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'''Guru Tegh Bahadur Nag''', formerly known as ''Koliwada'', is a neighbourhood in Sion, [[Mumbai]], named after [[Guru Tegh Bahadur|Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji]], the ninth of the Ten Gurus of [[Sikhism]]. This region is populated mostly by [[Punjabi people|Punjabis]] and [[Sikh]] migrants from [[Pakistan]] and has many Sikh [[Gurudwara]]s. Dasmesh Darbar is the largest [[Gurudwara]] in this area. Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar is also known as mini-[[Punjab region|Punjab]].
'''Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar (GTB Nagar)''', formerly known as ''Koliwada'', is a neighbourhood in [[Sion, Mumbai|Sion]], [[Mumbai]], named after [[Guru Tegh Bahadur|Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji]], the ninth [[Sikh gurus|Guru]] of [[Sikhism]].


Originally home to Mumbai's indigenous [[Kolis|Koli community]], it is also known as [[Koliwada]]. A colony was constructed for the rehabilitation of Sikh and Hindu [[Partition of India#Resettlement of refugees: 1947–1951|refugees]] who came from [[North West Frontier Province]] of Pakistan after the [[Partition of India]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gatewayhouse.in/partition-punjabi-imprint-on-bombay/|title=Partition’s Punjabi imprint on Bombay|date=2 December 2016|publisher=Gateway House}}</ref>
It has mainly 25 buildings made around 1947–1950 for residences of [[refugees]] who came from Pakistan and also has many Chawls. The place also has many [[Kolis]] residing there. Hence it is also known as [[Koliwada]].


Today, many of the buildings and tenements originally constructed for the refugees are in a dilapidated state, and are awaiting demolition and redevelopment.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/sion-buildings-housing-47-refugees-face-hammer/articleshow/64549586.cms|title=Sion buildings housing '47 refugees face hammer - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-10-05}}</ref>
These buildings have grown old and are awaiting for a policy of re-development since 1998.


The neighborhood's residents, however, have been protesting the order to vacate the property and its subsequent demolition because they are looking for a different rental and redevelopment arrangement.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-sion-koliwada-punjabi-colony-refugees-protest-hc-eviction-order/1312480|title=Mumbai: Sion-Koliwada Punjabi colony refugees protest HC eviction order {{!}} Free Press Journal|date=2018-07-09|work=Free Press Journal|access-date=2018-10-15|language=en-GB}}</ref>
Many governments came in last 19 yrs but no one to see these refugees living conditions, turning bad to worse.


GTB Nagar, today, is renowned for its unique culture and cuisine, which has evolved over the years as an amalgamation of the influences of the indigenous [[Koli people|Koli]] community and the Punjabi Hindu and Sikh migrants.
Known for its Punjab culture and with highest centre of gurudwaras specially Shri Dashmesh darbar, bhai joga singh gurudwara Singh sabha gurudwara, panchayti gurudwara built since more than 60 yrs ago are highly famous for 24 hrs langar sewa and also for discounted medical Aid are always appreciated for unity of Hindus and Sikh communities for Hindu temples like geeta bhavan Hari Mandir, Pahadi wala mandir, shiv mandir, baba shrichand mandir all places of worship going hand to hand with Hindus, Sindhi's, and Sikh' community.

Also famous for Eating hub for special Punjabi taste of food, people do often come for a good tasty breakfast, lunch, dinner always remains crowded from morning till late mid night although being smaller in size, g.t.b nagar also known as sion koliwada is a famous place to visit.

People enjoy the life style of Punjab and see a view of Punjab in koliwada.


==Location==
==Location==
Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar (also known as ''Koliwada''- Village of Indigenous Aboriginal Tribes of Mumbai and largest Fishing Village ) is in South Central Mumbai. [[Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar railway station]] is on [[Harbour Line]] of the [[Mumbai Suburban Railway]].
Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar is in South Central Mumbai, with the nearest railway station being [[Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar railway station]] on the [[Harbour Line]] of the [[Mumbai Suburban Railway]].


Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar [[Mumbai]] has a college started by the Sikh community of this area called [[Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science & Commerce]] affiliated to [[Mumbai University]].
Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar has a college started by the Sikh community of this area called Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science & Commerce affiliated to [[Mumbai University]].


The Nearest Hospitals are Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital(Sion), Mata Laxmi Hospital and AntopHill Hospital
The Nearest Hospitals are Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital (Sion), Mata Laxmi Hospital and AntopHill Hospital.


