commence from 26th March 2023. For British Airways, a long-time carrier that frequently updates their schedules well in advance not only are beginning to make final adjusts to next summer's schedule, but are also in the process of updating next year's winter schedule.
For British Airways, the summer schedule amongst many other airline carriers is one of the busiest, and as always this is reflected in regularly published articles across media.
As per AeroRoutes, here are the following effective from 26th March 2023 unless otherwise stated:
-Hartsfield Jackson-Atlanta: BA227/226 operates daily, initially utilising Boeing 787-10s until 31st May 2022 where it goes over to 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Beijing-Daxing: BA39/38 tentatively scheduled to operate daily utilising 3-class Hi-J Boeing 777-200ERs, with selected dates in April 2023 utilising Boeing 787-8s.
-Boston-Logan: 2 of 3 daily flights feature adjustments to their schedule... BA203/202 utilises a mixture of Boeing 787-8/9/10s instead of 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs and BA239/238 utilises 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs instead of Boeing 787-9s. BA213/212 continues to utilise Airbus A380s.
-Buenos Aires-Ezeiza: BA245/244 operates 5-weekly flights, initially 3 out of 5 flights (increases to 4 from 6th June 2023 to 18th June 2023) utilising Boeing 787-9s, instead of Boeing 787-8s.
-Chicago-O'Hare: Twice daily flights sees BA295/294 utilising Boeing 777-300ERs until 31st August 2023 going over to Airbus A350-1000s, whilst BA297/296 utilises Airbus A380s.
-Delhi-Indira Ghandi: Twice daily flights sees BA143/142 utilises Airbus A350-1000s instead of 3-class High-J Boeing 777-200ERs from 1st August 2023, whilst BA257/256 continuing to utilise Boeing 787-9s.
-Denver: Continues to operate daily, with BA219/218 utilising 3-class High-J Boeing 777-200ERs instead of Airbus A350-1000s.
-Dubai-International: 19 weekly flights scheduled; BA105/104 operates 4-weekly flights utilising Boeing 787-9s instead of Boeing 787-8s, BA107/106 operates daily with 3 weekly flights utilising Airbus A380s with the remainder utilising Boeing 787-9/10s, and BA109/108 operating daily utilising Boeing 777-300ERs.
-Hong Kong-Chek Lap Kok: BA31/32 operates daily utilising Airbus A350-1000s instead of 3-class High-J Boeing 777-200ERs; whilst BA27/28 is tentatively scheduled to recommence on 25th March 2023 operating daily.
-Houston-George Bush Intercontinental: Twice daily flights operating, with BA195/194 utilising Boeing 777-300ERs instead of 3-class High-J Boeing 777-200ERs, and BA197/196 utilising Boeing 787-10s instead of Boeing 787-9s.
-Kuwait City: BA157/156 operates daily utilising Boeing 787-10s instead of Boeing 787-9s.
-Lagos-Murtala Muhammed: Effective 18th April 2023, BA75/74 utilises Boeing 777-300ERs instead of 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs (except from 1st May 2023 to 21st May 2023 utilises 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs, whilst between 22nd May 2023 to 4th July 2023 will utilise a mixture of 4-class Boeing 777-200ER/300ERs.
-Malé-Velana: BA61/60 converts from winter only to year round; operating thrice-weekly utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Miami: Continues to operate twice daily; Airbus A380s will operate 10 of 14 weekly flights on BA207/206 and BA209/208. From 9th May 2023, BA207/206 continues to utilise Airbus A380s, however BA209/208 has yet to be allocated.
-Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau: BA95/94 continues to operate daily utilising a mixture of Boeing 787-8/9s.
-Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Thrice daily flights operates; BA139/138 utilises Boeing 787-9s until 3rd September 2023 converting over to 3-class High-J Boeing 777-200ERs; BA135/134 utilises Boeing 787-8s from 1st May 2023 instead 3-class High-J Boeing 777-200ERs (expect from 22nd July 2023 to 3rd September 2023), and BA199/198 continues to utilise a mixture of Boeing 787-8/9s.
-Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta: BA65/64 operates daily utilising Airbus A350-1000s instead of 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Nashville: BA223/222 operates daily utilising Boeing 787-8s, albeit from 2nd July 2023 to 18th July 2023 sees Boeing 787-9s operating 4 of 7 weekly flights.
-Nassau-Lynden Pindling via Providenciales: BA253/252 continues to see 2 to 7 weekly flights operating via Providenciales, with the remainder serving George Town-Owen Roberts on the Cayman Islands. 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs continues to operate the flights.
