Jogeshwari
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Jogeshwari | |
|---|---|
Locality | |
 Jogeshwari Caves entrance | |
  Jogeshwari | |
| Coordinates: 19°07′N 72°51′E / 19.12°N 72.85°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Mumbai Suburban |
| City | Mumbai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 400047 (West), 400060 (East), 400102 (West) |
| Vehicle registration | MH-02 |
Jogeshwari (Pronunciation: [d͡ʒoɡeːʃʋəɾiː]) is a suburb located in the western part of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is notable for Jogeshwari Caves - one of the oldest and biggest Hindu cave temples, built in approximately 5th century - particularly one containing a shrine of the Hinduism deities Jogeshwari, Shiva and Hanuman. It belongs to the K/E Ward of Mumbai.[1]
Jogeshwari railway station and Jogeshwari East metro station serve Jogeshwari. Majas Bus Depot is also situated in Jogeshwari.
The Jogeshwari–Vikhroli Link Road connects Jogeshwari, a western suburb of Mumbai, with Vikhroli, an eastern suburb. This road typically experiences traffic jams during peak hours but has improved access and connectivity between the city's suburbs. For healthcare a public governed HBT trauma hospital is located near the Western express highway. [2]