Tungareshwar Shiva Temple

Maharashtra, Thane, Mumbai

Located at Vasai East, Tungareshwar Shiva Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated on one of the highest mountain plateaus in Vasai, 2177 feet above the ground. Tungareshwar, a collection of five mountains houses some very holy temples like those of Shiva, Kal Bhairav (avatar of Shiva), Jagmata temple (avatar of Parvati, wife of Lord Shiva), the Balyogi Sadanandh Maharaj Matth, etc.

Legend

According to the legends, Lord Parshurama killed a demon named 'Tunga' at this place. The temple was built in the honour of Lord Parshurama. Lord Parshurama meditated here in this place. It is believed that Adi Shankaracharya had meditated at a place near by Shuparak now called Sopara or Nalasopara.

Architecture

The temple room was small, but beautifully decorated in Minimalistic works of colorful glass. On one corner of the room diya was lighting and there was small temple of Devi. In centre there was the Main Ling – Lord Shiva, with a Hug serpent in brass coiled around it. A brass post hangs above & water trickling down from it drop by drop over the ling. The temple also has some symbols of sacred geometry and the temple is designed as per vastu shastra.

Darsan Info

The temple opens at morning 05:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Wear neat and modest clothes and aviod trendy dress code

Culture

The culture of Thane is fascinating and captivating. It tells us about the people of the place, their lifestyle and their beliefs. Observing the culture of Thane gives you a fair idea about the traditions and practices that are still followed by the locals. The festivals, the events, the attractions, all reflect the culture of Thane in one way or the other. Tourism has picked up in the last decade or so and the local people are generally quite friendly towards the tourists. Come and be mesmerized by the intoxicating culture of Thane.