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Explore Mumbai
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| Mumbai in particular has a wonderful track record of religious tolerance. It has imbibed the cultural and religious influences of the Northern Aryans and the Southern Dravidian. |
| ▪ Maha Laxmi Temple |
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Goddesses Mahalaxmi, Mahakali and Maha Saraswathi are the presiding deities in this famous temple, which is constructed on the seashores attracting large number of devotees everyday. The Mahalaxmi Temple located at the northern foot of the Malabar Hill; a part of it is now called Breach Candy in Mumbai, is a popular holy site. |
| ▪ Jain Temple |
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Built in 1904, the temple is dedicated to Rishabhadev and Parasnath. The ornate interior is decorated with murals depicting scenes from the lives of the tirthankars (Jain teacher-saints) and the rear of the temple has fine views over Back Bay. Be sure to remove any leather product (including belts, bags and shoes) before entering. |
| ▪ ISKCON Temple |
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For a peak into this fascinating world, drop in for lunch at the ISKCON restaurant, where pure vegetarian food, as prescribed by the Vedas, is served and eaten by these shaven, robed ascetics. Later one can visit the serene marbled ISKCON temple and sit in for the evening aarti or prayer that reverberates with touching devotion. |
| ▪ Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple, Prabhadevi |
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Shree Ganesh is the first to be worshipped before beginning any new project or venture as he is the destroyer of obstacles (vighnaharta). This is Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple at Prabhadevi in Mumbai, a two century old Temple that fulfills the desires of the worshipers. |
| ▪ Mosques of Haji Ali |
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Muslim saint Haji Ali Mosque was built in the middle of the sea with only a narrow path leading to it an ethereal look. As per the Muslim traditions separate praying path leading to it giving it an ethereal look. It is set 500 yards into the sea and can be reached only in low tide. |
