400028 – Famous for the Ganesha Temple

Mumbai (ugh Mumbai!), Dadar, Siddhivinayak Temple, PIN code-400028. It is now a never-ending debate whether Siddhivinayak, Mumbai’s iconic Ganesh temple, is known for its own sacred value or whether the postal code 400028 makes it so famous not only in India but also across the globe.

Well, to be honest, it is the intrinsic divine importance of the Ganesh temple that trumps the importance of the postal code -400028.

All said and done, All said and done, years ago (precisely on July 4, 1997) a blog writer sent a handwritten letter to the address next to Siddhivinayak Temple, Dadar, Mumbai. He inadvertently failed to mention the PIN code. Unfortunately, the recipient never received that letter. But when ZIP Code was mentioned, that was it! So am I contradicting myself?

I reiterate the key concept of urban planning to facilitate accessibility: Double Planner or Buffering Identity. When talking about the importance of Siddhivinayak Temple, Dadar, Mumbai, there is no need to mention the PIN code 400028. But when it comes to official correspondence and secure accessibility, the mention of a postal code is a must. It makes things easier by making the Zonal Divisions marked and correctly branched. This is the buffering identity.

A letter or parcel sent by post will reach AIR Delhi even without the mention of the PIN-110001 code. But it may take time due to lack of zonal branching.

The same can be said for Siddhivinayak, Dadar-400028. Netizens and devotees may know that the administration of Siddhivinayak temple appeals to devotees living outside of Mumbai to send Pooja Saamagri (pooja material) to the temple, clearly mentioning the Pin Code of the area where the temple is located.

This is to keep things simple and also for the safe delivery of pooja material at the temple gate.

Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak temple is world famous. The fact is not earned. But the simultaneous mention of your Code makes it even more visible.

This is the age of sharp and fast proposals. The zip code adds up and makes the whole task easier.

The term PIN code comes from the phrase: Put faith in… A PIN code is something you can put your faith in from the perspective of getting there safely and also to identify a place in terms of numbers, which is always easier than a full address to mention. One remembers the zip code more easily than landmarks, however remarkable they may be.

So from that point of view, Code of Siddhivinayak is something you can quickly recall and reach without beating around the bush and stuck in the lousy traffic of India’s financial capital.

Also, Dadar is the center of crowds and other activities. It is always quite full. The postal code makes it easy for a stranger to reach the place (Siddhivinayak) without much headache.

Finally, whether you are a believer or not, your visit to Mumbai is somewhat incomplete without paying homage to Siddhivinayak, Dadar. And remember the PIN code! Or should I repeat it and drill it into their brains?