Situated on Bhulabhai Desai Road in Mahalaxmi area, Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the most famous temples of Mumbai which consist of three Deities Shri Mahalakshmi, Shree Mahakali and Shree Mahasaraswati. The central deity of the temple is Shri Mahalakshmi. According to the records, the temple was constructed between 1761 AD - 1771 AD. The temple is managed by a Trust called "Shree Mahalakshmi Temple Charities", a Religious and Charitable trust.

location Maharashtra, Mumbai, Mumbai

Legend

According to the legends, the Hindus immersed the three idols of the Goddesses into the sea near Worli creek to avoid destruction of the idols by the Muslim invaders. Later, during British Rule, Lord Horneby decided to connect the two islands viz. Worli-Malbar Hill creek and the work was entrusted to Shri Ramji Shivji Prabhu, a Govt. Engineer. However, they could not complete the project as the sea wall of the Vellard collapsed twice. One night, Ramji Shivji Prabhu, dreamt of Shree Mahalakshmi Goddess, who instructed him to recover the three statues. The three Devi statues were recovered and Ramji Shivji Prabhu built a temple on the hillock. After that the work on the vellard was completed without any hindrance.

Architecture

There is a 10.60 meters high single wooden block covered with silver sheets Dhwajstambh in the temple compound and also Deepmala carved in stone. Upon entering the Sabhamandap, one sees a Lion (covered with silver) fixed in the center facing the deities.  There are 27 apex tops on the Sabhamandap, and two wooden idols of Jay-Vijay covered with silver located on two sides of main door of Sanctum Sanatorium. There are small idols of Shree Ganpati and Vithal - Rukhamini on two sides outside the Sanctum Sanatorium. Inside the Sanctum Sanatorium, the throne of the deities is beautifully carved and part of it is covered with carved silver sheets. The top i.e Kalash of the temple is about 15 meters in height. On the main gate of Sanctum Sanatorium there is "Shreeyantra" also knownas "Laxmi Yantra". The entire 'Simhasan' in the Sanctum Sanatorium is covered with beautifully carved silver sheets with elephants and peacocks on the front side pillars.

Culture

The Mumbai culture is a blend of traditional festivals, food, music and theaters. It is the busiest cosmopolitan city of India holding its age-old culture. Marathi is the official language of the people of Mumbai.

Darsan Info

Morning 06:00 AM To 10:00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Wear neat and modest clothes, and avoid fashion wear for men

Famous Festival

Diwali and Navratri Festival. In the month of March/April and September/October i.e.during Chaitra and Ashwin Navaratra , the Sun rays of rising sun fall on the deities for few minutes.

Temple Rituals

Rituals and Rates on behalf Devotees :

1.  Monthly Havan on every 'Ashtami' performed by the trust

2.  Mahapooja          Rs.251/-    Devotees can have on their desire day.

3.  Abhishek             Rs.20/-  Every Day

4.  Archan                 Rs.10/-

Devotees who desire to perform 'Special Havan' in the temple premises, at their cost, can do so on donation of Rs. 2,500/-

Additional Info

 

Cafe FUMO, Shobha Veg Restaurant, Kamat Pure Vegetarian Restaurant

 

Supermarket : Available