Mahalakshmi Temple
Mahalakshmi Temple
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This temple located on Bhulabhai Desai Road is a very famous temple of Goddess Mahalakshmi. The idols of Goddesses Mahakali and Mahasaraswati are also enshrined at this temple.
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Sudip Basak
5 contributions
Dec 2019
If you are bounded by time, this temple should not be on your 'must visit' list. There are very long queues. You will have to spend a long time standing in the line, getting roasted in the midday sun (if you decide to visit in the afternoon), before you are allowed entry into the temple. But do visit it if you have got the time.
Written March 7, 2020
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sushant singh
Kalyan, India105 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Mahalakshmi railway station is named after goddess Mahalakshmi. This temple is located at walkable distance from railway station. Temple is very crowded at Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Mahalakshmi temple is one of the oldest and iconic place to visit in mumbai. This temple is sea facing.
Written February 27, 2020
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Sangeeta Shah
Mumbai, India1,735 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The 18th-century peaceful, divine and beautiful Mahalaxmi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, graces the seashore in proximity to the Haji Ali Dargah.
Temple is clean and well maintained. The temple doesn't offer parking facilities, bus stop around 500 meters away and cabs are available nearby. Shoe stand outside the temple without any charges. you will find shops of sweets, flowers and other goodies nearby the temple.
Usually crowded and there is a huge queue. Have to wait for 30 min for darshan.
Inside the temple premises, photography is not allowed, ensuring a sacred atmosphere.
Receiving blessings from Mahalaxmi is an enchanting encounter. Upon departing, indulge in lots of the delectable street food options near the temple.
Temple is clean and well maintained. The temple doesn't offer parking facilities, bus stop around 500 meters away and cabs are available nearby. Shoe stand outside the temple without any charges. you will find shops of sweets, flowers and other goodies nearby the temple.
Usually crowded and there is a huge queue. Have to wait for 30 min for darshan.
Inside the temple premises, photography is not allowed, ensuring a sacred atmosphere.
Receiving blessings from Mahalaxmi is an enchanting encounter. Upon departing, indulge in lots of the delectable street food options near the temple.
Written October 28, 2023
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Devendra G
India1,027 contributions
Aug 2022
Temple of Mahalaxmi devi in South Mumbai is one of the oldest in the city. One can walk in at any point of time in the day. There are some stairs but not many, hence even senior citizens can visit the temple conveniently. Garlands and sweets for offerings are available outside the temple.
Written August 15, 2022
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karthik0410
Mumbai, India391 contributions
Dec 2019
Mahalaxmi temple is one of the oldest and one of the most temples in Mumbai. Along with Laxmi, they have idols of Saraswati and Kali too. Try and visit the temple during weekdays or off-peak hours to avoid rush.
Written January 21, 2020
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Hirenkumar Panwala
2 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
Nice sea facing temple with pleasant feeling .. one of the ancient temple..I went with family along including my parents , wife n son.. the entry raod to Temple is narrow .. u might find difficulty to park car as it is crowded area.. But inside the temple the cleanliness is well maintained ..
Written January 7, 2020
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sudhirdnaik
Mumbai, India90 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
The temple can get you married. And if you are not married, the sea behind the temple is ideal to catch a few private moments.
Written September 6, 2016
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MANMOHAN-MUMBAI
Mumbai275 contributions
May 2012 • Family
The true secret behind Mumbai's wealth and happiness. Whoever visited Maa Mahalakshmi, they will be sure to healthy & wealthy.
The three idols of - Maa MahaaKaali, Maa MahaLakshmi and MahaaSaraswati are glimmering in divine glory. Blessings come your way quite naturally provided you pray with utmost devotion and selfless prayers
The temple is not just a holy place where thousands of devotees visit for pray & Pooja, it is also beautifully located just on Arabian Sea; like touching the feet of Maa Mahalakshmi, even if you aren't religious you must be to this temple to experience the beauty of this place, lovely breeze and nice open spaces. Mumbai Darshan Buses cover this place in their regular schedule.
