Mahalakshmi Temple (Mahalakshmi Mandir)
As the name suggests Mumbai’s Mahalakshmi Temple is dedicated to the Goddess Mahalakshmi who is the Hindu Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Mahalaxmi Temple has three idols of Mahalakshmi, Mahakali, and Mahasaraswthi.
Mumbai’s Mahalakshmi Temple is famous for it’s “Navratri” celebrations (Hindu festival for Goddess Durga culminating in “Dussehra“). Large number of devotees visit the temple and municipal authorities make special arrangements during “Navratri” and “Dasara” festivals. Many devotees also visit Mahalaxmi Temple for “Diwali“.
LOCATION OF MAHALAXMI TEMPLE AND DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO REACH
Mumbai’s beautiful Mahalakshmi Temple is located at the North end of Breach Candy (Bhulabhai Desai Road), near Haji Ali. This area is called Mahalakshmi.
The closest local railway stations to Mahalakshmi Temple are the Western railway stations of Mahalakshmi (2.1 Km) and Mumbai Central (2.2 km). There are many BEST buses available to Mahalakshmi and Haji Ali (0.5 km away). AC BEST buses are also available to Haji Ali, which is a short walk from Mahalakshmi Temple.
You can also get the Sharing taxis when you come out of the Station. They will charge around Rs10.
Mumbadevi Temple
MUMBADEVI TEMPLE
Main Deity of Mumbadevi Temple in Mumbai
“Mumbadevi” is the Marthi word for the Sanskrit phrase “Maha Amba” or “Great Mother”. Goddess Mumbadevi is the patron Goddess of the Fisherman community (Koli community) who were the original inhabitants of Mumbai. Mumba Devi is also the main deity of Mumbadevi Mandir. There is a black stone idol of Goddess Mumbadevi in the Mumbadevi Temple. To the left of Goddess Mumbadevi is a stone figure of Goddess “Annapurna” seated on a peacock. In front of Goddess Mumbadevi is a tiger, on whom the Goddess travels.
Goddess Mumbadevi is considered the resident deity of Mumbai. Bombay was renamed Mumbai in November 1995 after Goddess Mumbadevi.
LOCATION OF MUMBADEVI TEMPLE AND DIRECTION ON HOW TO REACH
Mumbadevi Temple is located in Bhuleshwar, in South Mumbai. Mumbadevi Mandir is at the North end of Zaveri Bazar (an important jewellery market) and near Crawford market, which is Mumbai’s primary wholesale market. The closest Central/Harbour local train station is “Masjid” (1 km) and Western Local Rail Station is “Marine Drive” (2.3 km). Since Crawford market is the main wholesale market, there are many BEST bus services to Crawford market (0.5 km).
SHREE SIDDHIVINAYAK GANAPATI TEMPLE
Lord Ganesh or Lord Ganesha (“Siddhi Vinayak”) is the main deity of Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple. Ganpati is the elephant headed Hindu God of prosperity, wisdom and good luck .
It is not unusual to find a film star, politician or celebrity standing in line to offer prayers at the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple. On Tuesday thousands of devotees come to Shree Siddhi Vinayak Ganpati Temple to offer their prayers. Arti and Darshan times at Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple on Tuesdays are different from the rest of the week.
Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple is the richest Hindu temple in Mumbai. The Shri Siddhi Vinayak Ganpati Mandir was originally funded by Mrs. Deubai Patil and built by Mr. Laxman Vithu in 1801. In the room where the main Lord Ganesh idol is placed, the roof is plated with gold. The wooden doors to this room are carved with images of the “Ashtavinayak” (the eight manifestations of Ganesh in Maharashtra). There is also a small Hanuman temple near Siddivinayak Temple. The Ganpati at Siddhivinayak Temple is also referred to as “Navasala Pavanara Ganpati” or “Navasacha Ganapati”.
Live Siddhivinayak online webcam of the proceedings can be viewed on the temple’s official website. Online Pooja booking can also be done. People of all faith can visit the temple.
LOCATION OF SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE AND DIRECTIONS TO REACH
Siddhivinayak Temple is centrally located at Prabhadevi, Mumbai. The closest Local Suburban Railway Stations are “Dadar” (2.1 km, Western and Central station), “Elphinstone Road” station (1.4 km, Western Railway) and “Parel” station (1.5 km, Central Railway). Due to its central location and closeness to Dadar, there are many BEST buses to Siddhivinayak Temple.
You will also get the sharing Taxis in Dadar West. They will charge Rs10.
BABULNATH TEMPLE
Main Deity of Babulnath Mandir in Mumbai
Babulnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva in the form of the Lord of the Babul tree is the
main deity of Babulnath Temple.
Mahashivratri and the months of Shravan are celebrated with fervor and pomp at Babulnath Temple. Mondays
sees the maximum number of devotees visiting Babulnath Temple. Film stars and celebrities also frequent
this temple.
Mahashivratri and the months of Shravan are celebrated with fervor and pomp at Babulnath Temple. Mondays
sees the maximum number of devotees visiting Babulnath Temple. Film stars and celebrities also frequent
this temple.
LOCATION OF BABULNATH TEMPLE AND DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO REACH
Babulnath Temple is located at Girgaon (Chowpatty). Babulnath Mandir is situated at the foothill of
Malabar Hill and near the beautiful Chowpatty beach in South Mumbai. The two closest Western Railway local
stations are “Charni Road” (1.8 km) and “Grant Road” (1.2 km). The temple is located on the main road and
is well connected by BEST buses.It can alsi be reached from the Mahalaxi Mandir.
ISKCON JUHU TEMPLE
The presiding Deities at the ISKCON Juhu temple (“Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari” Temple) are Sri Sri Gaura-Nitai, Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari, Goddess Sita, Sri Rama, Sri Laxman and Sri Hanuman.
ISKCON Juhu Temple (“Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari” Mandir) is a beautifully designed temple near Juhu beach. It is one of the most beautiful Lord Krishna temples in Mumbai. This temple is a landmark in Juhu and 25,000 visitors visit it daily.
In addition to the main marble temple, the ISKCON Juhu Temple complex also has a Center for Vedic Education, Library, Govinda restaurant, Vedic Samskara Hall, Guest rooms and a shop. The foundation stone for the ISKCON Juhu Temple was laid in 1972 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder of the ISKCON movement. The ISKCON Juhu Temple was open to public in 1978. Live Darshan can be viewed on the temple website. People of all faith can visit the temple.
LOCATION OF ISKCON JUHU TEMPLE AND DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO REACH
The Closest Western and Harbour Line local stations from ISKCON Juhu Temple are “Andheri” (2.7 km) and “Vile Parle” (2.9 km).
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