The premises of the temple have many vendors selling pooja materials including lotus, flower garlands, sweets, and other paraphernalia which are devoted to the goddesses of the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple Mumbai.
History Of Mahalakshmi Temple
The legend has it that three deities were submerged where today Mahalakshmi temple is, to protect from the invaders. Lord Horneby who was the governor and an engineer Shri Ramji Shivji Prabhu had to link the seven islands to build Bombay by connecting Malabar Hill and Worli, but the raging sea was giving it a tough grind.
One night Goddess Mahalakshmi appeared in the dream of Ramji Shivji Prabhu and manifested that the breach would only stand strong once the submerged idols were excavated out of the sea and placed on the hilltop. Only after the excavation of the idols, was the construction connecting the two islands Malabar and Worli completed.
After the completion of the project, the Engineer got the hilltop as a gift from the English ruler. He then constructed the Mahalakshmi Temple on the hilltop and spent around Rs. 80,000, as per the records Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Mumbai was built between 1761 and 1771.
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Architecture of Mahalakshmi Temple
Best Time To Visit Mahalakshmi Temple
Apart from Diwali and Navaratri, the best time to visit Mahalakshmi Temple is during Annakut which is held on the day of ‘Tripurari Pournima’ i.e. Kartik Pournima, Margashirsh month i.e.During December and January, and during Palkhi of Mataji which happens on Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year).
Mahalakshmi Temple Timings
How To Reach Mahalakshmi Temple
How To Reach Mahalakshmi Temple Via Rail
If you are traveling from Central Line then Bycually Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Shree Mahalakshmi Temple Mumbai which is around 4.7 km.
How To Reach Mahalakshmi Temple Via Road
Places To Visit Near Mahalakshmi Temple
- Nehru Science Center
- Nehru Planetarium
- Haji Ali Darga
- Worli Sea Face
- Girgaon Chowpatty
- Marine Drive
- Mahalakshmi Race Course
- Siddhivinak Temple
- Hanging Garden
- Priyadarshani Park
Hotels Near Mahalakshmi Temple
- Mitra Kunj CHS
- The Shalimar Hotel
- Hotel Kemps Corner
- Hotel Kumkum
- Bloom Hotel
- Four Season Hotel
- The St. Regas Hotel
- Krishna Palace Hotel
- Royal Castle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mahalaxmi a Shakti Peeth?
The Mahalaxmi (also known as Ambabai) Temple situated in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India, is one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas listed in Skanda Puran, and one of 52 Shaktipeeths according to various Puranas of Hinduism.
What is the story behind Mahalaxmi?
The three idols of Mahalaxmi, Mahasaraswati, and Mahakali were excavated from Worli Creek when Malabar Hill and Worli Islands had to be connected.
Why is Mahalakshmi Temple famous?
Mahalakshmi Temple is famous for its history and is one of the oldest temples in Mumbai.