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Finding peace in Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar?
theres a quiet little hanuman temple tucked behind the market near the station, most people miss it cause the entrance is just a narrow alley. i used to sit there for 10 mins between meetings and it was surprisingly peaceful even with the trains rumbling nearby. also if you walk towards the rani laxmi bai maidan, theres a shaded patch under a banyan tree where some old guys play chess, they dont bother you if you just sit and watch
Honestly, finding quiet in Mumbai is a bit of a quest, even in a suburb like Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar. It's not exactly known for its serene spaces. But, try exploring the smaller lanes and residential areas away from the main roads. You might stumble upon a quiet temple or a local garden tucked away. Failing that, even just finding a bench in a less crowded park and closing your eyes for a few minutes can make a difference. It's less about specific locations and more about actively seeking out the quieter pockets within the bustling energy. Good luck with your work trip!
That's really helpful, thanks! I hadn't thought about just seeking out the quieter side streets. I'm usually drawn to the busier areas, ironically. A quiet temple sounds ideal, actually. I appreciate the practical suggestions, even the "bench in a park" idea, sometimes the simplest things are best. I'll definitely try that approach.
try the siddhivinayak temple on the main road, it's small and usually not packed during weekday afternoons. there's also a little garden near the municipal school on 90 feet road, most people walk past it without noticing. if you're ok with a short walk, the cemetery off telang road is dead silent and has some old trees that give good shade. just don't go after 6pm cause it gets sketchy
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.