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 Banganga
A beautiful stepped tank surrounded by 30 temples & 2 hermitages. The steps were constructed in the Silhara dynasty (810 - 1240) and the waters rises from an underground stream to fill the tanks. Legend says that Lord Rama camped here enroute to Sri Lanka. It is the oldest settlement in Mumbai.
Churches
- Mt. Mary's Church, Hill Road, Bandra: Popular during the feast of Mother Mary in September.
- St. Michael's Church, Mahim : Popular for its Novenas on Wednesdays.
- Good Shepherd Church 4 Bungalows, Andheri (W).
- Sacred Heart Church: S.V. Road, Santa Cruz (W).
- Wodehouse Church: Wodehouse Rd. Colaba, Mumbai's main church.
- Anglican Cathedral of St Thomas: Horniman Circle, Over 400 years old.
- St. Annes Church, Orlem School, Malad.
Temples
- Babulnath Temple: Shrine of Lord Shiva. Near Chowpatty
- Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple: Managed by ISKCON. Juhu, Mumbai - 49
- Mahalakshmi Temple: Shrine of Goddess Durga at Mahalakshmi. Mumbai - 26.
- Siddhivinayak Temple: Situated at Prabhadevi, crowded on Tuesdays (devotion day).
- Walkeshwar Temple: Legend links it to Lord Rama.
Mosques
- Jama Masjid: Near CST Station, Masjid Bunder, Mumbai -1. The largest mosque in Mumbai. Has a Haji Musafirkhana (rest house) attached.
- Mausoleum of Haji Ali: Situated in the sea, can be approached by a narrow path during low tide. Named after the Muslim saint, Haji Ali.
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