Udupi: A 78-year-old Christian businessman who spent his years working in Mumbai and credits his success Siddhivinayak:, has built a temple for the deity in his hometown Shirva, 14km Udupi.
Gabriel F Nazareth He said that he built a temple in the memory of his parents on his ancestral land. The pandemic delayed its opening. Various rituals were performed from Wednesday to Friday.
“Gabriel is thrilled that his wish has come true,” said his friend and journalist Pundalika Marathe, adds, “Gabriel moved to Mumbai in search of a job after completing 10th standard. After working odd jobs for a few years, he set up a factory manufacturing blocks and moulds. He lived in Mumbai for about 55 years and Ganesh became a devotee. He remains a Christian, but also worships Lord Siddhivinayak, who is most revered in Mumbai. On his return to his hometown about a decade ago, he decided to build the temple.
Gabriel At an estimated cost of Rs 2 crore, next to his house, the temple was constructed at around 20 st. A 36-inch Ganesh idol has been installed. Also a house has been built for the priest of the temple.
Gabriel F Nazareth He said that he built a temple in the memory of his parents on his ancestral land. The pandemic delayed its opening. Various rituals were performed from Wednesday to Friday.
“Gabriel is thrilled that his wish has come true,” said his friend and journalist Pundalika Marathe, adds, “Gabriel moved to Mumbai in search of a job after completing 10th standard. After working odd jobs for a few years, he set up a factory manufacturing blocks and moulds. He lived in Mumbai for about 55 years and Ganesh became a devotee. He remains a Christian, but also worships Lord Siddhivinayak, who is most revered in Mumbai. On his return to his hometown about a decade ago, he decided to build the temple.
Gabriel At an estimated cost of Rs 2 crore, next to his house, the temple was constructed at around 20 st. A 36-inch Ganesh idol has been installed. Also a house has been built for the priest of the temple.
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