Amazing place. One of the lost places in Mumbai. It's kind of difficult to find as it's situated in middle of street, but i have tagged the correct location from.where one can visit. The surrounding are not good and the place is not maintained. I hope the authorities do something to maintain this place . There are beautiful and ancients sculpture still neatly visible and helpful.

Jogeshwari Caves are very old, from the 5th to 6th centuries. These caves tell us about the old Buddhist culture and art in India. But now, pandits have taken over these caves, and they perform Brahmanical rituals there. The designs and carvings in the caves are all related to Buddhism similar to Elephanta caves, Gharapuri. The caves are made in a special layout, with places for meditation and prayer. Jogeshwari Caves are a special place in Mumbai to learn about old Buddhist art and culture. It's a quiet spot in a busy city. If you are interested in history or want some peace, it's a good place to visit.

Awsome feeling when reaching the cave. Stones caves are amazing. You can visit with your family and friends for weekend. Feeling there are a such a great.

A group of Caves which date back to 550 CE, the Jogeshwari Caves are an important Heritage site. Its structure is representative of the last stage of Mahayana Buddhist architecture and is a marvel to look at. The Caves also comprise of three temples, with each temple dedicated to a separate deity. It's not often that you find such a site to be located in the heart of a marketplace, surrounded by narrow streets, vendors, shops and humble dwellings. It's also located right next to the busy Western Express Highway. Ironically, in spite of being located at a location which observes crowds of daily commuters and customers, the Caves only draw a handful of visitors on an average. Thus, this place of immense historical significance remains to be hidden away by the bustle of modernisation and has been mostly forgotten by the masses. On the bright side, the lack of influx helps in preventing the degradation of the site. However, further efforts should be made at its preservation and maintenence, especially considering the location of the Caves makes it highly susceptible to damage. The inner structures of the Cave could also use some better lighting but perhaps, it's better just the way it is as the darkness adds to its allure and mystery. This is definitely a place worth checking out for both its spectacle and historical rarity.

Life time opportunity to visit place where people worshiped 2000 years ago. No machines no modern technology. They just had faith. What they made was amazing. Its not in the best shape now but amazing to see their work and level of dedication to shape a mountain. Also explains reason to name Jogeshwari.

This place is screwed. Its full with the localites goofing around.. And most of the times its full with pandits who have littered all around. You ll see them drying their clothes, bathing over there and sleeping around. This will be anyways converted in a temple in few years. When I heard that this place have carvings similar to Elephanta and Ellora, I was excited, but I was really disappointed with this place. The archaelogical department needs to step in if they need to save this historic monument.

Most underrated place in jogeshwari east. Heritage site lost in cement jungle.cave made with Buddhist architecture. Jogeshwari mata, Lord shiva, ganesh, hanuman temple inside cave. Mahashivratri celebrate on large scale every year.

Jogeshwari caves located off the Western Express Highway, and are surrounded by encroachments. The caves are accessed through a long flight of stairs into the main hall of this cavernous space. It has many pillars and a Lingam at the end. Idols of Dattatreya, Hanuman, and Ganesh line the walls. There are also relics of two doormen. The cave also has a murti and footprints of goddess Jogeshwari (Yogeshwari), whom the area is named after. The goddess is considered a Kuladevi by some Marathi people, and also worshipped by some migrant groups from Gujarat.

