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 Temple info -2967 கோயில் தகவல் -2967 Marubai Temple Matunga, Mumbai, Maharashtra About the Temple Shri Marubai Gaondevi Mandir is located at Matunga suburb of Mumbai. Marudevi is a manifestation of Ashtabhuja Aadi Maya. The goddess is revered as a Family deity of Gavdevi village for more than 300 years. Marubai is an incarnation of Goddess Durga and was discovered in the natural form of a Swayambhu idol. The two ft black idol of Goddess Marubai is facing east. The idol is covered with vermilion and sandalwood. Goddess was named Marubai as she was found in a very depressing era when the village was stricken with deadly smallpox disease. Marubai in Marathi means, ‘A mother who gives protection from death.’ The goddess protects her devotees from any problems or ailments. The temple has a beautiful ambiance. It is also a great tourist attraction. The idol of Mother Goddess is Seen holding Lord Shiva’s Trident, Lord Vishnu’s discus, Lord Varuna’s conch shell, Lord Kubera’s club and Lor...

  Jivdani Mata    Name :   Jivdani Mata Location : The Goddess rests in a temple situated about 1375 steps above the ground on a hill that forms a part of the Satpura Range in Virar, a northern Mumbai suburb, about 60 km away from Mumbai.  Legend : The name Virar comes from Eka-viraa. Just as Tunga Parvat becomes “Tunga-ar”, similarly “Vira” becomes “Vira-ar”.There is a huge temple of Eka-vira Devi on the banks of Vaitarna River at the foot hills of Tunga Parvat, (this is now totally broken by the continuous raids of Mohamedeans and Portuguese in last 400 years), where people used to conclude their “Shurpaaraka Yatra”, as described in the Puranas and local legends. There is a huge tank here dedicated to Eka veera Devi called “Viraar Tirtha”, i.e. “Eka- Viraa Tirtha”. Even today, on the west banks of Viraar Tirtha, one finds a carved stone about three feet long and nine inches broad. Below that is a group of female figures of the Yoginis of Ekaveera Dev...

 Temple info -2778 கோயில  தகவல் -2778 Sri Kopineswarar Temple, Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra   Kopineshwar temple is believed to have been built during the reign of the Shilahara dynasty, which ruled over parts of Maharashtra from the 9th to the 13th centuries. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. The temple holds historical significance as it is said to have been visited by the famous Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He is known to have paid homage to Lord Shiva at this temple during his rule in the 17th century. Over the centuries, the temple has undergone several renovations and expansions to accommodate the growing number of devotees. The present structure of the temple reflects a blend of architectural styles, including elements of the Hemadpanthi style, which was popular during the Yadava dynasty in Maharashtra. Kopineshwar Mandir is known for its beautiful carvings and sculptures that adorn the temple premi...

 Temple info -1716 கோயில் தகவல் -1716 The Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Vajreshwari, located in the town Vajreshwari, 75 km away from Mumbai. The town, earlier known as Vadvali, was renamed Vajreshwari in honour of the presiding deity of the temple. Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Thane Deity Vajreshwari Location Vajreshwari (town) State Maharashtra Country India Geographic coordinates 19°29′12″N 73°1′33″E Architecture Creator Chimaji Appa Completed 1739 Temple(s) 2 Location The town of Vajreshwari, on banks of the river Tansa, lies in Bhiwandi city, Thane district, Maharashtra, India It is 27.6 km away from the nearest station of Virar on the Western Railway line and 31 km from the nearest station of Khadavli on the Central Railway line. The temple is located near the post office of Vajreshwari town, on the Mandagiri hillock, which was formed out of a volcanic eruption and is surrounded by hills on all sides. Legends The Pur...