Prabhadevi | |
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Neighbourhood | |
 Skyline of Prabhadevi | |
  Prabhadevi Location within Mumbai | |
| Coordinates:19°01′00″N72°49′46″E / 19.0166°N 72.8295°E /19.0166; 72.8295 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Mumbai City |
| City | Mumbai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 400025[1] |
| Area code | 022 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 01 |
| Civic agency | BMC |
Prabhadevi (Pronunciation:[pɾəbʱaːd̪eʋiː]) is a prominent residential and religious neighborhood in South Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The area derives its name from the 300-year-oldPrabhadevi Temple Prabhavati temple located in the locality.[2] 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.[3]It is known for its mix of high-endresidential buildings, cultural landmarks, and historical significance. The area is most famous for theSiddhivinayak Temple, one of Mumbai’s most revered Hindu temples, attracting thousands of devotees daily.
It is situated betweenDadar to the north,Worli to the south and theArabian Sea to the west. Prabhadevi starts at Sayani Road Junction and ends at Babasaheb Worlikar Chowk.
Prabhadevi is largely a residential area, consisting mostly of newly built apartments and high-rises.[2]
Prabhadevi Temple, also known as Prabhavati Devi Temple, is a Hindu temple located in the Prabhadevi area, near Dadar, Mumbai. The idol representing the main deity, Prabhavati Devi, dates back to the 12th century. The temple itself, though, was constructed in 1715, making it only 300 years old.
Prabhadevi enjoys excellent connectivity through various transportation modes:
