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'''Hindu Colony''' is an old locality situated in the [[Dadar]] area of [[Mumbai]], India. The locality falls in between Dadar and [[Matunga]] on the east side of the [[Central Line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Central Railway Line]]. Traditionally, the area had been a locality of Maharashtrians, Catholics, Jews and Gujaratis, though Maharashtrians were the highest by numbers. <br />
The Buildings were designed in a style which was prevalent in the pre independence era. British styled Buildings with service staircases and glimpses of Victorian architecture can still be seen. Redevelopment has lent a new look to most of the colony. <br />
[[File:View of a street in Hindu Colony locality of Dadar, Mumbai.jpg|thumb]] <br />
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The Colony extends from the Dadar TT Circle, more specifically from the Eastern End of the Tilak Bridge ( which connects Dadar East and West) to Ruia College. The Colony is typically designed with roads being identified as Lanes, totalling to 6. <br />
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The Dadar T.T. Circle is a traffic convergence area, and an important junction as well as a landmark.<br />
The term T.T. Originates from the tram terminus which was located here, in the British Era<br />
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[[File:Rajgruha - the house of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at Mumbai. 03.jpg|thumb|People visits Rajgruha on Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvana day, 6 December 2017]]<br />
[[B. R. Ambedkar]]'s home, "[[Rajgruha]]", which he built in the 1930s, is in this area.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/through-vast-library-ambedkar-still-stays-close-to-his-followers/721368/|title=Through vast library, Ambedkar still stays close to his followers|last=Shetty|first=Sukanya|date=7 Dec 2010|work=The Indian Express}}</ref> [[Hemant Karkare]], Chief of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad, also lived in the colony. After he was killed during 2008 Mumbai attacks, his wife continued to stay here.<ref>{{cite web | title = Karkare’s wife dies, gives life to others by donating organs|work= Mumbai Mirror | url = http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/Karkares-wife-dies-gives-life-to-others-by-donating-organs/articleshow/43835292.cms |first=Lata | last=Mishra|date= 30 September 2014| accessdate = 2014-09-30 }}</ref><br />
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The colony is in very close proximity of Ramnarayan Ruia College of Arts & Science and Poddar College of Commerce.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}<br />
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The colony is an example of how affluent elite Maharashtrians & ordinary mid to low income Maharashtrians have co existed , harmoniously , & thrived on account of common cultural values, respect for education & regard for good social living which contributes to the welfare of residents & in turn , the city. <br />
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<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunil-gavaskar-just-cant-forget-that-call-from-vinoo-mankad-in-1971/18160184|title=Sunil Gavaskar Just Can't Forget That Call From Vinoo Mankad In 1971|last=Murzello|first=Clayton|date=13 Apr 2017|work=Mid-Day}}</ref><br />
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The important Dadar railway station is a 5-10 min walk away, as also is the Eastern Express highway (Dr. Bahasaheb Ambekar Road).<br />
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Residents of this colony celebrate the grand Ganesh Utsav at the Bhagini Samaj ground. The celebrations include many competitive sporting events and renowned Marathi plays being hosted<br />
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