Bharat Online
Bharat Online
 
 
MumbaiMumbaiGateway of India
Mumbai
This article is intended to make you aware of Mumbai religious places. Check out the places of worship in Bombay, Maharashtra.

Mumbai Religious Places

Mumbai Religious PlacesIndia is a place that abounds in religious places, be it temples, mosques, dargahs, churches or gurdwaras. The same holds true for its 'Commercial Capital' - Mumbai. The city comprises of so many places of spiritual and religious inclination that you will have to spend a couple of days here to visit all of them at leisure. Of the numerous places of worship in Bombay, the most popular ones are the Siddhivinayak Temple and the Haji Ali Dargah. In the following lines, we have provided more information on the religious place in Mumbai.

Haji Ali Dargah
Haji Ali Dargah is one of the most popular religious places in Mumbai, visited by Hindus and Muslims alike. It is basically the tomb of Haji Ali, a wealthy merchant who renounced all the worldly possessions and became a saint, after he returned from a pilgrimage to Mecca.

ISKCON Temple
Situated near the magnificent Juhu Beach of Mumbai, the ISKCON Temple sprawls over an area of approximately 4 acres. Also known as the 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple', it is counted amongst the most popular and most-visited temples of the city.

Mahalaxmi Temple
Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the popular Hindu Temples in Mumbai, dedicated to the three shaktis - Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswathi and Goddess Kali. It is situated on the Bhulabhai Desai Road, on the northern side of the Malabar Hills.

Mount Mary Church
Mount Mary Church is a Roman Catholic Church, also known by the name of 'The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount'. It is located in the Bandra suburb of Mumbai and dates back to the year 1640. One of the most popular churches of Bombay, it is visited by people of all religions.

Mumba Devi Temple
Mumba Devi Temple, situated in the Bhuleshwar locality of Mumbai, is dedicated to Goddess Mumbai Devi - the patron deity of the city. The term 'Mumba' means 'Maha Amba' (the Great Mother). Thus, Mumba Devi is believed to be an incarnation of the Devi (the Mother Goddess).

Siddhivinayak Temple
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple of Mumbai is counted amongst the most venerated temples of India. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Elephant God, and is situated in the Prabhadevi locality of the city. The credit for the construction of the temple goes to Vithu and Deubai Patil.

St. Michael's Church
St. Michael's Church of Mumbai is situated in the Mahim locality. Serving as a proof of the influence of the colonial powers in India, the church is visited by devotees in large numbers. It is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Bombay, believed to have been constructed in the 16th century.

St. Thomas Cathedral
St. Thomas Cathedral of Mumbai is situated on the D.N. Road in the Fort area, near the magnificent Flora Fountain. It claims the distinction of being the first Anglican Church in the city.

Walkeshwar Temple
Walkeshwar Temple is a revered Hindu temple, situated on the Malabar Hill neighborhood, in South Mumbai. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the Hindu Trinity of Gods. The temple, as well as the fresh water Banganga Tank situated near it, dates back to the year 1127.





Request a Quote for Maharashtra Tour

(* represents compulsory fields)
Hotel Category:*
Approximate Budget:
Start Date:*
End Date:*
No. of Persons: Adults:                   Children: 
Rooms Required: Single:      Double:     Triple: 
Cities/Destinations you would like to travel:
Any Preferences:
Contact Information:
Your Name:*
Your E-Mail:*
Nationality Indian Resident   Non Indian Resident
Phone: Include Country/Area Code
Fax: Include Country/Area Code
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip/Postal Code:
Country:*



05 Nights/06 Days
09 Nights/10 Days
11 Nights/12 Days
07 Nights/08 Days
Copyright © BharatOnline.com