Bombay Samachar was established in 1822, making it the oldest continuously published newspaper in India. The bilingual newspaper was published in Gujarati and English. It was founded by Fardunjee Marzban, the first Indian editor of a newspaper who also established the first vernacular printing press in India and the production of Gujarati type.
Commemorative plaque written in four languages; topmost in English, followed by Marathi, Gujarati and Urdu, reflecting the multicultural and multi-ethnic diversity of Mumbai and the languages that were most commonly used. The text says that the water fountain was erected in 1873 by Bai Mancooverbai Ardon, of Sha Gungadass Vizbhookundass.
The watering trough at the Seth Gangalal V. Mulji Nandlal Pyaav was designed as a drinking spot for horses and other animals used for transport and labour. Made of stone, the watering trough is shaped like a blossoming lotus flower and was filled with water flowing out from the mouths of two lion-faced faucets.
View from inside the arcade at Horniman Circle. The shady arcades are meant to provide protection from the sun during the summer months and from the rain during the monsoon season.