Walkeshwar Mandir, is one of the Mumbai's ancient Hindu sites, dedicated to Walkeshwar (Lord Shiva) or Sand-lord. According to the great epic Ramayana, it is believed that Rama paused here during his journey south to rescue Sita from the clutches of the evil Ravana, and created a lingam out of sand to worship Shiva.

With the passing of time, the Walkeshwar, or "Sand-Lord" shrine, became one of the western Indian coast's most important religious centres, venerated even by the marauding Malabar pirates who menaced the islands. The present temple was erected in 1715 after the original had been destroyed by the Portuguese, is unremarkable and best bypassed in favor of the more impressive Banganga Tank below it. Hemmed in by a towering wall of apartment blocks, the spring that feeds the tank is believed to have been created by an arrow fired from Rama's own fabled bow. Today it is a minor pilgrimage site, which is busy only on full moon and on 'Amavasya' (no moon) days of the month.

Nearest Station: Charni Road (Western Railway). Visitors can easily access the temple by buses run by BEST.

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