Prabhadevi
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Prabhadevi (Pronunciation: [pɾəbʱaːd̪eʋiː]) is a prominent residential and religious neighborhood in South Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is known for its mix of high-end residential buildings, cultural landmarks, and historical significance. The area is most famous for the Siddhivinayak Temple, one of Mumbai’s most revered Hindu temples, attracting thousands of devotees daily.
It is situated between Dadar to the north, Worli to the south and the Arabian Sea to the west. Prabhadevi starts at Sayani Road Junction and ends at Babasaheb Worlikar Chowk.
The area derives its name from the 300-year-old Prabhavati temple located in the locality.{{Cite web |date=2016-12-25 |title=Once Upon a Time: Temple that gives Prabhadevi its name, and now to its railway station |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-temple-that-gives-prabhadevi-its-name-and-now-to-its-railway-station-4443843/ |access-date=2022-03-31 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} Originally a small settlement, it witnessed significant development in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, transforming into an upscale locality. Despite urbanization, it retains its religious importance due to the presence of ancient temples and traditional residential structures.{{Citation |last=Robison |first=Claire C. |title=Movement and Place-Making |date=2023-05-30 |work=Religions, Mumbai Style |pages=239–255 |url=https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780192889379.003.0011 |access-date=2025-03-10 |publisher=Oxford University PressOxford |isbn=0-19-288937-0}}
Landmarks
Prabhadevi is largely a residential area, consisting mostly of newly built apartments and high rises.{{cite book|title=Pamp;T Group: 140 Years of Architecture in Asia|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=N_aVBgIV9mwC&pg=PA181|year=2008|publisher=Images Publishing|isbn=978-1-86470-158-6|page=181}}
- Siddhivinayak Temple: The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple is the most significant landmark in Prabhadevi. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the temple was built in 1801 and has since become one of Mumbai’s most visited religious sites. Devotees from across India, including politicians, Bollywood celebrities, and business magnates, regularly visit the temple to seek blessings. The temple’s six-story structure, adorned with a golden dome and intricately carved interiors, stands as a symbol of faith and devotion.{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/historic-mumbai-landmark-prabhadevi-mandir-turns-300-759051|title=Historic Mumbai Landmark 'Prabhadevi Mandir' Turns 300|website=Ndtv.com|access-date=20 August 2017}}{{Citation |last=Wincup |first=Emma |title=Revolutionary times? The changing landscape of prisoner resettlement |date=2017-06-28 |work=Social Policy Review 29 |url=https://doi.org/10.1332/policypress/9781447336211.003.0003 |access-date=2025-03-10 |publisher=Policy Press |isbn=978-1-4473-3621-1}}
Transportation
Prabhadevi enjoys excellent connectivity through various transportation modes:
- Railways: Prabhadevi Railway Station on the Western Line serves thousands of daily commuters. Previously known as Elphinstone Road, the station was renamed Prabhadevi in 2018 to honor the area's cultural and religious heritage. The station serves as a crucial transit point for daily commuters, linking the neighborhood to business hubs like Lower Parel and Nariman Point.{{Citation |last=Wincup |first=Emma |title=Revolutionary times? The changing landscape of prisoner resettlement |date=2017-06-28 |work=Social Policy Review 29 |url=https://doi.org/10.1332/policypress/9781447336211.003.0003 |access-date=2025-03-10 |publisher=Policy Press |isbn=978-1-4473-3621-1}}
- Roadways: Key roads like Senapati Bapat Marg and Gokhale Road link Prabhadevi to the rest of Mumbai.
- Public Transport: Mumbai’s BEST buses and taxis provide convenient travel options.
- Metro: The upcoming Siddhivinayak metro station is expected to improve connectivity in the near future.{{Cite book |last=Holwitt |first=Pablo |url=https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429326745 |title=Urban Renewal in India |date=2020-03-20 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-0-429-32674-5}}
Notable residents
- Kishori Amonkar{{cite Kishori Amonkar}}
- Deepika Padukone
- Ranveer Singh{{cite news |last1=Goyal |first1=Divya |title=Where Deepika Padukone And Ranveer Singh Will Live After The Wedding - For Now |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/where-deepika-padukone-and-ranveer-singh-will-live-after-the-wedding-for-now-1942956 |access-date=22 April 2019 |work=NDTV |date=5 November 2018}}
- Sulochana Latkar
- Kunal Vijaykar