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.

Monday, April 14, 2014

New Aerial View of Thane City


Thane City as seen from Mama Bhanja Hills
Thane Creek and Thane City
Parsik Hill, Malangad and Tavli Peaks - Thane City
Thane City Aerial with Kamandurg Peak 


For More Aerial views of Thane City: Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Ulhas River, Gaimukh Creek, Thane West

This is Ulhas River mouth. The river originates in Hills of Karjat and flows all the way and drains in Thane Creek. Above photo is of Ulhas River in Gaimukh Gaon. Massive Sand mining and land grabbing is done on its banks. All city sewage is dumped in to this river right from its source till drain. This river is famous for migratory birds but due to heavy pollution its declining. People throw their holy garbage into it without thinking that it damages the ecosystem. This is a beautiful river but its dying. Its said that there will be a water sport developed at this Gaimukh Creek stretch. Love your City, Clean your City.
Pan photo of Thane Creek, Ulhas River
 Monsoon clouds over Gaimukh Creek Thane West

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Hawaiian Village, Thane West

Hawaiian Village is a group of bungalows situated in Ovala in Ghodbunder Road. There are group of bungalows here.

 

Friday, February 14, 2014

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Gaimukh Creek, Thane West

 Gaimukh temple is situated aside this creek. This is Gaimukh gaon hence Gaimukh creek.
 Mighty Kamadurg Peak seen behind Gaimukh Creek.


Monsoon Clouds over Thane Creek
Gaimukh Creek, Thane West
Winter Morning at Gaimukh Creek
Gaimukh Creek, Thane Vasai Creek from NH8 bridge.
Gaimukh, Thane West
Evening at Gaimukh Creek, Thane West

See more photos of Thane Creek

Gaimukh Chowpatty Promenade

Haware City, Thane West

 

One of the society built in close proximity to National park.

Smog over Thane City

Smog during early hours over Thane City. Pollution and dust over the city has increased considerably. Suspended particulate have increased and is clearly visible. Visibility of air has reduced. Increased vehicular pollution, construction, road pavements, rock mining, etc have led to such problems. The city air as well as its creek waters are getting heavily polluted day by day. As a responsible citizen stop polluting and spreading waste.

Ghodbunder Road, Thane City


City development alongside Ghodbunder Road. Kamandurg peak (610m) can be seen at background. Early morning photo of Thane City. Ghodbunder road can be said as the silk route of Thane. This road strip is developing at great speed and is a beautiful stretch from creeks to hills and to the city. Mangroves have been destroyed along side this road.
 Many big projects have come up today in deserted Ghodbunder Road once upon a time.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Hiranandani Park, Hiranandani Estate, Thane West

Hiranandani Garden is a large open public garden inside Hiranandani complex in Forest Avenue lane.
Also light works are done on Hiranandani Gardens during Diwali.


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

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.