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.

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Upvan Lake Festival, Thane West

 During Upvan lake arts festival the Upvan lake was made scintillating by using many light effects. The lake was glowing with millions of hues.
 Upvan lake stalls and art stalls during the festival
 Shiva idol in meditating position in the lake.
Upvan Lake Arts Festival Light Effects
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Location: Upvan Lake, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400606

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Kajupada Hill, Ghodbunder Road, Thane West

Kajupada is a small hill situated near Thane creek in Kajupada village. It lies opposite to the Coca cola company. There is a temple on top of the local people who go up there during Nag Panchami. Hill height is about 130 meters. There are multiple ways to climb up. The hill though not of much height, but is quite deceiving. The climb is steep and rocky. During rains its very slippery and risky. Top part of hill is also rocky as seen in picture. At the base of hill, vegetation is quite dense. The leaves brush against you and you feel the itch. Its better to go in winter up there. There are no parking's available.

At base there is a temple, shri munde aakri devi as shown above and road towards it is extremely muddy and slushy. Some dumping also goes around here. The road is very bad and you might sink your whole feet inside the dumped mud. There are quite interesting tales about the hill though as one can ask the locals around.
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Location: Varsava, Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra, India

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Nagoba Temple, Waghbil, Thane West




Nagoba Mandir is situated along side of Thane Creek in Waghbil. It is the local deity of the fisherman people living in Waghbil. It is situated in between the rocks. A very windy place.
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Location: Wagbil, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra, India

Kolshet Lake, Thane West





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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Mari Aai Temple, Kolshet, Thane




Situated aside Kolshet Lake is this temple near main Kolshet Road from Varcha Gaon.
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Location: Proposed, Kolshet, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400607, India
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