Babulnath Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
Deity | Shiva in the form of the Lord of the Babul tree |
Festivals | Mahashivaratri, Diwali |
Location | |
Location | Mumbai |
State | Maharashtra |
Country | India |
Babulnath Temple is an ancient Hindu temple, dedicated to lord Shiva, in Mumbai, India. Situated on a small hillock near Girgaum Chowpatty, it is one of oldest mandirs in the city,[1] Shiva in the form of the Lord of the Babul tree is the main deity in this temple. The faithful climb up to the mandir and obtain Darshan of the shivling and obtain blessings of the Lord. It is also possible to take an elevator up to the temple. The temples is visited by lakhs of devotees on annual Mahashivratri festival.[1]