Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Tembhi Naka Navratri Marks 48 Years With Badrinath Replica
Tembhi Naka in Thane is preparing for its Navratri festival in 2026.
The celebration began in 1978 and is now marking 48 years.
Its central figure is the Goddess Durgeshwari.
This year, organizers have built a large temporary replica of the Badrinath Temple.
It is 71 feet tall and was made by a team of 350 artisans.
The festival lasts for nine days and includes prayers, rituals and devotional music.
Devotees are expected to come from Thane and other places.
The article says the event is being carried forward under the guidance of Eknath Shinde.
The Tembhi Naka Durgeshwari Navratri celebration, established in 1978, marks its 48th year in 2026.
Preparations were in their final stages as of October 8, 2026, for the nine-day festival in Thane.
This year’s main attraction is a temporary replica of Uttarakhand’s Badrinath Temple, measuring 71 feet high, 100 feet wide and 110 feet long.
A team of 350 artisans worked for two and a half months on the structure, including 21 days on site, under art director Aman Vidhate.
The festival features rituals and devotional music, and is expected to draw devotees from Thane, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and elsewhere.
- Who
- Organizers of Tembhi Naka’s Durgeshwari Navratri, with guidance from Eknath Shinde.
- What
- The 48th annual Navratri celebration, featuring a temporary Badrinath Temple replica.
- When
- Preparations were in their final stages on October 8, 2026; the celebration is described as lasting nine days.
- Where
- Tembhi Naka, Thane, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To celebrate Navratri and continue the public festival established by Dharmavir Anand Dighe Saheb in 1978.
- Festival anniversary
- 48 years in 2026
- Established
- 1978
- Location
- Tembhi Naka, Thane
- Temple replica dimensions
- 71 feet high, 100 feet wide and 110 feet long
- Structural pillars
- 51
- Artisan team
- 350 artisans
- Construction period
- Two and a half months, including 21 days on site