Global Vipassana Pagoda, Gorai Mumbai
About
The world's largest stone dome built without supporting pillars, the Global Vipassana Pagoda is a meditation dome inspired by Myanmar's Shwedagon Pagoda. It houses bone relics of Lord Buddha.
Basic Information
Timings
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Place Type
Religious
How to Reach
Ferry from Gorai Creek. Auto from Borivali station to Gorai jetty.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Kandivali West (3.2 km away) on the Line 2A.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Global Vipassana Pagoda, Gorai
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Global Vipassana Pagoda, Gorai
No local train stations found within 3 km.
History
Built between 2000-2009 under the guidance of S.N. Goenka, the pagoda was constructed to spread the teachings of Vipassana meditation. It was designed by architect A.R. Patel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The dome is 96.12 meters in diameter - the world's largest unsupported dome
It can seat 8,000 meditators simultaneously
The pagoda houses genuine bone relics of Lord Buddha
The ferry ride from Gorai is scenic
Silence is maintained inside the dome
Carry sun protection - the grounds are open
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