-Newark-Liberty: Thrice daily flights operates; with BA185/184 utilising 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs, whilst BA181/180 and BA189/188 utilises Boeing 787-10s.
-Philadelphia: BA67/66 operates daily utilising Boeing 777-300ERs instead of 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Pittsburgh: BA171/170 increases from 4 to 5 weekly flights, later increasing 6 from 24th April 2023 utilising Boeing 787-8s.
-Portland: BA267/266 increases from 5 weekly flights to daily utilising 3-class High-J Boeing 777-200ERs instead of Boeing 787-8s (except on selected dates throughout April 2023).
-San Francisco: Twice daily flights operate; BA285/284 utilises Boeing 777-300ERs instead of 3-class High-J Boeing 777-200ERs, whilst BA287/286 continues to utilise Airbus A380s.
-San Jose: BA279/278 continues to operate daily utilising Boeing 787-8s instead of Boeing 787-9s.
-Santiago-Arturo Merino Benítez: BA251/250 sees a 4th weekly flight tentatively scheduled from 19th April 2023 utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Shanghai-Pudong: Reintroduction following cancellation since S20; BA169/168 tentatively rescheduled to operate daily utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Singapore-Changi: Twice daily flights reinstated with BA11/12 reintroduced utilising Boeing 777-300ERs, whilst BA15/16 utilises Boeing 787-9s instead of Boeing 777-300ERs.
-Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion: Twice daily flights operate; BA165/164 utilises Boeing 787-9s instead of Boeing 787-8s, whilst BA167/166 utilises a mixture of Boeing 777-200ER/300ERs.
-Tokyo-Haneda: Gradual increase in frequency following restrictions eased by Japan; 11 weekly flights scheduled with Boeing 787-9s operating instead of Boeing 787-8s. BA5/6 will operate 4-weekly flights whilst BA7/8 operates daily.
-Toronto-Pearson: Twice daily flights operate; BA93/92 utilises Airbus A350-1000s instead of 3-class High-J Boeing 777-200ERs, whilst BA99/98 utilises a mixture of Boeing 787-8/9s.
-Vancouver: BA85/84 operates daily utilising Airbus A350-1000s instead of 3-class High-J Boeing 777-200ERs (except from 21st April 2023 to 4th May 2023).
As ever, the changes are in-depth and expect further changes in the coming months as flights begin to finalise... It is worth noting that British Airways is likely expecting a near normal S23 schedule after what has been a rather dismal S22 schedule following major understaffing, notably from London Heathrow. Other frequency increases come from the Asia-Pacific region as further countries relax restrictions following COVID-19, notably Japan which has relaxed entry requirements since October 2022, as well as Beijing and Shanghai expecting to see flights reinstated although not at the level of capacity seen since prior to the pandemic.
British Airways are still in the midst of taking delivery of brand new wide-body jets with deliveries of the Airbus A350-1000 almost complete whilst Boeing 787-10s have since restarted, and the refurbishment of their Boeing 777-200ER/300ER remains ongoing.
Finally, British Airways are continuing their trend of introducing new destinations to the United States; notably rumours suggest a new destination to be announced (Indianapolis being a major talking-point), however their recently introduced flights to Portland, Oregon has been so successful that it will utilise Boeing 777-200ERs going forward.
Currently, British Airways operates 13 Airbus A350s, all of which are Airbus A350-1000s. British Airways have 5 more Airbus A350-1000s on-order.
X-Ray Whiskey Bravo Golf is one of 13 Airbus A350-1000s operated by British Airways, delivered new to the flag-carrier on 2nd October 2020 and she is powered by 2 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines.
Airbus A350-1041 G-XWBG on short finals into Runway 27L at London Heathrow (LHR) on BA288 from Phoenix-Sky Harbor (PHX), Arizona.
After what has been two years of reduced demand owing to COVID-19, there does appear to be some form of normality returning as airlines commence their S22 schedules after much disruption. For one thing, it is great to be able to look at airline schedules once again especially when you look at local carriers like British Airways which always provide interest.
The S22 schedule is somewhat bittersweet considering this schedule no longer includes the now retired Boeing 747-400s which have been a common fixture right up to COVID-19; although somewhat of a blessing as British Airways has been focusing on refurbishing their Boeing 777 fleet with Club Suites which is nearly complete.
Below is the first half of the S22 schedule commencing on 27th March 2022, unless otherwise stated which is subject to change:
-Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau: BA94/95 increases from 5 weekly to daily from 5th May 2022, utilising Boeing 787-8s.
