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Dava Bazaar

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Dava Bazaar (also spelled Dawa Bazaar and Dava Bazar) is an area in South Mumbai famous for medical and scientific instruments, and lab chemicals. It is located near Lohar Chawl, Crawford Market and opens into Princess Street. Dava in Hindi means medicine. The word Aushadhi Khana has generic usage as pharmaceutical trade markets in various parts of India.

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Dava Bazaar
Kantilal Sharma St, Mumbai Kalbadevi (Zone 1)

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Kantilal Sharma St
400020 Mumbai, Kalbadevi (Zone 1)
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