Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Shinde Inspects Badrinath Temple Replica Ahead of Navratri
A big Navratri celebration is being prepared in Thane.
This year, organizers are building a replica of the Badrinath Temple.
The festival is being held for the 48th time.
It was founded by Anand Dighe.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited to see how the preparations were going.
He gave instructions about completing the work and keeping it safe.
Art director Aman Vidhate and his team designed the display.
Other officials, party leaders, and volunteers were also there.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inspected a festival display in Thane ahead of Shardiya Navratri.
The Shri Jai Ambe Mata Navratrotsav Mandal is preparing a replica of Uttarakhand’s Badrinath Temple.
The festival, founded by the late Anand Dighe, is entering its 48th year.
Art director Aman Vidhate and his team designed the temple replica.
Shinde reviewed the work and gave directions concerning execution and safety; several local officials and Shiv Sena leaders attended.
- Who
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inspected preparations by the Shri Jai Ambe Mata Navratrotsav Mandal.
- What
- He reviewed a festival display featuring a replica of Badrinath Temple and gave directions on execution and safety.
- When
- Ahead of Shardiya Navratri, which the article says starts tomorrow; the festival is entering its 48th year.
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To review the ongoing festival setup and help ensure smooth execution and safety.
- Festival
- Shardiya Navratri celebration organized by Shri Jai Ambe Mata Navratrotsav Mandal
- Festival year
- 48th year
- Main display
- A replica of Badrinath Temple
- Designer
- Art director Aman Vidhate and his team
- Founder
- The late Anand Dighe
- Inspection
- Eknath Shinde reviewed progress and gave directions on execution and safety
- Location
- Thane