-Moscow-Domodedovo: Suspended until further notice.
-Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: BA198/199 operates 5 weekly utilising Boeing 787-8s, going daily from 1st May 2022; going twice daily with BA138/139 reinstated utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta: Since 24th March 2022, BA64/65 operates daily utilising 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-New Orleans-Louis Armstrong: BA224/225 operates 4 weekly utilising Boeing 787-8s.
-Nassau-Lynden Pindling & Grand Cayman-Owen Roberts: BA252/253 reduces from 6 to 4 weekly from 4th April 2022, utilising a mixture of 3/4-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-New York-John F. Kennedy: 6 daily flights increases to 7 from 8th May 2022; BA173/112, BA179/182 & BA115/176 utilising a mixture of 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs and Boeing 777-300ERs; with BA117/172, BA175/116, BA183/178 & BA113/114 (from 8th May 2022) utilising 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Newark-Liberty: Twice daily with BA184/185 & BA188/189 utilising 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs; increases to thrice daily from 5th June 2022 with BA180/181 utilising 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs, with BA188/189 going over to 4 weekly Boeing 787-10 operation, converting to daily from 1st July 2022.
-Orlando-International: BA202/203 operates daily utilising Airbus A350-1000s, going back to 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs from 25th April 2022.
-Philadelphia: BA66/67 operates daily utilising 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs; with Boeing 777-300ERs operating on 18/19th April 2022 only.
-Phoenix-Sky Harbor: BA288/289 operates daily utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs, replaced by Airbus A350-1000s from 1st May 2022.
-Rio de Janeiro/Galeão-Antonio Carlos Jobim: BA248/249 increases from 4 to 5 weekly flights, utilising Boeing 787-8s.
-Riyadh-King Khalid: BA262/263 operates daily utilising 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-San Diego: BA272/273 operates daily, utilising Airbus A350-1000s.
-San Francisco: BA284/285 & BA286/287 operates twice daily utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs and Boeing 787-9s respectively; Airbus A380s replace Boeing 787-9s on BA286/287 from 1st May 2022.
-San Jose-Norman Y. Mineta: BA278/279 operates daily utilising a mixture of Boeing 787-8/9s.
-Santiago-Arturo Merino Benítez: BA250/251 reduced from 4 to 3 weekly flights from 1st April 2022, utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-São Paulo/Guarulhos-Governor André Franco Montoro: BA246/247 operates daily utilising Airbus A350-1000s.
-Seattle-Tacoma: BA48/49 operates daily utilising Boeing 787-10s; increasing to twice daily from 8th May 2022 with BA52/53 utilising 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Singapore-Changi: BA11/12 is withdrawn, replaced by BA15/16 operating daily utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Sydney-Kingsford Smith: BA15/16 reinstated earlier than planned following 23 month absence; operates daily utilising Boeing 787-9s with a stop-over in Singapore-Changi.
-Tokyo-Haneda: Twice daily service reinstated with BA5/6 & BA7/8 utilising Boeing 787-9s from 29th May 2022; flights times extended owing to closure of Russian/Siberian airspace.
-Toronto-Lester B. Pearson: BA92/93 & BA98/99 operates twice daily utilising Boeing 787-8s; with BA98/99 going over to 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs from 31st May 2022.
-Vancouver: BA84/85 operates daily utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs, replaced by Airbus A380s from 1st June 2022.
-Washington-Dulles: BA216/217 & BA292/293 operates twice daily utilising Airbus A380s and Boeing 787-9s respectively; 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs replaces Boeing 787-9s on BA216/217 from 25th May 2022.
That completes British Airways long-haul schedule for the S22 schedule; the changes are considerably with near normal pre-COVID flights; a notable exception being China being notably absent as the country remains in tight lockdown owing to increased cases. In a more positive front, routes have been reinstated with Sydney being the most notable as that was due to be reinstated for the W22 schedule; Boeing 787-9s now operate the Kangaroo route. New York-JFK sees the return of 7 daily flight, with Newark gaining a third frequency, giving BA's dominance in the New York area to 10 daily flights each day.
Currently, British Airways operates 32 Boeing 787s, which includes 12 Boeing 787-8s, 18 Boeing 787-9s and 2 Boeing 787-10s. British Airways have 10 more Boeing 787-10s on-order.
Zulu Bravo Kilo Romeo is one of 18 Boeing 787-9s operated by British Airways, delivered new to the flag-carrier on 27th March 2018, later going on lease from BBAM in April 2018 and she is powered by 2 Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner G-ZBKR on final approach into Runway 27L at London Heathrow (LHR) on BA48 from Seattle-Tacoma (SEA), Washington.