They are one of the original tribes, who migrated to Bombay in 13th century AD with Yaduvanshi king, Raja Bhimdev. Somvanshi Kshatriya Pathare (SKP) (belonging to the lunar race) are known to be related to Prithviraj Chauhan of Delhi and Bhoj Raja of Madhya Pradesh. According to tradition, the Panchkalshis derive their name from the fact that their former headman used to sit on a canopied throne surmounted by five kalashas. The primary language spoken by these people is Marathi mixed with Vadval. They are mainly involved in agriculture and carpentry but engineers and doctors and other service professions are also more common these days. SKPs are a prosperous community now and have migrated all over the world. These people are mainly based in Mumbai and nearby places like Alibag,Nagaon, Uran, Cheul, Revdanda, Murud, Maap gaon, Kihim and others. Common surnames in this community are Goregaonkar, Chogle, Bhatte, Navalkar, Patkeshwar, Cheulkar, Mhatre, Bhagat,Paralkar, Worlikar,Dadarkar,Dandekar,Date, Raote, Chemburkar, Ovalekar,Mahimkar, Pathare, Raut,Pradhan,Vaidya, Naik, Surnaik, Tekalkar, Thakur, Patil, Rath, Gharat, Mantri, Ule, Pansare, Devare, Rane and others. It may be noted that several of these names derive from actual places in Mumbai, e.g. Goregaonkar from Goregaon, Dadarkar from Dadar, Chemburkar from Chembur and so forth.Pachkalshi as well Chaukalshi tribe are found living along the coastal belt of Mumbai & Goa. They mostly worship Tuljapur's Bhavani mata, Kolhapur's Ambabai, Karla's Ekviraa aai, and Jejuri's Khandoba. They also worship several goddesses (unique to each clan) who have ancient temples around Mumbai like the Hardai and Harbai at Malad, and Jogeshwari Devi (from where Jogeshwari suburb takes it name), Shilai Devi (Beje Nasik), Satmadevi (Mulgaon, Vasai) and Mahalaxmi near Peddar Road (Mumbai) It has been noted in the history of the Marathas in relation to the annexation of the Vasai Fort that the Naiks were a prominent key to get this coveted fort. The Naiks who posed as petty workers or carpenters entered the Fort and mapped it. This crucial information was used by the Marathas to create a base in the important Vasai and Sopara area, which was a major trading port in the times.The Chogles were credited to be the navy builders of the Maratha Navy. They were rewarded by the ruling Marathas with land near Mumbai, which now constitutes Borivali (Dattapada & Babhai) and the surrounding suburbs. Chintaman Chogle was involved in the building of Gateway of India under the supervision of architect George Wittet. He supplied the wooden industrial patterns (molds) to the British which formed the framework for the imposing structure.

Very good spacious place. Old well built structure. Hosts main temples of jogeshwari Devi, lord Siva, and smaller places for Ganesha and Hanuman. Very poorly maintained. No boards or directions to locate things. Hard to walk along too.Spending a little money can turn this into a nice tourist attraction.

It's a nice place to visit it is having temple inside caves. Best time to visit here is in morning coz in morning there is no noise so it feels very good. Some students come here to study as this place is quite. The only problem is that the place is not maintained well the backside of the caves is not maintained so there is garbage and water logging some times. The temple closes early in evening. Please like if you find this helpful this motivates me to review more such places. Thank You.

The caves of Jogeshwari are the cave temples of ancient Hinduism and Buddhism. Which is located at Jogeshwari in Mumbai. These caves are 5000 thousand years old. According to historian and scholar Walter Spink, Jogeshwari's caves are the oldest and largest Hindu cave temples in India. The caves are located next to the Western Express Highway, the area is surrounded by pressure and is being used as a temple. These caves are becoming extinct due to its dreadful condition and are infested with bats. These caves filled with ravines can be entered into the main room by a long CDO. It has many columns and a gender at the end. Statues of Dattatreya, Hanuman and Ganesha are carved in the walls of these caves. There are also two guards. These caves contain statues and steps of Jogeshwari (Yogeshwari), from which the area gets its name. Jogeshwari is considered to be the family goddess of some Marathi people. People who come from Gujarat for trade also worship this goddess.

The saying is that, these caves are the oldest known Hindu caves. There is no Buddhist influence on its architecture. In the middle of the city, it lies almost abandoned with very few visitors. It would be difficult to reach this place as locals on the road itself are not aware of such a caves. There are temples inside and some Puja is going on. It is a protected monument with entry restrictions and securities.

Unique place in Mumbai.... surrounding ambiance is not so much great. This place required more attention from government for preserving heritage, some area of this cave has been destroyed by locals by making it a place to pee. So so experiance.

Please go through the details in the photograph which is taken from outside of Jogeshwari Caves in Mumbai which clearly mentions that these caves are Hindu caves and there is no trace of Buddhist influence in these caves. Some other photos of the cave are also added for understanding.

Visited it last week it's huge from inside has 4 temple and the vibe is amazing Made a small youtube video exploring the caves. As a Mumbaikars I would say we have lots of unknown amazing places right inside the city.

Great place to visit

Jogeshwari caves, are one of the old cave temples,small caves with temple of jogeshwari Devi inside it also a mahadev temple in it, well maintained, good condition, located in jogeshwari ( west)

Jogeshwari caves aslo know as Jogeshwari temple. Mostly famous because of temple. There is total 4 temples are available inside caves.

This caves are build by Pandavas. Government should take care of this caves and develop this locality as a tourist place.

One of the Largest Hindu (actually first Buddhist caves) cave temples in India. AVG stars for the high enchrochments surrounding the mesmerising rock cut cave architecture.

