Mumba Devi Temple

Mumbai (Bombay)


Pay a visit to the city’s patron goddess at this 18th-century temple, about 1km north of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Among the deities in residence is Bahuchar Maa, goddess of the transgender hijra. Puja (prayer) is held several times a day.


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