Keep half day (1-3 Hrs) during normal day and (2-5 Hrs), during Tuesday and Friday for Maa Mahalakshmi Temple visit. This excludes travel time.
During your visit be prepared to face long Queue of devotee; however I personally observed the Queue Management of this temple is one of the best amongst many temples and quite fast.
You will observed 50+ Flower Shop, like other Temple, they'll force u to buy flowers and other things, normally full thali cost you Rs100 to Rs150 only. Check and ensure the Pooja Thali cost before collecting it.
Here Men and Women darshan queue are separate, means you and your spouse will be in separate queue, and darshan will be separate, kids can join either of you. Hence before joining the Queue, please mark a some place / shop, where you can re-join your family after Darshan.
Don't Forget to visit, Hanuman Mandir, back side of Maa Mahalakshmi Mandir (Down stairs at back side of Mandir), here you will have beautiful view of Arabian Sea and feel of lovely breeze.
Also visit Dhakleshwar Shiva Mandir right side of Mahalakshmi Temple. This Mandir is having 200 Year "old Shivalinga"
Make sure you have tried and holed the coin to wall of back side of Maa Mahalakshmi, Mandir, it is believed incase your coin is holded at wall, you have full blessings of Maa Mahalakshmi.
This place is well connected with public Transport, you can avail Best Bus or Taxi from Mahalakshmi or Mumbai Central. Autorikshaw do not play here.
Incase you are coming by your own vehicle; you can park it at new Multi story BMC Parking at Bhulabhai desai Road. This Parking is hardly 100 Mtr from Mandir and cost is Rs.25 Per Hour.
The three idols of - Maa MahaaKaali, Maa MahaLakshmi and MahaaSaraswati are glimmering in divine glory. Blessings come your way quite naturally provided you pray with utmost devotion and selfless prayers
The temple is not just a holy place where thousands of devotees visit for pray & Pooja, it is also beautifully located just on Arabian Sea; like touching the feet of Maa Mahalakshmi, even if you aren't religious you must be to this temple to experience the beauty of this place, lovely breeze and nice open spaces. Mumbai Darshan Buses cover this place in their regular schedule.
Keep half day (1-3 Hrs) during normal day and (2-5 Hrs), during Tuesday and Friday for Maa Mahalakshmi Temple visit. This excludes travel time.
During your visit be prepared to face long Queue of devotee; however I personally observed the Queue Management of this temple is one of the best amongst many temples and quite fast.
You will observed 50+ Flower Shop, like other Temple, they'll force u to buy flowers and other things, normally full thali cost you Rs100 to Rs150 only. Check and ensure the Pooja Thali cost before collecting it.
Here Men and Women darshan queue are separate, means you and your spouse will be in separate queue, and darshan will be separate, kids can join either of you. Hence before joining the Queue, please mark a some place / shop, where you can re-join your family after Darshan.
Don't Forget to visit, Hanuman Mandir, back side of Maa Mahalakshmi Mandir (Down stairs at back side of Mandir), here you will have beautiful view of Arabian Sea and feel of lovely breeze.
Also visit Dhakleshwar Shiva Mandir right side of Mahalakshmi Temple. This Mandir is having 200 Year "old Shivalinga"
Make sure you have tried and holed the coin to wall of back side of Maa Mahalakshmi, Mandir, it is believed incase your coin is holded at wall, you have full blessings of Maa Mahalakshmi.
This place is well connected with public Transport, you can avail Best Bus or Taxi from Mahalakshmi or Mumbai Central. Autorikshaw do not play here.
Incase you are coming by your own vehicle; you can park it at new Multi story BMC Parking at Bhulabhai desai Road. This Parking is hardly 100 Mtr from Mandir and cost is Rs.25 Per Hour.
Written May 28, 2012
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arpit b
Mumbai, India125 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
One of the must see temples in Mumbai. Very well located and very easy accessibility by any mode of transport. It gives you peace and divine atmosphere. Its surrounded by sea, thus has its own scenic beauty as well.
A must visit religious place in Mumbai, go for it.
A must visit religious place in Mumbai, go for it.
