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Mahalaxmi
Temple at Mumbai
The Mahalaxmi Temple located at the northern foot of the Malabar Hill; a
part of it is now called Breach Candy in Mumbai, is a popular holy site.
This is one of the Mumbai's oldest temple dedicated to Mahakali,
Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati. There are effigies of several Hindu gods
here. Many devotees visit this temple.
Jain
Temple
Jain Temple dedicated to Adinath, the first "Teerthankar",
located on Malabar Hill was built by the Jain community in 1904. The
temple is totally built with marble. Jain temple is opulent, but is poorly
maintained. Inside the temple frescoes depict various events in the lives
of the 24 Jain apostles or Teerthankars. On reaching upstairs there is a
black marble shrine beautifully decorated with celestial personifications
of the planets, painted onto the ceiling.
ISCKON Temple
Isckon temple is better known as "Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple",
situated at Juhu. Its a place for worship, meditation and spiritual
knowledge, which advocates the principles of Bhagvad Gita as, taught by
Lord Krishna.
Ayyappa
Temple At Mumbai
A temple famously known as Mini Sabarimala Shree Ayyappa Temple that is
situated atop a hillock surrounded by hills and valleys within the
precincts of NCH Colony, Kanjur Marg (West), Mumbai. It is the first
ancient Ayyappa Temple outside Kerala State. A tiny stream originating
from the vicinity adds the sanctity and beauty of environment.
Babulnath
Temple
Babulnath temple is situated at the end of Marine Drive and south of
Malabar Hill, in the very heart of Mumbai City. It is nearly 1,000 feet
above sea level, over looking the Arabian Sea. People visiting this temple
can feel peace and tranquillity and one can also get an illusion of being
on the Mount Kailash, the eternal abode of Lord Shiva.
Balaji
Temple at Nerul
Balaji Temple at Nerul stands as an exact replica of the Balaji temple at
Tirupati. The SLN sabha of Nerul decided to build a temple of Lord
Venkateshvara and on 8th December 1991 the Shankaracharya Swamiji of
Kanchi Kamkoti Peetham performed Bhoomi puja for the temple.
Mumbadevi
Temple
Mumbadevi Temple dedicated to city's patron Goddess Mumbadevi is located
in Bhuleshwar, Mumbai. She is considered as Mumbai's resident deity. The
temple of Mumbadevi once stood on the site of the present Victoria
Terminus in the central island. The present name of the city is derived
from the Goddess Mumbadevi.
Siddhivinayak
Temple
Siddhi Vinayak temple devoted to Ganesh, the elephant-headed God of Good
Fortune is located at Prabhadev in Mumbai. Temples dedicated to Ganesh are
very famous as Shree Ganesh is the first to be worshipped before beginning
any new project or venture as he Vighnaharta, the destroyer of obstacles.
Walukeshwar
Mandir
Walukeshwar Mandir, is one of the Mumbai's ancient Hindu Sites, dedicated
to Walukeshwar (Lord Shiva) or Sand-Lord. According to the great epic
Ramayana, it is believed that Rama paused here during his journey south to
rescue Sita from the clutches of the evil Ravana, and created a lingam out
of sand to worship Shiva. 
Haji
Ali Dargah
Haji Ali, built to honour a Muslim saint, stands almost 600 yards out at
the sea. It is approachable only during low tide by a narrow rock causeway
built above sea level.
Mahim Shrine
The most noteworthy feature of Mahim is the shrine of Makhtum fakih Ali
Paru. Of Arab Origin, he studied and traveled extensively and was
appointed law officer of Mahim. Makhtum fakih Ali Paru is noted for his
commentary on the holy Koran. When he died in 1413, a shrine and mosque
were built in his memory.
Jama Masjid
According to an old Urdu account, the original jama Masjid of Mumbai was
situated near Dongri. It was removed and erected at Esplanade. In 1770
this mosque too was demolished by an order of Governor William Hornby,
which forbade the existence of any building within 600 years of the walls
of the Fort. The construction of the present Jama Masjid started in 1775
but work on it could not be completed till 1802.
Afghan
Memorial Church Of St. John The Baptist
The Afghan Memorial Church of St. John the Baptist is located in the
Colaba area, which is the long arm of South Mumbai that stretches into the
sea. The church was established in 1847 AD and consecrated 11 years later
as a memorial to those who fell in the First Afghan War of 1843 and Sind
campaign of 1838. At the entrance, there is a big black board, which
reveals that it is an Anglican church dedicated to St. John the
Evangelist. It is impressive with the wide Gothic Arches and beautiful
stained-glass windows.
Cathedral
Church Of St. Thomas
St. Thomas' Cathedral, the city's first Anglican Church is situated in
the heart of the commercial fort area, in Mumbai. The foundation was laid
in 1672 during the governorship of Gerald Aungier, and was opened to
public on the Christmas Day in 1718, and subject to a number of later
additions. Though simple in structure, the interior of the Church has some
exquisite art adorations.