Bhajan Samaj Temple (ShriRam Mandir) Ghatkopar East, Regd 1971 — Attraction in Mumbai

A Sacred Encounter: My Temple Experience

As I stepped onto the temple grounds, a profound silence embraced me. The world outside—filled with its hurried footsteps and restless voices—seemed to fade away, replaced by the gentle rustling of leaves and the distant chime of bells. The scent of incense lingered in the air, wrapping around me like an unseen blessing.

Inside the temple, the golden glow of lamps illuminated the deities, their serene faces reflecting a wisdom beyond time. Devotees knelt in quiet prayer, their whispers merging with the rhythmic chants that echoed through the hall. I closed my eyes and felt the vibrations of those sacred sounds ripple through me, grounding me in the present yet lifting me beyond it.

Kneeling before the altar, I let go of the burdens I had carried here—worries, doubts, unanswered questions. In that moment, the weight of the world seemed lighter. I did not ask for miracles, only clarity. And in the stillness, I found something even greater: a sense of peace.

As I stepped back into the world outside, the experience stayed with me—not as a memory, but as a quiet presence in my heart. The temple had given me more than just a visit; it had gifted me a moment of connection, both with the divine and...

My visit to this temple left me in awe and peace. I am told the temple is almost 6 decades old and has been developed over a period of time. It started with a deity and then led to the others. What immediately strikes you is the way they have tried to maintain a similarity in the look and feel of the place. Most places land up looking very disjointed due to varied styles over a period of time. Not this temple. The deities are lined up in a sequence, making it easy for a person to do all the darshan. There is Ganesh, Ramji, 9 Grahas, etc, all under one roof with a very typical temple architecture associated with South India. There is a small stage, an auditorium also which is housed in the complex. There is an administrative office, too. You feel welcome and not rushed at all and can sit and be one with God as long as you like. Their timings are from 5.30am to 10.30am in the morning and 5.30pm to 9pm. Prasadam is freshly prepared and given to every visitor. Right at the entrance itself is a shoe rack to keep the footwear in order to maintain the sanctity of the place. There is a flower vendor housed there, too, so all you need to do is go with bhakti in your heart and come back energised with loads of...

A Multi temple complex in Ghatkopar East on 90ft Road in Garodia Nagar, well managed by Bhajan Samaj and favoured by South Indian community. As you enter from main gate, main entrance is right front with a wide open area in between. Pooja material stall is on right hand side. On left Bhajan Samaj Hall is there for occasional events and religious gathering. Primarily two main temple areas, front right area house Raja Ganapati, Shiv, Navagraha, Hanuman etc Temples. Left Temple area is having Ram temple, Goddess's and Guruvayur temple.

There is counter where you can buy Rs 25 Archana receipt, for priest assisted small prayer at any of God.

Overall very well maintained Temple complex, not very crowded on normal days. Would...