In the heart of old Mumbai stands the Mumba Devi temple, the shrine of the Goddess from whom the great city itself takes its name. Mumba Devi is the ancient patron deity of the Koli fisherfolk, the original inhabitants of the islands that grew into Mumbai, worshipped as a form of the Mother Goddess, her image adorned with a silver crown and golden ornaments.
Centuries old and rebuilt in its present location long ago, the temple remains a beloved and bustling centre of devotion amid the commerce of the city, thronged especially on Tuesdays and during Navaratri. As the guardian Goddess who gave Mumbai its very name, Mumba Devi holds a cherished place in the heart of the metropolis.
