Vajreshwari Devi Mandir, Thane..MAHARASTRA

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prakash manjrekar
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Vajreshwari - on banks of river Tansa - lies in Bhiwandi city, Thane district, Maharashtra and 31 km away from the nearest railway station of Vasai. The temple is located on the Mandagiri hillock, which was formed out of a volcanic eruption and is surrounded by hills on all sides. The temple is dedicated to goddess Vajreshwari but the sanctum also has idols of goddess Renuka and goddess Kalika on either side of the main Vajreshwari idol. The Vajreshwari temple is a relic of Maratha glory. Chimaji Appa, got it built after the Marathas conquered the Bassein fort in 1739.