Inside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.
Originally named Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, this museum in Mumbai (Bombay) documents the history of India from prehistoric to modern times.
It was founded during British rule of India in the early years of the 20th century by prominent citizens of the city then called Bombay, with the help of the government, to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales (later George V, king of the United Kingdom and emperor of India). It is located in the heart of South Mumbai near the Gateway of India. The museum was renamed in 1998 after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire.
The building is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, incorporating elements of other styles of architecture like the Mughal, Maratha and Jain. The museum building is surrounded by a garden of palm trees and formal flower beds.
Sahyadri is one of the toughest mountains in the world. You can enjoy it's beauty in various places. Shivthar Ghal is one of such places. It is comparatively a small and rare place but must be seen and especially in the rainy season.
It is a place where Samarth Ramdas had written 'Dasbodh'- his famous manuscript. You must be amazing about this place and why Ramdas Swami had chosen this place, for his holy book but you never know it until you enter a small hall where Ramdas Swami used to sit, pray and write.
Shivthar Ghal is an area of silent beauty consists of lush green views of trees, mountains, a big waterfall and a river. Its a place where you can enjoy the clam and quite nature and really concentrate. It took almost 12 years to complete Dasbodh as Ramdas Swami dictated it and Kalyan Swami wrote it down. Now a days, the place is maintained by Shri Samarth Seva Mandal' and 'Sundarmath Seva samiti'.
Shivthar Ghal is a place worth to visit and enjoy the quite beauty of the nature and remember the famous saint in Maharashtra - Saint Ramdas and his Dasbodh.
The 08:30 Amritsar Junction to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai, the ASR-CSMT Express 11058 is eased into Patiala station in the care of Ludhiana [LDH] WDM-3A 16277. The train had covered just 250 kms of the overall journey of 2,044 kms that would include 89 intermediate stops and take until 04:05 on day 3, assuming it ran to time.
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The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus Station, in Mumbai, is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture. The building, designed by the British architect F. W. Stevens, became the symbol of Bombay as the ‘Gothic City’ and the major international mercantile port of India. The terminal was built over 10 years, starting in 1878, according to a High Victorian Gothic design based on late medieval Italian models. Its remarkable stone dome, turrets, pointed arches and eccentric ground plan are close to traditional Indian palace architecture. It is an outstanding example of the meeting of two cultures, as British architects worked with Indian craftsmen to include Indian architectural tradition and idioms thus forging a new style unique to Bombay.
A display of statues and artefacts in the Himalayan exhibition in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Fort in Mumbai.
The spectacle of trains arriving at Mumbai in close succession and discharge thousands of commuters is remarkable to witness. Often the first coach of the train is for ladies only and so they have a head start in getting off the platform.
Since 1996: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), formerly Victoria Terminus (VT)
this visual had been in my wish list from a decade now .. got the opportunity to shoot this Republic day ...
Allah has always been very kind and generous.
Shot with Nikon D810 with LAOWA 15mm F4 Wide Angle Macro.
Outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj terminus in Mumbai.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (officially Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus since 2017, formerly Victoria Terminus, is a historic railway terminus and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The terminus is the headquarters of India's Central Railway. It is one of the busiest railway stations in India, serving as a terminal for both long-distance and suburban trains with a total number of 18 platforms.
इन्द्र जिमि जृम्भा पर
बाडव सअंभ पर
रावण सदंभ पर
रघुकुल राज है !
पवन बारिबाह पर
संभु रतिनाह पर
ज्यों सहसबाह पर
राम द्विजराज हैं !
दावा दृमदंड पर
चीता मृगझुन्द पर
भूषण वितुण्ड पर
जैसे मृगराज हैं !
तेज तमअंस पर
कन्ह जिमि कंस पर
त्यों म्लेंच्छ बंस पर
शेर शिवराज हैं!!!!!!!!!!!
- महाकवि भूषण
Victoria Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai - India
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Vijaydurg, the oldest fort on the Sindhudurg coast, was constructed during the regime of Raja Bhoja II of the Shilahar dynasty and restructured by Shivaji Maharaj.
