Mumba Devi Temple, Mumbai - Timings, History, Darshan, Pooja Timings
India | Maharashtra | Mumbai
#34 of 46 Places to Visit in Mumbai
Distance (From Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus): 20 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 4 Hours/Half Day
Transportation Options: Cab
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 20 km from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumba Devi Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Bhuleshwar area of South Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is one of the popular places to visit as part of Mumbai Packages.
Mumba Devi Temple is dedicated to the goddess Mumba, who is regarded as the local manifestation of Parvati. The goddess Mumba serves as the patron deity of the Koli community, the original inhabitants of the Seven Islands of Bombay. She is also recognized as 'Goddess Shakti,' symbolizing power. The present name of the city is derived from the goddess Mumba.
This temple was constructed in honor of Goddess Amba and is believed to be approximately six centuries old. The term 'Mumba' is thought to originate from the combination of 'Maha' and 'Amba,' translating to 'great mother.' It is said that the Mumba Devi Temple was initially established by Koli fishermen in Bori Bunder around the year 1675, as they consider the goddess to be their protector. The temple is believed to have been destroyed between 1739 and 1770, with the current structure being erected in Zaveri Bazaar, Bhuleshwar, in 1737.
The temple's architecture reflects the style of 19th-century Gujarati temple design. The goddess is represented as a black stone idol adorned with a robe, a silver crown, a nose stud, and multiple layers of gold jewelry. In front of the shrine stands a tiger, the carrier of the Goddess. The Mumbadevi Temple also includes shrines dedicated to Sri Jagadamba, Sri Annapurna, and Sri Hanuman.
The temple observes the festival of Navratri, which lasts for nine nights and ten days, first in the month of Chaitra (March/April in the Gregorian calendar) and again in Ashvin (September-October). Additionally, during the months of Magh and Aashad, two secret Navratris, known as gupt Navratris, are celebrated. The Hindu lunar month of Chaitra also features the enthusiastic celebration of Hanuman Jayanti on the full moon day, referred to as purnima.
Timings: 7 AM - 8.45 PM
Entry: Free
