Thane - The Lake City

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.

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Oxygen Park, Rajmata Jijau Udyan Garden, Tulsidham, Thane West

A small garden with lots of ancient banyan trees and medicinal plants. This garden was opened in 2025. Good for morning and evening walks. It has lots of dense trees like a mini forest with small models and statues as well as an open library. This garden is situated near Tulsidham behind Hiranandani meadows. Medicinal plants have also been planted as well as mango tree saplings for Aamrai. This garden was named Oxygen Park owing to the density of plants and trees. There are two banyan trees inside which are very old. Also a big Bodhi tree (Pipal tree) is inside where an idol of Gautam Buddha is placed. Garden is named after Rajmata Jijau, mother of Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Timings of the Oxygen Park: (Entry Free)

Morning: 6:00 to 10:00

Evening: 4:00 to 7:00

Seating arrangements inside Oxygen Park.

One of the two banyan trees with a small amphitheatre as well as childrens play area and open library.

The big banyan tree with long roots with rocks laid on the footpath for accupressure.

The Bodhi Pipal tree which is big and shoots towards the sky.

Entrance to Rajmata Jijau Udyan, Oxygen Park.

Statues athe entrance of Rajmata Jijau Udyan, Oxygen Park.

Map of Rajmata Jijau Udyan, Oxygen Park.

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Mogharpada Heart Shaped Lake Fountain, Ovala, Koliwada, Thane West

Mogharpada is the only heart shaped lake in Thane West situated in Koliwada village in Ovala region near Kasarvadavali. This lake also has a temple beside the lake as well as during saturdays daily market is available here. The fountain is beautiful which dances along with the music and quite big. The fountain timings are 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM everyday.

Day Photos - Mogharpada Lake

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Dadoji Konddev Stadium, Thane West

Built in 1982, The Dadoji Konddev Stadium, also known as SR Bhosle Krida Sankul Stadium, is a sports stadium in Thane West with the spectator capacity is 33,000. Dadoji Stadium is only stadium in Thane with a 400-meter running track and many of the athletics events which are conducted here. Dadoji Konddev was an administrator of the Pune jagir and nearby Kondana fort after which the stadium is named.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Ram Ganesh Gadkari Rangayatan Theatre, Talaopali, Thane West

Ram Ganesh Gadkari (Marathi: राम गणेश गडकरी) (May 24, 1885 - January 23, 1919) was a Marathi poet, playwright, and humorist from Maharashtra, India.This theater is after him.

Vithoba Vitthal Statue, Upvan Lake, Thane West

New Vithoba Vitthal Statue is installed at Upvan Lake in Thane West.

Some Facts about Thane City

Ptolemy, who, in his writings ( 135 - 150 AD) refers to a place called Chersonesus, which, according to researches, is the area around Thane creek.

Thane Fort in 1787, dated 1078 AD, is apparently a land grant from Arikesara Devaraja, sovereign of the city of Tagara, wherein he address the inhabitants of a city called Sri Sthanaka.

Portuguese came to Thane about 1530 and ruled for over 200 years till 1739. Thane was then known as Cacabe de Tana.

The Thane Municipal Council was formed in 1863 when the city had a population of 9000 souls.

The first train ran in India between Bombay and Thane, a stretch of 34 km. on April 16 1853

First Railroad Tunnel In India - Parsik Tunnel

First Railway Bridge: Dapoorie Viaduct on the Mumbai-Thane route

Kopineshwar Temple was built in 1760

Thane Central Jail is oldest fort of Thane built in 1730 by Portuguese