Deities: Goddess Mumba Devi
Location: Bhuleshwar, Mumbai
Significance: an ancient temple of Mumbai
Built in: 1675
Best time to visit: October to April
Sort Code: 022
MAA MUMBADEVI temple is another Shakti temple situated in Bombay. The name of the city Bombay (now correctly called Mumbai) is derived from MAA MUMBADEVI. This temple is dedicated to city's patron Goddess Mumbadevi. The temple of Mumbadevi once stood on the site of the present Victoria Terminus in the central island which was called Mumbai.
The temple was built in honour of Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the Koli fishermen believed to be the original inhabitants of Mumbai. The new temple erected in its place at Bhuleshwar. Although the Mumbadevi Temple is not as striking as others are in the city, its resident deity.
Legend:
As per the mythological legends, the temple was the outcome of attacks by Mumbarka. Mumbadevi is the city's patron Goddess. The structure is about six centuries old, believed to be the handiwork of Mumbaraka. Mumbarka was a cruel giant who used to plunder the city for fun sake. Petrified by the attacks of Mumbarka, the city-dwellers kept their situation before Lord Brahma. It is said that Lord Brahma made a Goddess with eight arms, predictably brought to his knees, to slay the demon Mumbarka for the benefit of people. The Goddess slaughtered the demon and as a result, she came to be known as 'Mumba'. She still stands there, an orange faced goddess on an altar strewn with marigolds: devotees believe that those who seek her divine favour are never disappointed. It is a sacred pilgrimage spot and one of the popular tourist destinations in the city.
In the later years, the devotees raised a temple in her honor. In 1739, Mumba Devi temple was destroyed, again temple was built at Bhuleshwar, the present site in Mumbai. The temple doesn't boast of intricate architecture, rather it is very simple. In the main shrine, the idol of Mumba Devi appears majestic clad in rich clothes with a silver crown, a nose stud and a golden necklace.
On the left, one can see Goddess Annapurna mounted on a Peacock. In front of Mumba Devi, there is a tiger that makes the mount of the goddess. The Goddess is without mouth symbolizing the Mother Earth. Mumba Devi, in this form, is revered by the Dravidians of the western and the southern part of India.
In the temple complex, there are other shrines that are dedicated to Lord Ganesh, Maruti, Mahadev, Indrayani, Murlidhar, Jagannath, Narsoba and Balaji respectively.Mumba Devi is said to be patron deity of Koli fisherman, the original residents of Mumbai. In the present day. The temple stands amidst the crowded markets of steel and cloth in south Mumbai. In the vicinity of the temple, there are many shops, where flowers of different types are available. The temple is closed on Mondays. People come to Mumba Devi Mandir to seek the blessings of the Goddess.
Other important Temples in Mumbai:
Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati temple
Walkeshwar temple
Mahalaxmi temple
Vaishno Devi temple
ISKCON temple
How to reach:
Mumbai is well connected by air, rail and road. The nearest station is Marine Lines.
One can easily reach Mumba Devi Temple by taking local Buses or by hiring Taxis from Mumbai.
Visit www.eTirth.com for more information on Temples, Ashrams, Gurus, Festival and Daily Panchangam (Hindu ephemeris).
If you love to read visit www.KathaVarta.org for Religious stories.
Last but not least, if you want to visit above Holy Pilgrimage, please contact and visit our associate partner www.YatraKhoj.com and e-mail at yatrakhoj@yahoo.com.
Location: Bhuleshwar, Mumbai
Significance: an ancient temple of Mumbai
Built in: 1675
Best time to visit: October to April
Sort Code: 022
MAA MUMBADEVI temple is another Shakti temple situated in Bombay. The name of the city Bombay (now correctly called Mumbai) is derived from MAA MUMBADEVI. This temple is dedicated to city's patron Goddess Mumbadevi. The temple of Mumbadevi once stood on the site of the present Victoria Terminus in the central island which was called Mumbai.
The temple was built in honour of Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the Koli fishermen believed to be the original inhabitants of Mumbai. The new temple erected in its place at Bhuleshwar. Although the Mumbadevi Temple is not as striking as others are in the city, its resident deity.
Legend:
As per the mythological legends, the temple was the outcome of attacks by Mumbarka. Mumbadevi is the city's patron Goddess. The structure is about six centuries old, believed to be the handiwork of Mumbaraka. Mumbarka was a cruel giant who used to plunder the city for fun sake. Petrified by the attacks of Mumbarka, the city-dwellers kept their situation before Lord Brahma. It is said that Lord Brahma made a Goddess with eight arms, predictably brought to his knees, to slay the demon Mumbarka for the benefit of people. The Goddess slaughtered the demon and as a result, she came to be known as 'Mumba'. She still stands there, an orange faced goddess on an altar strewn with marigolds: devotees believe that those who seek her divine favour are never disappointed. It is a sacred pilgrimage spot and one of the popular tourist destinations in the city.
In the later years, the devotees raised a temple in her honor. In 1739, Mumba Devi temple was destroyed, again temple was built at Bhuleshwar, the present site in Mumbai. The temple doesn't boast of intricate architecture, rather it is very simple. In the main shrine, the idol of Mumba Devi appears majestic clad in rich clothes with a silver crown, a nose stud and a golden necklace.
On the left, one can see Goddess Annapurna mounted on a Peacock. In front of Mumba Devi, there is a tiger that makes the mount of the goddess. The Goddess is without mouth symbolizing the Mother Earth. Mumba Devi, in this form, is revered by the Dravidians of the western and the southern part of India.
In the temple complex, there are other shrines that are dedicated to Lord Ganesh, Maruti, Mahadev, Indrayani, Murlidhar, Jagannath, Narsoba and Balaji respectively.Mumba Devi is said to be patron deity of Koli fisherman, the original residents of Mumbai. In the present day. The temple stands amidst the crowded markets of steel and cloth in south Mumbai. In the vicinity of the temple, there are many shops, where flowers of different types are available. The temple is closed on Mondays. People come to Mumba Devi Mandir to seek the blessings of the Goddess.
Other important Temples in Mumbai:
Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati temple
Walkeshwar temple
Mahalaxmi temple
Vaishno Devi temple
ISKCON temple
How to reach:
Mumbai is well connected by air, rail and road. The nearest station is Marine Lines.
One can easily reach Mumba Devi Temple by taking local Buses or by hiring Taxis from Mumbai.
Visit www.eTirth.com for more information on Temples, Ashrams, Gurus, Festival and Daily Panchangam (Hindu ephemeris).
If you love to read visit www.KathaVarta.org for Religious stories.
Last but not least, if you want to visit above Holy Pilgrimage, please contact and visit our associate partner www.YatraKhoj.com and e-mail at yatrakhoj@yahoo.com.
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