tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post2848548829238735244..comments2024-03-29T12:09:10.849+05:30Comments on A Wandering Mind: Mahalakshmi Temple,MumbaiAnuradha Shankarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-81036481566440494802022-10-28T12:20:24.767+05:302022-10-28T12:20:24.767+05:30I was looking for this legend story. Thanks for th...I was looking for this legend story. Thanks for the storyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-73999329040619283622016-02-20T07:39:59.429+05:302016-02-20T07:39:59.429+05:30Thanks so much for the detailed history of Mahalak...Thanks so much for the detailed history of Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumbai. Wonderfully written I might add. Was searching for it for some time, but couldn't find anything. God Bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-82679050317204786452012-08-31T20:23:08.446+05:302012-08-31T20:23:08.446+05:30I have been to Mumbai for the first time in 2011,a...I have been to Mumbai for the first time in 2011,as my brother is working there.Its my first trip beyond the south india.I visited so many Hotspots in Mumbai.Eventhough i's so fascinated by Mahalakhshmi temple,not only for its tradition but also by its location,which drives me to the same..It was really a unforgettable Dharshan & experience...<br />Jaiganeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15733862454396072948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-6523506654102192412012-07-01T09:42:25.006+05:302012-07-01T09:42:25.006+05:30Inspired by above posts i'm planning to have d...Inspired by above posts i'm planning to have darshan at 15/07/12...VISHAL SURATAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04628030866561399598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-9287248782707970242012-04-22T21:48:17.391+05:302012-04-22T21:48:17.391+05:30Thanks Manju!Thanks Manju!Anuradha Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-31879799629645460482012-04-22T12:28:42.224+05:302012-04-22T12:28:42.224+05:30Interested legends. Nice information. Thanks for t...Interested legends. Nice information. Thanks for the post Anuradha.manjuhttp://samagni.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-75368928951007803422012-03-10T23:14:59.081+05:302012-03-10T23:14:59.081+05:30Jitu, there actually is a chappal stand inside the...Jitu, there actually is a chappal stand inside the temple... just on the left as soon as you enter.. earlier, thats where we used to leave ours.. it was medium size, but enough for the normal crowd... unfortunately, post 26/11, they increased the security and started using that space for the security guards, forcing us to leave our slippers with the people outside... not an excuse for not setting up another stand outside, but guess thats how the system is.. unfortunately...Anuradha Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-90810290465223556882012-03-10T22:31:24.336+05:302012-03-10T22:31:24.336+05:30There is no Chappal stand for the temple, one has ...There is no Chappal stand for the temple, one has to pay to the professional Gujarati women who keep and guards the chappals. And this is the most temple of Mumbai! Why dont the teple authorities construct one official shoes stand? It will be so much helpful for the Hindu devotees!Jitunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-90234928617741060662010-11-11T13:26:19.049+05:302010-11-11T13:26:19.049+05:30Thanks Anu. I am eager to go there.Thanks Anu. I am eager to go there.Savaarihttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Savaari/157847070916738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-62299149465403699572010-09-30T11:07:16.822+05:302010-09-30T11:07:16.822+05:30nice post, Anu! as you've said, Mumbaikars bel...nice post, Anu! as you've said, Mumbaikars believe that this temple is the reason for the city's prosperity - everyone who goes to Mumbai survives somehow because of this goddess :)Charuhttp://traveholic.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-52054038584314664012010-09-28T20:31:49.971+05:302010-09-28T20:31:49.971+05:30@Aarti: I have had some really 'crowded'ex...@Aarti: I have had some really 'crowded'experiences at the temple too.... which is why these days i visit either early in the morning or late at night... on weekdays except fridays, and never on any holidays... if u take the crowd out of the place, its absolutely wonderful!<br /><br />@Arti: for me, the main attraction of the temple is the story connected to it... and if it feels right.... and here, it does, which is why i keep going back!<br /><br />@Indrani: thanks..you should, when u next come to bbay... and let me know, so we can meet there!<br /><br />@usha: I actually thought i had written about the temple already!! but then again, i never carry my camera when i go to these temples, and there is always a bit of a hurry.. unlike when i go out....<br /><br />@Rajesh: it is a beautiful place... if u are ever in bbay, visit again!<br /><br />@Lydia: thanks a lot!<br /><br />@Meena: thanks so much!Anuradha Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-44650070640160743522010-09-28T18:13:52.546+05:302010-09-28T18:13:52.546+05:30Lovely! Loved the intresting nuggets of myth and h...Lovely! Loved the intresting nuggets of myth and history surrounding the temple :)<br />Made for a very interesting readMeena Venkataramanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389946736560941286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-12876971066201371132010-09-28T01:32:53.410+05:302010-09-28T01:32:53.410+05:30Hey you have a very interesting blog, i will visit...Hey you have a very interesting blog, i will visit ur blog very often, hope u go for this <a href="http://www.blogerzoom.com/freelinkexchange.html" rel="nofollow">website</a> to increase visitor.Happy Blogging!!!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564091596969624905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-44385135197939171502010-09-28T01:08:23.579+05:302010-09-28T01:08:23.579+05:30Wonderful temple. I have been to this lace only on...Wonderful temple. I have been to this lace only once.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-27820591175212907272010-09-27T21:51:26.138+05:302010-09-27T21:51:26.138+05:30Hey! Finally a post on one of the local temples! I...Hey! Finally a post on one of the local temples! I once thought that Anu covers temples across India but hasn't written on the Mumbai ones :)Ushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14706092288384012069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-60244564376417691222010-09-27T20:07:04.311+05:302010-09-27T20:07:04.311+05:30Makes me want to visit the temple.Makes me want to visit the temple.Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-34580072682481539922010-09-26T22:00:52.116+05:302010-09-26T22:00:52.116+05:30I have visited the temple many times but was unawa...I have visited the temple many times but was unaware of the fascinating stories that revolve around here!!<br />It is a very beautiful temple no doubt!Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606566484548310912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-80670032360867096412010-09-26T20:05:33.794+05:302010-09-26T20:05:33.794+05:30i wont forget my 1st visit to the temple back in 2...i wont forget my 1st visit to the temple back in 2004... with a friend,her 2kids, her sis and her 2kids.. sheesh..it was quite an adventure.. we took a cab to the temple from Colaba..and walked the entire stretch of the road,being pushed shoved around thanks to the crazy crowd[ i think it was around new years time].. and finally made it to the temple... but was worth it... beautiful.. watching the ocean behind...wow!!what a sight the temple was :))Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286121748131889485noreply@blogger.com