Mahalakshmi Temple

Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the most famous temples of Mumbai situated on Bhulabhai Desai Road in Mahalaxmi area.It is dedicated to Mahalakshmi the central deity of Devi Mahatmyam.The temple was built in 1831 by Dhakji Dadaji (1760 1846), a Hindu merchant.The temple contains images of the goddesses Mahalakshmi, Mahakali and Mahasaraswati.All three images are adorned with nose rings, gold bangles and pearl necklaces.The image of Mahalakshmi is in the center shown holding lotus flowers in tandem.The compound of this temple contains several stalls that sell flower garlands and other paraphernalia used by devotees for worship and as offering.