Whenever we talk about the city in the country that has the highest population, it is the city of dreams 'Mumbai' where every day many people come to earn their livelihood and try their luck. Many people also come to Mumbai for tourism where there are many places where one can enjoy visiting. As much as Mumbai is full of glitz, the same amount of faith in God is seen here. Yes, there are many famous temples in Mumbai where devotees gather every day. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some such temples of Mumbai which are known for their grandeur and beauty. If you also have spiritual inclination then you must visit these temples in Mumbai.

Siddhivinayak Temple
Siddhivinayak Temple in the Prabhadevi area is a revered temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Most of the devotees come to visit this temple in Mumbai. This temple was built in the year 1801 by Laxman Vithu and Deubai Patil. The couple did not have any children of their own and hence they decided to build the Siddhivinayak Temple so that the wishes of other infertile women could be fulfilled through this temple. Interestingly, the idol of Lord Ganesha himself appeared here. The wishes of every devotee who comes here are fulfilled.

Mata Vaishnodevi Temple
This temple located in Malad, Mumbai is almost a replica of the Vaishnodevi temple located in Jammu, which is very beautiful to look at. Here devotees have to take a short walk to reach the top of the temple, which is soothing. If you have never visited Vaishnodevi temple in Jammu and Kashmir, then you will get the same feeling by going here.

Mahalaxmi Temple
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 Goddess Mahalaxmi or '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 worshiped here. By combining all three idols, this temple is known as Mahalakshmi, Mahakali, and Mahasaraswati.

ISKCON temple
ISKCON temple is a divine and spiritual temple. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is considered to be the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the temple is made of marble and glass. You should visit the ISKCON temple located a few meters away from Juhu Beach during weekends. The surrounding environment here remains very calm, and vegetarian food is available in the restaurants here, where you can taste them at cheap prices.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
This temple is known for its beautiful architecture and is constructed similarly to the Lord Venkateswara Temple located in South India. The best thing here is that in this temple you will not find noise but peace. Due to this, you can spend your time here very happily and peacefully.

Mumbadevi Temple
Located in Zaveri Bazaar, Mumbai, it is one of the oldest temples in Mumbai. It is dedicated to Goddess Mumba, who is considered the patron goddess of the native Somavanshi Kshatriyas. The idol of the goddess is decorated with jewelry like a nosepin and necklace. A lot of activity is seen in this temple on Tuesday. It is considered an auspicious day.

Babulnath Temple
Built by a Gujarati community, Babulnath Temple is one of the oldest temples in Mumbai. Lord Shiva is the main deity of the temple and it is situated on top of a small hill near Girgaum Chowpatty. The structure of the temple dates back to 1890 when it was situated at a high altitude. Its height was reduced by lightning in the 1960s.

Walkeshwar Temple
Walkeshwar Temple, also known as Ban Ganga Temple, is located in South Mumbai near Malabar Hill, which is also the highest point in the city. There is a small pond near the temple, named Bangangatank and hence it is also known by this name. The legend of the temple is related to Ramayana and the name Baan Ganga is derived from a story related to the mythology. There is a lot of crowd in the temple on Amavasya and Purnima days.

Swaminarayan Temple
It is owned and operated by the Swaminarayan sect, a sect of Hinduism that considers Lord Krishna as its main deity. The original temple was built in 1863 while the current temple was rebuilt in 1903 and has been around since then. The temple has idols of Ghanshyam Maharaj, Hari Krishna Maharaj, Gaulok Bihari, and Radha. The festivals of Janmashtami and Ramnavmi are the times when the temple receives the highest number of visits.

Sri Thiruchembur Murugan Temple
Thiruchembur Murugan Temple is one of the few South Indian temples in Mumbai that restores the essence of the practices in the South. The main deity of the temple is Lord Murugan and the temple is situated on the top of a small hill, similar to the Murugan temples found in the southern parts of India. The food prepared here is traditionally served in banana leaves as Bhojan Prasa/Annadanam. The temple is located in West Chembur.

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