Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple Plans Major Expansion with 100 Crore Property Purchase
The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, is set to acquire the neighboring three-storey Ram Mansion for 100 crore to expand its operations and enhance infrastructure. Talks are also underway with the adjacent Siddhivinayak Cooperative Housing Society.
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A real estate broker operating in Prabhadevi explained that Ram Mansion was built after an old chawl was demolished many years ago. 'The houses are small 1 BHK apartments mostly rented out to tenants. The owner lives on the top floor,' he added. There are 20 flats in this building.
Ram Mansion is reportedly located on a private plot that measures 708 sq m, while the Siddhivinayak society, whose gate is right beside the temple, is built on trust land. Temple authorities have said that the wider space measuring 1,800 sq m, derived from acquiring both these societies, will facilitate a darshan queue complex much like the one in the Shirdi Sai Baba temple.
The future plan includes a prasad room, toilets, and changing rooms for worshipers. At present, queues spill out into the main road behind the barricades, and people have no access to lavatories. Reports indicate that the public notice about the acquisition of Ram Mansion states that its managing committee has assured the trust that the plot will be free of encumbrance.
Trust chairman Sada Sarvankar told mediapersons that the Rs 100 crore the trust is paying to the residents of Ram Mansion for the plot is nearly twice the market rate. The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust is controlled by the state law and judiciary department, which has cleared this proposal. The temple offers medical facilities, educational assistance, and runs a library as part of its charitable and social activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust acquiring the Ram Mansion?
The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust is acquiring the Ram Mansion to expand its operations and enhance infrastructure, including setting up a darshan queue complex, prasad room, toilets, and changing rooms for worshipers.
How much is the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust paying for Ram Mansion?
The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust is paying Rs 100 crore for the Ram Mansion, which is nearly twice the market rate.
What are the current facilities and issues at the Siddhivinayak Temple?
Currently, the temple has long queues spilling out into the main road and lacks access to lavatories for visitors. The expansion plans aim to address these issues by providing better facilities.
Who controls the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust?
The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust is controlled by the state law and judiciary department, which has approved the acquisition proposal.
What other charitable activities does the Siddhivinayak Temple offer?
The Siddhivinayak Temple offers medical facilities, educational assistance, and runs a library as part of its charitable and social activities.
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