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 treat Javdani as their family goddess. The devotees return the “Navas” or blessing favor by sacrificing goats and chickens. They also offer gold ornaments.

Devotees believe that to return to have “Navas” granted they must climb the mountain and worship the goddess but not return the same way as they climbed the mountain.

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 village location called ‘FULPADA / PHULPADA or PHOOLPADA ROAD’ however you can spell, you can see blessing of Nature With a beautiful Water Damn called papadkhandi damn from where for sometimes Virar gets Fresh Natural Water. This Damn is Surrounded with Beautiful Mountains and Lush greenery view, one will sure enjoy monsoon time here seeing Cows, Buffalos and Goats all grazing at near foot hills of Mountains touching Damn water, Best for Pictures and Photography. Also there are few Cashew nut trees and small hiking options on that safe mountains.

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 Central India (BB&CI) Railway  (presently Western Railway). The suburban railway service began in 1927 with electric locomotives.

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 treat Javdani as their family goddess. The devotees return the “Navas” or blessing/favor by sacrificing goats and chickens. They also offer gold ornaments.

Devotees believe that to return to have “Navas” granted they must climb the mountain and worship the goddess but not return the same way as they climbed the mountain.

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 on which visitors pays visits to Maa Jivdani Temple.

Those who are abe to climb the steps can take a trolly to hill which cost around 150 Rs. for both sides.

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