“A child’s laughter echoed near the Ram panchayat mandir once,” an old woman whispered, her eyes twinkling. “It was during the Ram Navami Mahotsav, the biggest festival here at the Ram panchayat mandir.” The Ram panchayat mandir in Mumbai stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of faith. Initially, the land was acquired to support the GSB society in Wadala. A building was constructed and opened in 1955. It served as a hub for cultural and social activities. The Ram panchayat mandir itself, housing the idols of Shree Ram, Shree Lakshman, and Sitadevi, was consecrated on February 7, 1965. A curious tale surrounds the Hanuman Murti, typically present in Ram temples. Across the road from the Ram panchayat mandir stood an ancient Hanuman temple. It was believed Hanuman was content facing his Lord, Shree Ram, eliminating the need for another statue within the Ram panchayat mandir. The existing Hanuman statue remained in Partagali. The Ram panchayat mandir is not just a place of worship. It is a vibrant center of community life. Programs for students and the elderly are conducted here, weaving the temple into the fabric of society.
Arya Samaj Mandir
Did Swami Dayananda Saraswati foresee the bustling metropolis that would surround the Arya Samaj Mandir? Here in the Fort area