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1. Image of Lord Ganesh over the main doorway of Koli homes

Description:: The common religious decoration in Koli households is the placement of a small image of Lord Ganesha over the main doorway. It is believed that placing Lord Ganesha's presence at the doorway brings harmony and prosperity into the house.
Keyword:: Koli, Versova Koliwada, Lord Vishnu, Mumbai, Goddess Lakshmi, Mumbai Archive Project, Tulsi Plant, Maharashtra, Malad Creek, and Koliwada
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 05-07-2024
Date Modified:: 08-07-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

2. A painted shrimp outside the door of a Koli home

Description:: A Koli house with a shrimp painted on its doorway.
Keyword:: Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vishnu, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Koli, Koliwada, Mumbai Archive Project, Tulsi Plant, Malad Creek, and Versova Koliwada
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 05-07-2024
Date Modified:: 08-07-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

3. Purna Kalasha symbol

Description:: A purna kalasha, a pot filled with mango leaves and coconut, adorns a Koli household. This auspicious symbol serves as a ceremonial offering to the household deity, as well as a decorative motif outside shrines and at the entrances of homes.
Keyword:: Koli, Versova Koliwada, Lord Vishnu, Mumbai, Goddess Lakshmi, Mumbai Archive Project, Tulsi Plant, Maharashtra, Koliwada, and Malad Creek
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 05-07-2024
Date Modified:: 08-07-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

4. Presence of a platform or plinth outside Koli homes

Description:: Many Koli houses are built on an elevated platform or plinth to protect against flooding, a common occurrence during the monsoon season.
Keyword:: Goddess Lakshmi, Malad Creek, Versova Koliwada, Mumbai, Koli, Koliwada, Mumbai Archive Project, Tulsi Plant, Lord Vishnu, and Maharashtra
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 05-07-2024
Date Modified:: 08-07-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

5. Utilising space for storage of buckets

Description:: Modern amenities are not available in adequate measures, and there is a need to address civic facilities.
Keyword:: Koli, Versova Koliwada, Lord Vishnu, Mumbai, Goddess Lakshmi, Mumbai Archive Project, Tulsi Plant, Maharashtra, Koliwada, and Malad Creek
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 05-07-2024
Date Modified:: 08-07-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

6. Retaining the open space aspect

Description:: Some houses have retained the open space at the front, though others have converted it into an extended portion of the living area. The open design ensured maximum airflow and natural light, creating a salubrious living environment.
Keyword:: Goddess Lakshmi, Malad Creek, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Koli, Koliwada, Mumbai Archive Project, Tulsi Plant, Lord Vishnu, and Versova Koliwada
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 05-07-2024
Date Modified:: 08-07-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

7. An elevated platform in front of the entrance of a Koli home

Description:: An elevated platform in front of the entrance is a common design element in many Koli houses. People used this space for a variety of activities, such as socialising with neighbours and purchasing produce from mobile vendors.
Keyword:: Koli, Versova Koliwada, Lord Vishnu, Mumbai, Goddess Lakshmi, Mumbai Archive Project, Tulsi Plant, Maharashtra, Koliwada, and Malad Creek
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 05-07-2024
Date Modified:: 06-07-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

8. Entrance view of a Koli home

Description:: Typically, bigger houses featured a central courtyard. The open design ensured maximum airflow and natural light, creating a salubrious living environment.
Keyword:: Koli, Versova Koliwada, Lord Vishnu, Mumbai, Goddess Lakshmi, Mumbai Archive Project, Tulsi Plant, Maharashtra, Malad Creek, and Koliwada
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 05-07-2024
Date Modified:: 06-07-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

9. Decorative doors and tiles

Description:: Families personalise their homes using details like carved doors and decorative tilework.
Keyword:: Goddess Lakshmi, Malad Creek, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Koli, Koliwada, Mumbai Archive Project, Tulsi Plant, Lord Vishnu, and Versova Koliwada
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 05-07-2024
Date Modified:: 08-07-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

10. Fishing equipment

Description:: Some houses have fishing equipment stored in the open veranda at the front.
Keyword:: Goddess Lakshmi, Malad Creek, Versova Koliwada, Mumbai, Koli, Koliwada, Mumbai Archive Project, Tulsi Plant, Lord Vishnu, and Maharashtra
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 05-07-2024
Date Modified:: 08-07-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

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