Sion East Mysteries?

Question

I'm heading to Sion East next week, staying with a relative. They keep mentioning this "secret" pathway behind the old textile mill, supposedly it leads to a hidden Shiva temple, but everyone's vague about it. Apparently, it's only used by locals and vanishes if you're not "meant" to find it. Sounds bonkers, I know. Any truth to this Sion East legend? Or is it just an old wives' tale? I really wanna find this temple, though...

antoniebirke · Answer

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.

marlisruss · Answer

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.

fraukekettler · Answer

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.

Neu aus Mumbai