Kwan Tai Shek Temple

Kwan Tai Shek Temple is a Chinese place of worship in Mumbai housed in a three-story wooden structure with red balconies and traditional lanterns. The building contains shrines dedicated to General Kwan Tai Kon and Guan Yin, each reflecting the temple's religious purpose.

Chinese immigrants established this place in 1919 during British colonial rule, when Cantonese workers settled in Mumbai's port area. The founding reflected the growing presence of the East India Company in the region.

This place serves as a gathering point for Mumbai's Chinese community, where members maintain their traditions through regular ceremonies and seasonal celebrations. The community uses this space to keep their religious practices and cultural identity alive.

This place is accessible during daytime hours and welcomes quiet exploration. Visitors arriving on Sunday afternoons can meet the temple keeper and learn more about Chinese religious practices.

This place uses Moon Blocks, called Jiaobei, that visitors use to receive answers from the deity Kuan Kung by interpreting how the blocks fall on the ground. This ancient practice gives visitors direct experience with traditional Chinese divination methods.

Location: Zone 1

Location: Mumbai

GPS coordinates: 18.96605,72.84677

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:29