About The Samaj
The Asthika Samaj was set up as a place of public worship in Matunga, Mumbai, India, in the year 1923 by adorning the sacred hall with a portrait of Lord Sree Ramachandra. Eventually, in 1953 with the blessings of His Holiness Jagadguru Sree Sankaracharya Swamigal of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, the Temple attained full-fledged status by installation of idols of Lord Sree Ramachandra, Sitadevi, Lakshmanan and Hanuman in a specially created Garbhagriha.
The historical importance of the place can be traced from that the place, now known as Matunga, was previously the abode of Mathangarishi who, after performing the Mahayagnas on the banks of Pumpa acquired the coveted status of Maharishi. As a vestige of the ancient past, the banyan tree exists even to this date fulfilling the desires of thousands of devotees. The spiritual growth of the Samaj over the years, coupled with the full support of the devotees enabled the installation of other deities – Lord Karthikeyan (1965) Navagraha Idols (1967) Lord Kochu Guruvayurappan (1974) and Swamy Ayyappan (1978). The religious festivals are held throughout the year. The daily poojas are conducted strictly by Vedic, Tantric and Agama scriptures. The Samaj has also a Kalyana Mandapam within the premises with modern facilities in the name of Sree Sita Rama Kalyana Mandapam which is one of the best facility to devotees and the general public for conducting marriages, Upanayanam and any religious or social functions.
Today, The Asthika Samaj, Matunga is established center of the religious and cultural life of Mumbai. The Samaj owes its present status to the loyal support of the members, devotees and the public at large.
Our Temple Timings
Our Vision
The Asthika Samaj, at Matunga is the oldest institution of its kind in the suburbs of Mumbai. The Asthika Samaj and attached to it a Sree Ram Mandir and a Mandir for Lord Sri krishna, (here in the form of Kochu Guruvayoorappan) also for Lord Karthikeyan and Swami Ayyappan is serving the public for the last 96 years in their religious, cultural and social walks of life.
The Asthika Samaj at Matunga, Mumbai is registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 and also Registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act 1950 under Registration No. F-189 (BOM) dated 28.05.1953
The Aims and Objectives of the Samaj
- Acquire of spiritual knowledge
- Cultivate devotion of God
- Promote the spirit of brotherhood and service among public
- Establish a cultural center where the public may together on equal rights for the promotion and advancement of spiritual and religious knowledge.
Our Management
Sri. Ramakrishnan K. (Sunder)
Hon. Secretary
Sri. Venkatraman B
Hon. Joint Secretary
Sri. Govindankutty P. P.
Hon. Treasurer
Committee Members
Sri. Ramaswamy A. N.
Member
Sri. Rajagopalan S.
Member
Sri. Dr. Parameswaran P. V.
Member
Sri. Ramaswamy P. V.
Member
Sri. Subramaniam C. V.
Member
Sri. Murali R.
Member
Sri. Padmanabhan S.
Member
Annual Festivals
► Kochu Guruvayurappan Prathishta Day
► Sree Krishna Jayanthi
► Skandha Shashti
► Mandala Pooja
► Swamy Ayyappan Prathishta Day
► Thaipoosam
► Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Maha Yagnam
► Sree Rama Navami
SREE SITA RAMA KALYANA MANDAPAM
The Samaj is offering to the community, with full-fledged Kalyana Mandapam, second floor for function and first floor for dining, for hire at pocket friendly rates. The Kalyana Mandapam can be used for hosting Engagement Ceremony, Wedding and Upanayanam. The Mandapam offered by the Samaj is well equipped with all modern amenities and luxuries.
We offer customized decoration options on demand. In addition to this, we provide food and catering services at most reasonable rates.