Mumbai, Former Bombay, is one of the most impact India; Commercial capital, is the city that never stops and one of the most visited by tourists each year. Despite its strong economic and cultural life, has preserved the area of spirituality, in fact its name comes from Mumba Devi, The patron deity of fishermen.
Cosmopolitan and cultured, here are held most deeply rooted traditions of many religious groups live in harmony and sharing their beliefs practiced in churches today as we invite you to know, and it is very easy to reach by train or bus from the center city.
Haji Ali: Mosque located on an island warily Bay. Built in 1431, the picturesque architecture offers a magnificent backdrop for visitors Mumbai. It is a place revered by Muslims all over India, arriving by the thousands here Thursday and Friday.
According to legend, its builder was a rich merchant who renounced worldly life before his pilgrimage to Mecca, Died during that trip, and the casket which contained her remains returned to Mumbai floating.
The mosque is brilliantly Indo-Islamic style, is located 500 meters from the coast and is connected to the mainland by a footbridge which can only be crossed at low tide. The "dargah" or tomb Haji Ali is covered with a piece of red and green brocade resting on a silver frame. The interior marble columns are decorated with colored mirrors and embrace the ninety-nine names of Allah
Iskon Temple: is located in Juhu. Vedic is a complex dedicated to Radha and Krishna and also education and culture. The high tower is one of unsurpassed magnificence forty temples Iskon of India from where it spreads the message of Bhagwat Gita.
Of wonderful architecture, interior and exterior walls are adorned with frescoes and sculptures. Surprise the visitor Robot Hall, Which shows the possibilities to disseminate religious knowledge through electronics; if they want to eat something, they go through the typical restaurant.
Church of San Miguel: is at Mahim, and is one of the oldest Catholic churches Mumbai. Believed to have been built in the sixteenth century, in fact, the earliest written documents attest to its existence as early as 1565. Rebuilt in 1973, is the main Catholic heritage city Mumbai. If you go to their search flights and will arrive in the sumptuously decorated Christmas.