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GTB Nagar also consists of government colonies named as CGHS Colony. This colony consist of 7 sectors 1–7 which are allocated to different Central Government employees from different fields (CPWD, dockyard, Indian navy etc).
Sikh festivals are celebrated with pride and glory. Procession is taken out on the occasion of Guru Nanak's birthday. People from all over Mumbai gather here to celebrate the main festivals.

Special prayer service is held from 4–6 June at Gurdwara Dashmesh darbar to pay homage to the people who lost their lives during the Operation Bluestar and the Delhi riots in 1984.

Langar (free community meal) is served in all Gurdwaras 24x7.
The followers of "Sanatan Dharam" have built Shree Sanatan Dharam Hari Mandir All the festivals are celebrated here in a very grand way, every Saturday there is Mata Ki Chowky; it is a very beautiful mandir.
Many refugees from attock in Pakistan came here in 1967 when there were chances of war during Indo-pak and was found severe threat to surrounding communities.

The Transits Camps were built by the then Indira Government for temporary settlement of Refugees from Border area. Before the settlements of Sikhs and Hindu communities the land was swamp area and total mangrove plot used for fishing and fish breeding by Koli communities. Still you will find the records of land belonging to Koli communities as their names still exist on land records and still spoken in day-to-day life.

Plot Ravli, Paigambri, Sheikh Mistry, Kokri, Korba, Kalpak, Matsyagandha, etc. are old plot names given by the koli community and Bori Muslim saints who use to trade with Koli community for products like, dry fish, bhandar - Sacred alcohol (somras)/tadi, Dry fruits etc.
And Koli people use to get Pathani Hing (Asefoetida), Kabuli swaad (chana, grains), etc.

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The GTB also consist of government colonies named as CGHS Colony. This colony consist of 7 sectors 1–7 which are allocated to different Central Government employees from different fields (CPWD, dockyard, Indian navy etc.).

Currently GTB is going into reconstruction i.e. chawls are broken and buildings are set up; this will enhance the GTB and will give a new look.


There are other areas such as Pratiksha Nagar, Makawadi, Indira Nagar, Antophill etc.
There are other areas such as Pratiksha Nagar, Makawadi, Indira Nagar, Antophill etc.


==Religion==
==Religious places==
GTB Nagar and its surrounding area has seven [[gurdwara]]s, notable among which is the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar; and temples which were built for the worship of Punjabi Hindus notable one being Shree Geeta Bhavan Hari Mandir.


The gurdwaras are known for their charitable trusts and community service initiatives, particularly for their responsiveness during natural calamities and the [[Langar (Sikhism)|langar]] meals served throughout the day.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://scroll.in/article/887276/facing-eviction-residents-of-mumbais-partition-era-colony-fear-they-will-become-refugees-again|title=Facing eviction, residents of a Mumbai Partition-era colony fear they will become homeless again|last=Johari|first=Aarefa|work=Scroll.in|access-date=2018-10-15|language=en-US}}</ref>
===[[Gurdwara]]s===
* Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar
* Gurdwara Singh Sabha
* Panchayati Gurdwara
* Gurdwara Bhai Joga singh Ji
* Gurdwara Raoli Camp
* Gurudwara Kartapurakh Darbar

===Temples / Mandirs===

* Shree Mothya Devi (Saat Aasra) Mandir - Shiv Koliwada Sion Village
* Shree Lada Devi Gavdevi Mandir (Near Sion Fort or Shiv Killa)
* Shree Marubai Mandir (Koliwada - Chubhatti Track near Sion Fort)
* Motimsar Gramdaivat Mandir - Shiv Koliwada Sion Village
* [[Hari Mandir, Mumbai|Shree Sanatam Dharam, Geeta Bhavan, Hari Mandir]]
* Phadiwala Mandir (Shree Gandhiya Mahadev Mandir)
* Shree Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir
* Kalimaa Mandir
* Satyam Shivam Mandir (Bldg No.7)
* Hanuman Mandir (Hanuman Tekri - old Motimsar Baba Mandir now shifted to Sion Village)
* Vara Siddhi Vinayakar Devasthanom(Ganapati Mandir situated at Indira Nagar)


