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INTRODUCTION:
Gamdevi is an area located in Mumbai.It is also pronounced as Gaondevi in Hindi or Gaavdevi in Marathi.Gamdevi is derived from Sanskrit word "grama" or "gaav" in Marathi or "Gaon" Hindi which means a village, and devi stands for "goddess."The Gamdevi Temple is one of the oldest temple in Mumbai which is said to be protecting the island it resides on.Gamdevi as an area holds a lot of historical importance to it.

Tourist attractions:
The area has witnessed some significant events.The World famous 'Mani Bhavan' ,'August Kranti maidan' ,the 'Gamdevi temple' are some of the main attractions in and near the area. Besides this one can get a glimpse of the  wonderful European Architecture in the area with the European architectural Buildings.

Mani Bhavan:
Mani Bhavan is a building in Laburnum road of Gamdevi area. It is the place where Mahatma Gandhi use to reside whenever he was in Mumbai between 1917 to 1934. Gandhi initiated Civil Disobedience, Satyagraha, Swadeshi, Khadi and Khilafat movement from Mani Bhavan.It is now a museum,library and research centre .It houses some of the things used by Gandhi during his stay.

August Kranti Maidan:
The All India Congress Committee started its 'Quit India Movement' meetings here on the 7th August 1942.It is this park, where the movement caught fire and spread in other states of the country like a wild fire forcing the Britishers to Quit India.

Gamdevi Temple:
The Gamdevi Temple is one of the famous temples in Mumbai.The 206 year old temple incorporates idol of Goddess Ambika who who is believed to guard and protect the area.

Places Near By:
The areas surrounding Gamdevi are Nanachowk,Grant Road,Tardeo,Lamington Road,Pedder Road,Gowalior Tank,Chowpatty etc.The other tourist spots which surrounds the area are the Iskcon temple, the Babulnath temple,Walkeshwar temple,Chowpatty Beach,Marine drive.