Mumbai must be proud of its colonial-inspired architecture, with several city monuments serving as symbols for the metro. But there are several historic jewels that are languishing in darkness, ignored by public interest, that date back to centuries earlier, reflecting its rich ancient past. To focus on this oft-forgotten factor, renowned archaeologist Dr Madhukar Dhavalikar will conduct a talk, Cultural Heritage of Mumbai that will discuss the importance and the state of these structuresin the city.

The Elephanta Caves house one of the world’s biggest stone sculptures. Pics/ Pradeep Dhivar