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Located
in the very heart of Mumbai City, at nearly 1000
feet above sea level, over looking the Arabian Sea
lies the majestic temple of Lord Babulnath [Lord
Shiva]. Even in a city like Mumbai you'll be surprised
to feel peace and tranquility at Babulnath - a place
where Almighty resides.
The
granduer and magnificence of the temple is guaranteed
to make you forget where you are,giving an illusion
of Mount Kailas, the eternal abode of Lord Shiva
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Every
year millions of devotees visit this magnificent
temple. It was built nearly 200 years ago and is
one of the most spacious temples in the city. The
devotees are undoubtedly proud of its rich and varied
heritage.
Over
the ages many saints across India have sung praises
of Lord Shiva. Pushpadanta wrote the Shiva Mahimnah
Stotram , as he was a great devotee of Lord Shiva
. Even today devotees recite the same Stotram for
Lord Shiva Pujan.
This
temple is located at the end of Marine Drive and
south of Malabar Hill, which was built in 1780.
Also In 1900, a tall spire was added to this auspicious,
original temple of Lord Shiva. A stone Lingam of
Lord Shiva is worshipped at Babulnath.
The
main worship day is Monday. Closest railway to
reach temple is Marine Lines (Western Railway).
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