Government needs take care of this place . Everything is destyoing....

Good place to visit with family and friends, JOGESHWARI CAVES ANDHERI DISTRICT, MUMBAI SUGUREAN Jogeshwari Caves excavated during century A.D. is one of the finest specimen Brahmanical rock-cut architecture and beat similarity with Elephanta (Cave no. 1 and Dhumarlena (Cave no. 29j at Ellora On plan it consists of agramandapa, mukhamandapa and garbhagriha Vakataka and later Vakataka Influence can clearly be noticed in its architectural planning and sculptural execution. Some scholars believe that the caves were excavated under the patronage of Maurya of Konkan, Kalachuri (Traikutakas) Jogeshwari cave is adorned with a few beautiful sculptural representations of Lakuilsa Kalyansundarment, Shiv Parvati playing dyuta Natra, Ravananugraha, Makartornas, Andlipurusts Dwarapalas etc. It was declared as a protected monument of national importance by the Araeological Survey of india, vide gazette notification no 2704A, dated 26.05.1909

This is like heaven for history lovers.

Must visit place, feel the peaceful ambience, go there to feel the positive vibes of god's such as jogeshwari devi, Shankar bhagavan, lord ganapati and many more.

Jogeshwari caves are near from jogeshwari station it's 10min. Away from station by auto. No fees are taken from visitors. No Rush area. This is Historical place. There is temple inside of jogeshwari Devi and Ganesh ki.

It's a historical monument which requires great protection. You will not easily find the way to these caves. Not even an evident signboard is present.

Located in Jogeshwari in Mumbai, the Jogeshwari Caves are around 1,500 years old, and were excavated during the Ajanta and Elephanta caves excavation. One of the finest and popular Indian caves, the Jogeshwari Caves are known for deities, and people come from all over India for worship.

Unbelievable huge ancient Caves from the Pandva time ( made by Arjuna ( Bhagavad Gita) and his Family ) with Magic underground Temples: Shiva, YoniLinga, Godess Temple, Ganesha Temple and many more! A must Visit in Bombay, a must See !!!

Scintillation

Clean caves

This Place is very nice and it's easy for travelling, get the food with yourself, it is hard to get food stuff over there

A historic place which holds a lot of mysteries and there are various temples inside. You can explore various caves and the infrastructure is amazing.

Religious place

Peaceful atmosphere. But it's difficult to reach the place.

Great

Good come with family and friends

Magnificent historical place inside city

5 Stars coz its Historic. But we are totally ignoring this beuty. It can become a great place if Govt take good care and make some beautiful changes in it. I believe that with the help of gardening this will become a must go place to the locals and lure some more outsiders.

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Nice old historical place it is well maintained also poojaris are available and the place is very peacefull

Amazing place. One of the lost places in Mumbai. The location may seem difficult to locate as it is situated in the middle of the street, but I have tagged the exact location from which you may visit. There are beautiful and ancients sculptures still neatly visible and helpful in this area, so I hope the authorities will take action to maintain it.

Historical place with great architecture of our ancestors standing firmly since many centuries in suburban part of mumbai

It's good but Not worth visiting

You will be amazed by visiting this historic place as its located in heart of city, surrounded by crowded market place.... Inside you will see an amazing beauty of Carving... This place is beingtakencare By the Department of Archeology.... The main temple inside the cave is Jogeshwari Devi, In later times, the area was known by the same name. Apart from this, there are also temples of Ganesha, Hanuman and Shankara. Most of the people are not aware about this place, so i would recommend everyone to visit this place with family and friends....

Place is awesome... But proper cleaning is compulsory required....

I did not find anything left, place is encroach by local people. Peope keep drinking alcohol within location during daytime. All structure are damaged don't waste your time.

It is quite difficult to find the Cave. It's kind of Underground Cave with God statues. People nearby call it Jogeshwari Mandir. From that mandir you need to simply go little ahead to find this cave. As soon as you enter the cave you will feel cold due to less sunlight.

Nice place to explore....

Temple of Mate Shree Jogeshwari, our family deity. Evry year during Nav Ratri we visit to offer prayers. Due to pandemic last two years missed out.

Very nice place to visit.. Peaceful ☮️

Wish government can pay more attention and preserve such heritage Beside address shown is wrong it's in "EAST" side Near Maharaj Buwan Or jogeshwari Gufa

The place is mostly known as Shiva God temple. Caves give another feeling and I have visited this place during Shivaratri and it's totally crowded. And during Shivratri you will find Mela where you can purchase items as you wish.

