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 [...]
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Virar is at Far end of Mumbai and one of the place of attraction, not so famous in mumbai yet worth seeing a temple of lord Shiva hidden in small forest behind / Near / Adjacent of Famous Jivdani Temple. At about 3 kilometers from Virar Station East at far end of a small [...]
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Virar is linked to Mumbai by local suburban railway with regular train service from Churchgate to Virar. It is the last station on the suburban railway. Virar is also connecting point for shuttle service to Palghar and Dahanu. First railway tracks were laid 1860’s and railway service began in 1869 on Bombay Baroda and [...]
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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 [...]
The goddess Jivdani Mata is an avatar of Adi Shakti Devi. Jivdani Mata’s temple is situated on a hill that has hundreds of steps. This hill also offers a very picturesque view of Virar and its
vicinity. Visitors from all over India specially mumbai tends to visit the temple. Tuesday and Saturday are main days [...]
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