Temples and Churches in Mumbai

Mumbai unlike some other cities in India does not boast of having a large number of tourist's attractions spots. Nevertheless, the fast pace of the city, the zeal and energy of the people, the coexistence of number of different religions, customs and beliefs is attraction enough for adventure loving tourists. Besides, the architectural style of Mumbai that boasts of the tallest skyscrapers and the oldest temples, churches and shrines offer some food for thoughts and feast for the eyes in this cosmopolitan city. Ultimately the temples and churches in Mumbai offer places of worship, and much needed serenity for the residents of Mumbai and tourists alike.

The quest for devotion:

Mumbai shows a great deal of scope for religious tourism. This is a place where you can seek blessings from temples, Mosques, Churches, synagogue and countless devotional places belonging to Mumbai's multi - religious and secular society. Besides the devotional lure, the tourists are also drawn to the temples and churches due to the olden architectural style and peaceful and tranquil atmosphere in Mumbai. Not just local 'Mumbaikars' but people from all across India and the world are draw to this city of contrasts. Mumbai attracts visitors from all across the globe due to its booming financial and economic sector. Nevertheless, the temples and churches in Mumbai are the ones, which ultimately hold every tourist spellbound and enables the deeply religious and the highly spiritual to come to terms with their devotional side in Mumbai's Hustle and Bustle life.

Important destinations.

There are numerous temples and churches in Mumbai, out which, some of the most famous ones are the Jain temples, the Hajiali Shrine located on the Arabian sea, the Mumbadevi temple in Bhuleshwar as well as the Mount Mary Church in Bandra. Meanwhile the Kenneth Eliyahoo Synagogue belonging to Jews is another major attraction. Mumbai also houses the ' towers of Silence', which is the final resting place of the Zoroastrians.

Thus, tourists in quest of spirituality should check out Mumbai thoroughly. One never knows where Mumbai's pace slackens and where tranquility takes over in this city of contrasts.

- Jain Temple, Mumbai
- Mumbadevi Temple, Mumbai
- Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
- Mahalaxmi Temple, Mumbai
- Haji Ali Shrine, Mumbai
- Towers of Silence in Mumbai
- St Thomas' Cathedral, Mumbai
- Kenneth Eliyahoo Synagogue, Mumbai
- Mount Mary Church, Mumbai