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Mahalaxmi temple
Mahalakshmi Mandir
Mahalaxmi temple (mandir) is likely one of the widespread Hindu
Temples in Mumbai, devoted to the three Shakti - Goddess Lakshmi,
Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Kali. It is located on the Bhulabhai
Desai Road, on the northern facet of the Malabar Hills. The
picturesque location of the temple, along with the reverence
attached to it, lures devotees from far and wide. Locals in addition
to vacationers throng the Mahalaxmi temple of Bombay in massive
numbers, bowing before the deities and praying for happiness and
prosperity.
Other than the beautiful idols of the three presiding deities, the
temple (mandir) additionally enshrines the images of several Hindu
goddesses. Nevertheless, the idols of the three Goddesses have been
molded in gold. Additional beautifying the magnificent pictures are
brilliant items of bijou, comprising of nostril rings, gold bangles
and pearl necklaces. The idol of Mahalakshmi, proven riding a tiger
and a demon (Mahisasura), is the best of all.
One of the oldest temples within the Mumbai city of India, it was
initially constructed on a creek that separated the island of Mumbai
from the Koli island of Worli. However, after the Hornby Vellard was
accomplished within the year 1784, the creek was filled. It was then
that the present day Maha Laxmi temple came up at the site. The gate
of the temple has been adorned with elaborate gildings and past it
is the sanctum that enshrines Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth.
One among its most fascinating features is its grain-strewn
courtyard, where one can see flocks of pecking grey pigeons. The
competition of Navaratri sees the utmost rush inside the premises of
the Mahalaxmi temple of Mumbai. During this time, the temple is
fantastically adorned and the idols are dressed in the most sensible
of clothes and jewelry. Aside from this, the temple additionally
witnesses heavy crowd throughout weekends.
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