This Hidden Japanese Temple In Mumbai Is The Reason Why The City Will Never Cease To Amaze Us It's surprising, how your think you know your Mumbai,then you just do not. This happened to us when we saw the Nipponzan Myohoji, a Japanese Buddhist temple that in the middle of the city. The temple is directly opposite to the Podar Hospital and is locate d at a place where Buddhist community resides. And perhaps, it did not gather much of t he city’s attention because of the constant moving traffic at its location in Worli. The temple, built in 1956, does not really seem as old when you enter it. The vibe there is serene, and one of the caretakers immediately offers you a seat in front of the shrine of Buddha. It is mainly taken care of by its resident monk Bhikshu T Morita. While entering the temple, the carving on marble greets the visitors. They inform that this temple is run by Seth Raja Baldeo Das Birla’s family. A prophecy is spoken about when one asks ...