Bhuleshwar

Bhuleshwar (Old spelling Bholeśvar) is a neighbourhood in Mumbai. It is situated in South Mumbai and to the north of the Fort area. It is known for being home to over 100 temples including Mumba Devi Temple of Mumbai, the patron goddess of the city of Mumbai and Swaminarayan Mandir. The area is also known for the Bhuleshwar Market for fruit and vegetable and is surrounded a number of old markets, like the Crawford Market for fruits and vegetables, Mangaldas Market for silk and cloth, Zaveri Bazaar, the famous jewellery and diamond market and Chor Bazaar, a noted market for antiques and furniture.

For temple in Pune, see Bhuleshwar temple.
Bhuleshwar
Neighbourhood
Bhuleshwar Sculpture detail
Bhuleshwar
Location in Mumbai, India
Coordinates: 18.95°N 72.83°E / 18.95; 72.83
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictMumbai City
CityMumbai
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
400002
Area code022
Vehicle registrationMH 01
Civic agencyBMC

Its near by areas are Kalbadevi, Girgaon, Princess Street

The guide and historical study book, Alice in Bhuleshwar about the locality was published in 2009.

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