This Hidden Japanese Temple In Mumbai Is The Reason Why The City Will Never Cease To Amaze Us......
Exploring..... Mumbai.....
Possibly the only surviving Japanese temple in Mumbai, Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple in Worli stands out amidst the mundane sights of the city....
Initially the temple dates back to be 100 year old but the The temple, re-built in 1956, . The vibe there is serene, and one of the caretakers immediately offers you a seat in front of the shrine of Buddha. It is mainly taken care of by its resident monk Bhikshu T Morita. While entering the temple, the carving on marble greets the visitors. This temple is run by Seth Raja Baldeo Das Birla’s family.....
A prophecy is spoken about when one asks about this temple. It is said that about 700 years ago, a monk in Japan called Maha Bodhisattva Nichiren prophesized that the salvation for humans would lie in India, where the religion of Buddhism was found and spread from.....
When you enter the temple, a pleasant fragrance of incense and portraits of Buddha and his life acknowledge you at first. Then as you go towards the shrine, the temple gets more and more peaceful and somewhat surreal, as the sounds of traffic behind begin to fade. The six-and-a-half feet statue of Buddha in marble in sitting posture is the idol that holds the temple together on the bustling Worli Naka.....
It is said that Mahatma Gandhi was moved by the gesture of the Japanese monk and Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, also has visited here in his lifetime. The place is a haven for everybody and not just followers of Buddhism.....
The calming and peaceful atmosphere is immediately overwhelming after stepping into the temple area from the main road....
