Jabreshwar Mahadev Mandir
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| Jabreshwar Mahadev Mandir | |
|---|---|
जब्रेश्वर महादेव मंदिर | |
 View of Jabreshwar Mahadev Mandir | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Mumbai |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Banganga, Walkeshwar |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
 Interactive map of Jabreshwar Mahadev Mandir | |
| Coordinates | 18°56′41″N 72°47′39″E / 18.9446856°N 72.7941445°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | North Indian |
| Style | Nagara Style |
| Founder | Nathubhai Ramdas |
| Established | 1840 |
Jabreshwar Mahadev Mandir (Marathi: जब्रेश्वर महादेव मंदिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Mumbai. It is also written as Jabreshwar Mahadeo Temple. It is located at the legendary Banganga tank in the Walkeshwar area of the Malabar Hill residencial in the city of Mumbai.[1][2] It was built in the North Indian Nagara style having elegant shikhara that rises above the garbagriha of the temple.[3] It was built in the 19th century by Nathubhai Ramdas.
According to the inscription board installed at the temple, it was built forcefully. The indic term used for forcefully is Jabardasti. The name of the temple is derived from the Indic term Jabardasti.
