Thursday 17 May 2012

Mahalaxmi Temple, Mumbai

Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the most famous temples in Mumbai located at Bhulabhai Desai Road near Worli. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi the wife of Lord Mahavishnu. This temple was built in 1785 by Dhakji Dadaji, a Hindu merchant.


Its construction is related to the construction of Hornby Vellard. The construction collapsed two times and the chief architect dreamt of Goddess Laxmi statue in the Sea near this place.



Navratri is the special event that is celebrated with full fervor, and the temple get special look. Devotees from different places visit here to pay their obeisance.
The devotees have to stand in queues for hours, holding coconut, flowers, sweets, etc which they want to offer to the Goddess Laxmi.
Devotees visits this Temple all round the year, there is no specific time or season to visit the Temple.

 To make a stay near Mahalaxmi Temple, various hotels near Mahalaxmi Temple, Mumbai are available for booking.

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