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Sion East Mysteries?
The "secret" temple thing is a bit overblown. There's a small Shiva shrine behind the mill, right off the narrow lane that runs parallel to Sion Trombay Road, but it's not hidden so much as unmarked. The entrance is through a gap between a hardware store and a chai stall, and you'll know you're close when you see the old banyan tree with the red threads tied around it.
I'd skip the dramatic "vanishing pathway" narrative and just go during the morning aarti around 7 am. That's when the locals actually go there, and the priest is usually around to unlock the main gate. It's a nice little spot, but don't expect anything grand it's just a quiet place people stop at on their way to the station.
Hah, the Sion East whispers! I've heard that one before. It's definitely not vanishing but finding that pathway is like a real-life Where's Waldo. It's tucked away, super discreet, and honestly, probably not as mystical as your relative makes it out to be. Think overgrown, maybe a bit dodgy, definitely not well-maintained. The Shiva temple part? Could be true, could be embellishment, Mumbai's got tons of small, local temples.
Your best bet is to just wander around that area behind the mill, paying close attention to any less-obvious alleys or paths. Maybe ask around subtly, not to locals who definitely know about it but some shopkeeper or somebody who might point you in a vaguely helpful direction. Don't expect a sign though. Good luck with your urban exploration! Let us know if you find it...and if it's actually worth the hype.
Wow, thanks! That's actually super helpful, the "Where's Waldo" comparison is spot on. Overgrown and dodgy definitely fits the vague description I got. My relative is very into the mystical, so embellishment is highly likely. The mill behind thing is a great starting point, I hadn't thought of focusing on that area. Subtlety is key, I'll avoid interrogating anyone directly, haha. I'll definitely report back, hopefully with some photos! Fingers crossed it's at least mildly interesting...
honestly that whole area behind the old mill is a maze of little lanes and dead ends, i grew up nearby. there's a small temple tucked in there but its not secret, just hard to spot cause it's sandwiched between two buildings. you'll prob find it if you look for an old peepal tree and some red flags.
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.