गिरीचे मस्तकी गंगा | तेथुनि चालली बळे |
धबाबा लोटती धारा | धबाबा तोय आदळे || १||
गर्जता मेघ तो सिंधू | ध्वनी कल्होळ उठिला |
कड्याशी आदळे धारा | वाट आवर्त होतसे ||२||
तुषार उठती रेणू | दुसरे रज मातले |
वाट मिश्रीत ते रेणू | सीत मिश्रीत धुकटे ||३||
दराच तुटला मोठा | झाड खंडे परोपरी |
निबीड दाटती छाया | त्या मधे वोघ वाहती ||४||
गर्जती श्वापदे पक्षी | नाना स्वरे भयंकरे |
गडद होतसे रात्री | ध्वनी कल्लोळ उठती ||५||
कर्दमु निवडेना तो | मानसी साकडे पडे |
विशाळ लोटती धारा | ती खाले रम्य विवरे ||६||
विश्रांती वाटते येथे | जावया पुण्य पाहिजे |
कथा निरुपणे चर्चा | सार्थके काळ जातसे ||७||
-- समर्थ रामदास
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, abbreviated CSMVS and formerly named the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, is the main museum in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was founded in the early years of the 20th century by prominent citizens of Mumbai, with the help of the government, to commemorate the visit of Edward VIII, who was Prince of Wales at the time. It is located in the heart of South Mumbai near the Gateway of India.
It took us almost an hour to walk over the perimeter of this plateau, giving us a fascinating 360 degree view of the ghats (hills). No wonder, this fort was a perfect watch tower for the troops of Shivaji Maharaj. A must go destination for monsoon lovers.
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Buddha statue in the grounds of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Fort in Mumbai.
On 16th April 1853 First Passenger Train in India Ran between Bombay (Bori Bandar) Which is now Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Thane, A 14 Carriage Train Hauled by Three Stream Locomotives Sahib, Sindh and Sultan. It carried 400 people and ran on a line of 34 kilometres (21 mi) built and operated by the Great Indian Peninsula Railway.
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From Passenger Train Hauled by Steam Locomotives to Modern Train-18 “Vande Bharat Express”
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Khopoli Bound Bombardier local heading towards Dombivli Station..
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Rake no. 5273-74
With over 2 months until the S22 schedule comes to a close, airlines are beginning to make further adjustments to their upcoming W22 schedule from the end of October 2022, this coinciding with a number of capacity and frequency alterations to reflect the quieter demand. For British Airways, the carrier is well known for frequently providing updates to their schedules and its no different for the upcoming winter where there should be signs of relief following an overstretched summer.
Generally, the winter sees reduced demand for British Airways long-haul flights especially for the United States and Canada, whilst demand typically increases for Africa and South East Asia which is reflected in the recent changes published on various channels. Below is the list of frequency changes for the W22 schedule by provided by British Airways which will commence from 30th October 2022 (unless otherwise stated) which is subject to change:
-Bahrain: Daily service with BA124/125 utilising 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs instead of Boeing 787-8s.
-Baltimore/Washington: BA228/229 reduced from daily to 5 weekly utilising Boeing 787-8s.
-Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi: Winter seasonal flight remains suspended.
-Bengaluru-Kempegowda: BA118/119 operates daily utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs instead of Airbus A350-1000s.
-Boston-Logan: Continues to operate thrice daily; BA202/203 utilises 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs, BA212/213 utilises unrefurbished Boeing 777-300ERs and BA238/239 utilises a mixture of Boeing 787-8/9s.
-Cape Town: Commencing 13th November 2022; increased from daily to twice daily, BA42/43 utilising Airbus A350-1000s and BA58/59 utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Chennai: BA35/36 continues to operate daily, with Boeing 787-9s operating once a week with the remainder 6 weekly flights utilising Boeing 787-8s.
-Chicago-O'Hare: Continues to operate twice daily; BA294/295 utilises Airbus A380s except between 16th January 2023 to 5th February 2023 where Boeing 777-300ERs are utilised, whilst BA296/297 will utilise Airbus A350-1000s instead of Boeing 787-10s.
-Dallas-Fort Worth: BA192/193 continues to operate daily utilising Airbus A380s instead of Boeing 787-10s.
-Delhi-Indira Ghandi: Twice daily flight sees BA142/143 utilising a mixture of Boeing 787-8/9s and BA256/257 utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs instead of Boeing 787-9s from 13th November 2022.
-Denver: BA218/219 continues to operate daily utilising Boeing 787-8s, with one flight each week utilising Boeing 787-10s.
-Dubai-International: Thrice daily service reintroduced from 13th November 2022, with BA104/105 utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Hong Kong-Chek Lap Kok: Flights reinstated, initially operating 4 weekly flights from 5th December 2022 and going over to daily flights from 31st December 2022. BA31/32 will utilise Boeing 787-9s.
