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Mumbai: Peaceful darshans at Dadar's Siddhivinayak Temple from now
Updated On: 05 January, 2024 04:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
Following this paper’s exposé, all illegal stalls demolished, as trust promises enough space, amenities and toilets for the devotees at Mumbai’s most famous temple
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Stalls outside the temple were demolished by the BMC on Thursday. Pic/Anurag Ahire
Following mid-day’s reports, the BMC has swiftly removed illegal hawkers both inside and outside Siddhivinayak temple, demolishing their stalls on Thursday. The investigation by mid-day had revealed how these hawkers exploited devotees, offering VVIP darshan of Lord Ganesha for a hefty price. The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple Trust (SSGTT) took action after mid-day highlighted the issue, ensuring a hassle-free experience for devotees inside the temple. Plans are underway to build public toilets and organise proper queues, enhancing facilities for visitors.
This paper highlighted the plight of hundreds of thousands of devotees who gathered at Siddhivinayak temple on October 2, during Vighnaharta Sankashti Chaturthi, seeking the darshan of Lord Ganesh. Agents promised VVIP darshan in just “2-3 minutes” for Rs 3,000. Reporters, posing as devotees, visited the temple and caught several agents on camera offering easy access for Rs 2,000, promising a chance to touch the Ganesh idol.
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