Session 5 - Neighbourhoods of Mumbai: Visit to Banganga by Shraddha Bhatawadekar

Located on the Western tip of Malabar Hill, this tank is the oldest and largest surviving Hindu pilgrimage site on the island city of Mumbai. Many legends and myths are associated with the tank, which add to the sacred and peaceful environs at Banaganga.

The stepped tank of Banaganga is surrounded by several temples, belonging to deities such as Shiva, Vishnu, Ganapati. Walkeshwar temple is the most important temple in the area, the origins of which date back to 11th century.