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Walkeshwar Temple

8 story sections23 min 21 s in all
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation3:07

    Welcome to the Walkeshwar Temple complex, the oldest sacred site in Mumbai and a venerable sanctuary holding over one thousand years of living spiritual heritage. Perched at the highest geographical point of South Mumbai atop…

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  2. 2Walkeshwar Main Shiva Temple3:31

    We are now standing before the Walkeshwar Main Shiva Temple, the sacred heart of this complex where ancient mythic memory meets centuries of dramatic recorded history. Within the innermost sanctum of this main temple resides the…

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  3. 3Banganga Tank and Sacred Spring3:13

    Stepping out from the main Shiva temple and walking just a few paces along the stone path brings you directly to the edge of Banganga Tank, a vast and serene water sanctuary situated immediately adjacent to the main shrine.…

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  4. 4Ghats and Parikrama Path of Banganga3:04

    As you stand at the edge of the promenade and look down at the flight of ancient stone steps surrounding the water, you are beholding one of the most picturesque and atmospheric features of Banganga. The entire rectangular basin…

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  5. 5Venkateshwar Balaji Mandir3:05

    As you continue walking along the parikrama path and look toward the northern edge of the reservoir, your eyes will be drawn to the Venkateshwar Balaji Mandir, one of the most architecturally distinguished shrines among the…

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  6. 6Rameshwar Mandir and Historic Shrines2:50

    Moving a short distance further along the water's edge from the Venkateshwar Balaji Mandir, you will come upon the Rameshwar Mandir, another remarkably refined architectural monument situated within this sacred complex. Believed…

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  7. 7Parshuram Temple and Brahmin Maths2:44

    Looking across the quiet water toward the northern and western banks of Banganga Tank, you can observe the Parshuram Temple alongside two highly influential religious institutions known as Maths, which serve as crucial spiritual…

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  8. 8Closing1:47

    This concludes our audio guide tour of the Walkeshwar Temple and Banganga Tank complex, Mumbai's oldest temple complex and its most sacred pilgrimage site. Today we have journeyed through a remarkable pocket of timelessness…

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What is Walkeshwar Temple?

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Key facts
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length23 min 21 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates18.9451, 72.7941
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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