Bollywood city Mumbai is also called the city of dreams, where whoever reaches his dreams, achieves them one day with hard work. As much hard work is needed for these dreams, as as the blessings of the above. Many people visit temples to seek this blessing. Mumbai, known as Film City, is also known for its temples. There are many such grand temples in Mumbai where you will get to see the gathering of devotees all the time. Devotees from all over the country reach here to visit these temples. Today we are going to tell you about these grand temples of Mumbai.
Siddhivinayak Temple
Siddhivinayak Temple is a very ancient temple in Mumbai. It is one of the richest temples in the country. The architecture here is amazing. It is a very holy place of religious faith. The carvings in the temple have been done very minutely. Ganpati festival is also celebrated with great pomp in Mumbai. Visiting Siddhivinayak Temple Lord Ganesha is one of the best things to do in Mumbai while visiting Mumbai. The idol of Ganesha inside this temple is carved out of black coloured stone. This temple was constructed in 1801.
Babulnath Temple
The Babulnath temple was built by the Gujarati community. Which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is built on a small hill near Girgaum Chowpatty in Mumbai. This temple was built in 1890. The Babulnath temple is built in the Marathi style of architecture. Many devotees not only from the country but also from abroad come to visit this temple.
Mahalaxmi Temple
The Mahalaxmi Temple located in Mumbai is one of the oldest temples in the city. Located on Bhulabai Desai Road in Mahalaxmi West, it is dedicated to the Goddess Mahalakshmi or the 'Goddess of Wealth'. The temple was built around the 16th - 17th century and the main presiding deity here is Lakshmi, while Goddess Kali and Saraswati are the other two goddesses who are also worshipped here. This temple is known as Mahalakshmi, Mahakali and Mahasaraswati by combining all three idols.
Mumba Devi Temple
Mumba Devi Temple is located in Bhuleshwar, Mumbai. The name Mumbai itself is derived from the name of the goddess Mumba Aai, or Mumba Mata, of the Kolis. He has a lot of recognition here. This temple is about 400 years old. Initially, Mumbai was a fishermen's colony. Here they were called Kolis. The Koli people then established the temple of Mumba Devi here at Bori Bunder.