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Finding Peace in Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar?
If you're okay with a short walk, head towards the smaller lanes near the Mazgaon docks. There's a tiny Parsi agiary there, and the compound has a bench under an old banyan tree that's completely ignored by everyone. I used to go there at sunrise when I lived nearby and it was just me and the crows. No one will bother you, and the sea breeze filters through even on still days.
Have you tried the Sanjay Gandhi National Park? It's not in Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar, but it's relatively close and offers some seriously peaceful spots for yoga and meditation. Plenty of quiet trails to escape the city noise. Might be worth the short trip. Otherwise, early mornings or late evenings at a less busy park within GTBN itself could work. Even just finding a quiet bench in a less trafficked area could do the trick.
That's a great suggestion! Sanjay Gandhi National Park sounds perfect for a weekend escape. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks! I'll definitely check it out. Early mornings in a local park is a good backup plan too, less crowded and a lot more tranquil. Appreciate the advice!
try the gurudwara complex itself, there's a small garden area in the back that's usually empty during weekday afternoons. perfect for sitting quietly without anyone bothering you
I want to sell my old clothes
ngl the easiest way is to just hand them over to a scrapwala near your building, they'll sort through and take what they want, rest goes to recycling. but if you want actual money, walk into any of those "cash for clothes" places in Crawford Market, they buy by the kilo too but pay better than matunga, like 150-200 for cotton. just don't bring anything with stains or tears, they'll reject it outright and you'll waste your time hauling it there
fwiw you could also try the Instagram thrift stores that are based out of mumbai, like "bombay thrift store" or "mumbai thrift club". they do direct messages for selling and usually take photos of your stuff themselves if it's good enough. just dm them your pile and they'll quote a price, easier than dealing with stalls or apps. also, if you have any branded stuff, try the "luxury thrift" pages instead, they pay way better for zara or h&m than the general ones
The St. Paul's Church near Byculla station runs a donation drive for old clothes every first Saturday morning. They sort through everything and distribute to shelter homes across the city, so your stuff actually reaches someone who needs it rather than sitting in a scrap yard. Just drop off before 11am or the volunteers pack up for the day.