Prabhadevi (Pronunciation: ɾəbʱaːd̪eʋiː is a small up-scale southern neighbourhood of

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, situated between

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to the north,

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to the south and the

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to the west. The area derives its name from the 300 year old Prabhavati temple located in the locality. Prabhadevi starts at Sayani Road Junction and ends at Babasaheb Worlikar Chowk.

Landmarks

Prabhadevi is largely a residential area, consisting mostly of newly built apartments and high rises. One of Prabhadevi's most important landmark is Siddhivinayak Temple, which attracts thousands of devotees every day, Tuesday being the main day of prayer. Siddhivinayak Temple (Wednesday 10-12-2008)

Siddhivinayak Temple (Wednesday 10-12-2008)

Transportation

Numerous BEST buses ply in the Prabhadevi region. Prabadhevi is not directly served by the local train; the nearest station is Prabhadevi on the Western line and Parel on the Central line; which was previously known as Parel-Elphinston Road railway station.

Notable residents

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Neighbourhoods in Mumbai {{Mumbai-geo-stub

Landmarks

Transportation

Notable residents

See also

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