It is showcased here through photostories. This journey has its highs and lows, like all stories do. The main protagonist in this story is our beloved pyaav that has been making its way through all times. From their inception in the 19th century to their neglect in the 20th century, and now an earnest attempt at revival by many scholars and conservation architects in the past few decades, pyaavs have a rather interesting tale.

This is a vibrant narrative of history, memory, architecture, remembrance, beliefs and benevolence. These multidimensional facets make the pyaavs unique in Mumbai’s heritage as well as an important marker of the tradition of water harmonies in India.