Mahalaxmi, Mumbai

Mahalaxmi is an upscale, affluent neighbourhood in the city of Mumbai, India. It is known for Royal Western India Turf Club’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse with horse races every year having visitors from around the world. It is particularly well-known for housing the majestic Mahalaxmi Temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess of wealth and fortune. Magnificent views can be had of Malabar Hill and the Arabian Sea, two well-known locations.

This article is about the area. For the railway station of the same name, see Mahalaxmi railway station.

Mahalaxmi
Mahalaxmi Neighbourhood
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
City	Mumbai
Government
• Type	Municipal Corporation
• Body	Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
Demonym	Mumbaikar
Languages
• Official	Marathi, Hindi & English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	400011[1]
Area code	022

Mahalaxmi Racecourse

History

Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the most famous temples in Mumbai. Built around 1785, the history of this temple is supposedly connected with the building of the Hornby Vellard. Supposedly, after portions of the sea-wall of the Vellard collapsed twice, the chief engineer, a Pathare Prabhu, dreamed of a Lakshmi statue in the sea near Worli. An underwater search recovered it and he subsequently constructed a temple for it. After this, the work on the Vellard was completed without any problems.

Mahalaxmi is also home to the Mahalaxmi Racecourse.

References

1. "Pin code : Mahalaxmi, Mumbai". pincode.org.in. Retrieved 10 February 2015.

External links

• The Online mandir of Mahalakshmi

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