Jogeshwari

Jogeshwari is a suburb located in the western part of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is notable for its caves - 'Jogeshwari Caves', particularly one containing a shrine of the Hindu Goddess Jogeshwari, Lord Shiva and the deity Hanuman. It belongs to the K/E ward of Mumbai.[1]

Jogeshwari
Locality
Jogeshwari Caves entrance
Jogeshwari
Coordinates: 19.12°N 72.85°E / 19.12; 72.85
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictMumbai Suburban
CityMumbai
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
400047 (West), 400060 (East), 400102 (West)
Vehicle registrationMH-02

On the Mumbai Suburban Railway, (which is part of the Indian Western Railway line,) that runs from Churchgate to Virar, Jogeshwari is north of and next to Andheri and has a train station of the same name.

The Jogeshwari - Vikhroli Link Road connects Jogeshwari a western suburb of Mumbai with Vikhroli an eastern suburb. This road typically experiences traffic jams during peak hours but has improved access and connectivity between the city's suburbs.[2]

Places of interest

Jogeshwari Caves

The Jogeshwari caves are located in the eastern part of Jogeshwari. Dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva, the caves are estimated to be 1,500 years old and are some of the oldest cave temples in Mumbai.

They are believed to have been carved by Buddhist monks and Hindu priests and they contain ornate sculptures.

The caves are also referred to as having been built by the Pandavas during their vanwas (i.e. banishment). It is believed to have a secret road which takes one to the 'Mahakali Gupha' (Mahakali Cave) situated at Andheri.

The size of the cave complex rivals several UNESCO World Heritage sites nearby, such as the cave temples of Ajanta, Elephanta and Ellora. The Jogeshwari caves are not maintained and thus are in a dismal condition. They are being used for drying clothes and as toilets by the surrounding slum population.[3]

Kamal Amrohi Studios

Kamal Amrohi Studios (Kamalistan Studios) is located in Jogeshwari east off of the JVLR (Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road). The film studio was used as a set for the film Dabangg 2 in 2012.[4]

Education

References
  1. "Jogeshwari ward".
  2. "Girl's mishap on JVLR puts lens on lack of footpaths - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  3. Patel, Samir. "The Slum and the Sacred Cave" (PDF). Archaeology May/June 2007. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  4. "Salman Khan takes over Kamalistan". The Times of India. 9 March 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
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