Written April 13, 2015
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kapil_thackker
Mumbai, India123 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
In south mumbai this famous mahalakshmi temple is located .. its on very high rock & just behind waves of arabian sea keeps lashing .. I visited this 31 march 2013.. with MATA MAHALAKSHMI,, here there are 2 more goddess,, they are MATA MAHAKALI & MATA SARASWATI.. this temple is always crowded by hundreds of devotees & on friday its crowded by thousands & thousands of devotees .. there is different line for gents & ladies ..but standing in hot sun is really terrible for ladies with small childrens ,, old peoples etc there should be more shade for people in line .. here security is ok but they are really very rude to ladies & old people .. the peoples of flower shops throw all rubbish here & there & they shout at ladies .. the place is cool with fine air coming from sea... But it is very very crowded in NAVRATRI time & ON DUSSERA TIME .. On this 10 days atlest more than 20 to 25 lakh people come here for darshan .. its very good place for peace of mind when in mumbai do visit this temple & have ashirvad.of matarani. Come one come all .. welcome to mumbai & at MAHALAKSHMI TEMPLE ............! JAI MAHALAKSHMI MAA BEWARE OF PIK POCKETERS & FRUDS ......!
Written April 1, 2013
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Roam01607944911
New Delhi, India
i am 67 years old fit person. i visited around 14 years back to mahalaxmi temple with my wife and two childrens and promise with goddess we will come again for darshan. now i cross the age restriction of 65 years for mahalaxmi temple. my wife is 58 now. is there any way to Darshan of goddess again for both of us.
Written October 5, 2022
The temple can be approached easily from the main road, u will not have to walk much to get in. Further, it is also not much crowded.
Written October 17, 2022
sruthi vellanki
Mumbai, India
How to book online slot for mahalakshmi temple mumbai
Written December 21, 2021
i want to go mahalakshmi temple and srcc hospital in mumbai, is there any good hotel near by? if yes please let me know with rent
Written October 12, 2018
i want to go mahalakshmi temple and srcc hospital in mumbai, is there any good hotel near by? if yes please let me know with rent
Written October 12, 2018
My father who is 88 wants to visit and if he can avoid queues and get vip entrance. Also are there any steps and how many and can he get any assistance?
Written January 23, 2018
MY Situation similar to yours. Could not find any Helpful support or Volunteers around of temple to help nor the Vendors across Temple could be of any help other than the business commercial reason of getting their things sold. Steps are huge numbers and also inside the temple there is no special privilege for Senior citizens or Wheel chair patients until unless you have some contacts with the Inner chamber "Priest " Group who can make the entrance makeshift for your father from Side ways, which they normally do for well to do human beings whom they are acquainted with or some special convenenicne offered to a privilege few and please note its a pure play of Severe rush and fight with lots of hush gush and no discipline of the devotees , with severe display of muscle power and money power you can see overall in all the areas around the prayer hall. also the railings that are made for the queue , have a hge rush and are very conjusted, once in, you may suffocate your elderly father with no return from the severe chaos. in my light note, i guess they have made a flat road uphill parallel to stairs, for wheel chair patients, but again inside the main temple the chaos is very heavy and wheel chair patients along with senior citizens are not advisable as its purely muscle power. this has no such special discipline like in siddhivinayak temple where you have seperate privileges for wheel chair, senior citizen and handicapped patients and thats called Discipline.
Written March 5, 2018
The Tridevi or trio of Mahalaxmi, Mahasaraswati and Mahakali is installed in the sanctum sanctorium of the temple. oldest temple to seek blessings once in mumbai and to prosper in mumbai. Considered as a soul shakti of Mumbai and placed at the edge of the sea. The temple is respect to the Mahalaxmi goddess of Wealth, prosperity and Abundance and to keep them (abundance) in control mahasaraswati (power of wisdom,) and mahaparvati(power of protection from evil ) is installed.in short, the name itself is Special. just chant the name, and see the feeling in your mind body soul for 21 days.
Written March 5, 2018
Can someone provide me exact locations of the paid parking.
Written March 26, 2018
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