Marubai Temple, Matunga,Mumbai

About Marubai Temple

Since 1700 AD, Matunga was a cluster of villages, which later on were brought under a single governing umbrella by the ruling British. The area was called Marubai Tekdi Gaon, which is said was shortened to MaTunGa (Matunga). Marubai is the traditional Gaondevi (village Goddess) of Matunga whose small temple existed under a peepal tree at King’s Circle.

History

The then British Government planned to develop Bombay (Mumbai). Under the provisions of the City of Bombay Improvement Act, 1898, certain lands situated within the Island of Bombay were required for public purpose namely the Matunga Road Scheme, now the road is known as Dr B. R. Ambedkar Road. So the authorities then decided to shift the Marubai temple from the Kings Circle peepal tree to a different location as it came in the way of the road building plan. However, they had to face tremendous opposition from the residents who feared they would invite the wrath of the Goddess if they shifted Her from Her original location.

The residents of the village then once again managed the new temple. In 1952 the Marubai Trust was formed under the Bombay Public Trust Act with Registration Number as “A2222(Mumbai)”

How To Reach

By Road: Matunga is very well connected by road network with other cities of states. One can easily hire private vehicles to reach this temple.

By Air: The closest airport is located at Mumbai.

By Train: Mumbai is the closest railway head.The nearest railway station is Matunga Central railway station. The timing for this temple is 5 am to 11 am and 4.30 pm to 9 pm.