Mumba Devi Temple
Mumba Devi Temple
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Jayan
Kottayam, India93 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Mumba Devi is the Goddess of City Mumbai and this name derived from the name of Mumba Devi. First of all let me to warn you on a mis leading link. By depending a location in Google map, we reached a narrow street in Malad where all the garages accumulated. A very very small temple available there. We escaped from there and travelled all the routes back and proceeded further an equal distance in the opposite direction. However, on getting the darsan of the Deity, all our despair vanished. The temple is situated in a thickly crowded area. You will suffer a lot to reach there by vehicle. I think it is better to park vehicles at a distance more than a kilometres or so and walk towards the temple. Otherwise you will be trapped in jam. Common man's vehicle Auto rickshaw is not avaible here.േ You have to pass through the security check. Can keep foot wear in the counter available just inside the gate. Surrounding Mumba Devi some other Deities are also there and all are with in few metres apart. It is a very old temple. You will get flowers and other items for offering. Small shops serving common food like bass pav etc available near by. Just oppsite to Mumba Devi. One Sri Krishna temple is there. Devotees used to feed two cows there a kind of laddu prepared and placed there.
Written 12 March 2020
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Vijay K
Ahmedabad, India178 contributions
Feb 2023
It was absolutely a divine experience for me. Being Sunday, i had to be in line for more than hour but it was worth when I had darshan of Mata ji.
There are two idols 1. Annapurna Devi ji 2. Mumba Devi.
It was a divine and serene atmosphere inside the sanctorum.
This temple is situated in a very busy area of Zaveri bazaar.
I am sure this is a one of the Power house of Mumbai
There are two idols 1. Annapurna Devi ji 2. Mumba Devi.
It was a divine and serene atmosphere inside the sanctorum.
This temple is situated in a very busy area of Zaveri bazaar.
I am sure this is a one of the Power house of Mumbai
Written 12 February 2023
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P. S. Datta
Kolkata (Calcutta), India104 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
Mumbadevi temple is the in the Zaveri bajar area, near Mumbai CST (i.e. Chhtrapati Shivaji Terminus) and walking distance from Crawford Market. This temple is one amongst the most sacred pilgrimage spot and holy place of worship in Mumbai. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mumbadevi. The name of the city (Mumbai) is derived from the name of Goddess, Mumbadevi. Mumba + Aai = Mumbai. Mumba is name of Goddess and Aai means ‘Mother’ in local language. The temple is closed on Monday and very crowded on weekends. Thousand of local people as well as tourists come here to pay their respect to Goddess Mumbadevi, do worship & prayer and seek blessings of Mumbadevi.
There are many small shops outside of the temple and y lots of spiritual and worship materials are available in these shops, especially sweets, flowers, metal lamps, bells, trishuls, conches, various beautiful & colorful beads, pictures of Goddess etc.
Nearby places of tourist attraction:
1. Gateway of India
2. Mumbai CST
3. Crawford market
There are many small shops outside of the temple and y lots of spiritual and worship materials are available in these shops, especially sweets, flowers, metal lamps, bells, trishuls, conches, various beautiful & colorful beads, pictures of Goddess etc.
Nearby places of tourist attraction:
1. Gateway of India
2. Mumbai CST
3. Crawford market
Written 19 July 2014
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BHARATO
Mumbai, India150 contributions
The temple is many centuries old and when you enter the temple you become free of all worries.The area around temple is thickly populated and it is advisable to go there by a hired taxi,because you want get parking place for your car.
Written 6 May 2013
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Nahariya
Navi Mumbai, India169 contributions
Jul 2011 • Family
Mumba Devi Mandir, or Mumba Devi Temple (Marathi: मुंबा देवी मंदिर ), is an old Hindu temple in the city of Mumbai, dedicated to the goddess Mumbā, the local incarnation of the Devi (Mother Goddess). Marathi Mumbā derives from Sanskrit Mahā-Ambā "Great Mother", and Mumbaī combines the name with aī, the Marathi for "mother".[1]
While Hindu sects devoted to the goddess Mumbadevi are attested to as far back as the 15th century, it is said that the temple was built in 1675 near the main landing site of the former Bori Bunder creek against the north wall of the English Fort Saint George by a Hindu woman also named Mumba. The creek and fort are now deteriorated to a point at which they are but derelict reminders of the city's past. The temple, on the other hand, is still active.[citation needed]
The goddess Mumba was patron of the agri (salt collectors) and kolis (fisherfolk), the original inhabitants of the seven islands of Bombay. She is depicted as a black stone sculpture in the temple. An etymology of Mumba that is popular is "Maha Amba," or "Great Mother," one of the many of India's more well-known names for the Hindu Mother Goddess (Devi). Located in Bhuleshwar area in South Mumbai, the temple is in the heart of the steel and clothing markets. It is a sacred pilgrimage spot and place of worship for Hindus and is thus visited daily by hundreds of people. It is not uncommon for visitors of Mumbai to pay their respects at the temple and is one of the popular tourist destinations in the city.[2]
Mumbadevi Temple Maharashtra, Maa Mumbadevi temple is another Sakthi temple situated in Bombay. The name of the city Bombay (now 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 original temple was built in 1737 was demolished and a new temple erected in its place at Bhuleshwar. The nearest station is Marine Lines. Although the Mumbadevi Temple is not as striking as others are in the city, its resident deity, Mumbadevi, is the city's patron Goddess. The structure is about six centuries old, believed to be the handiwork of Mumbaraka, a sadistic giant who frequently plundered the city at the time.
