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.
location Maharashtra, Thane, Mumbai
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.
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.
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
Temple Rituals
05:00 AM Aarti
09:00 AM Aarti
12:00 PM Naivedya
05:00 PM Aarti
06:00 Pm Aarti
Bhandara - On Mahashivratri, Mondays in the month of Shravan
Additional Info
Tunga Restaurant, Sai Vihar Restaurant, Shree Puja Pure Veg
Restaurant
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