Mumba Devi Temple
मुंबादेवी मंदिर
The temple of Mumba Devi, the guardian goddess who gave the city its name, tucked away in the old Bhuleshwar market and always busy with worshippers.
Mumba Devi is the guardian goddess of the Koli fishing community, Mumbai's indigenous people, and the name 'Mumbai' comes from 'Mumba Aai' (Mother Mumba). The temple originally stood near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and moved to its present site in Bhuleshwar around 1737. Inside, the goddess is depicted with an orange face and no mouth, flanked by other Hindu deities. Tuesday is her auspicious day, when crowds are at their largest. Entry is free. Remove your shoes, dress modestly, and note that photography is not permitted inside. The surroundings include the Zaveri Bazaar jewellery market and the Bhuleshwar wholesale market, where the lanes are crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings. It is about a 15-minute walk from CSMT or Crawford Market.
Opening hours
About 5:30 AM–10:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)
- Chor Bazaar
- Marine Drive
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
- Girgaon Chowpatty
- Flora Fountain (Hutatma Chowk)
- Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum
- Kala Ghoda Art District