-Houston-George Bush Intercontinental: Operates 12 weekly flights, with BA194/195 and BA196/197 utilising a mixture of 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs and Boeing 787-9s.
-Johannesburg-O. R. Tambo: Twice daily flights will continue to operate; BA57/54 utilising Airbus A380s throughout the season, whilst BA55/56 utilising Boeing 787-9s until 8th January 2023 whereby Airbus A380s will also be utilised.
-Kuwait City: BA156/157 will reduced from daily to 4 weekly until 15th January 2023 where it goes back to daily operations; utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Los Angeles: Thrice daily service resumes from 2nd December 2022; BA268/269 utilising Airbus A380s, BA280/281 utilising refurbished Boeing 777-300ERs and BA282/283 utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Miami: Continues to operate twice daily; BA206/207 utilises Airbus A380s, whilst BA208/209 utilises Boeing 787-10s instead of 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau: Operates daily instead of 5 weekly flights; BA94/95 utilising Boeing 787-8s with one flight a week utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Continues to operate thrice daily; BA134/135 utilises Airbus A350-1000s except between 10th November 2022 to 26th November 2022 utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs, BA138/139 continues utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs and BA198/199 utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs except between 19th January 2023 to 29th January 2023 utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta: BA64/65 reduced from daily to 4 weekly flights until 27th November 2022 going back to daily, utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Nashville: BA222/223 continues to operate 6 weekly flights utilising Boeing 787-10s with one weekly flight utilising Boeing 787-8s.
-Nassau-Lynden Pindling via Grand Cayman-Owen Roberts: BA252/253 operates 5 weekly flights utilising 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Nassau-Lynden Pindling via Providenciales: New routing operating twice weekly from 3rd November 2022 replacing Grand Cayman terminator, utilising 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs on Thursday and Sunday only.
-New Orleans-Louis Armstrong: BA224/225 reduced from 5 weekly to thrice weekly utilising a mixture of Boeing 787-8/10s.
-New York-John F. Kennedy: 7 daily flights to operate instead of previously scheduled 8; utilising a mixture of 4-class Boeing 777-200ERs and refurbished Boeing 777-300ERs.
-Orlando-International: From 2nd December 2022, BA204/205 is suspended. -Portland: BA266/267 operates 4 weekly flights utilising a mixture of Boeing 787-8/10s.
-Rio de Janeiro/Galeão-Antonio Carlos Jobim: BA248/249 operates 5 weekly flights utilising a mixture of Boeing 787-8/9s.
-San Francisco: Continues to operate twice daily; with BA284/285 utilising a mixture of Boeing 787-8/9s, whilst BA286/287 utilising Airbus A380s.
-Seattle-Tacoma: 12 weekly flights reduced to daily until 27th February 2023 with BA52/53 closed to reservations (would utilise Boeing 787-9s), whilst BA48/49 will utilise Boeing 787-10s instead of Boeing 787-9s from 1st December 2022.
-Singapore-Changi: Twice daily operations resume, with BA11/12 reintroduced utilising Boeing 787-9s, whilst BA15/16 remains daily (further details below).
-Sydney-Kingsford Smith via Singapore-Changi: BA15/16 continues to operate daily utilising unrefurbished Boeing 777-300ERs instead of Boeing 787-9s.
-Tokyo-Haneda: Service resumption operating daily from 13th November 2022, BA7/8 utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Toronto-Pearson: Twice daily operations with BA92/93 utilising a mixture of Airbus A350-1000s and 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs, whilst BA98/99 utilising 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Vancouver: Reduced from daily to 4 weekly flights from 13th November 2022 to 11th December 2022; BA84/85 utilising refurbished Boeing 777-300ERs until 31st December 2022 being replaced by 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs.
-Washington-Dulles: Twice daily operations with BA216/217 utilising Airbus A380s, whilst BA292/293 utilising a mixture of Boeing 787-9/10s.
The changes is largely down to capacity reduction on key markets, although countries like Australia and India sees a capacity increase. For British Airways, the carrier is expected to receive a number of Boeing 787-10s that have been delayed owing to certification issues. It is estimated that during this schedule period that the Boeing 777-300ERs should be fully refurbished whilst the remaining 3-class Boeing 777-200ERs will have received their new interiors.
Currently, British Airways operates 59 Boeing 777s, which includes 43 Boeing 777-200ERs and 16 Boeing 777-300ERs. British Airways have 18 Boeing 777-9s on-order.