==Schools and colleges==
==Schools and colleges==


===[[Schools]]===
=== Schools ===


* Sion Koliwada Municipal School
* Sion Koliwada Municipal School
* Guru Nanak High School (Hindi & English Medium)
* Guru Nanak High School (Hindi , Punjabi & English Medium)
* Shree Sanatam Dharam High School
* Shree Sanatan Dharam High School
* Chetumal Bhoolchand Murlidhar (C.B.M.) High School
* Chetumal Bhoolchand Murlidhar (C.B.M.) High School
* A.M. Kewalramani Premier High School – also known as Trinity High School
* A.M. Kewalramani Premier High School – also known as Trinity High School


===[[Colleges]]===
=== Colleges ===
* Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce
* [[Guru Nanak College, GTB Nagar, Mumbai|Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce]]
* Shree Sanatam Dharam Junior College
* Shree Sanatan Dharam Junior College


==Notable former residents==
==Notable people==
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* [[Akshay Kumar]]{{citation needed|date=May 2016}}
* [[Akshay Kumar]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-is-a-punjabi-by-nature/story-qkHbuECAg6r1QHpsBTiw4I.html|title=Akshay Kumar is a Punjabi by nature|date=2007-03-22|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-10-05|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Johny Lever]]{{citation needed|date=May 2016}}
* [[Johny Lever]]{{citation needed|date=May 2016}}
* [[Veeru Devgan]]
* [[Veeru Devgan]]
* [[Prithviraj Kapoor]]
* [[Aman Singh Grover]]{{citation needed|date=March 2017}}
* [[Kuldeep Singh (music director)|Kuldeep Singh]], music director
*[[Manjeet singh Arora]]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Koli People]]
*[[Koli People]]
*[[King Mandhata]]
*[[King Mandhata]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Mumbai]]

Latest revision as of 23:03, 30 October 2024

Not to be confused with Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar, Delhi, also known as Kingsway Camp.

19°02′04″N 72°51′51″E / 19.034331°N 72.864203°E / 19.034331; 72.864203 Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar (GTB Nagar), formerly known as Koliwada, is a neighbourhood in Sion, Mumbai, named after Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Guru of Sikhism.

Originally home to Mumbai's indigenous Koli community, it is also known as Koliwada. A colony was constructed for the rehabilitation of Sikh and Hindu refugees who came from North West Frontier Province of Pakistan after the Partition of India[1]

Today, many of the buildings and tenements originally constructed for the refugees are in a dilapidated state, and are awaiting demolition and redevelopment.[2]

The neighborhood's residents, however, have been protesting the order to vacate the property and its subsequent demolition because they are looking for a different rental and redevelopment arrangement.[3]

GTB Nagar, today, is renowned for its unique culture and cuisine, which has evolved over the years as an amalgamation of the influences of the indigenous Koli community and the Punjabi Hindu and Sikh migrants.

Location

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Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar is in South Central Mumbai, with the nearest railway station being Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar railway station on the Harbour Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.

Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar has a college started by the Sikh community of this area called Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science & Commerce affiliated to Mumbai University.

The Nearest Hospitals are Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital (Sion), Mata Laxmi Hospital and AntopHill Hospital.

GTB Nagar also consists of government colonies named as CGHS Colony. This colony consist of 7 sectors 1–7 which are allocated to different Central Government employees from different fields (CPWD, dockyard, Indian navy etc).

There are other areas such as Pratiksha Nagar, Makawadi, Indira Nagar, Antophill etc.

Religion

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GTB Nagar and its surrounding area has seven gurdwaras, notable among which is the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar; and temples which were built for the worship of Punjabi Hindus notable one being Shree Geeta Bhavan Hari Mandir.

The gurdwaras are known for their charitable trusts and community service initiatives, particularly for their responsiveness during natural calamities and the langar meals served throughout the day.[4]

Schools and colleges

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Schools

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  • Sion Koliwada Municipal School
  • Guru Nanak High School (Hindi , Punjabi & English Medium)
  • Shree Sanatan Dharam High School
  • Chetumal Bhoolchand Murlidhar (C.B.M.) High School
  • A.M. Kewalramani Premier High School – also known as Trinity High School

Colleges

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Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Partition's Punjabi imprint on Bombay". Gateway House. 2 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Sion buildings housing '47 refugees face hammer - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Mumbai: Sion-Koliwada Punjabi colony refugees protest HC eviction order | Free Press Journal". Free Press Journal. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  4. ^ Johari, Aarefa. "Facing eviction, residents of a Mumbai Partition-era colony fear they will become homeless again". Scroll.in. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Akshay Kumar is a Punjabi by nature". hindustantimes.com/. 22 March 2007. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
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