(BEFORE) If you are first timer to this garden, Kindly note that people and auto drivers do not know this garden with name ‘Nirvana’. Many call it BMC Garden of Powai as it is maintained by Municipal Corporation and the Entry Gate do not have the name ‘Nirvana Park’ on board, Instead it has just written ‘Maintained by Municipal Corporation of Mumbai’.
(NOW) : The main entry gate boards displays in Marathi “Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Udhyan” and on a side lollipop display it says “Maintained by MCGM”
Living up to the name, ‘Nirvana’ which means a transcendent mind state with blissful feeling where a person feel extreme peaceful, calmed soul and as in Buddhism it means ‘Release from all Karma and Cycles of births’. It is one of the best gardens and parks on Mumbai. Actually a blessing inside Hiranandani Powai known for classy residency with beautiful skylines with one of the best lifestyles. Talking about Nirvana Park attractions, The 4 acres of natures beauty is an artificially developed garden near Central Avenue which now has tall trees which gives ample shade to whole...
Read moreI personally believe something very sad is happening to this garden. Actually this was a private garden earlier to which BMC has taken over after a long struggle. This might seem like a good news for me as general public (as it is now open for all and I come here for morning exercise) but maintenance of the garden is heavily being compromised. The condition of the garden is declining day by day (Jointly due to us the public and the management staff).
The love and care behind designing the garden is easily reflected form the plants species selection to their placement, form pebbles and the stones used to the fish pound and the structures around it. But the current management is maintaining it very poorly and carelessly. They are not even watering the plants regularly. Most of the plants are dieing and they are and will be replaced by any random plants which will spoil all its look and aesthetic. The pond water is also getting dirty. The concrete structures are also breaking
The common public holds the responsibility of degrading of...
Read moreOne an beautiful park but lack maintenance and civic sense among the people. The water not maintained so it's not good the fish 🐠 Hygin, Koi pond water quality is crucial for the health and well-being for the fish. Key parameters to monitor include pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, general hardness (GH), and carbonate hardness (KH). Maintaining optimal levels for these parameters, along with proper filtration and aeration, is essential for a thriving koi pond. But unfortunately Their is No one to take care of all this necessity and maintenance of the pond. Meanwhile visitor are very uncivilized and lack civics sense for throwing waste and plastic all over the place lettering onto a one of the beautiful location in city. Just because it's free doesn't mean you should be careless and through trash even tho snack and food ,plastic bottle as well as food rappers are banned still some people arrogantly sneak food& snacks inside and also throw it on the same place to show how...
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