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Want to pay a visit to the Gods on Diwali? Here are some temples to consider
What's Diwali without the sight of diyas, the smell of incense, the taste of sweets and a lot of camaraderie shared amongst friends and family? But some of you might want to do a day out too. And if you wish to, you could even start your day by welcoming Goddess Lakshmi, by paying a visit to a temple in town! Here's a guide to a few of them in the city:
Mahalaxmi Temple: One of the most famous temples of Mumbai situated on Bhulabhai Desai Road, the temple is dedicated to Mahalakshmi, the central deity of Devi Mahatmyam. There are three idols of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswthi; and it was built in 1831 by a merchant, Dhakji Dadaji.
Mumba Devi Temple: History has it that this temple was built in honour of the Goddess Mumba and it is six centuries old. The first Mumba Devi 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. It is also said that it's dedicated to the goddess Mumba, the local incarnation of the Devi (Mother Goddess) and the name of the city 'Mumbai' is derived from Mumba Devi.
Sitladevi Temple: One of the oldest temples situated in Mahim, devotees continue to flock here on any occasion. The Shanta Durga temple situated in the same premises is just as famous.
Jivdani Temple: Dedicated to Goddess Jivdani, it's located around 1,375 steps above the ground level, atop a hill in the eastern part of Mumbai in Virar. People in the region especially the Mangelas, the Kolis and the Bhandaris, worship the Goddess as their family deity.
Siddhivinayak Temple: Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the temple has a small mandap with the shrine for Siddhivinayak and the wooden doors to the sanctum are carved with images of the Ashtavinayak (the eight manifestations of Ganesha in Maharashtra).
Want to pay a visit to the Gods on Diwali? Here are some temples to consider
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What's Diwali without the sight of diyas, the smell of incense, the taste of sweets and a lot of camaraderie shared amongst friends and family? But some of you might want to do a day out too. And if you wish to, you could even start your day by welcoming Goddess Lakshmi, by paying a visit to a temple in town! Here's a guide to a few of them in the city:
Mahalaxmi Temple: One of the most famous temples of Mumbai situated on Bhulabhai Desai Road, the temple is dedicated to Mahalakshmi, the central deity of Devi Mahatmyam. There are three idols of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswthi; and it was built in 1831 by a merchant, Dhakji Dadaji.
Mumba Devi Temple: History has it that this temple was built in honour of the Goddess Mumba and it is six centuries old. The first Mumba Devi 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. It is also said that it's dedicated to the goddess Mumba, the local incarnation of the Devi (Mother Goddess) and the name of the city 'Mumbai' is derived from Mumba Devi.
Sitladevi Temple: One of the oldest temples situated in Mahim, devotees continue to flock here on any occasion. The Shanta Durga temple situated in the same premises is just as famous.
Jivdani Temple: Dedicated to Goddess Jivdani, it's located around 1,375 steps above the ground level, atop a hill in the eastern part of Mumbai in Virar. People in the region especially the Mangelas, the Kolis and the Bhandaris, worship the Goddess as their family deity.
Siddhivinayak Temple: Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the temple has a small mandap with the shrine for Siddhivinayak and the wooden doors to the sanctum are carved with images of the Ashtavinayak (the eight manifestations of Ganesha in Maharashtra).
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