Mahalakshmi Temple is one of the famous temples of Mumbai. It is located at the north of the Malabar Hill on Bhulabhai Desai Road in Mahalakshmi area. It is dedicated to three Hindu deities - Goddess Mahakali or Durga(Destroyer of Deamon), Goddess Laxmi(Generator of wealth) and Goddess Saraswati (Goddess of knowledge). Goddess Mahalakshmi is considered the central deity in Devi Mahatmyam, a religious text describing the Goddesses as the supreme power and creator of the universe. The Dhwaja Stambha, or the flag pole which is installed in front of the temple, with its close proximity to the seashore, makes the place a wonderful tourist attraction.

On entering the temple premises, one gets to see about 10.60 metres high single wooden block covered with silver sheets, the Dhwaja Stambha, and a Deepmala carved in stone. Much further inside the Sabhamandap, a Lion (covered with silver) can be seen facing the deities in the centre of the Sabhamandap. The area of the Sabhamandap facing the deities is approximately 12.10 meters X 9.10 meters. ... More

Mahalakshmi Temple is one of the famous temples of Mumbai. It is located at the north of the Malabar Hill on Bhulabhai Desai Road in Mahalakshmi area. It is dedicated to three Hindu deities - Goddess Mahakali or Durga(Destroyer of Deamon), Goddess Laxmi(Generator of wealth) and Goddess Saraswati (Goddess of knowledge). Goddess Mahalakshmi is considered the central deity in Devi Mahatmyam, a religious text describing the Goddesses as the supreme power and creator of the universe. The Dhwaja Stambha, or the flag pole which is installed in front of the temple, with its close proximity to the seashore, makes the place a wonderful tourist attraction.

On entering the temple premises, one gets to see about 10.60 metres high single wooden block covered with silver sheets, the Dhwaja Stambha, and a Deepmala carved in stone. Much further inside the Sabhamandap, a Lion (covered with silver) can be seen facing the deities in the centre of the Sabhamandap. The area of the Sabhamandap facing the deities is approximately 12.10 meters X 9.10 meters. On the Sabhamandap, there are 27 apex tops, two idols of Jay-Vijay covered with silver located on the two sides of the main door of the Gabhara.

Geographical Location: Mahalakshmi Temple is bound by the sea on the west and the north and Bhulabhai Desai Road on the east and the south. From the Mahalakshmi Railway station it is just 1km away. There are two more temples near this place, i.e. Tryambakeshwar temple and Mahadev Dhakleshwar temple.

Timelines: The temple was built by Mr. Dhakji Dadaji in 1831.

Visit time: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm

Nearby places (Landmark, sightseeing): Two temples are located next to this temple, i.e. Tryambakeshwar temple and Mahadev Dhakleshwar temple. The temple is located near the Cumballa Hill and Malabar Hill, the richest residential areas of Mumbai. Towards the western and the northern sides, it is surrounded totally by the Arabian Sea.

Accommodation: This temple has no lodging services but is surrounded by numerous hotels in its proximity. 

Accessibility route: It is accessible by the Western line of the Mumbai suburban railways, the closest station being the Mahalakshmi station.

Temple website is located at http://mahalakshmi-temple.com/index.asp