Crawford Market Mumbai

Crawford Market Mumbai 

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai (Marathi: महात्मा ज्योतिबा फुले मंडई, popularly known by its former name Crawford Market (Marathi: क्रॉफर्ड मार्केट), is one of South Mumbai's most famous markets. Originally named after Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of the city, the market was later renamed to honour Mahatma Jotirao Phule after a long struggle. The market is situated opposite the Mumbai Police headquarters, just north of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station and west of the J.J. flyover at a busy intersection. The market houses a wholesale fruit, vegetable and poultry market. One end of the market is a pet store. Different varieties of dogs, cats, and birds can be found in this area. Also, endangered species are illegally sold there. Most of the sellers inside the market sell imported items such as foods, cosmetics, household and gift items. It was the main wholesale market for fruits in Mumbai until March 1996, when the wholesale traders were relocated to Navi Mumbai. 

The building, completed in 1869, was donated to the city by Cowasji Jehangir. After India's independence, the market was renamed after Maharashtrian social reformer, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. In 1882, the building was the first in India to be lit up by electricity. 

Things to Buy

One can buy a variety of things in and around Crawford market. Some of them are: Ready-to-stitch clothes, dress material, toys, party products, artificial jewelry, travel bags, fruits and vegetables, shoes, belts and cake making and decorating equipment and toiletries. Also, varieties of electrical light fittings and carpentry fittings are available.