An beautiful blending of ancient Indian history and mythology. Those are untouched by thugs throughout the era, this cave is one of them.

It's an amazing place everybody should visit both of the caves!

Jogeshwari caves are ancient buddhist structure carved around 1500 years ago. They are located in the middle of slum dwellings with an entrance from the busy street. No entry fees. Closing time 7:00 evening. You can also go to Mahakali caves if you liked visiting this one.

Take yourself back in time. In the hustle and bustle of the Mumbai city give yourself a lesson of history.

Beautiful Buddhist caves but you can find new Hindu temple made in the caves

It's ancient place with historical and great value. Government must take good care and preserve harmony of such place

Nice Caves with Pilgrims and A Small Type of Pond

Nice place but need to be maintained in a better way.

If u want to escape from the crowded city and find urself some peace, then this place will guarantee you that. Cooler place and apt for meditation with historical architectures surrounding you...

Jogeshwari Mata - Jogeshwari place in Mumbai is named because of Goddess Jogeshwari Mata is located in Jogeshwari Caves 6th AD Caves.

Good

Beautiful place

Yet to explore

I had visited once earlier during monsoons, it is quite dark inside but the place inside is still good This time however, the person inside (probably caretaker of the Mandir inside) had kept closed the entry to the caves on Sunday afternoon until 4.30pm. We reached at 2 pm and we're denied entry. Why on a Sunday when tourists visit you keep caves closed? Are they allowed to keep the gate closed? Why are they denying entry on a weekend to tourists? Also the government is sleeping. All the encroachments and slums in the surrounding are severely affecting this protected monument.

This place is located in the eastern part of Jogeshwari, Mumbai This place is easily accessible from Jogeshwari, Goregaon & Andheri Railway Stations Nearest Railway Stations are Jogeshwari & Goregaon compared to Andheri Railway Station

It's an ok small caves with a shivling temple and huge Ganesha idol Saw some students studying there

(Translated by Google) Sabse acchi gufa gain yeh aur 2000 salon se bhi poorani gufa hain. Iss ki khas baat yeh hain ki bhar chahe kitni bhi garmi ho gufa main garmi hogi nahi iss ki guarantee main deta hoon. Main cosmologist logon she request karunga ki aap aahe resarch kariye duniya ko isski history bataye. (Original) Sabse acchi gufa gain yeh aur 2000 salon se bhi poorani gufa hain. Iss ki khas baat yeh hain ki bhar chahe kitni bhi garmi ho gufa main garmi hogi nahi iss ki guarantee main deta hoon. Main cosmologist logon she request karunga ki aap aahe resarch kariye duniya ko isski history bataye.

(Translated by Google) Goregoen (Original) Goregoen

It is a historical place in mumbai. Mandir of lord shiva is situated in this cave . People are coming heare in large amount during mahashivratri festival. This cave is very long around 3 km . This cave is conectad to mahakali cave internally . This is a good historical place to visit This place is well contacted to Western express highway and jvlr road

Once you can travel here . Its a history. Nice place

This place totally neglected by archiologic dept. And has been a place hide n illegally occupied and activities by wasted interested goons. visit at your risk...most of these caved has being shelter for yearsof goons. The local corporator n government should make its TOURIST ATTRACTIONS while implementing various fun frolics activities.. before that it must make it free from encroachment

Nice and decent place though not maintained properly by administration

So good in my life I have got so many things from Jogeshwari caves

Nice Historic cave to visit, a bit mythological place than a tourist place. Outside area of the Cave is fully occupied with the concrete constructions of the people residing there.

The caves belongs to the hidimba.it is of mahabharat times.there are total five gods and main is jogeshwari goddess.The caves are historical and in the between the livings of the people.many visitors come here and have a great cooling atmoshphere inside the caves.

This is a Temple, Not a place for visit

Very nice Historical

Dark and abandoned place.

Nice place

Amazing and spiritual place. Very crowded in Mahashivratri

Awesome place to medicated and study alone

Caves

Could have been maintained much better. Prehistoric monument but in a mess.

Nice place 👍

It's my favourite place Jogeshwari.

fabulous

It's a lovely great Ancient Spot located in Mumbai ☺️

Not that much to see here except the Hindu temple inside cave

Very historical place

This are Buddhist caves

What a marvel.

Is it currently open ?

This place is very relax very chil

Very peaceful place

Great place to visit

It was good and peaceful