Maa JivDani Temple : JivDani Mata

Jivdani is a temple in Virar, suburb area of Mumbai, Dist. Thane

1st August 2009

Jivdani and Virar

The name Viraar 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 Tunga Parvat, (this is now totally broken by the continuous raids of Mohamedeans and Portuguese in last 400 years), where people [...]

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4th July 2009

Places Near Jivadani Mata Mandir/Temple

The ancient famous Maa Jivdani temple is located on the Jivdani hill in Virar, a suburb of Bombay. In 17th century there was a fort by the name of Jivdhan on this hill. Within the fortifications there are some ancient looking caves and water cisterns, most of which have now practically dried up. They [...]

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29th June 2009

Jivdani Temple : The most significant landmark in Virar

The most significant landmark in Virar is the Jivdani temple located on the mountain (“Jivdani Doanger”) visible from the railway station.
The goddess is worshipped for providing relief to the suffering and new life to the dying hence the name of the goddess – Jivdani.  Many people of Vasai especially – Mangayle, Koli and Bhandhari [...]

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18th June 2009

Jivdani : Jivdhan Fort

The ancient famous Maa Jivdani temple is located on the Jivdani hill in Virar, a suburb of Bombay. In 17th century there was a fort by the name of Jivdhan on this hill. Within the fortifications there are some ancient looking caves and water cisterns, most of which have now practically dried up. They [...]

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28th May 2009

Jivdani Temple at Virar, which attracts thousands of devotees

The goddess Jivdani Mata is an avatar of Adi Shakti Devi.

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2nd May 2009

The legendary story of Jivdani Devi

The legendary story of Jivdani Devi is as follows: During their forest journey, Pandavas came to Shurparaka.

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29th March 2009

Jivdani Mata : Jivdani pilgrimage trek

The goddess Jivdani Mata is an avatar of Adi Shakti Devi. Jivdani Mata’s temple is situated on a hill that has around 1375 steps. This hill also offers a very picturesque view of Virar and its vicinity. During the nine days of the Navratri festival many followers visit the shrine, and devotees also tend [...]

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4th September 2008

Jivdani Hill is a picturesque spot in Virar

A very beautiful famous temple of goddess jivdani/jivadani mata on lovely mountain far away from mumbai in one of the thane district. People from very long distance come here to see ‘DARSHAN’ the beauty. With a awesome view all four side this mountain is also a place for para gliders with paragliding activities in [...]

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5th July 2008

The ancient famous Maa Jivdani temple

The ancient famous Maa Jivdani temple is located on the Jivdani hill in Virar, a suburb of Bombay. In 17th century there was a fort by the name of Jivdhan on this hill. Within the fortifications there are some ancient looking caves and water cisterns, most of which have now practically dried up. They [...]

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11th February 2008

Jivdani Mata : An avatar of Adi Shakti Devi

The goddess Jivdani Mata is an avatar of Adi Shakti Devi. Jivdani Mata’s temple is situated on a hill that has around 1375 steps. This hill also offers a very picturesque view of Virar and its vicinity. During the nine days of the Navratri festival many followers visit the shrine, and devotees also tend [...]

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