{
  "id": 15211671,
  "title": "Garbage Bin Near Mumbadevi Temple Leaves Devotees And Traders Troubled By Foul Smell During Navratri; Locals Demand BMC Action",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/garbage-bin-near-mumbadevi-temple-leaves-devotees-and-traders",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T13:21:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/garbage-bin-near-mumbadevi-temple-leaves-devotees-and-traders-troubled-by-foul-smell-during-navratri-locals-demand-bmc-action"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbadevi Temple, Mumbai's presiding deity, faces foul odour and sanitation issues due to a large municipal garbage bin nearby. Located in Dagina Bazaar, the bin has become problematic for devotees and traders during the busy Navratri festival. The garbage bin, situated close to the temple, has raised concerns over cleanliness and civic management in the bustling commercial and religious area. The garbage bin, located in close proximity to the temple, has become a persistent issue that affects both businesses and visitors. Despite repeated complaints, the problem remains unresolved, sparking questions about the civic administration's responsiveness to sanitation concerns around a revered religious site. The unhygienic conditions and foul smell have not only led to discomfort for devotees but also raised public health concerns. Food distribution to devotees becomes challenging due to the unhygienic environment near the temple, causing inconvenience to those waiting for hours to enter. Social worker Ravindra Jain has raised the issue, urging authorities to address the sanitation concerns around the temple, particularly during the festive season. Local residents and traders have demanded regular cleaning, proper waste disposal, and a permanent solution to prevent the recurrence of the problem. With Navratri attracting large crowds, maintaining a clean environment around the temple has become crucial, urging the BMC to act promptly and effectively.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: A large municipal garbage bin near Mumbadevi Temple, the city's presiding deity, has become a source of foul odour and inconvenience for local traders and devotees visiting the shrine during Navratri. The garbage bin, located a short distance from the temple in the Dagina Bazaar area, has raised concerns over sanitation and civic management in one of south Mumbai's busiest commercial and…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}