Maa JivDani Temple : JivDani Mata

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 [...]

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 [...]