A 19th century heritage: Mumbai's iconic 147 years old clock tower is still run manually, by a single person!
The Rajabai Clock Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, stands as a testament to a bygone era. Maintained by VS Time Services, the clock's intricate mechanical system is manually wound daily by Mahendra Prasad Gupta. He climbs the tower to ensure its 14 bells chime every 15 minutes, preserving a vital piece of Mumbai's heritage.
The Rajabai Clock Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, stands as a testament to a bygone era. Maintained by VS Time Services, the clock's intricate mechanical system is manually wound daily by Mahendra Prasad Gupta. He climbs the tower to ensure its 14 bells chime every 15 minutes, preserving a vital piece of Mumbai's heritage.
