Navi Mumbai: On the Foundation Day of Murba Mahaganapati Temple, devotees to get a larger passenger boat and life jackets for safer sea travel. Aimed at ensuring the safety of devotees, the facilities would be provided to the devotees. Located in the sea off the coast of Morave at Ulwe node, Murba Mahaganapati Temple is mostly visited by the Agri Koli Community.
The initiative has been spearheaded by Mahendrasheth Gharat, a devout follower of Lord Ganesha and Raigad President of Congress. “After witnessing the risks associated with the boat journey to the temple, I decided to make this decision,” Gharat said.
Gharat, who also visited Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak Temple on the occasion of Sankashti Chaturthi and made a special trip to the mid-sea Murba Mahaganapati temple, which has recently gained popularity among devotees from Panvel, Thane, Bhiwandi, Murbad, and Navi Mumbai.
About The Temple
The temple, constructed by local youth of Morave, can only be accessed by boat. However, the existing small boats often become overcrowded, posing a risk to passengers. A recent incident where a boat tilted slightly caused panic among devotees and highlighted the urgent need for improved safety measures.
Taking note of the situation, Gharat promised to arrange for life jackets and a safer, larger passenger boat for the convenience of devotees. Both the safety equipment and the new boat will be inaugurated on the temple’s annual foundation day celebration on May 29.