Yankee Mike Mike India is one of 43 Boeing 777-200ERs operated by British Airways, delivered new to the flag-carrier on 2nd November 2000 and she is powered by 2 Rolls-Royce Trent 895 engines. She was the first of the London Heathrow-based Boeing 777-200ERs with Rolls-Royce engines refurbished with Club Suites back on 8th October 2020.Boeing 777-236/ER G-YMMI on final approach into Runway 27L at London Heathrow (LHR) on BA58 from Cape Town (CPT).
Huge "Torna" fort aka "Prachanda Gad".
This was clicked about 2 kms from the fort. One can see why it is called "Prachanda Gad" which literally means huge.
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj named it "Prachanda Gad" first.....
Bhupya mandal lai lai aabhri ahey :) for letting me use your camera.
Inside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.
Originally named Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, this museum in Mumbai (Bombay) documents the history of India from prehistoric to modern times.
It was founded during British rule of India in the early years of the 20th century by prominent citizens of the city then called Bombay, with the help of the government, to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales (later George V, king of the United Kingdom and emperor of India). It is located in the heart of South Mumbai near the Gateway of India. The museum was renamed in 1998 after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire.
The building is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, incorporating elements of other styles of architecture like the Mughal, Maratha and Jain. The museum building is surrounded by a garden of palm trees and formal flower beds.
Architectural Design: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM)
The airport replaced the Previous International Terminal. It was opened in 2014 and it handles both domestic and international passengers. Its passenger traffic was about 49.8 million in year 2018. (Wikipedia)
After what has been two years of reduced demand owing to COVID-19, there does appear to be some form of normality returning as airlines commence their S22 schedules after much disruption. For one thing, it is great to be able to look at airline schedules once again especially when you look at local carriers like Virgin Atlantic which always provide interest.
The S22 schedule is somewhat bittersweet; Virgin Atlantic's London operations now focuses on Heathrow. For what it's worth, the carrier is expanding its fleet with new destinations announced throughout 2022. Interesting to think that Virgin Atlantic was close to shutting up shop...
Below is the S22 schedule commencing on 27th March 2022, unless otherwise stated which is subject to change:
-Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta: VS103/104 operates daily utilising Airbus A350-1000s, converting over to Airbus A330-300s between 14th July 2022 to 5th September 2022.
-Austin-Bergstrom: Newly introduced; commencing 25th May 2022, VS231/232 operates 4 weekly utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Boston-Logan: VS11/12 operates daily utilising Airbus A330-300s, converting to Boeing 787-9s from 5th April 2022.
-Delhi-Indira Ghandi: VS300/301 operates daily utilising Boeing 787-9s, except between 4th April 2022 to 3rd May 2022 where Airbus A350-1000s will be utilised. Twice daily operations commence 1st June 2022, VS302/303 will utilise Boeing 787-9s.
-Hong Kong-Chek Lap Kok: VS206/207 recommences daily service from 1st May 2022 utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Islamabad: VS378/379 operates thrice weekly utilising Airbus A330-300s.
-Johannesburg-O.R. Tambo: VS449/450 operates daily utilising Airbus A350-1000s until 4th June 2022, with Boeing 787-9s taking over.
-Lagos-Murtala Muhammed: VS411/412 operates daily utilising Airbus A350-1000s.
-Lahore-Allam Iqbal: VS364/365 operates 4 weekly utilising Boeing 787-9s, then Airbus A330-300s from 1st May 2022.
-Las Vegas-Harry Reid: VS155/156 operates daily utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Los Angeles: Initially twice daily, VS7/8 & VS23/24 utilising Boeing 787-9s; goes to thrice daily from 6th May 2022, VS141/142 reinstated... Airbus A350-1000s and Boeing 787-9s will alternately between all 3 flights.
-Miami: VS5/6 operates daily utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Montego Bay-Sangster: VS165/166 Reduces from thrice to twice weekly from 1st April 2022, utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: VS354/355 operates daily utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-Nassau-Lynden Pindling: VS107/108 operates twice weekly utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-New York-John F. Kennedy: 5 daily flights commences from 31st March 2022; all flights to utilise a mixture of Airbus A330-300s, Airbus A350-1000s and Boeing 787-9s.
-Orlando-International: Twice daily operations; VS91/92 utilising Airbus A350-1000s and VS137/138 utilising Airbus A330-300s.
-San Francisco: 11 weekly flights increasing to twice daily from 6th May 2022; VS19/20 & VS41/42 utilises Boeing 787-9s.
-Seattle-Tacoma: VS105/106 increases from 4 to 5 weekly flights from 1st April 2022, utilising Boeing 787-9s.
