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Brahma Kund

About Brahma Kund

Mumbai is such a vast city that even those who have been staying here for decades aren’t aware about some of its delightful spots. One such place is a pond in Juhu called Brahma Kund. For some reason, this place is unknown to almost everyone I know. It’s strange how hardly anyone from my circles has ever noticed it.

Brahma Kund is situated in the lane opposite to the Iskcon or Hare Rama Hare Krishna temple. It appears suddenly on the left side of the lane. Its appearance is like a miniature Banganga, which is situated long way away from here in Walkeshwar (see pictures HERE). It is five feet deep and 12 X 12 feet in dimension.

There are footsteps to descend into the pond where the water is still. It has a number of tortoises and fishes. Smart spots are inscribed to place diyas. There are a couple of temples situated inside its vicinity. One looks like a Shivalinga and the other is not known.

This is because, unfortunately, one is not allowed to go inside the premises. This has been the case ever since I spotted the pond for the first time in 2012. Not sure till what period were people allowed inside. This is the sad part. I guess there might be some logical reason behind this.

But one can experience extreme peace even by peeping into the pond from the outside. Thankfully, my work involves visiting this place often. So, I recharge myself by stopping by this pond each time. There are times when I reach few minutes early just to make sure I spend some time here.

Brahma Kund in Juhu, Mumbai, is a historic stepwell built in 1895 by Raghunath Rane. It’s believed that Lord Brahma bathed an infant Lord Krishna at this spot, making it a sacred site. The stepwell is surrounded by temples, including a Maruti Mandir and a statue of Mirchi Baba. Interestingly, the water tank is home to various aquatic species, including exotic turtles. ¹ ² ³

The area has a rich history, with Juhu being an old village surrounded by water on all sides. The fisherfolk community considers Raghunath Rane a prominent figure in Juhu’s development.

Source : roadtodivinity