Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple Mumbai

NIPPONZAN MYOHOJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

God

Nipponzan Myohoji, a Japanese temple built as a testament of respect shared between two great nations with a glowing Buddhist culture and started as a Japanese Buddhist monastery. 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.

Interesting Facts

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.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - March to May (39°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (34°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
MSRTC Mumbai Central	4.4 KM	1800-22-1250
Mahim Junction	6.5 KM	139
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport	13.5 KM	022-66851010

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Mahim Junction	6.5 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport	13.5 KM	022-66851010

Architecture

The structure of the temple is beautiful, with its praying area out in front. Find big, bold Buddhist inscription on the main door. The main hall is where everyone gathers to pray, with two wooden drums in the corner. The walls adorn paintings on Buddha’s life and a six and a half feet marble statue of Buddha in one of the smaller rooms. In 1956, Temple had architectural changes with a more elaborate praying area, the temple till date stands true to its ancestors. The temple follows the order of Nicherin Buddhism and the main prayer of this school is ‘Na Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo’, a chant for peace.

Religious Significance

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. Later, during the time of Independence, a Japanese monk visited India between 1931-1938 along with his disciples. He became an active part of the freedom struggle. During this time, the monk, Nichidatsu Fuji Guruji met Mahatma Gandhi who was also greatly influenced by Fuji Guruji’s thoughts. And that is how this temple originated - Fuji Guruji founded it in Mumbai in order to spread peace in the city and country. As a form of gratitude to Guruji, a philanthropist built this temple that was funded by Raja Baldeo Das Birla. The temple officially opened for people in 1956.

History

Dates back to 1931, when it was built by a traveling Japanese monk, Nichidatsu Fujii, who was visiting India trying to follow the prophecy of the 13th century. In 1956, the temple changed and had a makeover.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:30 AM - 12:30 PM	03:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757