-St. Lucia-Hewanorra: VS221/222 operates thrice weekly utilising Boeing 787-9s until 22nd April 2022; to recommence from 31st October 2022 for the W22 schedule.
-Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion: VS453/454 operating 4 weekly with a mixture of Airbus A350-1000s and Boeing 787-9s; will not operate between 10th April 2022 to 9th May 2022, thereafter will operate twice weekly.
-Washington-Dulles: VS21/22 operates 5 weekly from 1st April 2022, utilising Boeing 787-9s.
The changes is a considerable ramp up; the Airbus A330-300s return to the fray after being in long-term storage, and it shouldn't be a surprise to see more Airbus A350-1000s continuing to dominate as the carrier is expected to operate 14 by 2023. This year, we will see Airbus A330-900s being delivered operating alongside the carrier's already modern fleet of wide-body jets.
Currently, Virgin Atlantic operates 8 Airbus A350s, all of which are Airbus A350-1000s. Virgin Atlantic have 6 Airbus A350-1000s on-order.
Victor Romeo November Bravo is one of 8 Airbus A350-1000s operated by Virgin Atlantic, delivered new to the carrier on lease from ALC on 17th April 2020, and she is powered by 2 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. She carries the name of the 6th studio album and single released in 1983 by Prince, Purple Rain.
Airbus A350-1041 G-VRNB 'Purple Rain' on final approach into Runway 27L at London Heathrow (LHR) on VS10 from New York-John F. Kennedy (JFK).
Only detailed Original Shivaji Maharaj painting known.
It showcases the ture personality of Maharaj, unlike the Tiger trearing, half tiger-half man face or a arrogant looking face that artists with cheap taste depicts in their artwork..
The eyes make it easy to see how he could be the caring king who was devoted to his subjects.
This was painted by a visiting Dutch Painter , Unfortunately i don't remember the name of the painter. But will update it as soon as i know.
PS: the copyrights for this artwork are not known. I will update the space if i know of it..
From Wikipedia
Dussehra is a unique festival celebrated all over India for different reasons & with different ways of celebration. We all celebrate this festival to mark the victory of good over evil.This fest is mainly important to the Hindus.This festival is celebrated for 10 days with Saraswati Puja (The 9th day)being the most important.
Vijayadashami (Bengali: বিজয়াদশমী, Kannada: ವಿಜಯದಶಮಿ, Malayalam: വിജയദശമി, Marathi: विजयादशमी, Nepali :विजया दशमी, Tamil: விஜயதசமி, Telugu: విజయదశమి) also known as Dasara (also written Dussehra) Bengali: দশেরা, Kannada: ದಸರ, Malayalam: ദസറ, Marathi: दसरा, Telugu: దసరా) and Dashain (in Nepali), is a festival celebrated in varying forms across Nepal and India. It is celebrated on the tenth day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu autumn month of Ashvin or Ashwayuja, and is the grand culmination of the 10-day annual Navaratri (Sanskrit: नवरात्रि, 'nine nights') festival. It is the largest festival of Nepal, and celebrated by Hindu and non-Hindu Nepalis alike.
Vijaya Dashami also known as Dasara, Dashahara, Navaratri, Durgotdsav... is one of the very important & fascinating festivals of India, which is celebrated in the lunar month of Ashwin (usually in September or October) from the Shukla Paksha Pratipada (the next of the New moon day of Bhadrapada) to the Dashami or the tenth day of Ashwin.
In India harvest season begins at this time and as mother earth is the source of all food the Mother Goddess is invoked to start afresh the new harvest season and to reactivate the vigor and fertility of the soil by doing religious performances and rituals which invoke cosmic forces for the rejuvenation of the soil.
On the day of Dasha-Hara, statues of the Goddess Durga are submerged in the river waters. These statues are made with the clay & the pooja is performed with turmeric and other pooja items, which are powerful disinfectants and are mixed in the river waters. This makes water useful for the farmers & yields better crops.
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Hindawi (Hindu) Swarajya - Maratha Empire used to always worship Lord Shiva & Goddess Durga in the form of goddess Bhawani before any military expedition. Goddess Bhavani had blessed Shivaji Maharaj with her own sword called “Bhavani Talwar” on this blessed day.
Buses, trucks and huge machines in factories are all decorated and as Dasha-Hara is also treated as Vishwakarma Divas - the National Labor Day of India.
Veda Vyasa is considered as the foremost Guru and Vijayadasami is also celebrated as Vyasa puja.
Dasha-Hara is the festival of Victory of Good over Bad, God over Devil.
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