S Venkateswaran

 Temple info -2967 கோயில் தகவல் -2967 Marubai Temple Matunga, Mumbai, Maharashtra About the Temple Shri Marubai Gaondevi Mandir is located at Matunga suburb of Mumbai. Marudevi is a manifestation of Ashtabhuja Aadi Maya. The goddess is revered as a Family deity of Gavdevi village for more than 300 years. Marubai is an incarnation of Goddess Durga and was discovered in the natural form of a Swayambhu idol. The two ft black idol of Goddess Marubai is facing east. The idol is covered with vermilion and sandalwood. Goddess was named Marubai as she was found in a very depressing era when the village was stricken with deadly smallpox disease. Marubai in Marathi means, ‘A mother who gives protection from death.’ The goddess protects her devotees from any problems or ailments. The temple has a beautiful ambiance. It is also a great tourist attraction. The idol of Mother Goddess is Seen holding Lord Shiva’s Trident, Lord Vishnu’s discus, Lord Varuna’s conch shell, Lord Kubera’s club and Lor...

 Temple info -1034 கோயில் தகவல் -1034 Kochu Guruvayoor - Sree Ram Mandir The Asthika Samaj was set up as a place of public worship in Matunga, Mumbai, India, in the year 1923 by adorning the sacred hall with a portrait of Lord Sree Ramachandra. Eventually, in 1953 with the blessings of His Holiness Jagadguru Sree Sankaracharya Swamigal of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, the Temple attained full-fledged status by installation of idols of Lord Sree Ramachandra, Sitadevi, Lakshmanan and Hanuman in a specially created Garbhagriha. The historical importance of the place can be traced from that the place, now  known as Matunga, was previously the abode of Mathangarishi who, after performing the Mahayagnas on the banks of Pumpa acquired the coveted status of Maharishi. As a vestige of the ancient past, the banyan tree exists even to this date fulfilling the desires of thousands of devotees. The spiritual growth of the Samaj over the years, coupled with the full support of the devotees enable...