I took this shot as I was passing by Matunga today. This temple, among many others in this area, caught my attention and I quickly got out of my car to take a quick shot! Matunga is very famous for its South-Indian temples. It also has a very large population of South Indians (especially from Tamil Nadu) residing here and thus is also known as "mini-Madras". Matunga boasts of a number of South Indian style temples along with a number of street shops selling coffee and flowers which adds to the South Indian feel.
Matunga formed a part of the seven original islands of the city with Mahim (then known as Mahikavati). Mahim, or Mahikawati as it was known, was the capital of Raja Bhimdev, who reigned over the region in the 13th century. Raja Bhimdev's origins are not clearly known. He may have come from Anahilwada-Patan in Gujarat or from the dynasty of Yadavs in Deogiri. He built a palace and a court of justice in Prabhadevi, as well as the first Babulnath temple. Raja Bhimdev stationed his elephant cavalry near Mahim. This place was referred to as Matanga (Sanskrit for Elephants) which later became "Matunga".
I love to learn more about such history. Imagine, something must've been so powerful that it has had an impact on generations to motivate the people to still come to such places of worship to meet the divine...
For the worship and it's life...
Matunga formed a part of the seven original islands of the city with Mahim (then known as Mahikavati). Mahim, or Mahikawati as it was known, was the capital of Raja Bhimdev, who reigned over the region in the 13th century. Raja Bhimdev's origins are not clearly known. He may have come from Anahilwada-Patan in Gujarat or from the dynasty of Yadavs in Deogiri. He built a palace and a court of justice in Prabhadevi, as well as the first Babulnath temple. Raja Bhimdev stationed his elephant cavalry near Mahim. This place was referred to as Matanga (Sanskrit for Elephants) which later became "Matunga".
I love to learn more about such history. Imagine, something must've been so powerful that it has had an impact on generations to motivate the people to still come to such places of worship to meet the divine...
For the worship and it's life...
10 comments:
Hey Rahul, I suppose this was another surprise u planned. Its really wonderful to know this history. Well, infact there is one roadside eatery, somewhere near Nallis Saree shop, you would get there different types of dosas and hot idli plates.. They are delicious and very tasty. I miss them as we colleagues used to walk all the way from Don Bosco to have them mostly on Saturday's.
Any ways, I am planning to be at MAM movies office on Tuesday. Will confirm with Madhu and be there. Hope to meet u guys there.
:) wow!!:) you must tell me more about this place as I completely LOVE dosas!!:)
Madhu is in Raipur at the moment as he was invited to give a speech. He should be back by 30th afternoon, I'm guessing. I should be in office on the 30th, mostly...:)
Oh ok.. I gues me and madhu missed each other than, Even I was at Raipur, just back on friday.. Maybe then I will join u people on Saturday.
And when we meet maybe one day we can specially make plan to go for Dosas !! Would be fun to go back.. Wht we can do is also maybe visit Shelter Don Bosco if you are interested. !!!
:) great!!:) sure thing!!:)
Do co-ordinate with Madhu and come to office!!:) He was in Raipur from 25th morning onwards, I guess..
I'm in Kozhikode for a shoot from 2nd-6th Jan!!:)
I'd love to go to Shelter Don Bosco!!:)
Hey:
Thanks so much i learned today why Matunga is called Matunga.
Cheers!!!
I love it when you provide a little history lesson, Rahul. Always fascinating.
This photo sure brings back memories of India for me, since I was mostly in the south: Madras, Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram, Cochin, Cape Comorin, Mysore, Bangalore—at least, that's what they were called then (they probably all have different names now).
One could not pass by this temple and not photograph it. The colors and statues are so lively and in stark contrast to the cloudy sky. The partial tree adds a nice touch. Well done!
:) Great that you enjoying, Nikhil!!:) Do keep visiting us!!:)
Madras - Chennai
Bangalore - Banagaluru
Cohin - Kochi
:)
I love learning new historic facts too, Alexa!!:)
:) Thanks, Rose!!:) I totally agree about it not being possible to NOT click this temple!!:)
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