Mahālakṣmī Mandir
The three goddesses above the Arabian Sea
⭐ Why it is famous
Mumbai's oldest goddess temple, on a sea-facing headland, where the three devīs are worshipped together decked in gold and pearls.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built in 1785 by the contractor Ramji Shivji after, tradition says, the goddesses appeared in his dream during the building of the Hornby Vellard causeway.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 22:00
- Navarātri special hours
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Flower and coconut stalls all along the approach lane
- Navarātri sees the longest queues
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Mahālakṣmī Mandir, Breach Candy, Mumbai, MumbaiMumbai Central (BCT) — 3 km
Breach Candy, Mumbai bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Mumbai (CSMIA) (BOM) — 22 km
Taxis from Mumbai Central or Grant Road; parking is very limited.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels in South Mumbai
- Business hotels at Worli and Nariman Point
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹18,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Haji Ali
- Marine Drive
- Banganga Tank
- Chowpatty
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
November–February; Navarātri for the festival