Sri Babulnath Temple - Mumbai

 

Sri Babulnath Temple is a historic temple located on a tiny hillock at the end of Marine Drive next to Girgaum Chowpatty in Mumbai, 5 kilometers from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station. It is both one of Mumbai's oldest temples and a well-liked destination for pilgrims.

Sri Babulnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The primary Shivlinga and other statues in the temple were initially dedicated by the area's Hindu ruler Raja Bhimdev in the 12th century. The temple was lost and eventually buried over time. The idols were uncovered (or discovered) in the 18th century. Five ancient idols were unearthed when they were rediscovered, including the main Shiva Linga, Ganesh, Hanuman, Parvati, and another. The first four of these are in the temple. The fifth one, which was damaged when it was dug out in the 18th century, was submerged in the sea.

The temple is regarded as being extremely unusual and fascinating. It has a vantage point over the Arabian Sea that is almost 1,000 feet above sea level. The pleasant surroundings and stunning city view are enjoyed by devotees here.

The temple is visited by a large number of devotees on Monday which is the occasion of the Mahashivratri festival.

Timings: 5 am to 10 pm.