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, April 24, 2014

Shree Ayyappa Temple, Shreenagar, Thane West

Shree Ayyappa Mandir is located in Shreenagar, Wagle Estate, Thane West. It has constructed a huge Shivling as you can see in the picture. Thre are steps to reach the temple.
Timings: 5:30AM to 10:30AM and 5:00PM to 9:00PM
 Steps to Ayyappa Temple
 Inside Ayyappa Temple
From side of Ayyappa Temple there are steps further more which will take you to Swayambhu Amarnath Mandir as shown in photo below.
As it is aside national park, people throw garbage anywhere. Wine bottles, polyethene, cans, leftovers, etc are spread across. Please don't spoil the atmosphere and greenery.
Please keep the nature clean
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Location: Shree Nagar, Shri Nagar, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra, India

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
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Location: Thane, Maharashtra, India
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