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.

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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.

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l lenore · 5mo · OP

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...

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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.

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have u tried the chor bazaar route? not for selling to shops but the friday morning flea guys near mumbadevi, some of them buy vintage/retro pieces outright and pay better than the bale walas if ur stuff has any character. got 800 for a bunch of old levi's and band tees there. thing is u gotta go early like 6am and know how to hold ur ground, they smell desperation instantly

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one thing nobody mentioned, watch out for the weight vs piece thing. kabadiwalas and bale buyers pay by kilo so heavy stuff like denim and woolens actually earn more than fancy light stuff. i cleared a whole bag of old jeans to a guy in Malad for way better than what my branded shirts fetched. also wash everything before u show it, sounds obvious but dusty clothes get lowballed on sight.

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honestly the timing matters more than the platform. end of month is when people get salary and actually buy, so list ur stuff around the 1st or 2nd. also post pics in natural light near a window, not on ur bed with flash, makes a huge difference on OLX and insta thrift pages. i've flipped a lot of my old stuff this way and the same kurta that got ignored at 300 sold for 500 when i relisted it properly.

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