While Hindu sects devoted to the goddess Mumbadevi are attested to as far back as the 15th century, it is said that the temple was built in 1675 near the main landing site of the former Bori Bunder creek against the north wall of the English Fort Saint George by a Hindu woman also named Mumba. The creek and fort are now deteriorated to a point at which they are but derelict reminders of the city's past. The temple, on the other hand, is still active.[citation needed]
The goddess Mumba was patron of the agri (salt collectors) and kolis (fisherfolk), the original inhabitants of the seven islands of Bombay. She is depicted as a black stone sculpture in the temple. An etymology of Mumba that is popular is "Maha Amba," or "Great Mother," one of the many of India's more well-known names for the Hindu Mother Goddess (Devi). Located in Bhuleshwar area in South Mumbai, the temple is in the heart of the steel and clothing markets. It is a sacred pilgrimage spot and place of worship for Hindus and is thus visited daily by hundreds of people. It is not uncommon for visitors of Mumbai to pay their respects at the temple and is one of the popular tourist destinations in the city.[2]
Mumbadevi Temple Maharashtra, Maa Mumbadevi temple is another Sakthi temple situated in Bombay. The name of the city Bombay (now 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 original temple was built in 1737 was demolished and a new temple erected in its place at Bhuleshwar. The nearest station is Marine Lines. Although the Mumbadevi Temple is not as striking as others are in the city, its resident deity, Mumbadevi, is the city's patron Goddess. The structure is about six centuries old, believed to be the handiwork of Mumbaraka, a sadistic giant who frequently plundered the city at the time.
Written 24 January 2012
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hawk_wanderer
Mumbai, India86 contributions
Mumbadevi is the presiding deity - "Gaon Devi" of Mumbai. It is located in the busy Kalbadevi Area of the city - predominantly the old city. The temple is in a congested place but definitively worth visiting.
Written 27 December 2011
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b7shobhit
Mumbai, India210 contributions
Jun 2016
Mumbadevi Mandir is one of the most prominent place of Mumbai.
It's located in one of the busiest place in Mumbai.
Many of them my not be knowing this, but the name of this city came from this Mandir itself.
If someone is visiting Mumbai then he or she should visit this place once.
There you will find devotees all round the year.
Peace of Mind is Guaranteed.
It's located in one of the busiest place in Mumbai.
Many of them my not be knowing this, but the name of this city came from this Mandir itself.
If someone is visiting Mumbai then he or she should visit this place once.
There you will find devotees all round the year.
Peace of Mind is Guaranteed.
Written 17 August 2016
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leochirag
Kolkata (Calcutta), India42 contributions
Jul 2011 • Friends
A visit to mumbai is incomplete withouth going to the place/ temple where the city derives its name from. Highly revered place for hindus and mumbaikars. Though a humble temple situated in a crowded place. and the temple is also extremely crowded during the navratri and other auspicious days as per hindu calender.
Written 27 December 2011
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kamalakant2015
Bhilai, India159 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
It was difficult to locate the temple using GPS. However we could reach the place using GPS which was backed up by street queries.
It was extremely difficult to find a place for parking. (I wish the Municipality creates facilities for parking and also washrooms!).
The darshan was however smooth.
It was extremely difficult to find a place for parking. (I wish the Municipality creates facilities for parking and also washrooms!).
The darshan was however smooth.
Written 21 April 2015
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JAGDISH RAVAL
Ahmedabad, India4,006 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
Mumbadevi Temple is situated at Bhuleshwar in Mumbai. It is beleived that Mumbai (Bombay) is named on meaning of mother i.e. Mumba devi. It is also beleived that Mumba Devi Temple was 600 Years old and present Temple is about 300 years old created by fisherman.. In Temple there is Idol of Goddess Mumba Devi and in side Idol of Goddess Annapurna and a Tiger in front of Temple. However a small temple but big one insense of history and important.
Written 14 March 2015
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May be coming from palakkad,kerala-what are the nearby boarding and lodging,( nearby hotel)-how far is siddharth hotel(bandra)(mumbai)-from there
Written 24 April 2021
What time is the morning Kakad Aarti at Mumba Devi temple
Written 22 June 2019
Where is the nearest good place to park my vehicle. 4 Wheler.
Written 25 January 2015
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