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SHREE MAHALAKSHMI TEMPLE

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Goddess

The Mahalaxmi temple contains images of the Tridevi goddesses Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati. All three images are adorned with nose rings, gold bangles and pearl necklaces. The image of Mahalakshmi is in the center shown holding lotus flowers in tandem.

Interesting Facts

Kirnotsav (festival of Sun rays) is celebrated when the sun rays fall directly on the deity’s idol at the time of sunset on the following days,

  • 31st January & 9th November - Sun rays fall directly on the feet of the deity.
  • 1st February & 10th November - Sun rays fall directly on the chest of the deity.
  • 2nd February & 11th November - Sun rays fall directly on the entire body of the deity.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - March to May (39°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (34°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
  • Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Mumbai Central Bus Depot
2.4 KM 022-23024076
Mumbai Central Railway Station
1.8 KM 139
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
19.4 KM 022-6851010

Architecture

Mahalakshmi Temple, top Kalash of the temple is about 15 meters in height, as you enter the temple a 10.60 metres high wooden block covered with silver sheets Dhwajstambh and also Deepmala carved in stone can be seen. The Grabha Gudi Wooden idols of Jay - Vijay flank the main door of the Gabhara or the main sanctum and the Garbha is about 11x11 meters. The Sabhamandap itself covers an area of 110 square meters and is ornamented with 27 spires. The temple is madeup of stone and there are few steps to reach the temple.

Religious Significance

The legend says that centuries ago the British started connecting Malabar Hills with Worli but owing to marine disturbances, the task was proving to be quite perilous and difficult. Apparently after portions of the sea wall of the Vellard collapsed twice, the chief engineer, a Pathare Prabhu, named Ramji Shivji Prabhu, dreamt of a devi statue in the sea near Worli. A search recovered it, and he built a temple for it. After this, the work on the vellard could be completed without a hitch. She asked him to find three idols at the bottom of the ocean and install them inside a temple dedicated to her. As per her saying, the engineer followed the instructions and the link that connects Malabar Hills and Worli namely Breach Candy was created. He then proceeded to take out the idols of the goddesses from the Worli creek after which he obtained the land atop a hillock as a gift from Lord Horneby who was overlooking Prabhu's work. Shri Ramji Shivji Prabhu constructed a Mahalakshmi Temple on the said on top of the hillock as per his divine dream. One can still locate the three idols installed in the temple.

History

Mahalakshmi Temple was built in 16th - 17th century by Dhakji Dadaji, a Hindu merchant.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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