Situated at the heart of the Mumbai city, Jangleshwar Mahadev Mandir is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is assumed that the temple is at least 150 year old. This temple was very famous among the Sadhus and 5-6 sadhus used to live in this temple.

Location Maharashtra, Mumbai City, Mumbai

Legend

According to the legends, centuries ago many sadhus lived in the place where the temple is situated. The place used to be a dense forest. One day while clearing the jungle, one of the sadhus discovered the idol. The idol is considered to be self manifested. The Sadhus established a temple there and started worshipping the idol. According to another legend, one day a snake came to the temple and sat beside the idol. From that day onwards, the snake used to sit regularly beside the linga and made that as its permanent abode.

Architecture

The structural architecture of Jangleshwar Mahadev Mandir was in the form of shiv linga. The current structure of the temple was built in 1994.

Culture

The Mumbai culture is a blend of traditional festivals, food, music, cinema, and theatres. It is the busiest cosmopolitan city of India holding its age-old culture.Apart from being one of the biggest metropolitan cities in the country, Mumbai promises a high-adrenaline, foot-tapping, diverse city life to all inhabitants. Food and the festivals are the most important facets of Mumbai's culture.

Darsan Info

The temple is open from 6:00 AM till 10:00 PM and on Mondays till 12:00 mid night.

Darsan Dresscode

Devotees are advised to dress appropriately.

Famous Festival

Feb/March - Mahashivratri - Every year on the day of Shivratri, more than 2.5 lakhs people visit the temple to pray and conduct upvas. A big pandal is made to accommodate people. Water sarbat are served to the devotees.

Temple Rituals

Every day Aarati and Abhishek is performed at temple at 7:00 AM and at 7:30 PM.

Every Monday bhajans are conducted in the temple.

Special Rituals

In Jangleshwar Mahadev Mandir, various kinds of poojas like homa for shanti, Maha chandi Yanja, pancha kunda yanja are performed. During the Shravan month, the temple conduct bhajan keertan everyday. Ramayan is read at temple during the shravan month and Gujariti and Jain communities are given special slots for conducting poojas.

Additional Info

 

Sudarshan restaurant

Santosh Family Restaurant and Bar

Sukh shanti restro & Bar

 

  Supermarket : Available