Mumba Devi Mandir – History, How to Reach and FAQs
Mumba Devi Mandir, or Mumba Devi Temple, is an ancient Hindu temple located in Mumbai dedicated to the local incarnation of Goddess Mumba, Devi (the Mother Goddess).
Mumba Devi is considered an incarnation of the mother goddess and is still worshipped by Dravidians from western and southern India.
The goddess is the embodiment of Mother Earth. It is still revered by Hindus in northern and southern Indo-Gangetic Plains.
The term Mumba can be traced back to the Marathi language, indicating that local deities have been present in the culture since the 15th century.
A popular Marathi Mythology for Mumba is "Maha Amba" or "great mother", one of the most recognizable names of the Hindu mother goddess (Devi) in India.
The legend of Mumba Devi was recorded by urban scholar and ...