Jogeshwari (Pronunciation: ͡ʒoɡeːʃʋəɾiː is a suburb located in the western part of

Mumbai Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12 ...

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. It is notable for its caves - 'Jogeshwari Caves', particularly one containing a shrine of the

Hindu Hindus (; ; also known as Sanātanīs) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism, also known by its endonym Sanātana Dharma. Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pp. 35–37 Historically, the term has also be ...

Goddess Jogeshwari, Lord Shiva and the deity Hanuman. One of the oldest and biggest Hindu cave temples built in approximately 5th century. It belongs to the K/E Ward of Mumbai.

Jogeshwari railway station Jogeshwari (station code: JOS) is a railway station in the Jogeshwari suburb of Mumbai Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the fi ...

along with the Jogeshwari East metro station serves Jogeshwari. Majas Bus depot which is one of the biggest and important 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. It is one of the major, important roads in western Mumbai.

Education

Ismail Yusuf College Ismail Yusuf College, is the fourth oldest college of Mumbai, India. ''"I Y college"'', as it is popularly known, is managed by Government of Maharashtra. It is the oldest college in North Mumbai. It was established in 1930 with a large donati ...

of Arts, Science and Commerce, Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai.

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