The Walkeshwar temple is situated on Walkeshwar Road, close to Malabar Hill. Legend states that Ram and Lakshman arrived here in search of Sita. Ram’s vow to worship the Shivalingam required Lakshman to bring the lingam daily from Banares. When Lakshman was late one day, Ram fashioned a lingam from Waluk (sand). The temple thus become known as Waluka Eshwar or Walkeshwar.

Walkeshwar temple is also known as Baan Ganga temple. The temple is situated at the highest point of the city, and close to the temple, lies the Banganga Tank. The temple is generally busy every month only during the full moon, and at Amavasya (new moon).