Shri Walkeshwar Temple Mumbai

Shri Walkeshwar Temple in Mumbai is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located near Malabar Hill. It's a significant Hindu temple with a rich history, dating back to the 10th century. The temple is also associated with the legendary Banganga Tank, which is believed to have been created by Lord Rama. The legend of the Walkeshwar Temple says that Rama was on his way to rescue his wife, Sita Devi. He was advised to worship the Shiva Lingam. So, he asked his brother Lakshman to bring it, as Lakshman took too long to return with the Lingam, Rama made a Lingam out of sand and started worshipping it. This is how the temple received the name Walkeshwar Temple from the Sanskrit word 'Valuka Iswar,' which means 'Lord of Sand'.According to folklore, when Rama was thirsty, he found no freshwater source around him except salty seawater. So, to quench his thirst, he shot an arrow and made a path to the River Ganga. 'Baan' is a Sanskrit word that means 'arrow'. Despite the closeness to the sea, sweet drinking water from the underground filled the Baan Ganga tank.