Ruttonsee Muljee Jetha Fountain - Historical landmark in Mumbai - Mumbai, India

Mulji Jetha Fountain is a listed heritage struture in Fort, Mumbai that was erected in 1894, following a commission by Ruttonsee Mulji, a cotton merchant who sought to commemorate the death of his only son, Dharamsi Mulji, who died aged 15 in 1889. The statue of a boy on top holding a book represents the son who loved reading. The drinking fountain was designed by architect Frederick William Stevens (who also designed the Victoria Terminus also called csmt Railway station), and he was assisted by John Griffiths, the principal of Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art.

A beautiful fountain with a really sad story behind it that people always seem to overlook. Certainly worth waiting a few minutes to admire the work of the artists on your walk down the road.

Mulji Jetha Fountain, Bombay, an Indo-Saracenic monument designed by architect Frederick William Stevens (1847-1900) in collaboration with John Griffiths (1837-1918), the long-time principal of the JJ (Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy) School of Art, Mumbai. Griffiths is credited with the sculptural designs. Erected in 1894, this familiar landmark has red Aberdeen granite pillars supporting its dome, and is of three tiers, reaching forty feet. it is carved with a profusion of Indian motifs and animal heads. It stands at the Mint Road junction, Mumbai.

Mulji Jetha Fountain by the name, errected in 1894, one of the heritage structur in Mumbai is now a maintained traffic island in Fort, Mumbai. Built by late Ruttonsee Mulji, a cotton merchant in memory of his son, who died at the age of 15 in 1889. The statue of a boy on top, holding a book depicts the son who loved reading. Built in Indo-Saracenic style has the carvings of many motifs. This fountain is restored in 2017 by Kala Ghoda Association. Courtesy - Wiki

The Indo-Sarcenic Style were recently restored by of functional and aesthetic qualities of monument fixed through water engineering, stone repairing and landscaping. Very beautiful having historical heritage value it was being applauded by UNESCO. It was one of the main tourist attraction.

The fountain was designed by the well-known 19th century architect, Frederick William Stevens, and the sculptor was John Griffiths, the head of Sir JJ School of Art, which was then known as Bombay School of Art. In Mumbai, like in other Indian cities, fountains were erected in memory of important people or to commemorate an event. Benefactors of the city often donated drinking water fountain,s which were either free standing structures or were combined with drinking water troughs for horses or cattle. There are many other significant fountains at different city squares like Flora fountain, Wellington Fountain, Emerson-designed fountain at Crawford Market, and a fountain in the courtyard of the BMC office. However, the Ruttonsee Mulji Memorial fountain stands out because of the architectural style that it is built in. Indo-Saracenic was a style created by the British in an effort to merge the British and Indian sensibilities. Also, in this case, the sponsor was an Indian businessman and the fountain was located in the native quarters of the Fort area.

Very beautiful fountain will maintained

The 120 years monument is the witness of Father's love for his deceased son. Ruttonsee Muljee Esquire a business man, constructed this fountain in memory of his only son Dharamsee, who died at young age of 15 years. In 1894 the fountain was handed over to the Mumbai municipality. The recent renovation has restored the beauty of the structure.