Babulnath Temple Mumbai

Babulnath Temple is one of the ancient temples of Mumbai. Lord Shiva in the form of Babul tree is the presiding deity of Babul Nath temple. Situated at the end of Marine Drive and South of Malabar Hill, the temple is nearly 1,000 feet above the sea level, overlooking the Arabian Sea.

Built in 1780, Babulnath Temple has an ambience of eternal festivity, bustling with the chanting of mantras and thousands of devotees flocking the temple to seek blessings of Lord Shiva. In the year 1900, a tall spire was added to the original temple, adding to the grandeur of this aesthetically built temple.

Monday is the day of Lord Shiva and this is the day when devotees come to Babulnath temple in hordes to offer prayers. In the month of 'Sravan' or August/September, which is associated with Lord Shiva, millions of devotees visit the temple and offer milk onto the "Shivling". The Shivling is believed to be the head of Lord Shiva, and it's venerated amidst the sonorous chanting of the mantra "Om Namah Shivay".

According to a legend associated with Babulnath temple, a cow named Kapila belonging to a prosperous goldsmith called Pandurang, stopped giving milk. This became a daily affair. On inquiring it was found out that before coming to home the cow regularly gave away all her milk at a particular spot. To Pandurang's amazement there was a huge Shivling on that spot. And this inspired into building up of Babulnath temple on that sacred spot.

People flock to Babulnath temple in quest to find some peace and tranquility. Such is the aura and architecture of the temple that it reminds one of Mount Kailash, the eternal abode of Lord Shiva.

How to Reach Babulnath Temple
Babulnath temple is easily accessible from all corners of the city. The nearest railway station to the temple is Grant Road and you can take an auto, taxi or bus to reach the Babulnath temple.