Flora Fountain

Flora Fountain stands at Hutatma Chowk in Mumbai’s Fort district, where five roads meet. Built in 1864 from imported Portland stone, it is topped by a seven-foot statue of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, with carved figures at the corners and lion-head and fish-shaped spouts around the basin. Look closely at the stonework, then browse the book stalls nearby or continue through Fort on a heritage walk. The fountain is especially striking when lit in the evening, though the surrounding roads can be busy.

The fountain at Hutatma Chowk

Flora Fountain was built in 1864 and named for Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers. Her statue stands above the fountain, while figures decorate its four corners. The monument is carved from imported Portland stone, with detailed spouts shaped like lion heads and fish around the basin.

The fountain stands at Hutatma Chowk, where five roads meet in the Fort district. The square was renamed in 1960 to remember people who died during demonstrations by the Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti. The protests were part of the movement for the creation of Maharashtra state.

A stop on a Fort walk

Look beyond the statue to the carvings and water spouts around the base. The square is surrounded by colonial-era buildings, and nearby streets lead through Fort and toward Kala Ghoda. Flora Fountain works well as a short stop between other sights in the area; a heritage walk can add context to the district’s architecture and history.

Book sellers gather near the fountain, with piles of books arranged in narrow aisles. Take time to browse if you want to look through the selection, then continue your walk. The fountain is illuminated in the evening, giving you another reason to visit later in the day.