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The Global Vipassana Pagoda is a Meditation Hall near Gorai, North-west of Mumbai, India. The Pagoda was inaugurated by Pratibha Patil, then President of India on 8 February 2009.[1] It is built on donated land on a peninsula between Gorai creek and the Arabian Sea. The pagoda is to serve as a monument of peace and harmony. The Global Vipassana Pagoda has been built out of gratitude to the Buddha, his teaching and the community of monks practicing his teaching. Its traditional Burmese design is an expression of gratitude towards the country of Myanmar for preserving the practice of Vipassana. The shape of the pagoda is a copy of the Shwedagon Pagoda (Golden Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar. It was built combining ancient Indian and modern technology to enable it to last for a thousand years. The center of the Global Vipassana Pagoda contains the world's largest stone dome built without any supporting pillars. The height of the dome is approximately 29 metres, while the height of the building is 96.12 meters, which is twice the size of the previously largest hollow stone monument in the world, the Gol Gumbaz Dome in Bijapur, India. External diameter of the largest section of the dome is 97.46m and the shorter sections is 94.82m. Internal diameter of the dome is 85.15m.[4] The inside of the pagoda is hollow and serves as a very large meditation hall with an area covering more than 6000 m2 (65,000 ft2). The massive inner dome seats over 8000 people enabling them to practice the non-sectarian Vipassana meditation as taught by Mr S.N. Goenka and now being practiced in over 100 countries. An inaugural one-day meditation course was held at the pagoda on 21 December 2008, with Mr S.N. Goenka in attendance as the teacher. The aim of the pagoda complex is, among others, to express gratitude to Gautama Buddha for dispensing what followers believe is a universal teaching for the eradication of suffering, to educate the public about the life and teaching of the Buddha, and to provide a place for the practice of meditation. 10-day vipassana meditation courses are held free of charge at the meditation centre that is part of the Global Vipassana Pagoda complex.
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  • abhishek telang
    Mumbai, India191 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Marine Drive is the best!
    Well what can I say more ?
    During my 7 year stay in Mumbai from 2015-2022 I had the wonderful opportunity to visit this iconic promenade every working day as my office was located in Air India building. Every day post lunch I would go for a stroll with colleagues even when it was hot. Evenings were perfect for sunsets, monsoons were the time for high tides. Sunday mornings were ideal to observe youngsters and the old jogging, people doing yoga and exercises, super bikes racing past. During monsoons couples sitting under an umbrella were the frequent sights. The ice creams at Rustom, snacks at the tapri near air india building, pav bhaji at Girgaum chowpatty and the holidays during Ganesh Visarjan, New Year’s Eve, Christmas, National Holidays and the unscheduled stayback at office especially during heavy monsoons when trains were shut all remind me so much of this iconic place, bringing back memories of a lifetime. My favourite place in the whole of Mumbai!
    Written 10 March 2024
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  • stephens473
    Nottingham, UK385 contributions
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    Spent a couple of hours here , the Monument is quite spectacular and at times quite overpowering and emotional.
    We watched the boats coming in and out of the harbour as well as people watching .
    It is free to enter, but you are constantly pestered by hawkers wanting to take your photo and the surrounding area is very unpleasant and the only time we felt uncomfortable during our stay in Mumbai.
    However well worth a visit.
    Written 21 March 2024
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  • Gladein A
    Australia8 contributions
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    The spiritual ambiance and architectural beauty attract visitors from all walks of life. The divine presence of Lord Ganesha fills the air with peace and reverence. While queues can be long during peak hours, the experience of seeking blessings at this sacred site is truly humbling.
    Written 29 March 2024
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  • kate b
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Have been visiting or transferring through Mumbai since 1976. I was so pleased to be there and actually stayed three days in the city. Stayed at Land and but visited many areas. Used to drive it. Thought this would now be un-doable. Now have renewed perspective. Loved it and the people were so friendly and joyful. Yes there are still slums and such but it is a City that is shining. Way to glow Mumbai
    Written 8 March 2024
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