Author: Mehta Kaiwan
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Yoda Press
Year: 2009
Pages: 187
ISBN: 978-81-906186-3-2
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Place of Bombay, Bhuleshwar
Classification: 720.288
Shelf: C5R4
Accession No: B862
Contents: Preface Acknowledgements Your City, My City Where People Play Games Word Walk Albless Baug Clerks and Cows Archaeology Table Maps and Masaks Purdah Memory & My World Notes References Appendix A Appendix B Index
Abstract: *Alice in Bhuleshwar: Navigating a Mumbai Neighbourhood* offers a deep dive into the vibrant yet complex locality of Bhuleshwar. Through a mix of personal reflection, historical insight, and cultural observation, the book explores the area’s streets, markets, and rituals, shedding light on the intersection of tradition and modernity. It highlights the role of memory, the concept of *purdah*, and symbols like maps and masaks in preserving cultural identity. The narrative blends urban archaeology with a poetic exploration of the neighborhood’s layered past and present, inviting readers to engage with Mumbai’s rich, multifaceted urban life.