I explored the many temples of Mumbai including the cave temples of Elephant Island and some of the other old temples around Mumbai. The Babulnath Temple is particularly interesting as you approach it along a winding path past small temples and then up flights of steps and under a structure before arriving at the top. A modern lift and heavy concrete structures has been added for the elderly. The temple has an important Shiva Lingam and a Ganesha statue of note. Surrounding the temple is a 3 storey boarding house for pilgrims with balconies. When I visited there was much chanting and bells ringing.
Another temple that is very popular on
weekends is the Mahalaxmi Temple dedicated to the god of wealth. This also had
a long winding entry that was packed with thousands of devotees. On the way out
I found an orange clad holy man perched on the back of a modern motor cycle
representing the traditions from the past and the action of the future.
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