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.  

Waghbil Creek, Thane West

Waghbil creek is situated in Waghbil village, Thane west. It is also Thane creek. It is a beautiful creek. The waters of Thane creek are polluted due to waste and sewage from town and sand mining. Mangroves are being destroyed all along the coast. One should keep the city surroundings clean so the waters of the sea are also clean. It will make the beautiful place more beautiful. In first photo one can also see Tavli Peaks, Haji Malang Peak on the background. See Thane creek for more

Chena River, Ghodbunder Road, Thane

Chena River source is from the hills of National Park. Most people call it china river but it is Chena River. In monsoon it flows fiercely and causes flood in the nearby region. Its mouth is in Thane creek. There is an old chena bridge over it and a new bridge which is Ghodbunder road. Chena village is aside of this river. There are many hotels nearby. During summer small rock dams are built to collect water. During monsoon area is full of greenery  One can reach Chena river by TMT bus or Mira Road Bhayandar Bus and get down at Chena village. From there it is walkable. Slowly the river area is being destroyed due to excessive constructions, encroachments and destruction of mangroves nearby. See Bhendi Nala

Above photo is of dried Chena River bed. Since the river is not perennial, it dries up quickly after the monsoon. Water is collected by building small dams like below. But the picnickers leave all the waste behind thus polluting it. 

Chena River during monsoon

PLEASE DO NOT THROW WASTE. 

Janka Devi Temple, Vartak Nagar

Jankadevi temple is a 400-year-old shrine believed to be built during the rule of the Shilahar dynasty in Thane. Destroyed by Portuguese rulers, temple then was rebuilt by local residents. Temple had sheltered saint Ramdas. This temple is near the little flower school at vartak nagar. Also an Old Portuguese church is situated near it. There are many dogs and hens around and they come near you for food.  
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Fishing Pond near Dadlani Park, Balkum

There is a large pond at the end of Dadlani Park in Balkum. It is situated aside the pipeline road across the water pipeline. Its a fishing pond made on the mangroves wetland area. Many such ponds are made on the mangroves area by their destruction. Many mangroves sites in Thane has been destroyed either by building slums encroachment, by building such lakes, dumping of wastes and sewage. Save Mangroves, Save your city. Parsik Hill can be seen behind.
Benefits of Mangroves