The city of Thane is situated on the western banks of Thane creek with Parsik hills on the east and Yeoor hills on the west. The city was then know as Shreesthanak. It was more popularly known as the Capital of the Shilahar dynasty. The history of Thane city can be broadly categorized into 5 eras.

‘Aparant’ is the ancient name of the geographical area hosting Thane city. During the Indian expedition of the Greek Emperor Alexander, a number of philosophers, historians and geographists visited India. Among them a Greek historian ‘Tolemi’ has mentioned about the city of Thane in his writings. A famous sailor named Marcopolo had also visited Thane in 1290 ‘A.D. and noted it to be one of the best cities in the world. A place called | ‘Ghodbunder was famous for horse trading thus deriving its name from the word ghoda i.e. horse and bunder meaning port.

During this period a fabric called ‘Tansi’ was exported from Thane. During the period from 13 A.D. to 17 A.D., the Muslims, Portuguese, Marathas, & the British dynasties ruled Thane. From 810A.D. to 1260A.D. the Shilahar Dynasty ruled over Thane. The Emperors of Shilahar dynasty were disciples of Lord Shiva and the Kopineshwar Temple has been built during their reign. During this period, At this time the Shilahars also divided the city into different sections and named them as ‘padas’. it is seen that these padas exist even today by names of Naupada, Patlipada, Agripada etc.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Monday, June 3, 2013

Aerial view of Thane City




1. The first photo is of Bhiwandi City
2. The second photo is of Hiranandani Estate and Patlipada with Mahuli Fort seen behind
3. The third one is of Matheran Plateau far behind
4. The fourth one is of whole Thane City with Parsik hill, Tavli peaks and Haji Malang seen behind.
5. The fifth one is the Trombay BARC Hill
6. Below is of Upvan Lake in Thane City.





For More Aerial Views Of Thane City: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple, Ovala, Thane West



Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple is a decade old temple located in Ovala just aside of Ghodbunder Road. The Panchamukhi hanuman is rare idol of Hanuman. There are many legends and interpretations to same. It is on the way to Blue roof club. There is also Poornawad Vidyapith situated here. There are also temple of Ganesh and Datta mandir.