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'''Walkeshwar''' (Pronunciation: [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[ʋaːɭkeʃʋəɾ]]]) is an affluent area in [[South Mumbai]], [[India]], at the north-western end of the [[Marine Drive, Mumbai|Marine Drive]] loop. It is mostly known for [[Walkeshwar Temple]], [[Banganga Tank]] and [[Jain]] temples.<br />
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==Etymology==<br />
Walkeshwar takes its name after Lord [[Shiva]], one part of the [[Trimurti|Trinity]] of [[Hinduism]]. The modern form of the word derives from the [[Sanskrit]] word for an idol made of sand - [[Valuka Iswar]],<ref>[http://theory.tifr.res.in/bombay/architecture/building/walkeshwar.html Walkeshwar Temple]</ref> an avatar of Shiva - in a legend celebrated at the [[Walkeshwar Temple]], situated at the highest point of the city.<ref>[http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/photocoll/v/019pho000000937u00009000.html Walkeshwar village] ''[[British Library]]''.</ref><br />
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==Legend==<br />
Legend has it that [[Hindu]] god, [[Rama|Ram]] paused at that spot on his way from [[Ayodhya]] to [[Lanka]] in pursuit of the demon king, [[Ravana]] who had kidnapped his wife, [[Sita]]. Then [[Lord Rama]] was advised to worship [[Linga|Shiv linga]] and he is said to have constructed the original [[linga]] of sand, after getting tired of waiting for his brother, [[Lakshman]] to bring an idol. The name is etymologically derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word for an idol made of sand -- ''[[Valuka Iswar]]'', an [[Avatar]] of [[Shiva]].<br />
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As the story progresses, later when Ram was thirsty, as there was no fresh water readily available (only sea water), he shot an arrow and brought [[Ganges]] over here. Hence ''Bana'' (arrow in Sanskrit) ''[[Ganges]]''. The water that feeds the tank stems from an underground spring at that spot, despite its proximity to the sea.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
Walkeshwar also includes [[Malabar Hill]], and is in close proximity to the [[Hanging Gardens of Mumbai|Hanging Gardens]]. [[Raj Bhavan, Mumbai|Raj Bhavan]], the official residence of the [[governor of Maharashtra]], has the maximum number of Gulmohur trees thus making a pretty site in the season is located here besides some of the most expensive neighborhoods in the whole country, prices ranging from Rs 92,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per square foot (approximately $US1656–1800 per square foot), which can be compared to residential luxury apartments in the US. It probably has the most expensive real estate in the whole of India. It has a lot of prime residential buildings in the area. The most of the buildings are sea facing and the location has lot of natural character. The sea is very calm here as it is the bay area. There is also a [[Jainism|Jain]] temple, near the Malabar Hill Police Station.<br />
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==Places of interest==<br />
[[File:Jain temple in bombay 3.jpg|thumb|Babu Amichand Panalal Adishwarji Jain Temple]]<br />
*'''Babu Amichand Panalal Adishwarji Jain Temple''' : Babu Amichand Panalal Adishwarji Jain Temple is one of the most visited Jain temple in Mumbai. This temple was built in 1904 and belongs Shwetambar sect of Jainism. This Jain temple is known for its old carving work, architectures, and paintings. This temple is dedicated to Adishwarji(Rishabhanatha), the first tirthankara of Jainism. Moolnayak of this temple is a white colored idol of Adishwarji. Idols of other tirthankaras, Jain deities like Goddess Padmavati, Ghantakaran Mahavir are present here. Temple also has an idol of Parshvayaksha the 'adhisthayak Dev' of lord Parshwanatha. Ceiling of the temple has carving of Navgraha, Yaksha and Yakshi. Thousand of Jains visit this temple daily. Chandanbala Jain Temple is also present near this temple.<ref>http://www.jaintirthyatra.com/Tirth-Details/456/Babu_Amichand_Panalal_Adishwarji_Jain_Temple_Walkeshwar.aspx</ref><ref>http://www.herenow4u.net/index.php?id=87457</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mumbai77.com/city/2217/temples-churches/jain-temple-walkeshwar-malabar-hills/|title = Walkeshwar Jain Temple ( Derasar &#124; Mandir ) at Malabar Hills - Mumbai|date = March 2012}}</ref><br />
*'''[[Walkeshwar Temple]]''' also known as the Baan Ganga Temple, is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva. The temple is close to Banganga Tank. The temple and the attached fresh water Banganga Tank were built in 1127 AD.<br />
*'''[[Hanging Gardens of Mumbai|The Hanging Gardens]]''' or Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, are terraced gardens perched at the top of Malabar Hill, on its western side, just opposite the Kamala Nehru Park. They provide sunset views over the Arabian Sea and feature numerous hedges carved into the shapes of animals. The park was laid out in 1881 by Ulhas Ghapokar over Bombay's main reservoir.<br />
*'''[[Banganga Tank]]''' is an ancient water tank which is part of the [[Walkeshwar Temple|Walkeshwar Temple Complex]] in Malabar Hill area of Mumbai in India built in the 1127 AD.<br />
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Kamala Nehru Park - Named after Kamala Nehru, wife of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamala Nehru Park is one of the oldest parks in Mumbai. Popular mostly among kids, this park is also known for a shoe-like-structure, called the Old Woman’s Shoe that has been inspired from the nursery rhyme & hence this park is also known as Shoe Park.{{fact|date=July 2020}}<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
<gallery class="center" widths="200" heights="150" perrow="4"><br />
File:Mumbai 03-2016 77 sunset at Marine Drive.jpg|Skyline of Walkeshwar during sunset<br />
File:Village of Walkeshwar, Mumbai, 1860.jpg|Village of Walkeshwar, Mumbai, 1860<br />
File:Walkeshwar, Bombay, c. 1855.jpg|Walkeshwar, Bombay, c. 1855<br />
File:Shiva temple walkeshwar.JPG|[[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] stands Guard at a [[Shiva]] Temple Walkeshwar, [[Mumbai]], [[India]]<br />
File:Malabarpoint governmenthouse bombay.jpg|''Malabar Point'', [[Bombay]], 1865<br />
File:Bombay10.jpg|Priyadarshini Park in Mumbai<br />
File:Mumbai 03-2016 26 Hanging Garden.jpg|The Hanging Gardens at Malabar Hill<br />
File:Bangangatank.jpg|Banganga tank<br />
File:Banganga temple shikhara.jpg|Walkeshwar Temple<br />
File:Ancient Statues Walkeshwar.JPG|Ancient statues around Banganga Tank, Walkeshwar<br />
File:Jain temple in bombay 3.jpg|Babu Amichand Panalal Adishwarji Jain Temple<br />
File:India-7810 - Flickr - archer10 (Dennis).jpg|Carving of Navgraha, Yaksha and Yakshi on ceiling of Jain Temple<br />
File:Mumbai Jain-Tempel.jpg|Idol of Parshvantha<br />
File:Padmavati Devi Walkeshwar Jain Temple.jpg|Goddess Padmavati at Walkeshwar Jain Temple<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Walkeshwar Temple]]<br />
* [[Malabar Hill]]<br />
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* [http://tildekarthik.blogspot.com/2011/02/photo-walk-in-walkeshwar-walkeshwar.html Photos of Banganga Tank Walkeshwar]<br />
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