Kabootarkhana in Mumbai

Kabootarkhana in Mumbai (Bombay) is a place to feed pigeons. Kabootar means pigeon and the place where pigeons are fed is known as Kabootarkhana. It is a tradition in Mumbai to feed pigeons.

People in Maharashtra feed pigeons especially in temples. There are many Kabootarkhanas in Mumbai city at places such as Dadar and Matunga. Some Jains and businessmen from Gujarat have separate places to feed the pigeons.

There are fences through which one can see and feed pigeons in kabootarkhanas. Strict rules are observed against annoying the pigeons.