Why Should We Visit Shilpgram Park, Mumbai?

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Last Monday, my daughter and her classmates visited Shilpgram Park for their School Field Trip. She praised the place so much that we decided to see it this weekend. So, we started from our house in Powai at around 4:30 pm. 

It took just half an hour to reach Jogeswari, where the park is. There is a nominal entry fee at the entrance. Upon entering, we saw the park was filled with giant trees and colourful flowers. A road led to the musical fountain. The show was about to start, so we gathered in the gallery for a close view. It was filled with school kids and many other visitors. 


The Musical fountain show was so enjoyable. They played 2 songs, "Azeem-O-Shaan Sheahanshah" and "Ye Haseen Wadiya". The rhythm so beautifully matched with the flow of the water. All the kids were happy to watch it. Even we enjoyed it a lot.

Then we walked towards the slightly raised turfs that showcased the real attraction of the place. Real-life statues of people from various occupations spread across the area amidst luscious greenery. Scenes of people involved in farming, weaving, masonry, pottery, etc. 






Going further, we could find other life-sized statues that depicted various festivals and dance forms in India. So, there were statues of women in Bharatnatyam poses, men dancing Bhangra, people performing Lavni and Dandiya, and so many other forms of dance. 




There was a huge shaded space where there was a Yoga session going on. The place is ideal for Yoga, meditation or any other form of exercise. There was a play area with a lot of rides. The best thing about that area was that the rides were suitably made for kids with special needs. There were various rides like swings, see-saw, and slides, among others. 


Why to Visit:

1. Cleanliness

2. Greenery

3. Kid-friendly

4. Lot of places to sit and rest under the shade

5. Overall concept

6. Great source of learning about our people, culture and festivals

Points to note:

1. The statues are protected

2. No permission to walk on the grass

3. Statues cannot be touched

4. Lot of walking

5. Not suitable for very small kids and elderly people

Shilpgram Park, Mumbai, is a must-visit for kids; they can see the various work that people do that they read about in their books and the different forms of festivals across the country. The park provides a perfect source of practical knowledge that the kids generally don't get to see. We should make them aware of these features of our country, and only then will they understand the true meaning of Unity in Diversity. 

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