Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumbai Tourist attraction

Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumbai: This temple is situated about a kilometer from the Mahalakshmi Railway Station. The temple was built during the period 1761 – 1771. It is a simple structure having images of Mahalakshmi, Mahakali and Mahasaraswati. These images are the same as those salvaged from the sea. The main entrance door was constructed in 1938.

At the top is a drum chamber where twice a day the drums are beaten. Inside the doorway on the left is a four and half meter high deepmala (lamp pillar) and on the right a 4 meter high deepmala. The shrine facing the East measures 6,096 meters x 4.572 meters. The floor is paved with marble stone. The temple spire is 15.240 meters high from the ground. The Image of Mahalakshmi is in the center and those of Mahakali and Mahasaraswati are to her right and left. A large number of devotees come on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Ganpathi Temple, Ratnagiri, Mumbai Tourist place

Ratnagiri: It is situated 355 kms. from Mumbai. It is an excellent sea resort with winding creeks and dense palm groves. The Ratnagiri mangoes are world famous. The ancient fort (1350-1500AD) is worth a visit. Ganapathpuli is a lovely beach on the coast and has a famous 400 years old Ganpathi Temple. Jaigad Fort is also worth a visit. The Place where the deposed king of Burma was confined is a landmark of the town. Mulgund, the birth place of Keshavsoot, the famous Marathi Poet is nearby, Veleshwar Beach is quiet and ideal for swimming. There is an old Shiva temple in the town.

Satara : It is situated 275 kms. from Mumbai. The Maratha Kingdom flourished here after Poona was wrested by the British. Here the crown jewels of the Maratha rulers are preserved along with Shivaji Sword “Jai Bhavani” and his tiger claws (Bagh Nakh) with which he killed Behrarn Khan. These places are worth to visit.