MumbaDevi Temple - Mumbai

MumbaDevi temple is one of the oldest city temples and is said to be the goddess who protects Mumbai city from all natural calamities. The current name of the city Mumbai is the original name; and is an eponym derived from "Mumba", the name of the local Hindu goddess Mumbadevi, and "Aai", meaning "mother" in Marathi.

History

This temple was built in honour of the Goddess Amba. The Mumbadevi temple is six centuries old. The first Mumbadevi temple was situated at Bori Bunder and is believed to have been destroyed between 1739 and 1770. After the destruction, a new temple was erected at the same place at Bhuleshwar. 



The Goddess personifies Mother Earth and is still worshipped by the Hindu population of the northern Indo-Gangetic plain and southern India alike. The original temple built at the site where the Victoria Terminus station earlier was by Koli fishermen was demolished around 1737 and a new temple was erected in its place at Phansi Talao. The modern shrine contains an image of the Goddess Mumbadevi dressed in a robe with a silver crown, a nose stud and a golden necklace. To the left is a stone figure of Annapurna seated on a peacock. In front of the shrine is a tiger, the carrier of the Goddess.
The present name of the city is derived from the Goddess Mumbadevi. The temple itself is not impressive but is an important landmark as it is dedicated to MumbaDevi, the city's patron deity.

Highlight For Tourist 

• Address: 9, Mumba Devi Marg Mumbadevi Area, Bhuleshwar Mumbai
• Transportation
• How to reach By Air: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is just 20 KM from Mumbadevi temple.
• How to reach By Rail: One can reach Mumba Devi Temple easily by boarding local trains from the city. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus which is 1 km away from Mumbadevi Temple.
• How to reach By Bus or Road: One can hire auto-rickshaws or taxis from any area of the city.
• Open Days: Close on Every Monday of week
• Visit Duration: 30 Minutes
• Photography: Allowed
• Timing: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
• Aarti Timing: In Morning 7:00 AM and In Evening 7:00 PM
• Best time to visit: any time of the year but special on Navratri
• Entry Fee: Free to all
• Not Allowed: Footwear inside Temple

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